Current status: Closed
This engagement is currently closed.
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- Why
- Who
- What
- How to participate
- When and where
- Recently published marine regulations
- Related information
- Contact the Canadian Marine Advisory Council Secretariat
Why
This is an opportunity to attend meetings of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and share your views on marine safety and security.
Who
The opportunity is open to government, the marine industry, unions and the general public.
What
You are invited to comment on changes to marine safety and security regulations by attending regional or national meetings of the CMAC .
The CMAC represents parties with an interest in shipping, navigation and marine pollution concerns. We advise the government on issues and opportunities related to marine safety and security, and release reports each year based on our findings.
Five regional CMAC meetings take place in the Pacific, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, Prairie and Northern regions. The national CMAC meeting is held in Ottawa and is made up of standing committees and working groups.
- For topics and issues we address in these meetings, read about our nine National CMAC standing committees
- For changes to regulations that affect marine transportation, see Recently published marine regulations
CMAC standing committees
Standing Committee on Construction and Equipment
This committee discusses topics involving:
- lifesaving and fire equipment
- structural and electrical requirements
- load lines
- hulls
Standing Committee on Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight
This committee discusses regulations, policies and initiatives related to the inspection and certification of Canadian non-pleasure vessels of all sizes.
Standing Committee on the Environment
This committee discusses environmental issues facing the marine sector in Canada, with a focus on Transport Canada's regulatory program. Issues include:
- pollution prevention
- environmental response
- compensation and liabilities
- ballast water management
- transfer of invasive species
- climate change
Standing Committee on Fishing Vessel Safety
This committee discusses topics that involve:
- design, construction, operation, compliance, and crewing
- certification and training requirements for crew
Standing Committee on Marine Security
This committee discusses marine transportation system security. It advises the federal government on domestic and international marine security initiatives.
Standing Committee on Navigation and Operations
This committee discusses:
- navigation safety
- ship radio communications
- cargo and ship operations
Standing Committee on Personnel
This committee discusses:
- crewing and certification
- seafarer welfare
- schools and training for marine personnel
- medical examination requirements for marine personnel
- marine occupational health and safety (employers under federal jurisdiction)
Standing Committee on Recreational Boating
This committee discusses specific topics on recreational boating.
How to participate
There are two ways to participate in this engagement opportunity:
- Attend a CMAC meeting. Register using the When and where section below (information will be added closer to the date).
- Send your proposed agenda items to the CMAC Secretariat by email or mail.
- All agenda submissions must include the reason for your submission and a detailed explanation of the agenda item you would like to include
- We will accept your proposed agenda items up to six weeks before national and regional CMAC meetings
- Late submissions will be added in a future agenda
You may also send us a request to the CMAC to receive updates on CMAC and to be added to the CMAC Secretariat stakeholder list.
When and where
We hold national and regional CMAC meetings each year.
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Recently published marine regulations
Read about changes to marine safety and security–related regulations published recently in the Recently in the Canada Gazette.
Canada Gazette – Part I
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – June 17, 2023
- Regulations Amending the Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA 2001) Regulations – June 10, 2023
- Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations – May 13, 2023
- Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations – October 29, 2022
- Marine Safety Management System Regulations – June 25, 2022
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations - February 12, 2022
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – June 12, 2021
- Regulations Amending the Life Saving Equipment Regulations - June 12, 2021
- Regulations Amending the Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations – May 22, 2021
- Marine Safety Fees Regulations– November 14, 2020
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 – November 14, 2020
- Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations – October 31, 2020
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – March 7, 2020
- Navigation Safety Regulations, 2019 – June 15, 2019
- Ballast Water Regulations – June 8, 2019
- Regulations Amending the Navigation Safety Regulations (Automatic Identification Systems) – February 9, 2019
- Environmental Response Regulations – December 22, 2018
- Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations – December 22, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA 2001) Regulations – October 14, 2017
- Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations – July 1, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – July 1, 2017
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Canada Labour Code – June 10, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Great Lakes Pilotage Tariff Regulations – March 11, 2017
- Amendments to the Pacific Pilotage Tariff Regulations – February 18, 2017
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code – December 24, 2016
- Regulations Respecting Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers – December 24, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996 – December 3, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – April 2, 2016
Canada Gazette – Part II
- Regulations Amending the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees) – February 19, 2024
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restrictions Regulations – VORR (2021) – December 20, 2023
- Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations – December 20, 2023
- Regulations Amending Certain Department of Transport Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) – June 7, 2023
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations - November 23, 2022
- Regulations Repealing the Great Lakes Pilotage Tariff Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) - November 23, 2022
- Regulation Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations - August 3, 2022
- Regulations Amending the Life Saving Equipment Regulations – June 22, 2022
- Regulations Amending the General Pilotage Regulations – June 8, 2022
- Regulations Amending the Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations – March 2, 2022
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – March 2, 2022
- Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations – June 23, 2021
- Ballast Water Regulations – June 23, 2021
- Regulations Repealing Certain Regulations Made Under the Pilotage Act (Tariff Regulations — Miscellaneous Program) – June 9, 2021
- Marine Safety Fees Regulations– April 14, 2021
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 – April 14, 2021
- Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations – December 23, 2020
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations - December 9, 2020
- Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 – October 28, 2020
- Regulations Maintaining the Safety of Persons in Ports and the Seaway– April 1, 2020
- Environmental Response Regulations - July 10, 2019
- Regulations Amending the Navigation Safety Regulations (Automatic Identification Systems) – May 1, 2019
- Regulations Amending the Marine Personnel Regulations and Repealing the Tariff of Fees of Shipping Masters – March 20, 2019
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code – December 12, 2018
- Regulations Amending the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations – November 14, 2018
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – October 31, 2018
- Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations – May 30, 2018
- Regulations Amending the Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA 2001) Regulations – May 2, 2018
- Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations – January 10, 2018
- Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code – June 10, 2017
- The Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations – January 10, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – June 28, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Schedule to the Canada Marine Act – May 3, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Laurentian Pilotage Tariff Regulations – April 29, 2017
- Vessel Fire Safety Regulations – February 22, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations – February 22, 2017
- Regulations Amending the Pacific Pilotage Tariff Regulations – December 28, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations – October 19, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Small Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations – July 13, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations – Newfoundland and Labrador Non-Compulsory Areas – July 13, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Great Lakes Pilotage Tariff Regulations and Making a Related Amendment – May 18, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations – March 23, 2016
- Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996 – March 23, 2016
Related information
To obtain a copy of the various National CMAC documents and reports, please send an email to the National CMAC Secretariat at cmac-ccmc@tc.gc.ca with your request.
For the list of consultations currently underway, go to Transport Canada’s Let’s Talk Transportation webpage.
Contact the Canadian Marine Advisory Council Secretariat
Mailing address:
Transport Canada, Marine Safety and Security
330 Sparks Street
Tower C, 11th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8
Email: cmac-ccmc@tc.gc.ca
To be added or removed from the National CMAC distribution list, please send an email to cmac-ccmc@tc.gc.ca.