Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft
Promotion of Aviation Security Instruments
Safety Aspects of Economic Liberalization and Article 83 bis
Consideration of Guidance on Conflicts of Interest
General Work Programme of the Legal Committee
International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Aircraft Equipment)
ICAO Relations with Third-party Entities
Committee on Relations with the Host Country (RHCC)
Committee on Relations with the Host Country (RHCC)
The Committee on Relations with the Host Country (RHCC — established during the third meeting of the 199th Session of the Council on 24 May 2013) held its second, third and fourth meetings on 28 January, 5 June, and 3 October, respectively.
During these meetings, the RHCC reviewed progress achieved since its first meeting held on 22 October 2013, and considered the pending issues on its agenda, such as: improvement of Canadian visa procedures for national delegates attending ICAO meetings at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal; granting of diplomatic status to consular officers appointed as Representatives or Alternate Representatives to ICAO and their family members; work authorizations and exemption from work permits for dependent family members; procedures related to the educational and health systems; facilitation of banking procedures for resident delegations and their members.
In addition, the RHCC was informed about the processing of visa applications from foreign nationals in Ebola-affected countries, on new restrictions applied by Canada on the hiring of domestic workers, and on the decision of the City of Montréal to change the address of ICAO Headquarters, i.e. University Street to be renamed “Robert-Bourassa Boulevard” (effective 15 March 2015 with a grace period of an additional six months granted by Canada Post). Finally, the Committee was advised that the ICAO Yellow Book: Information for members of national delegations regarding their arrival and residence in Canada had been updated in coordination with Protocols Ottawa and Quebec, for a new 2015 edition to be posted on the Secure Portal by the beginning of the year. The 2015 edition of the Yellow Book will also comprise additional features as requested by the RHCC, including on temporary medical coverage for national delegates attending meetings at ICAO Headquarters
The Committee reported to the Council on the above-mentioned items during the Council’s 201st, 202nd and 203rd Sessions (C-DEC 201/6, C-DEC 202/3 and C-DEC 203/8).
