Marine initiatives planned for April 2025 – April 2027

You can use this page to find information on planned regulatory initiatives that Transport Canada expects to bring forward over the next two years.

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Ocean, Environmental and Policy initiatives

Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations (Marine Liability Act and Wrecked, Abandoned, or Hazardous Vessels Act) and Amendments to the Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers (Marine Liability Act)

Enabling Acts

Marine Liability Act (S.C. 2001, c. 6) and Part 1 of the Wrecked, Abandoned, or Hazardous Vessels Act (S.C. 2019, c. 1)

Description

The proposed Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations would set the range of penalties for violations under the Marine Liability Act and parts of the Wrecked, Abandoned, or Hazardous Vessels Act. The proposed Amendments to the Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers would update the definition of ship in the Certificate of Insurance template found in the Schedule to the Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers to reflect the revised definition of ship in Paragraph 36(1)(a) of the Marine Liability Act, which now includes air cushioned vehicles, subsequent to legislative amendments made in June 2023.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations would apply to shipowners that are required to carry marine insurance certificates and to individuals and entities that receive oil in or export oil from Canada and that receive hazardous and noxious substances in Canada. Stakeholders that may be impacted include:

  • Shipowners
  • Industries including:
    • Oil and gas
    • Mining
    • Aviation
    • Railways
    • Forestry
    • Chemical
    • Hydroelectricity
    • Terminal operators

The proposed Amendments to the Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers have no expected impact.

Regulatory cooperation (domestic and international)

The proposed Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations are not expected to have impacts on international trade. Departmental officials will gather and consider information on comparable domestic enforcement systems when they develop the requirements for the proposed regulations, such as appropriate ranges of penalties.

The proposed Amendments to the Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers have no expected impact.

Consultations

Transport Canada published and shared with stakeholders a discussion paper on the proposed Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations. The comment period was open from November 20, 2024 to January 20, 2025; no comments were submitted.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 30-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Caitlin O’Boyle
Manager, Liability and Compensation
Marine Shipping Policy Division
Transport Canada
Email: marineliability-responsabilitemaritime@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2024

Marine Environmental Protection Regulations

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulations would create a specific framework to provide greater protection of marine species and the marine environment from the impacts of navigation and shipping activities.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

Small impacts on vessel owners and operators are anticipated, including fishing vessels and pleasure craft as well as port communities and related businesses, as has been the case with current interim measures for the protection of Southern Resident killer whales and North Atlantic right whales (NARW). The proposed regulations would address the risks of shipping practices on marine species and the marine environment, which are currently being addressed through Interim Orders under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Regulatory cooperation

The proposed regulations intended to complement the regulations of other federal organizations that include express authority to protect marine species, and the marine environment, and they will be developed and implemented in close cooperation with the Department of Fisheries and Ocean in particular.

Consultations

Consultation with stakeholder groups will be undertaken primarily through existing fora created to evaluate measures put forward for the current interim order, including:

  • West Coast: Indigenous and Multistakeholder Advisory Group, General Vessel Technical Working Group, Tier II Multi-Nation Group, the Vancouver-Fraser Port Authority’s ECHO Advisory Group.
  • East Coast: NARW Advisory Working Group and associated sub-committees (Large Vessel Subcommittee, Fishing Vessel Subcommittee).
  • Nationally: The Canadian Marine Advisory Council, TC’s Ocean Protection Plan Regulatory Roundtable, relevant provincial and municipal governments and engagement through Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportation website seeking input from stakeholders.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2027 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Elizabeth Werszko
Manager, Legislative, Regulatory and International Affairs,
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: elizabeth.werszko@tc.gc.ca

Christian Lafrance
Senior Advisor, Whale Protection Policy
Environmental Policy
Transport Canada
Email: christian.lafrance@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2021

Regulations Amending certain Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (Environmental Response)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed Regulations seek to clarify and improve ship-source oil spill preparedness requirements for Transport Canada-certified response organizations and more effectively ensure that they have at minimum the capacity to respond to an oil spill of 10,000 tonnes. The proposed Regulations would also revise the existing requirements for oil handling facility operators that Transport Canada has identified in the Environmental Response Regulations.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed changes will consolidate the regulations for Transport Canada certified response organizations and oil handling facility operators within the Environmental Response Regulations.

Transport Canada expects that it will have positive effects on these primary stakeholders, as well as Canadians in coastal communities, Indigenous Peoples, ports, and the marine industry.

It will also improve oil spill preparedness to mitigate the potential impacts on the marine environment and communities, remain on par with international standards, and help support environmentally responsible domestic and international shipping within Canadian waters. This initiative will also reduce administrative burden.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

In 2013, the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources released a report concerning the transportation of bulk hydrocarbons.

