C-259An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act (collision avoidance system)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on March 24, 2022
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since March 24, 2022
What it does
Requires certain enclosed-cockpit gliders and the aircraft that tow them to have a GPS-based collision avoidance system.
What it does
- Adds a rule to the Aeronautics Act that requires gliders with an enclosed cockpit and a weight over 200 kg to be equipped with a GPS-based collision avoidance system.
- Also requires any aircraft used to tow those gliders to have the same GPS-based collision avoidance system.
- States that this requirement applies in addition to any existing security requirements for equipment, systems and processes.
Who it affects
- Owners and operators of enclosed-cockpit gliders
- Aircraft towing operators
Background
It amends section 4.71 of the Aeronautics Act.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.