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Transportation Canada's Civil Aviation branch governs aircraft noise which is generally of most concern for those who live closest to airports. In addition to complying with Transport Canada guidelines and regulations, the NACC's member airlines work with individual airport authorities, citizen airport noise groups, and local councils to reduce the impacts of aircraft noise during take-off and landing.

Aircraft noise at airports is a reality, however, and to help advise the public and assist municipalities with zoning, Transport Canada maintains noise profiles and forecasts for airports across Canada. These are available to the public to assist with such decisions as where to buy a home or locate a business.

Health Canada has prepared the bulletin It's Your Health: Aircraft Noise in the Vicinity of Airports which provides a summary of science-based information of the effects of aircraft noise on humans.