The Committee reviewed domestic and international regulations to compare the transport of hydrocarbons by transmission pipelines, marine tanker vessels, and railcars. Following the Committee’s report, Transport Canada made recommendations to improve the safety elements of bulk transport of hydrocarbon products in Canada.

Consultations

Transport Canada held initial regional discussions with Indigenous peoples and stakeholder discussions through the Oceans Protection Plan initiative in 2018. Transport Canada also held stakeholder meetings in Ottawa based on a proposed Discussion Paper for Phase II. The national spring Canadian Marine Advisory Council in 2019 updated stakeholders on the progress of Phase I and introduced Phase II of the Environmental Response Regulations.

Transport Canada held initial discussions with technical experts on proposed changes throughout 2022. In early December 2023, Transport Canada published a discussion paper on the Let’s Talk Transportation website and received comments on proposed changes from the public until February 14, 2024. Transport Canada also met with Indigenous organizations in late 2023 and early 2024.

The proposed regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on June 22, 2024, with a 75-day public comment period. Transport Canada will continue to meet with interested parties upon request to discuss the proposal.

The final regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2025.

Departmental contact information

Julie Mah
Acting Director, Strategic and Regulatory Affairs
Oceans Protection Plan
Transport Canada
Email: Julie.Mah@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2018

Wrecked, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Regulations (Vessel Remediation Fund)

Enabling act

Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (S.C. 2019, c. 1)

Description

The proposed regulations aim to bring into force the Vessel Remediation Fund (VRF) provisions within the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA). The proposed regulations would allow the Minister of Transport to collect a levy under the WAHVA on all domestic vessels at the time of licensing/registration to capitalize the VRF. The Vessel Remediation Fund (VRF) would be used by Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard to address wrecked, abandoned, and hazardous vessels in Canadian waters.

The proposed regulations would:

  • Introduce a levy on vessel owners that will be charged when registering their vessel, included at the time of purchase or renewal of a pleasure craft license, or vessel registration; and
  • Allow the funds collected under this levy to be used to capitalize the VRF.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations would impact Canadian vessel owners and operators, by introducing a new surcharge at the time of licensing/registration.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Between August 11, 2021, and January 25, 2022, Transport Canada held public consultations on the proposed Vessel Remediation Fund regulatory charge. Consultations on a proposal to modernize fees for vessel registry services were undertaken at the same time, as it was determined that they would impact many of the same stakeholders.

Feedback from stakeholders was sought through various channels and was promoted on social media. A link to the online consultation on ‘Let’s Talk Transportation’ was sent to a broad range of individuals and organizations using existing distribution lists (e.g., the Canadian Marine Advisory Council). The proposal was presented at the fall 2021 National CMAC meeting and at a virtual engagement session with Inuit organizations. Comments were provided through the online platform and were also received through emails. Comments received from the stakeholders and partners who participated in our virtual presentations were recorded. Overall, responses were obtained from stakeholders and partners in six provinces and two territories. Most comments received were from stakeholders and partners in British Columbia.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2027 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Colin Henein
Director
Environmental Policy
Transport Canada
Email: colin.henein@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2024

Marine Safety and Security initiatives

Marine Personnel Regulations, 2025

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001(S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap.

The proposed regulations aim to:

  • promote a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible marine transportation;
  • ensure consistency and best practices in the marine industry;
  • harmonize, to the greatest extent possible and desirable, with international requirements and standards to increase efficiency and service delivery; and
  • modernize the delivery of the marine medical program to increase efficiency and service delivery, which would involve the elimination of duplicate reviews of medical certificate applications, while enhancing the audit capabilities of the Department of those issuing medical certificates on behalf of the Minister.

This initiative also addresses Transportation Safety Board recommendations.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations would primarily affect Canadian seafarers. A seafarer refers to a person who is employed or is to be employed in any capacity on board a vessel. Based on a report prepared for Transport Canada on the existing and future capacity of seafarers in Canada, it is estimated that there are around 28,000 seafarers across Canada. Additionally, governments operating vessels at the provincial and federal levels would be affected.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

This regulatory initiative would bring Canada’s regulations in line with three international conventions to which Canada is a signatory:

  • the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW);
  • the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), 1995; and
  • the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

Consultations

Stakeholders have been actively engaged in the development of the proposed regulations. Transport Canada has consulted extensively at the national and regional levels with a wide variety of stakeholders and recognized institutions on the issues, changes, challenges and the implications of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel and the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 requirements.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Scott Naugler
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2015

