Canadian Aviation Regulations

705.221 (1) An air operator who has selected, in respect of a model of aeroplane, the ratio set out in paragraph 705.201(2)(a) and who has assigned two or more flight attendants to a flight using an aeroplane of that model may operate the aeroplane for that flight without one of the flight attendants if

• (a) one of the flight attendants is incapacitated;

• (b) no other flight attendant who is qualified for the model of aeroplane is available at the point of departure;

• (c) the pilot-in-command authorizes an employee of the air operator to occupy a flight attendant station until the aeroplane reaches the nearest airport at which the employee can be replaced by a flight attendant who is qualified for the model of aeroplane;

• (d) before the movement of the aeroplane on the surface, the employee is briefed under the supervision of the pilot-in-command on the operation of the emergency exits and on emergency procedures, including those related to the flight attendant station to be occupied by the employee; and

• (e) the pilot-in-command is of the opinion that the employee understood the briefing.

(2) The air operator shall keep a record of the replacement for at least two years after the day on which the flight is completed.