Folks may be starting to plan for a trip up North in 2026. A couple of items that are new (at least to me):

* Canada requires a first aid kit be carried in your plane. There are specific required contents listed as well. Make sure simple things (e.g. alcohol swabs) are not expired!

* Canada is requiring aircraft to have a HALON fire extinguisher on board too. And, make sure it isn't expired!

Rumor has it that ramp checks may be more prevalent this year...

Links to the above first aid kit and HALON requirements (https://fly2ak.com/canada/)

Hmm, we fly through US airspace all the time (departing in Canada, landing in Canada) without a flight plan. The reference on first aid kits and fire extinguishers is under CARS 705 (like FAA part 121). I didn’t see it for the equivalent of Part 91.

I’ll dig into it a little further. Might just be a rogue customs zealot.

SOR/96-433 is referenced. Here is who it applies to (doesn’t seem to be US GA).

Thank you for digging into the first aid kit and fire extinguisher requirement.

I believe a flight plan is always required for any over-flight. I’d sure encourage folks to err on the side of extra caution and file one, especially in light of current events. In other words, don’t poke the bear even though it may look like it’s sleeping.

I have always thought a flight plan was required for overflight of US airspace? That said from Victoria to East Point I have done it many times without one, talking to Victoria Terminal.