Canadian Marine Pilotage Regulations

Enabling act

Pilotage Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. P-14) s. 52

Description

The proposed regulations would harmonize, where practicable, existing regional pilotage requirements, including those related to licensing, certification, notices and services, waivers, master pilotage exchange criteria, and the reporting of marine occurrences. The proposed Regulations would also introduce Quality Management Systems respecting Pilotage Authorities.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

Transport Canada anticipates that the proposed regulations would help reduce regulatory burden by establishing a more nationally coherent pilotage service that is aligned with the Canadian marine safety system. The proposed regulations would consider regional differences across Canada and the unique needs of each pilotage region.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Consultations on the proposed regulations began in 2021. Transport Canada is using the Canadian Marine Advisory Council meetings as the main forum for consulting with Pilotage Authorities, industry, system users and other stakeholders. These consultations are being supplemented by consultations with individual Pilotage Authorities and other stakeholder groups throughout 2025.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Drummond Fraser
Manager/Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: August 2020

Regulations Amending the Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act

Description

The proposed regulations will make mandatory certain navigation safety and voyage planning requirements currently contained in the Polar Code on board ‘non-SOLAS’ ships, specifically fishing vessels, small cargo vessels, and pleasure craft not engaged in trade, when operating in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

Given the limited number of Canadian vessels currently operating in the Canadian Arctic of the type captured by the proposed regulations, minimal impact is expected.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Consultations began during the Fall 2023 National, Quebec, and Prairie and Northern Regional Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meetings. A corresponding TC ‘Let’s Talk Transportation’ page was similarly posted at this time.

Transport Canada plans to publish the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Drummond Fraser
Manager/Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2024

Regulations Amending the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulations would repeal all requirements related to boating safety test course accreditation. Instead of being governed by the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (COPCR), course accreditation requirements would be established externally. Transport Canada plans to incorporate these requirements as part of the criteria for a bidding process, through which successful course providers would be awarded contracts. Additionally, the proposed regulations would introduce accreditation and test materials access fees for course providers, helping to recover costs. The proposed regulations would also grant the Minister of Transport the authority to suspend or revoke course accreditation and a Pleasure Craft Operator Cards for non-compliance with the Regulations and would change the conditions under which a Rental Boat Safety Checklist may be used in lieu of a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed fees would apply to the course providers (i.e., businesses) and would shift a large part of program costs to the third-party accredited course providers. The overall costs are relatively low. These fees were developed with careful consideration of the economic context in which course providers operate.

The proposed changes related to the Rental Boat Safety Checklist could have an impact on Canadians who wish to rent certain watercraft without a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Cards. Additionally, rental agency businesses may also be affected by these changes.

This initiative will also reduce regulatory burden.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is an important credential for Canadian boaters who navigate waterways shared with the US. In particular, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators recognizes the validity of the Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Similarly, Canada’s regulations recognize competency requirements of any state or country as sufficient proof of competency for foreign visitors with Canada.

Consultations

Transport Canada engaged in consultations with Canadians during the National Canadian Marine Advisory Council meetings in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Course providers have acknowledged the benefit they derive from the Program and expressed their support for the proposed fees. Furthermore, additional consultations were held on the Let’s Talk Transportation platform.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Scott Naugler
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: August 2020

Regulations Amending the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations (Phase II)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap.

The proposed regulations are the second phase of changes to the Small Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations (now renamed the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations following Phase I). This phase of the regulatory changes would update construction requirements for small commercial fishing vessels (less than 24.4 metres in length, and no more than 150 Gross Tonnage) intended to be sold in Canada or operated in Canadian waters.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations may impact Canadian fishing vessel builders, as well as fishing vessel owners whose vessels undergo major modifications, by implementing new/updated construction requirements for small fishing vessels. A decision was made to reference industry standards, where appropriate, to give boat builders additional options and flexibility. This may decrease impacts on international trade and imports. This initiative will reduce regulatory burden.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations reflect the Government’s long-term approach to small vessel construction. They also reflect the Government’s goal of making sure that Canada’s regulations work well with those of the United States and the European Union, by accepting practices and standards put in place by international bodies and recognized organizations such as the American Boat and Yacht Council and the International Organization for Standardization.

