Consultations

Transport Canada’s Vessel Registry includes information on more than 46,000 vessels in the Large Vessel Register and over 25,000 vessels in the Small Vessel Register.

As we continue modernizing our services, we want your feedback on changes we’re proposing for our vessel registry services in 2023.

Transport Canada is proposing to introduce a regulatory charge (fee) to finance a proposed Vessel Remediation Fund that would help the government to deal with problem vessels (abandoned, wrecked or hazardous vessels).

We want your feedback on the proposed charge.

Transport Canada is proposing changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations. We want your feedback about the proposed changes.

Transport Canada wants to be able to deal with more minor offences by issuing tickets. For this, we are seeking to designate as contraventions in the Contraventions Regulations new provisions of the Canada Marine Act and the following regulations made under that Act:

Transport Canada is inviting interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed amendments to Schedule X of the Contraventions Regulations with regards to provisions under the Railway Safety Act.

Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Transport Canada regulates the safety performance of motor vehicles and equipment in Canada. The act requires that any company that imports or makes vehicles in one province and sells them in another province certifies that these new vehicles meet all applicable safety regulations and standards.

Transport Canada recently updated Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. This change introduced new rules to allow advanced lighting technologies that will make it easier for drivers to see, without affecting the visibility of oncoming drivers.

The Grade Crossings Regulations and Grade Crossings Standards help improve safety by setting broad and enforceable safety standards for both new and existing grade crossings in Canada.

The regulations require any railway company, road authority or private owner of an existing crossing to comply with the requirements of the regulations by November 28, 2021.

Over the past year, stakeholders have expressed concerns about the deadline and their ability to meet the requirements.

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Consultation on Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (2020 Submission)

Each year, Transport Canada receives applications from local authorities to set or update restrictions on navigation in order to make navigation safer, to protect the environment and/or to protect public safety.

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Public consultation on modernizing the Pleasure Craft Licensing Program

Transport Canada is proposing changes to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Program. We want your feedback about the changes we plan to make.

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Public consultation on modernizing the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program

Transport Canada is proposing changes to the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) Program. We want your feedback about the changes we plan to make.

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Modernizing Safety Management Systems Policy Review: Civil Aviation

Transport Canada is conducting a Safety Management Systems (SMS) policy review of the Canadian aviation sectors currently regulated to have SMS requirements under the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). We want your comments as to how best to improve SMS.

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Creating a new regulation for Administrative Monetary Penalties under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Transport Canada wants feedback on creating a new safety regulation under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (the Act) for administrative monetary penalties.

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Updating regulations to modernize and strengthen motor vehicle safety for Canadians

Transport Canada wants feedback on updating regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to improve how we identify possible safety issues in vehicles and equipment, and to improve Canadians’ access to vehicle recall information.

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Improving School Bus Safety in Canada

Transport Canada wants feedback on adding new technologies to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to improve school bus safety.

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Should automatic emergency braking systems be required for new vehicles?

Transport Canada wants feedback on updating the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to require automatic emergency braking and pedestrian automatic emergency braking on all new vehicles in Canada, in particular school buses and commercial trucks, but also passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, and buses.

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Creating a standard for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Transport Canada wants feedback on updating the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to include advanced driver assistance systems

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Marine

Let’s Talk Navigation – Minor Works Order (Phase 2)

We’re looking for feedback about our plans to restructure and change the Minor Works Order.

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Proposed Maritime Safety Management System Regulations, 2021

Through consultation and a detailed cost-benefit analysis, Transport Canada has developed a realistic and affordable proposal for adding safety management system requirements to more Canadian vessels.

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Change in the Coming Into Force Date of the Automatic Identification Systems Carriage Requirements – Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020

Transport Canada would like to change the coming into force date to six months (from one year) after the Regulations are registered, to align with the original spring 2021 date.

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Marine

Compensation for ship-source oil spills

We recently made changes to the Marine Liability Act to make sure all eligible claims from any spill are compensated. We’d like you to tell us how an oil spill caused by a ship could cause damage or losses to your community.

