Consultations

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List of consultations

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Closed Marine Major Works Order

During our review of the Navigation Protection Act, we heard from Canadians and Indigenous peoples that we must:

  • broaden the scope of the Act
  • protect all navigable waters from works with a high potential to impact navigation
Ongoing Aviation Share and view ideas: Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations

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.

Closed Marine Minor Works Order

This page provides an overview of the review of the Minor Works Order and new potential classes of minor works that are not likely to interfere with navigation.

Closed Marine Consultation on proposed navigable waters to add to the Schedule of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA)

This page provides an overview of the proposal to add navigable waters to the Schedule of the Act, and timing for the launch of a formal application process.

Closed Rail Preliminary consultation on proposed amendments to the Railway Safety Management System Regulations, 2015

Public consultation activities are undertaken regularly across the department on a range of transportation-related issues that affect Canadians on a daily basis.

Closed Aviation Let’s Talk Transportation - Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

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.

Closed Marine What we heard report: Ports modernization review

An engagement process was launched to gather input on these goals and other related issues outlined in the Discussion Paper.

Closed Aviation What we heard: Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IV & VII: Personnel training, qualifications, and licensing

What we heard report for Modernizing the Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IV & VII: Personnel training, qualifications, and licensing consultation

Closed Marine What we heard: Public consultation on proposed changes to the Minor Works Order under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act

This report summarizes the feedback we received through two comment periods from May to July 2019, and August to November 2020. This report also explains how this feedback helped us develop the latest Minor Works Order.

Closed Marine What we heard: Public consultation on introducing fees for the Navigation Protection Program

Between November 25, 2020 and February 12, 2021, Transport Canada consulted with the public, stakeholders and Indigenous Nations/communities and organizations on introducing fees for some services from the Navigation Protection Program (NPP). This report summarizes what we heard during this public consultation.

Closed Marine Regulatory Charge (Fee) Proposal for Vessel Remediation Fund

Transport Canada is proposing the creation of a regulatory charge (fee) to finance a proposed Vessel Remediation Fund that would support measures to address wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels. This document describes the context, policy rationale and analyses that informed the proposed charge.

Closed Marine Fee proposal for Vessel Registry Program

Transport Canada is proposing changes to its Vessel Registry program. This document describes the context, policy rationale and analyses that informed the proposed changes.

Closed Marine Modernizing the Marine Transportation Security Regulations: What We Heard Report

This report summarizes the comments we received, and the themes that emerged during these consultations.

Closed Marine What We Heard: Voluntary guidance on cleaning vessels in-water

What we heard report on TC Consultation voluntary guidance on cleaning vessels in-water

Closed Marine What we heard: The future of the Oceans Protection Plan

What we heard: the future of the Oceans Protection Plan

Closed Rail Consultation document: Fatigue management system (FMS) requirements

Consultation document for fatigue management systems

Closed 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.

Closed 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.

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.

Closed 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.

Closed Marine Strengthening marine safety and environmental protection: Potential amendments to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001

As part of the Oceans Protection Plan, the federal government’s 2022 budget announced our intention to make changes to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. The possible changes include enabling the proactive management of marine emergencies and covering more types of pollution.

Rail What we heard report – Safety management systems in the rail industry

Transport Canada is reviewing the 2015 Rail Safety Management System Regulations to see how we can help rail companies use of safety management systems as part of their daily work.

Closed Rail What we heard: Implementing enhanced train control in Canada

In February 2022, Transport Canada published a Notice of Intent in the Canada Gazette, Part I, describing how it intends to implement enhanced train control technologies in Canada. Enhanced train control technologies are used to improve safety.