Consultations

Consultations on Phase II have been ongoing since 2016. Through working groups and meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council, Transport Canada provided interested stakeholders with a full review of the draft proposal and the opportunity to submit additional comments. Transport Canada has also presented the proposed regulations within the regions at various stakeholder events and has actively participated in regional working groups to discuss specific details. Transport Canada plans to continue providing stakeholders with updates on the proposed regulations at national and regional engagement opportunities as they are developed.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Heidi Craswell
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2018

Regulations Amending the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Domestic Vessel Oversight)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulatory changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations would reduce the number of fees and would encourage positive vessel owner and crew behaviors, so that vessels are well prepared for inspection visits to minimize the number of inspection trips and maximize trip efficiencies. They would also improve service performance, tracking, delivery, and support new service reporting tools.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed changes to the fees would affect approximately 6,200 vessels which represent approximately 15% of vessels, other than pleasure craft, in the Canadian Registry. It is anticipated to have positive effects on Canadians and businesses by making it easier to navigate the fee system for services and, where possible, will set a standard fee so that fees will be clearer and more predictable.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations are intended to complement the regulations of other federal organizations that include express authority to protect marine species, and the marine environment, and they would be developed and implemented in close cooperation with the Department of Fisheries and Ocean in particular.

Consultations

Transport Canada has engaged with the maritime industry on cost recovery since 2012. At the Fall 2017, a Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) national meeting, TC outlined the changes arising from the Service Fees Act, providing early awareness of the initiative. A presentation to seek preliminary feedback was made to industry members at the national plenary sessions of the CMAC national meeting held in November 2018. Fee Proposal consultations were put on hold due to other emerging priorities during the Pandemic. In year 2025-2026, if approved, the updated Fee Proposal would be posted on TC’s Let’s Talk Transportation website, presentations on the Fee Proposal will be held at CMAC in Fall 2025 and targeted engagement sessions with certain marine associations, such as fishing industry associations, passenger vessel associations and towing industry associations.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2027 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Luc Tremblay
Executive Director, Domestic Vessel and Regulatory Oversight
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2024

Regulations Amending the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Marine Personnel Fees)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

Transport Canada’s Marine Personnel program establishes the competency requirements that seafarers must have to work on board certain vessels. The program also sets requirements for marine training, and for seafarer recruitment and placement service providers. When the proposed fees come into force, they would be located in the Marine Safety Fees Regulations, instead of the proposed Marine Personnel Regulations, 2025, so that marine stakeholders would find most marine safety fees consolidated in one place.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations would primarily affect Canadian seafarers, Marine Training Institutions, Ship-owners and Authorized Representatives as well as Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service providers. The proposed regulations would allow Transport Canada to redistribute the financial burden of the program's costs between the primary beneficiaries of the program (i.e., ship-owners, seafarers) and Canadian taxpayers.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Consultations on the Fee Proposal are planned for 2026.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

This proposal is also indicated in TC's Progress Report on the Red Tape Review.

Departmental contact information

Julia Murphy
Director, Seafarer Certification
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: julia.murphy@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2023

Regulations Amending the Marine Transportation Security Regulations

Enabling act

Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c.40)

Description

The proposed regulationswould modernize the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to address key drivers that directly impact the Regulations and Transport Canada:

  1. Ports Modernization Review which was launched by the Minister of Transport in 2018 to review Canadian Port Authorities, identify shared and emerging challenges, and develop solutions to improve port security.
  2. Identification of regulatory gaps which include issues that have been identified since 2014.

Specifically, the purpose of the proposed regulations is to:

  • Increase the security of Canadian ports;
  • Reduce existing regulatory gaps, increase the usability/accessibility of the Regulations, and ensure existing regulatory provisions are appropriate, effective, continue to achieve their intended policy objectives;
  • Increase alignment with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code; and
  • Increase the flexibility of Canada’s marine security framework and strengthen the Department’s ability to protect and preserve the efficiency of the marine transportation system, including at Canadian ports.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed amendments linked to enhanced port security would primarily impact Canada Port Authorities as well as operators listed in the MTSR’s schedule. Mitigating the ongoing risks of organized criminal activity at Canada’s ports would reduce the risk of a significant security incident occurring, which could impact port operations and Canada’s supply chain. Moreover, by introducing these measures, those who access ports, including port employees on a day-to-day basis may be positively impacted.

The proposed amendments linked to new or modernized enforcement provisions would positively impact Canadian marine security and public safety by promoting compliance with the Regulations. However, this may include new or increased administrative monetary penalties for violators.

The proposed amendments linked to regulatory gaps may positively impact many marine stakeholders. These include benefits associated with increased transparency/usability of the Regulations, as well as potential costs.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations more closely align Canadian requirements with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Consultations

Transport Canada consulted with Canadians at National meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council in 2021. Additional consultations were held through Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportation online platform between March 18, 2021, and April 30, 2021.

