The Aeronautics Act confers upon the Minister of Transport regulatory oversight of rocket launches in Canada. Sections 602.43, 602.44 and 602.45 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) require the Minister to authorize all rocket launches, excepting those classified as models or those used in fireworks displays. The Canadian Launch Safety Office (CLSO) is the functional office that fulfills this obligation.
Requirements for launching HPR in Canada