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Aviation

Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations: Helicopter/Heliport and Commercial Aircraft Operations

Transport Canada is conducting an aviation safety regulatory review to modernize the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). We want your comments related to helicopter/heliport and commercial aircraft operations.

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Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations: Personnel Training, Qualifications and Licensing

Transport Canada is conducting an aviation safety regulatory review to modernize the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). We want your comments related to personnel training, qualifications and licensing.

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Marine

Marine Fuel in the Arctic

We are looking for your input on how Canada can reduce environmental risks associated with marine fuel spills in the Arctic, and whether a ban on the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) is the best way to do this.

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Aviation

Public Consultation on Proposed Purchase of Transat A.T. Inc. by Air Canada

Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. notified the Minister of Transport that Air Canada proposes to purchase Transat A.T. Inc.

The Minister decided that the proposed purchase raised public interest issues about national transportation, and directed Transport Canada to begin a public interest assessment.

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Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC)

Opportunity to attend meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and share views on marine safety and security.

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Intercity Bus Services Task Force

The Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Working Group on Intercity Bus was launched in January 2019 by the Council of Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety to explore innovative and long-term solutions to address the surface mobility needs of Canadians.

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Marine

Let's Talk Proactive Vessel Management

As part of the Oceans Protection Plan, we are looking for feedback from the public regarding the draft National Framework for Proactive Vessel Management.

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Dangerous Goods

Small containers for the transport of dangerous goods

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the final draft of Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.150 for a 60-day consultation period. This standard will be in force once adopted within the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations).

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Dangerous Goods

Electronic Shipping Documents

Transport Canada (TC) is looking for your input as we try to identify timely and flexible solutions to update the International harmonization updates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations with paperless alternatives.

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Share and view ideas: Let's talk navigation—Adding navigable waters to the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Transport Canada is proposing to add navigable waterways to the Schedule of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), should it become law. We want to hear from you. Learn more about our proposed changes.

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Marine Fuel in the Arctic

We are looking for your input on how Canada can reduce environmental risks associated with marine fuel spills in the Arctic, and whether a ban on the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) is the best way to do this.

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Aviation

Let's Talk Drones

We are seeking your feedback on our recently published Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

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Aviation

Locked Checked Baggage

Transport Canada is proposing to have the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), rather than airlines, cut locks and seals on checked bags it needs to open and search. We want to hear your feedback on this proposed change.

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Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations: Part II Aircraft Identification and Registration

Transport Canada is conducting an aviation safety regulatory review to modernize the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

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Share and view ideas: Let's talk navigation—Minor Works

Transport Canada is developing updates to its Minor Works Order, to be implemented should Bill C-69 become law. We want to hear from you. Learn more about our proposed changes.

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Dangerous Goods

Highway and TC portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released the drafts of the update to safety standards CSA B620, CSA B621 and CSA B622 for a 60-day consultation period. Once the safety standards have been finalized and published, a notice will be issued specifying the coming into force date of the updated standards.

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Passenger Rail Transportation Security Regulations

Transport Canada is proposing new regulations to enhance the security of passenger rail transportation in Canada, and we welcome your input.

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Dangerous Goods

International harmonization updates to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Transport Canada is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR).

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Marine

Pleasure Craft Safety

Transport Canada is reviewing the benefits and risks of accepting new options for Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and Electronic Visual Distress Signals Devices (eVDSD). We want your input on the safety effects for boaters.

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Rail

Freight-Rail Data

We invite railways, freight-rail users, and interested Canadians to share their feedback on the type of data needed to better understand Canada's freight-rail system.

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Marine

Introducing a Fee for Marine Insurance Certification Services

As part of Modernizing Transport Canada's fees for services, we are proposing introducing a fee for marine insurance certification services, and we want your feedback.

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Modernizing fees for Marine Cargo Services

As part of Modernizing Transport Canada's fees for services, we are proposing changes to the marine cargo services fees, and we want your feedback.

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Proposed Amendments to the Navigation Safety Regulations

Transport Canada is proposing amendments to its Navigation Safety Regulations. We want to hear your feedback regarding these proposed changes.

