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National Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime

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The Canadian legislation that governs the Regime is:

  • Canada Shipping Act, 2001
    • Dangerous Chemicals and Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations
    • Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations
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    • Response Organizations and Oil Handling Facilities Regulations
  • Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
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Canada is also an active member of the International Maritime Organization and has acceded to a number of international conventions that support the Regime:

  • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78)
  • International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC 90)
  • International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
  • Civil Liability Convention
  • Salvage Convention
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2018-10-02

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