An additional 60-day consultation was launched on the Let’s Talk Transportation platform from January 31 to March 31 2025, to solicit views from stakeholders and the public on the possibility of expanding requirements to hold a Transportation Security Clearance to additional persons employed at additional ports and marine facilities. The results of this consultation are under review and will be used to inform potential additional amendments to the proposed Regulations, to expand the scope of these requirements, with the goal of further enhancing port security.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 30-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Frank Stendardo
Manager/Senior Policy Advisory
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2021

Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations (Pleasure Craft Licensing)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulations are intended to improve the ability to identify the owners of pleasure craft in Canada. The proposed regulations would help with search and rescue operations, and compliance and enforcement of the Small Vessel Regulations. It would also support the enforcement of the Wrecked, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act under the Oceans Protection Plan. The Wrecked, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act seeks to hold vessel owners accountable for abandoning vessels in the water, which causes environmental and safety hazards.

The proposed regulations would:

  • Eliminate lifetime pleasure craft licences by bringing them into a five-year validity period;
  • Change the validity period of ten-year pleasure craft licences to a five-year validity period;
  • Expand licensing requirements to wind-powered pleasure craft over 6 metres in length, excluding human-powered vessels (e.g., kayaks and dragon boats);
  • Reduce the timeline for owners to notify of a name or address change from 90 days to 30 days;
  • Require that a new owner of a pleasure craft apply to transfer a pleasure craft licence upon purchasing the pleasure craft;
  • Include the ability for the Minister to cancel a pleasure craft licence for reasons of non-compliance with licensing requirements or upon request from an owner to cancel their pleasure craft licence; and
  • Introduce a new user service fee.

In addition, the proposed regulations would formalize the requirement for Manufacturer Identification Code holders to notify the Minister of Transport of any change to their name or contact information within 30 days of the change.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations to pleasure craft licensing requirements would impact Canadian recreational boaters, including Indigenous boaters, as well as pleasure craft dealers and some rental agencies. The proposed change to Manufacturer Identification Code requirements would impact manufacturers, builders, rebuilders, and importers of vessels subject to the Small Vessel Regulations (including pleasure craft), who have obtained a Manufacturer Identification Code from Transport Canada.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Transport Canada held consultations with stakeholders at bi-annual Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and National Recreational Boating Advisory Council meetings between 2017 and 2020. Updates on the proposed Regulations were most recently presented at the Fall 2023 and 2024 CMAC meeting. An online consultation took place from November 2020 to January 2021 on Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportation website to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed regulations. A “What We Heard” report on the consultation was developed based on the comments received from stakeholders. In summer 2021, a targeted consultation regarding the proposed changes to Manufacturer Identification Code requirements was held with impacted stakeholders. No concerns were raised.


Transport Canada sent letters and updates in June 2022, October 2022, and May 2023 to Modern Treaty groups and National Indigenous Organizations, providing them opportunities to give feedback on the regulatory proposal. While no concerns were raised at these times, a follow-up meeting was held with the Métis Nation of Alberta in Summer 2022, where they requested to be informed when the proposal was pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

Transport Canada published the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 13, 2023 with a 60-day public comment period. In total, over 800 comments on the proposed Regulations were received. These comments will be considered prior to the publication of the Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Following pre-publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, meetings have taken place with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (formerly the Métis Nation of Alberta) and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to further discuss the potential impacts of the Regulations and to identify opportunities to strengthen engagement for regulatory projects in the future. Outcomes of these discussions are being considered as Transport Canada works to finalize the Regulations.

The final regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2025.

Departmental contact information

Heidi Craswell
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2018

Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations (Safety Amendments)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulations would modernize existing requirements for recreational boating set out in the Small Vessel Regulations to address several outstanding issues. The proposed updates are as follows:

  1. Amend the definition for personal watercraft to include those that are electric-powered;
  2. Allow for the operation of propeller-driven surfboard-type vessels and establish construction, equipment and operational requirements for all power-driven surfboard-type vessels, including those equipped with a propeller, provided certain construction, equipment, and operational requirements are met;
  3. Introduce limits on engine noise emission levels on pleasure craft;
  4. Introduce requirements for the installation and use of engine cut-off switches on vessels less than 8 metres in length;
  5. Potentially introduce requirements for the mandatory wear of personal flotation devices/lifejackets in certain circumstances; and
  6. Introduce requirements related to fitting power-driven surfboard-type vessels with construction standard conformity labels.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations may impact Canadians wishing to sell or operate power-driven surfboard-type vessels in Canada. They may also impact operators of certain pleasure craft, by requiring their vessels to not exceed new noise emission limits, as well as manufacturers, rebuilders, importers, and operators of pleasure craft less than 8 metres in length by requiring an engine cut-off switch be installed on board these vessels. They may also impact Canadians on board pleasure craft in certain circumstances by requiring them to wear a personal flotation device/lifejacket while the vessel is underway.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations would more closely align Canadian regulations with requirements in international jurisdictions, such as the United States and the European Union. They would also better align Canadian regulations with existing industry standards and best practices.

