Just a quick note before I head over to Europe for a few weeks flying.
With regard to my ongoing project to bring about change in the top management of Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
I have been contacted by several operators in my region asking me for help and advice on problems they have with the regulator concerning corrupt management in TC's top structure.
This is also connected to the struggle Mr. Huggett is having with his issues with the regulator.
I sent an e-mail to one of my contacts in the media this AM advising that I have been contacted by some long time operators and the bottom line is everyone is afraid of retaliation should they go public with the mess that is TCCA in Canada.
I fully understand their fear of retaliation by the regulator as I have been through the process and it is guaranteed you will be destroyed financially if you become a threat to the DGCA and his cronies.
Anyone who has issues feel free to contact me as I have no fear of going public and will protect your identity if you so desire.
All I want is to get on national TV to ask a couple of questions of the Minister of Transport about why our present DGCA sees nothing wrong with dishonesty and abuse of power within the top management of TCCA.
The letter I have signed by him should make for rivetting TV.
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Fear of reprisal from TC
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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One more piece of factual information regarding this issue of moral corruption and abuse of power within the regulator TCCA.
I had advised a news media contact of mine that I have a few friends in TCCA as well as a few who are no longer with the regulator who would be good contacts for inside information.
There is of course the problem that these people in TC can not divulge any inside information regarding these issues...unless they are subponened by a court to answer questions under oath. I have at least one TC person who told me that he/she would like nothing better that be subponened to answer any questions and he/she is conversant with my issues as well as the others in this region.
Like the last person to contact me from industry said to me on the phone, . all we need is one or two more sticks loosened to burst this dam.
I Hope the DGCA and his cronies read these statements of mine in this forum.
Maybe someone should contact him for me and get his attention?
He won't answer any of my attempts at communication..in fact has not now for several years.
I understand that the DGCA during a talk he gave to industry during a recent visit to this region made it clear that his only concern is public perseption of how he runs his office. I can do more in a few minutes on TV to educate the public on that issue than he and all his flacks can do in years.
I'm squeezing harder and harder, hopefully the DGCA's eyes are getting bigger.
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I had advised a news media contact of mine that I have a few friends in TCCA as well as a few who are no longer with the regulator who would be good contacts for inside information.
There is of course the problem that these people in TC can not divulge any inside information regarding these issues...unless they are subponened by a court to answer questions under oath. I have at least one TC person who told me that he/she would like nothing better that be subponened to answer any questions and he/she is conversant with my issues as well as the others in this region.
Like the last person to contact me from industry said to me on the phone, . all we need is one or two more sticks loosened to burst this dam.
I Hope the DGCA and his cronies read these statements of mine in this forum.
Maybe someone should contact him for me and get his attention?
He won't answer any of my attempts at communication..in fact has not now for several years.
I understand that the DGCA during a talk he gave to industry during a recent visit to this region made it clear that his only concern is public perseption of how he runs his office. I can do more in a few minutes on TV to educate the public on that issue than he and all his flacks can do in years.
I'm squeezing harder and harder, hopefully the DGCA's eyes are getting bigger.
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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Cat, I have PMd you.
TO EVERYONE READING THIS.
We live in a democracy.
Certain people are entrusted with the responsibility to see that the rights of individuals are maintained. There are supposed to be safeguards and procedures to ensure that the rights of (righteous) individuals are protected.
That is not the case with the current management at TC.
If you have not been mistreated by the corrupt people at the top of TC, then your time is coming..........
TP 11825 F states:
"TCCA Inspectors and external delegates who discharge their duties fraudulently or negligently or in some manner that is contrary to the employer's instructions will still be considered to be acting "in the course of employment" because they are doing their job, albeit improperly. In such a case, the Crown will defend and indemnify the individual with regard to a claim made by a person suffering injury or damages ........."
This means:
A TC Inspector can lie about you, create false evidence, fraudulently issue suspension notices, cause your business/career to be terminated.
If you decide to sue, you will be met by a dozen Crown lawyers, tasked specifically with screwing you (even when they know they are in the wrong). As mentioned in an earlier post, they will appeal, appeal, appeal, appeal, hoping you will go broke, or give up.
So much for Justice in our free society.
