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List of consultations
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| 2020-10-05 | 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. |
| 2020-10-07 | Maritime | 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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2020-07-31 |
Marine |
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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2020-09-30 |
Marine |
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 |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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2020-08-31 |
Marine |
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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Closed |
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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2022-01-01 |
Marine |
Opportunity to attend meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and share views on marine safety and security. |
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Closed |
Road |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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 |
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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Closed |
Dangerous Goods |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
We are seeking your feedback on our recently published Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). |
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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
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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Rail |
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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Closed |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Rail |
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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Closed |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
Transport Canada is proposing amendments to its Navigation Safety Regulations. We want to hear your feedback regarding these proposed changes. |
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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Ongoing |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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 |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Road |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation |
We wanted to hear your thoughts on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) that works to achieve carbon neutral growth for international aviation. |
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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Aviation |
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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Closed |
Road |
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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Closed |
Marine |
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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Closed |
Dangerous goods |
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification database |
We conducted a preliminary consultation on the transportation of dangerous goods, and the requirements for collecting information to identify its transport. |
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Closed |
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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Closed |
Road |
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. |