Aviation

Aviation

The primary legislation governing civil aviation in Canada is the Aeronautics Act. The Tribunal hears reviews and appeals relating to a number of regulations made pursuant to the Act, including the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

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Keith Whalen

Mr. Whalen is from St. John’s, Newfoundland, and currently resides in Lower Coverdale, New Brunswick. He started his aviation career in 1973 when he received his pilot’s licence through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets program at CFB Summerside, PEI. His fixed-wing experience includes pilot duties on water bombing operations, turboprop and corporate jet aircraft. His helicopter experience includes light to heavy helicopters in various global locations in the onshore and offshore oil industry.

Keith Whalen

Mr. Whalen is from St. John’s, Newfoundland, and currently resides in Lower Coverdale, New Brunswick. He started his aviation career in 1973 when he received his pilot’s licence through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets program at CFB Summerside, PEI. His fixed-wing experience includes pilot duties on water bombing operations, turboprop and corporate jet aircraft. His helicopter experience includes light to heavy helicopters in various global locations in the onshore and offshore oil industry.

Deborah Warren

Ms. Warren completed a 32-year career with Transport Canada (TC) where she held several management positions within TC Civil Aviation. In the Vancouver region, Ms. Warren managed the System Safety and Aerodromes divisions and spent a year overseeing the regional civil aviation planning and operations for the 2010 Olympic Games. In the Winnipeg region, Ms. Warren held the positions of Regional Director, Air Navigation System Requirements, and Director of Regulatory Compliance.

Deborah Warren

Ms. Warren completed a 32-year career with Transport Canada (TC) where she held several management positions within TC Civil Aviation. In the Vancouver region, Ms. Warren managed the System Safety and Aerodromes divisions and spent a year overseeing the regional civil aviation planning and operations for the 2010 Olympic Games. In the Winnipeg region, Ms. Warren held the positions of Regional Director, Air Navigation System Requirements, and Director of Regulatory Compliance.

Dr. Peter Seviour

Dr. Seviour graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1992 and completed his family practice residency at McGill University from 1992 to 1994. He received his board certification from the American College of Family Practice in 2001. Dr. Seviour has been practicing family medicine since 1994 with a special interest in occupational medicine. He has also been a Transport Canada examiner performing marine medical examinations and commercial diving medicals and has been involved in driver’s medicals and independent reviews for patients injured in auto accidents.

Dr. Peter Seviour

Dr. Seviour graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1992 and completed his family practice residency at McGill University from 1992 to 1994. He received his board certification from the American College of Family Practice in 2001. Dr. Seviour has been practicing family medicine since 1994 with a special interest in occupational medicine. He has also been a Transport Canada examiner performing marine medical examinations and commercial diving medicals and has been involved in driver’s medicals and independent reviews for patients injured in auto accidents.

Dr. Dybesh Regmi

Dr. Regmi obtained his MD degree from Dalhousie University and training in family medicine at McMaster University. He has a special interest in occupational medicine and has held medical leadership roles at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. He was also a medical adjudicator for the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario. Dr. Regmi also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto where he is involved in undergraduate medical education.

Dr. Dybesh Regmi

Dr. Regmi obtained his MD degree from Dalhousie University and training in family medicine at McMaster University. He has a special interest in occupational medicine and has held medical leadership roles at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. He was also a medical adjudicator for the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario. Dr. Regmi also holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto where he is involved in undergraduate medical education.

Franco Pietracupa

Mr. Pietracupa received his College Diploma in Aeronautical Pilot Instruction in 1997. He has worked for various companies in aviation, including CESPA Flight College, and held the position of Class 1 instructor/chief flight instructor from 1997 to 2000 in different flight training organizations. With his extensive experience as a flight instructor and operator, he was designated as a flight test examiner with Transport Canada. Since April 2011, Mr. Pietracupa has held the position of Chief Pilot, Business Customer Liaison Pilots at Bombardier Aerospace in Montréal.

Franco Pietracupa

Mr. Pietracupa received his College Diploma in Aeronautical Pilot Instruction in 1997. He has worked for various companies in aviation, including CESPA Flight College, and held the position of Class 1 instructor/chief flight instructor from 1997 to 2000 in different flight training organizations. With his extensive experience as a flight instructor and operator, he was designated as a flight test examiner with Transport Canada. Since April 2011, Mr. Pietracupa has held the position of Chief Pilot, Business Customer Liaison Pilots at Bombardier Aerospace in Montréal.

Dr. Mitchell Pantel

Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.

Dr. Mitchell Pantel

Dr. Pantel graduated in medicine from McGill University. He completed one year of training in internal medicine followed by a residency in family medicine. He engaged in post-graduate education in occupational medicine, psychiatry, and insurance and medico-legal assessment. His practice began in emergency and hospital medicine followed by a career in the fields of occupational health and operational medicine. He worked as a medical officer and advisor to several police forces, including the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec.

Tracy Medve

Ms. Medve has been President of KF Aerospace since 2013 and prior to this was President of Canadian North Airlines. Since 1985, she has held various senior airline management positions at Norcanair, Time Air, and Canadian Regional Airlines. Prior to joining Canadian North in 2007, Ms. Medve was the co-founder of C.T. AeroProjects, a Calgary-based consultancy focused on air transport resource management.

Tracy Medve

Ms. Medve has been President of KF Aerospace since 2013 and prior to this was President of Canadian North Airlines. Since 1985, she has held various senior airline management positions at Norcanair, Time Air, and Canadian Regional Airlines. Prior to joining Canadian North in 2007, Ms. Medve was the co-founder of C.T. AeroProjects, a Calgary-based consultancy focused on air transport resource management.

Dr. Linda Garand

Dr. Linda Garand obtained a medical degree from the Université de Montréal in 1983. She served for three years in the Canadian Forces (CF) where she obtained her qualifications in aviation medicine. She subsequently worked as a family physician and as a civil aviation medical examiner. 

Upon her return to the CF in 1999, she held a variety of positions, including medical director of aviation hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers training, and was an expert member of the Aerospace and Undersea Medical Board. 

Dr. Linda Garand

Dr. Linda Garand obtained a medical degree from the Université de Montréal in 1983. She served for three years in the Canadian Forces (CF) where she obtained her qualifications in aviation medicine. She subsequently worked as a family physician and as a civil aviation medical examiner. 

Upon her return to the CF in 1999, she held a variety of positions, including medical director of aviation hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers training, and was an expert member of the Aerospace and Undersea Medical Board. 

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