It would appear that UCTE's lobbying work has been successful in light of Minister Cannon's announcement during the latest SCOT meeting. The Minister explained that the government was now willing to make amendments to proposed changes to the aviation safety regulations in order to address concerns raised by UCTE and other presenters. Mr. Cannon said that, "the changes are significant in as much as the preoccupations and the concerns that a number of the members around the table have raised, these amendments will be able to address those concerns." The controversy lies in the government's plan to remove itself from the business of regulation. The plan is to adopt a new safety management system across the country, a comprehensive process involving setting goals, measuring performance and planning as a way to manage risk. While this concept is used in numerous countries, the issue lies with the fact that the government is changing the way it oversees the airline industry and conducts safety audits. These changes could put both the industry and the safety of the flying public in danger. While our TIs would no longer be conducting blanket audits and inspections of all airlines, under the current proposed changes they would only audit companies deemed to pose the greatest risk. UCTE will continue its lobbying efforts to ensure that the best interest of the flying public is maintained.