C-UAS Workshop:
What’s Legal? 

Conducting Civil & Defense Counter-Drone Operations in Canada

New Legislation and Opportunities for Shaping National Policy for Deterrence & Resilience: 

In the eyes of Transport Canada and the law, drones are aircraft, and it is illegal to interfere with any aircraft while in flight without proper jurisdiction. Until recently, that jurisdiction was kept solely within the RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces; due to recent legislation a new operating paradigm is in the works that will enable authorizations to specific instances and use cases to other organizations within Canada. This workshop explores what exists today, how policy can and should shape the future, and how organizations can realistically operate today while preparing for the future of counter-UAS.

The first half of the event will go into a deep dive into the current state of C-UAS, the key stakeholders who drive policy and enforce airspace law, and how operations are done today and how they could be conducted into the future. The second half will be for moderated breakout sessions where groups will identify key concerns, solutions, and policy considerations.

Join Us June 11th:

Pacific (Vancouver): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mountain (Calgary): 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Central (Winnipeg): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Eastern (Toronto): 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Atlantic (Halifax): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

June 11th 
12:00 PM ET - 3 PM ET

WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED?

The laws regarding aircraft (drones) in flight: who can intervene, when can they intervene, and the procedures to follow during an intervention.  

The new amendments added in Bill C-15 to the Aeronautics Act regarding C-UAS authorizations.


The types and categories of C-UAS technologies available, their abilities and limitations. 

Types of drone threats and legal mitigation strategies for civil organizations and public safety agencies.

The key stakeholders who are responsible for counter UAS policy, regulations, and laws. 

Case studies of C-UAS programs around the world: Lessons learned.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for anyone responsible for airspace security and defense around major events and critical civil and government assets such as: prisons, arenas, energy grids and power plants, airports, seaports, mines, rail, bridges, and roads, and municipal buildings. 

WHY ATTEND?

Know the Law

Understand Canadian C-UAS legislation, authorities, and legal limits on counter-drone operations.

Policy in Motion

Explore new legislation shaping future authorizations and opportunities to influence national policy direction.

Operate Today

Learn practical, compliant approaches for conducting C-UAS operations under current regulatory constraints.

Who Decides

Learn which agencies set policy, regulate operations, and grant counter-drone authorizations.

Shape the Future

Collaborate across sectors to identify key issues, practical solutions, and policy considerations.