Consultations

Consultations on most of the proposed regulations have been ongoing since 2020 through meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council and National Recreational Boating Advisory Council. Online consultations for proposed requirements related to small vessel engine noise emissions and propeller-driven surfboard-type vessels were held from March to May 2022 on Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportationwebsite. A separate online consultation for proposed engine cut-off switch requirements was held from March to May 2023. Proposed criteria for potential mandatory wear requirements were also put forward for public review on Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportation website from September to November 2024 and discussed with stakeholders through meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council since 2019 and meetings of the Canada Safe Boating Council since 2020

Meetings have also taken place with the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and other northern stakeholders in 2024 and 2025 to discuss the impact of mandatory wear requirements for boaters in northern regions. Outcomes from these discussions will be considered during the development of the proposed Regulations.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 for a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Heidi Craswell
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2023

Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Division 1 – Oil)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap (as part of a broader regulatory update).

The proposed regulations would update Division 1 – Oil requirements specific to heavy fuel oil of the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations to bring them in line with International Maritime Organization provisions to implement the ban on the use and carriage for use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuel in the Arctic. The provisions were approved by the International Maritime Organization in June 2021 and came into force on July 1, 2024. The proposed regulations would also bring into force domestically similar provisions for the Antarctic region that came into force internationally in 2011.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

Impacts are expected to industry / northern and coastal communities in the Canadian Arctic.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

These changes would bring Canada into compliance with international expectations under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Consultations

Consultations have been ongoing since 2019. Transport Canada has consulted at meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council from 2019 to 2024, providing interested stakeholders with an overview of the proposed regulations. Transport Canada has also met with industry, and Indigenous and Inuit stakeholders since 2019 in workshops, individual meetings, and other related engagement. In 2019, Transport Canada posted an on-line Let’s Talk Transportation update to collect further feedback on the policy proposal and intent to amend.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Elizabeth Werszko
Manager, Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2023

Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations – Package 2 (Divisions 3: Marine Pollutants; 6: Air Pollution; and 8: Anti-Fouling Systems)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap. The objectives of these amendments is to ensure that the Government of Canada is up to date with its international commitments.

The proposed regulations would:

  • Amend the requirements for an International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) to ensure that the IEEC applies to all Canadian vessels;
  • Introduce incorporation by reference of The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI to complete full amendment updates (several important pieces have been added to MARPOL since the last time the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemical Regulations were amended, such as a new data collection system and modifications to the Energy Efficiency Design Index, along with the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan requirement);
  • Initiate incorporation by reference to MARPOL Annex III to address any gaps for marine pollutants;
  • Introduce incorporation by reference to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFSC) with anti-fouling systems to improve efficiencies; and
  • Amend the listed Divisions to make miscellaneous corrections or edits.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

No negative impact is expected. The amendments are required to remain current with international requirements, or to clarify existing requirements.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

It is expected that these changes would more fully bring Canada into compliance with international expectations under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, and thethe International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships.

Consultations

Transport Canada recognizes the need to amend the Regulations to keep pace with international and domestic standards for environmental protection. Over the last few years, Transport Canada has also received feedback from coastal community groups, provincial governments, environmental non-government organizations and Transport Canada inspectors requesting changes to certain divisions

Consultations on these proposed regulations for the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Package II) have been ongoing since 2013. Transport Canada consulted at meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council from 2023 to 2024, providing interested stakeholders with an overview of the divisions that would be amended.

It should be noted that these regulations crosscut with multiple groups within Transport Canada and other government departments. Transport Canada will establish a working group to ensure appropriate consultation is completed. The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Elizabeth Werszko
Manager, Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2018

Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Divisions 4: Sewage; and 9: Greywater)

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap.

The proposed regulations will consolidate provisions on the discharge of sewage and greywater by cruise ships, currently included in consecutive Interim Orders pursuant to Section 10.1 of the CSA, 2001, Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations. The proposed regulations will also designate two (2) new Designated Sewage Areas under Schedule 2 of the regulations and modernize the regulations by removing outdated provisions.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

No negative impact is expected.

The proposed regulations will consolidate provisions for sewage and greywater discharge for all vessels, including cruise ships, under one instrument. These changes support Canada’s goal to increase government efficiency, streamline regulations and reduce regulatory burden for businesses.

The proposed regulations would address the risks of sewage and greywater discharges from cruise ships to the marine environment. This supports environmentally responsible shipping within Canadian waters and will have positive effects on Canadians coastal communities, Indigenous Peoples, and the marine industry.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

It is expected that th proposed regulations would more fully bring Canada into compliance with international obligations under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Consultations

Consultations on proposed changes to the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations have been ongoing since 2021 through national and regional meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council. The department will continue to consult with stakeholders at these meetings, including on proposed changes to sewage and greywater provisions, throughout the regulatory review process.

