Consultations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Between February 13 and April 12, 2019, Transport Canada held public consultations on the Fee Proposal for Marine Cargo Services and published it on the Transport Canada (TC) Let’s Talk Fee Modernization webpage.

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.

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.

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

Oceans Protection Plan What We Heard Summary for September 2018 – December 2020

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

TC proposes to establish a new fee for providing the service of assessing and certifying the validity and adequacy of marine insurance in place to cover pollution damage under the Bunkers Convention, the 1992 CLC and the Wreck Removal Convention.

Updated marine cargo fees will lessen the burden these costs place on the Canadian taxpayer. Updated fees will also allow TC to ensure that the Marine Safety Cargo Inspection Program continues to have the resources it needs to provide timely and high value service to industry.

In November 2018, Transport Canada (TC) held an engagement session with stakeholders to explain the department’s plan to introduce a fixed fee of $98 for the provision of marine insurance assessment and certification services. TC asked for feedback on the proposed fee design and amount.

Transport Canada is undertaking a review of Canada Port Authorities to optimize their current and future role in the transportation system as innovative assets that support inclusive growth and trade.