If you seek evidence to support your claim, the "Freedom of Information Act" will also thoroughly screw you over to see you cannot bring to the light of day exactly what was said. So, lies can be told and acted upon, but you may never learn what those lies were, or who initiated them. You will merely suffer the consequences of being subjected to slimy incompetents with personality problems.
This is all to do with the Government not becoming a free target for anyone who wants to sue it. That is understandable, but it has resulted in a gross misuse of the system. We are slipping into a totalitarian state here.
This situation must be resolved. If we in the Industry have LEGITIMATE complaints about the actions of Government employees, they need to be properly addressed and if proven, then disciplinary action is required.
I doubt the Minister of Transport wishes to have his Ministry tainted by these individuals, but how would he know about all of this if WE do not bring it to his attention?
PLEASE, ensue the maximum number of people are made aware that Cat Driver is doing this.
Make sure your employer reads about it and acts upon it, if necessary.
There are MANY good people at TC. This is absolutely NOT about them.
It is about the few, who destroy a relationship which should, by rights, be at least cordial.
Time to act!
PM me if you wish.
Thank you.
snaproll20
TO EVERYONE READING THIS.
We live in a democracy.
Certain people are entrusted with the responsibility to see that the rights of individuals are maintained. There are supposed to be safeguards and procedures to ensure that the rights of (righteous) individuals are protected.
That is not the case with the current management at TC.
If you have not been mistreated by the corrupt people at the top of TC, then your time is coming..........
TP 11825 F states:
"TCCA Inspectors and external delegates who discharge their duties fraudulently or negligently or in some manner that is contrary to the employer's instructions will still be considered to be acting "in the course of employment" because they are doing their job, albeit improperly. In such a case, the Crown will defend and indemnify the individual with regard to a claim made by a person suffering injury or damages ........."
This means:
A TC Inspector can lie about you, create false evidence, fraudulently issue suspension notices, cause your business/career to be terminated.
If you decide to sue, you will be met by a dozen Crown lawyers, tasked specifically with screwing you (even when they know they are in the wrong). As mentioned in an earlier post, they will appeal, appeal, appeal, appeal, hoping you will go broke, or give up.
So much for Justice in our free society.
If you seek evidence to support your claim, the "Freedom of Information Act" will also thoroughly screw you over to see you cannot bring to the light of day exactly what was said. So, lies can be told and acted upon, but you may never learn what those lies were, or who initiated them. You will merely suffer the consequences of being subjected to slimy incompetents with personality problems.
This is all to do with the Government not becoming a free target for anyone who wants to sue it. That is understandable, but it has resulted in a gross misuse of the system. We are slipping into a totalitarian state here.
This situation must be resolved. If we in the Industry have LEGITIMATE complaints about the actions of Government employees, they need to be properly addressed and if proven, then disciplinary action is required.
I doubt the Minister of Transport wishes to have his Ministry tainted by these individuals, but how would he know about all of this if WE do not bring it to his attention?
PLEASE, ensue the maximum number of people are made aware that Cat Driver is doing this.
Make sure your employer reads about it and acts upon it, if necessary.
There are MANY good people at TC. This is absolutely NOT about them.
It is about the few, who destroy a relationship which should, by rights, be at least cordial.
Time to act!
PM me if you wish.
Thank you.
snaproll20
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Cat,
The only power that TC has is to hold you up and enforce the CAR's. That is all. They the same as us have to live within the CARS. If they push, push back. I've yet to encounter a problem with them that I can't fix or get around. The ticket is you can't let them walk all over you.
The only power that TC has is to hold you up and enforce the CAR's. That is all. They the same as us have to live within the CARS. If they push, push back. I've yet to encounter a problem with them that I can't fix or get around. The ticket is you can't let them walk all over you.
Good luck Cat 
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Thank you snaproll for the very well thought out and written comments on this issue.
The public has the right to know when their government employees are acting far beyond what would be acceptable in society outside of the protection of their government positions.
There should be more public outrage at what some in top management in TCCA are getting away with than the the outrage shown in the latest biker gang killings.
At least the public can be protected from such crimminal behaviour as biker gangs, so why are we not protected from abusers of power and denial of due process by some in TCCA top management?
I hope someone has the power to allow me to ask the new Transport Minister to reply to my concerns on national TV.
Cat
The public has the right to know when their government employees are acting far beyond what would be acceptable in society outside of the protection of their government positions.