Transport Canada will also establish a stakeholder advisory group to ensure appropriate engagement and consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

In addition, Transport Canada will engage with Indigenous groups and communities including the Oceans Protection Plan Regulatory Round Table.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2027 with a 60-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Elizabeth Werszko
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2019

Small Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

This regulatory initiative is part of Transport Canada’s Transportation Sector Regulatory Review Roadmap.

The proposed regulations would set out construction and equipment requirements for most of the Canadian inspected small vessel fleet, including: all types of commercial vessels (excluding fishing vessels) that are more than 15 gross tonnage (GT) and less than 24 metres in length , or not more than 15 GT and carrying more than 12 passengers, as well as tugs equal to or greater than five GT and less than 24 metres in length.

The proposed regulations would consolidate requirements which are currently found across several regulations and standards and would fill in the regulatory gap for vessels not subject to the Small Vessel Regulationsor the Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations. However, the proposed regulations would not outline or consolidate requirements related to fire safety for the targeted vessels, as these have been established in Part 3 of the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations are primarily consolidating existing requirements from various regulations and referencing industry standards, where appropriate, to give boat builders additional options and flexibility. As such, impacts on industry stakeholders involved in the building and operation of vessels subject to the proposed regulations, if any, are expected to be minor.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Transport Canada consulted marine stakeholders at the 2024 National Canadian Marine Advisory Council meeting, providing them with an overview of the proposed regulations. Targeted consultations with industry will take place throughout summer and fall 2025 and updates will continue to be provided at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council, and through other methods, as needed.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2027 with a 60-day public comment period. This proposal is also indicated in TC's Progress Report on the Red Tape Review.

Departmental contact information

Heidi Craswell
Manager/Senior Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2018

Vessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations

Enabling act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)

Description

The proposed regulations would consolidate and combine the Vessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations, the Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations, the Eastern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations into a single regulation.

The purpose of this initiative is to improve the efficiency of reporting, provide enhanced clarity for mariners, and promote national regulatory consistency across Canadian waters, including making use of advances in technology within the marine sector as they relate to the safe movement of vessel traffic.

More specifically, the proposed Regulations would:

  • modernize and afford greater flexibility with reporting requirements;
  • adapt to modern and emerging technologies (e.g., automation, digitalization, etc.);
  • address variations in vessel offshore reporting requirements;
  • reflect and align with current international requirements; and
  • incorporate by reference Part 3 of the Radio Aids to Marine Navigation document to afford flexibility in amending reporting requirements.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

No impact is expected.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

Consultations began in September 2021 and have occurred primarily through regional and national Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meetings. These sessions have been further supplemented through an online ‘Let’s Talk Transportation’ forum, designed to collect feedback on the policy proposal.

The proposed regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on June 1, 2024, with a 60-day public comment period. There was no stakeholder comments received relevant to the regulations during that timeframe.

The final regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2025. This proposal is also indicated in TC's Progress Report on the Red Tape Review.

Departmental contact information

Drummond Fraser
Manager/Policy Advisor
Marine Safety and Security
Transport Canada
Email: MSSRegulations-ReglementsSSM@tc.gc.ca

First included in Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: August 2020

Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations (Canadian Navigable Waters Act)

Enabling act

Canadian Navigable Waters Act (R.S., 1985, C. N-22)

Description

The proposed regulations would improve the Navigation Protection Program’s enforcement system by introducing fines and a fines management system for the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. The proposed regulations would:

  • identify violations that would result in a fine and create penalties for each violation;
  • set criteria that the department will consider when deciding the amount of the penalty (if a range of penalties are set);
  • classify each violation as a minor violation, a serious violation, or a very serious violation; and
  • explain the circumstances and criteria by which the amount of a penalty may be increased or reduced.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations would apply to owners of works on navigable waters. Stakeholders that may be impacted includes:

  • indigenous communities;
  • industries including:
    • aquaculture;
    • forestry;
    • hydroelectric;
    • railways;
    • mining; and
    • oil and gas.
  • small businesses such as marina owners;
  • individuals owners of works; and
  • provinces, territories, and municipalities.

Regulatory cooperation (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations are not expected to have significant impacts on international trade.

Departmental officials will gather and consider information on comparable domestic enforcement systems when they develop the requirements for the proposed regulations, such as appropriate ranges of penalties.

Consultations

As part of regulatory development, the online publication of a discussion paper on the regulatory proposal occurred in August 2024.

