IAAE Canada E-Report - June 2025
As shared in our recent member email, our Executive Director Michelle Cretzman is currently on extended leave. During her absence, please direct any inquiries to our team. You can reach Julia Noel, Association Assistant, at julia@iaaecanada.org, or Brock Penner, Head of External Affairs, at brock@iaaecanada.org. There will be no interruption to member services — we are fully engaged and here to support you.
Please also note that we have moved to a new toll-free number: 1-800-878-IAAE (4223). Both Julia and Brock are monitoring this line.
We've updated our mailing address as well, with mail forwarding in place to catch any items en route. Please update your records as needed:
IAAE Canada
Peterborough Regional Airport
925 Airport Road, Unit 550
Peterborough, ON
K9J 0E7
Planning is well underway for F.O.A.M. 2026, which will take place in beautiful St. John's, Newfoundland, from May 4–6, 2026. Based on your feedback through our stakeholder engagement and post-FOAM surveys, we know that having key details earlier helps with planning, budgeting and securing approvals to attend. We heard you. This summer, we'll be sharing early agenda previews, early bird pricing and other key details to support your planning efforts. Stay tuned — more to come soon.
If you have ideas for topics or speakers you'd like to see at F.O.A.M. 2026, please share them through this short feedback form. And if you are interested in getting involved in planning F.O.A.M. 2026, we'd love to have you — please contact Brock Penner at brock@iaaecanada.org.
Upcoming Training
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Waterloo, ON |
June 17-18, 2025 |
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Brantford, ON |
August 26-28, 2025 |
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Virtual Session |
More in 2025! |
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Practical Testing/Mentoring/Final Exam/Certification |
Online |
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Final Exam and Certification |
Online |
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Practical Testing/Mentoring/Final Exam/Certification |
Online |
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Final Exam and Certification |
Online |
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Mentoring, Final Exam and Certification |
Online |
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Final Exam and Certification |
Online |
Share Your Airport News and Insights with IAAE Canada
At IAAE Canada, we're committed to keeping our community connected and informed. If you have exciting news or developments at your airport that you'd like to share, we'd love to feature them in our monthly e-report. Whether it's a groundbreaking project, a milestone achievement, or a unique initiative, your stories help us showcase the dynamic nature of the Canadian aviation industry.
Additionally, if you have any questions that require feedback or have suggestions on how we can improve our services, your input is appreciated. We're always looking for ways to better serve our members and improve IAAE Canada.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Email your news, questions, or suggestions to julia@iaaecanada.org.
Employment Opportunities
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Member Benefits
IAAE Canada Members get a free Membership with Perkopolis.
Perkopolis is a 100% Canadian owned and operated employee discount program that provides access to exclusive discounts on a large number of products and services across Canada. Use your free Perkopolis Membership to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, health & wellness, automotive, insurance and more!
Just log in with your IAAE Canada Member Number. Need your IAAE Canada Member Number?
No problem, just ask Julia
Upcoming Conferences
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Richmond, BC |
June 10 - 12, 2025 |
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Niagara Falls, ON |
September 23 - 25, 2025 |
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Sudbury, ON |
October 5-8, 2025 |
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Montreal, QC |
November 18 - 20, 2025 |
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St. John's, NL |
May 4 - 6, 2026 |
ICAO Annex 14 Online Hub
Are you up to date on the information in ICAO Annex 14? Need training? Ready to prove that knowledge? The International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) course prepares you with the latest information available from Annex 14, and provides resources that help you ensure your airport functions at the highest levels of safety & efficiency. You'll come away with a thorough education in safety management systems, aerodrome operations, security, emergency planning, wildlife mitigation and much more. You'll also earn a prestigious international designation – the IACE – acknowledging you as part of an elite group of aviation professionals. For more information and a sample of this online training, visit: https://aaae.org/your-career/iace_Info.asp
Industry News
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)'s 75th Anniversary Open House
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. This Saturday, YKF is opening its doors and inviting residents to explore their local airport. No boarding pass required!
Porter Launches Direct Flights from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton
Porter Airlines has expanded its Canadian network with the launch of non-stop flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG), giving travellers in Southern Ontario new options to reach Alberta....
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Upgraded To 'A+' From 'A' On Strengthened Financial Metrics
Following robust passenger demand in 2024, we expect Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (ERAA) to see continued growth in throughput at similar levels over the next several years...
Tips to breeze through security at the Ottawa Airport while travelling this summer
As the summer travel season ramps up, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is offering its top tips to help air passengers navigate security screening smoothly at the Ottawa International Airport and airports across the country...
Sincerely,
Julia Noel
Association Assistant
The International Association of Airport Executives Canada
Ph: 905-575-5073 Email: julia@iaaecanada.org
www.iaaecanada.org