There should be more public outrage at what some in top management in TCCA are getting away with than the the outrage shown in the latest biker gang killings.
At least the public can be protected from such crimminal behaviour as biker gangs, so why are we not protected from abusers of power and denial of due process by some in TCCA top management?
I hope someone has the power to allow me to ask the new Transport Minister to reply to my concerns on national TV.
Cat
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
I am trying to collect, research and collate TC abuses. I have PM'd several people who claim of abuse to provide me with dates, times, names , and any information they could provide. Not one reply. Not one.
I find it hard to believe I am the only one that got truely screwed over by TC (which, btw is not their name) but it seems everyone who has had a problem is long on bitterness and short on facts.
So.....please PM me if you have had a problem with these folks.
Also, despite changes to the ACT, random ramp checks still violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...Unless TC has reason to detain or search you tell them to pound sand.
We will get the rot out.
Now I feel better.....
I find it hard to believe I am the only one that got truely screwed over by TC (which, btw is not their name) but it seems everyone who has had a problem is long on bitterness and short on facts.
So.....please PM me if you have had a problem with these folks.
Also, despite changes to the ACT, random ramp checks still violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...Unless TC has reason to detain or search you tell them to pound sand.
We will get the rot out.
Now I feel better.....
Is that what you think Mr. Huggett wants? Less oversight?Also, despite changes to the ACT, random ramp checks still violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...Unless TC has reason to detain or search you tell them to pound sand.
This is the paradox that is typical of the TC witch hunt group. You guys can't even agree on what is wrong with TC. You want less interference (harrassment) but better enforcement.
I think the people at TC have a tough job. They need to navigate through all the obstacles to get at the real crooks, and when an airplane crashes and kills someone because some slimy operator ignores the regs or manages to get around them, it's still TC's fault according to you guys.
I don't see a huge fundamental problem here. Just lots of sour grapes from some very bitter operators who have been caught doing something wrong.
I wish I could say more, but I've been reading Cat Driver's posts for about a year now and still have no idea what his problem is with TC except that he's mad at some "Bonita" person.
CID:
I read the first post. Re read it again. And exactly where does it refer to who Mr. Huggit is? It mentions his struggles but not who he is.
for what its worth CID, I was successful in my struggle with TC specifically because they had the same type of attitude as you.
As you are so good at giving advice, how about taking some.Stop trying to be a know it all, and for crying out loud, if your going t o refer me to a post at least make certain the information is really there.
I read the first post. Re read it again. And exactly where does it refer to who Mr. Huggit is? It mentions his struggles but not who he is.
for what its worth CID, I was successful in my struggle with TC specifically because they had the same type of attitude as you.
As you are so good at giving advice, how about taking some.Stop trying to be a know it all, and for crying out loud, if your going t o refer me to a post at least make certain the information is really there.
Do you make it a point to post to threads that you don't know anyting about? Don't bother. I know the answer.I read the first post. Re read it again. And exactly where does it refer to who Mr. Huggit is? It mentions his struggles but not who he is.
Good for you! Now you can post (more) intelligently. You seem be be quite hot headed trey "kule". Maybe you need to to change your moniker.Thanks, I am coming up to speed now.
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CID re your comment
"some very bitter operators caught doing something wrong"
Does a pilot failing to sign one operational flight plan amongst twelve thousand constitute a reason to shut down an operator? After all they did something wrong!!!!
Yes, TC can have a difficult time finding the balance. More aptly put, the rank and file Inspectors may have that problem. TC has repeatedly given too much rope to bad operators while giving more agressive treatment to the ones trying to do a good compliance job. In other words, there is no National code of conduct, no homogenous and recognizable means of dealing with this Ministry. That is also a management issue. But you miss the point entirely, here.
What we are discussing here is the slimy, dishonest and corrupt cover-ups for when TC personnel take it upon themselves to conduct behaviour outside of common courtesy and adult behaviour and exercise their own agendas and vindictiveness for personal and unprofessional reasons. They should be held up to scrutiny for this and dealt with accordingly. They break every rule they are supposed to operate under and then hide behind lawyers.
Cat Driver has never made any secret of the fact he has proof of this and is willing to reveal it in the appropriate forum. I have similar proof. It is incontrovertible and conclusive. As mentioned in a different thread, the Crown lawyers will take you on one by one and win. This is a dismal result for truth and honesty. That is why Cat is trying to gather enough evidence to prove there is a problem. If you personally do not recognize the problem, (or even the possibility,) then you could be next on the train.