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Key regulations under the proposed Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Transport Canada is proactively developing policies and other program tools to be implemented should Bill C-69 become law. We want to hear from you. Learn more about our proposed changes.

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Dangerous goods

Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released the draft of the update to safety standard CSA B625, "Portable tanks for the transport of dangerous goods" for a 60-day consultation period.

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Marine

Ports Modernization Review

We are initiating a national conversation to seek your views and ideas on how best to position Canada Port Authorities for the future.

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Hazardous and Noxious Substances

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can better prepare for and respond to releases of hazardous and noxious substances into the marine environment.

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Aviation

Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations: Part II Aircraft Identification and Registration

To help inform the review process and make aviation regulations more flexible for your business while maintaining a high level of safety, we are asking for your input.

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Modernizing fees for Aeronautical Product Approvals

As part of Modernizing Transport Canada's fees for services, we are proposing changes to aeronautical product design approvals fees, and we want your feedback.

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Marine

Potential Legislative Changes

We are looking for your comments on the direction of potential legislative changes to improve marine safety and environmental protection in our waters.

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Let's Talk Proactive Vessel Management

As a waterway user or coastal community resident, we wanted your feedback on the traffic issues and conflicts you face so we can develop measures for safe navigation and environmental protection in local waterways.

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Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness

Tell us what kind of information you think is useful to include in the development of a maritime awareness information system.

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Emergency Towing Needs for the West Coast

We are engaging Canadians as we consider increased emergency towing response, capacity and other possible long-term solutions for the West Coast.

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Aviation

Lasers - Interim Order No. 2

Transport Canada has renewed the Interim Order (Interim Order No. 2) for an additional year. The Interim Order was signed by the Minister of Transport Canada on June 10, 2019 and remains in effect until June 10, 2020. Transport Canada will continue to be proactive in consulting with stakeholders concerning the Interim Order.

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Aviation

Lasers - Interim Order No. 2

We held preliminary consultations to hear from consumers, retailers, air travellers and businesses about the best way to protect the public from unsafe use of lasers.

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Let's Talk Drones

We asked for your feedback on how to support safe drone operations, tools fostering ongoing dialogue with the drone industry and stakeholders and promoting Canadian drone innovation.

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Evaluating the Air Travel Experience

We invited you to share your views as we work towards new regulations on collecting air travel performance data from air travel service providers.

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Vulnerable Road Users and Heavy Vehicles Safety Measures

To address the issue of safety concerns, the Vulnerable Road Users Steering Committee consulted on the Summary Report about the interaction between pedestrian/cyclists and heavy vehicles.

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Marine

Requirements for Oil Spill Response Organizations

It was important for us to hear your ideas on how we could improve the regulations and standards for oil spill preparedness and response.

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Aviation

Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is a way to manage emissions from the global aviation industry. We want to hear your thoughts on how Canada plans to implement CORSIA.

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Pilotage Act Review

We wanted to know what you thought about Canada's marine pilotage system and if you had suggestions on other ways to deliver safe pilotage services.

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Understanding the Effects of Marine Vessel Activity on Coastal Environments

We are working with local stakeholders and coastal communities to better understand the effects of marine vessel activity on coastal environments.

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Aviation

Car Seats on Planes

We asked what the public and industry thought about making Child Restraint Systems, such as car seats, mandatory on board commercial flights for children under 2 years old.

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International Bridges and Tunnels Act

We asked the public to comment on the proposed Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Project. Approximately four hundred submissions were received, raising a number of issues and concerns.

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Marine

Review of the St. Lawrence Seaway

We administered a review to examine further opportunities for increased economic and commercial development, the waterway's competitiveness and sustainability, and the Seaway's governance structure.

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Transportation

The Future of Transportation in Canada: Developing a Long-term Agenda for Transportation

We coordinated an engagement process to inform the development of a long-term agenda for transportation in Canada that presented opportunities and advances in technology.

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Minimum Noise Requirements for Hybrid and Electric vehicles

We conducted a preliminary consultation on amending the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to address minimum noise requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles since their silence is dangerous to those they share the road with.