The flowchart below should help you determine if you must make an emergency report for road, rail or marine mode (Section 8.2 of the TDG Regulations) and lists which information you need to provide (Section 8.3 of the TDG Regulations).
Part 8 of the TDG Regulations (Reporting Requirements) requires a number of different report types. When certain conditions are met, persons subject to the TDG Regulations must submit one or more of the report types below. This guide presents the conditions for each type of report for reference only. To be certain whether or not you need to make a report, please consult Part 8 of the TDG Regulations.
Whereas the World Health Organization has characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic and this pandemic is affecting Canada;
Whereas across Canada, all levels of government are taking measures to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19;
Before you start to complete the form, we suggest you become familiar with:
This guide is for reference only, and has no legal force or effect. Consignors, carriers and consignees are responsible for consulting the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) to determine exact requirements. If there is a conflict between the guide and the TDG Regulations, the TDG Regulations takes precedence.
In 2021, 156 aviation accidents (under the Canadian Aviation Regulations) that involved Canadian-registered aircraft were recorded, down 18% from the previous 10-year average. These accidents caused 26 deaths, an increase compared to 2020’s 13 deaths.
After being hit hard by the pandemic, the air passenger industry is still below the pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, the air sector served:
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 stay-at-home measures in March 2020, traffic in urban areas across the country was significantly reduced. In 2021, road traffic congestion levels increased week-over-week in most major urban areas until September and remained stagnant afterwards.
