The petition follows up on Transport Canada’s response to petition 515 and raises concerns about noise abatement procedures at airports and leaded aviation fuel.
According to the petition, the advisory circular referenced in the response pertains to new noise abatement procedures, while Qualicum Beach Airport in British Columbia already has an approved procedure. The petition states that the circular does not address improving noise sensitive areas for communities. It also questions Transport Canada on whether the department would provide guidance on working with the local airport authority to expand the mapping of current noise sensitive areas.
The petition asks Transport Canada to assist in facilitating a meeting with all interested parties involved to improve Qualicum Beach residents’
quality of life.
Additionally, the petition requests that Transport Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada adopt policies to expedite the approval of unleaded aviation fuels, benefiting Canadian communities like
Qualicum Beach.