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List of consultations
Closing date | Topic | Title | Description |
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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:
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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. |
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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. |