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