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 30-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Joanne Weiss Reid
Director, Operations & Regulatory Development
Navigation Protection Program
Transport Canada
Email: NPPHQ-PPNAC@tc.gc.ca

First included in the Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2018

Order Exempting Thirteen Navigable Waters, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, from the Application of Sections 22(1) and 23(1) of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act New

Enabling act

Canadian Navigable Waters Act (R.S., 1985, C. N-22)

Description

This proposed order would exempt thirteen navigable waters, from the application of subsection 22(1) and 23(1) of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. This would allow for the depositing of materials and dewatering, of thirteen navigable waters, located in the Wabush region of Newfoundland and Labrador, to allow for the expansion of a proposed iron mining project.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed order would have impacts on local Indigenous communities. It was determined through consultations that no measures were needed to mitigate navigation impacts.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

In July 2022, after reviewing potential environmental effects, Indigenous concerns, and public input, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change determined that the Scully Mine Tailings Impoundment Area Expansion Project does not require designation under the Impact Assessment Act. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change determined that existing provincial and federal legislation, such as the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, were sufficient to manage potential impacts. Newfoundland and Labrador’s environmental assessment process and project-specific conditions were recognized as robust mechanisms to address adverse effects. Standard project mitigation strategies were also considered adequate to limit effects on water, wildlife, and other environmental resources.

The proposed exemption is not expected to impact international trade.

Consultations

In September 2023, Transport Canada consulted potentially affected communities (including Indigenous communities) regarding the proposed exemption order.

The proposed order is anticipated to be published in Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2026.

Departmental contact information

Joanne Weiss Reid
Director, Operations & Regulatory Development
Navigation Protection Program
Transport Canada
Email: NPPHQ-PPNAC@tc.gc.ca
 

First included in transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: October 2025

Regulations Amending the Navigable Waters Works Regulations (Canadian Navigable Waters Act)

Enabling act

Canadian Navigable Waters Act (R.S., 1985, C. N-22)

Description

The proposed regulations would merge the existing Navigable Waters Works Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1232) and the Navigable Waters Bridges Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1231) into one regulation. The proposed regulations would also modernize the requirements set out for various types of works built or placed in Canada’s navigable waters.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulations would apply to owners of works on navigable waters. Those potentially impacted include:

  • indigenous communities;
  • industries like:
    • aquaculture
    • forestry
    • hydroelectric
    • railways
    • mining and
    • oil and gas;
  • small business such as marina owners;
  • individual owners of works; and
  • provinces, territories, and municipalities.

Regulatory cooperation (domestic and international)

The proposed regulations are not expected to have significant impacts on international trade.

Departmental officials will gather and consider information and coordinate with other internal and external regulators that review the same structures, devices or things built or placed in Canada’s navigable waters when developing the requirements for the proposed regulations.

Consultations

The proposed regulations are expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2026 with a 30-day public comment period.

Departmental contact information

Joanne Weiss Reid
Director, Operations & Regulatory Development
Navigation Protection Program
Transport Canada
Email: NPPHQ-PPNAC@tc.gc.ca

First included in the Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2023

Regulations Repealing the Ferry Cable Regulations

Enabling act

Canadian Navigable Waters Act (R.S., 1985, C. N-22)

Description

The proposed initiative would repeal the Ferry Cable Regulations.

The Canadian Navigable Waters Act came into effect on August 28, 2019, which provides, the Minister of Transport with the authority to make a Major Works Order. The Major Works Order also came into effect on August 28, 2019, and designates the types of works considered to be substantial interferences to navigation. Transport Canada has listed ferry cables in the Major Works Order.

Owners of works listed in the Major Works Order must apply for approval when they want to construct, place, alter, rebuild, remove, or decommission a work built on a navigable water.

Since Transport Canada has the authority to attach terms and conditions to approvals, repealing the Ferry Cable Regulationsmay result in greater flexibility for industry to make use of new technologies and approaches for managing any interference to navigation. Existing requirements within the regulation that relate to directing vessel traffic would be moved from the Ferry Cable Regulations to other Transport Canada regulations (e.g., the Navigation Safety Regulation, 2020) pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The regulations apply to owners of ferry cables, including provinces and territories, municipalities, and individual businesses. Repealing the regulations may benefit ferry cable owners by reducing administrative burden and increasing flexibility in how navigation can be protected.

There are no expected impacts on international trade or investment.

Regulatory cooperation (domestic and international)

No impact is expected.

Consultations

The repealing of the regulations is expected to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in 2026.

This proposal is also indicated in TC's Progress Report on the Red Tape Review.

Departmental contact information

Joanne Weiss Reid
Director, Operations & Regulatory Development
Navigation Protection Program
Transport Canada
Email: NPPHQ-PPNAC@tc.gc.ca

First included in the Transport Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: April 2019

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