I wave no flag for the bad operators. Turf them! I certainly wave no flag for the dishonest people I have encountered at TC. Turf them too! We would have a better world with both gone.
Still, I am only responding to you because I missed making the following comment in my original post:
It does not matter how incompetent, negligent or dishonest an operator may be, the conduct of all TC Inspectors is bound by the Civil Service Code of Ethics, the CARS, Audit and other Manuals and the rules of evidence etc etc .
Basically, this means an operator can be dishonest, but an Inspector cannot. If an Inspector manufactures evidence, or otherwise taints it by their behaviour, then it is a simple job for a defence lawyer to get any TC prosecution thrown out. (The OJ Simpson syndrome.)
In other words, the Government has to be seen to maintain lofty standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity which cannot be challenged. Moreso because their existence is founded in law.
My evidence says certain amongst them are not honest. Period.
"some very bitter operators caught doing something wrong"
Does a pilot failing to sign one operational flight plan amongst twelve thousand constitute a reason to shut down an operator? After all they did something wrong!!!!
Yes, TC can have a difficult time finding the balance. More aptly put, the rank and file Inspectors may have that problem. TC has repeatedly given too much rope to bad operators while giving more agressive treatment to the ones trying to do a good compliance job. In other words, there is no National code of conduct, no homogenous and recognizable means of dealing with this Ministry. That is also a management issue. But you miss the point entirely, here.
What we are discussing here is the slimy, dishonest and corrupt cover-ups for when TC personnel take it upon themselves to conduct behaviour outside of common courtesy and adult behaviour and exercise their own agendas and vindictiveness for personal and unprofessional reasons. They should be held up to scrutiny for this and dealt with accordingly. They break every rule they are supposed to operate under and then hide behind lawyers.
Cat Driver has never made any secret of the fact he has proof of this and is willing to reveal it in the appropriate forum. I have similar proof. It is incontrovertible and conclusive. As mentioned in a different thread, the Crown lawyers will take you on one by one and win. This is a dismal result for truth and honesty. That is why Cat is trying to gather enough evidence to prove there is a problem. If you personally do not recognize the problem, (or even the possibility,) then you could be next on the train.
I wave no flag for the bad operators. Turf them! I certainly wave no flag for the dishonest people I have encountered at TC. Turf them too! We would have a better world with both gone.
Still, I am only responding to you because I missed making the following comment in my original post:
It does not matter how incompetent, negligent or dishonest an operator may be, the conduct of all TC Inspectors is bound by the Civil Service Code of Ethics, the CARS, Audit and other Manuals and the rules of evidence etc etc .
Basically, this means an operator can be dishonest, but an Inspector cannot. If an Inspector manufactures evidence, or otherwise taints it by their behaviour, then it is a simple job for a defence lawyer to get any TC prosecution thrown out. (The OJ Simpson syndrome.)
In other words, the Government has to be seen to maintain lofty standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity which cannot be challenged. Moreso because their existence is founded in law.
My evidence says certain amongst them are not honest. Period.
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No problem, anytime CIDCID wrote:Gee thanks for caring enough to write Driving Rain! I'll think of you in my prayers tonight.
Cheers
Do you pray upon bended knee CID? The only reason I ask is that's how I and pretty well everyone else here pictures you. Only in that image your hands are clasping something other than a bible and your mouth is full
This is very appropriate and right on topic.
TC has a new method of reporting "issues" for independent review. Lets flood their system with our "issues" from Pacific Region!!!
Here's the link to report the offenders directly on-line. Name names, and let the chips fall.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Quali ... /cairs.htm
If we're serious about our bitching, we should use every avenue available to make the system accountable....but don't forget, we also must be prepared to be called to be accountable for our own actions.
TC has a new method of reporting "issues" for independent review. Lets flood their system with our "issues" from Pacific Region!!!
Here's the link to report the offenders directly on-line. Name names, and let the chips fall.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Quali ... /cairs.htm
If we're serious about our bitching, we should use every avenue available to make the system accountable....but don't forget, we also must be prepared to be called to be accountable for our own actions.
WASUP WIDIS?
