Important Caveat: Nothing in this guidance document supersedes any requirement or obligation outlined in Transport Canada's Ministerial Order. It is meant to complement this legal document and provide recommendations and guidance on how to understand and carry out the requirements.
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;
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 or of new variants of the virus causing COVID-19 that pose risks that differ from those posed by other variants but that are equivalent or more serious;
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 or of new variants of the virus causing COVID-19 that pose risks that differ from those posed by other variants but that are equivalent or more serious;
The purpose of this document is to assist Transport Canada in articulating its vision for the implementation of Enhanced Train Control (ETC) technologies on Canada's rail network.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am writing to advise you that the set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations, pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel is granted under the notice of exemption X 21-16 (attached).
The purpose of these temporary exemptions is to mitigate the continued health risks involved with railway personnel travelling and assembling in groups to renew their qualifications during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
These are the vehicle exemptions granted under Section 9 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
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2. REPORT DATE March 31, 2018 |
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Change 9.1 published April 1, 2025 with an effective date of April 1, 2025.
Change 9.0 published January 1, 2024 and effective upon coming into force of the new approach ban regulation in CAR 602.129.
Change 8.1 published with an effective date of January 1, 2023.
The Transportation Information Regulations (TIRs) falls under the Canada Transportation Act. In accordance with section 12.6 of the Transportation Information Regulations as amended on April 1, 2015, class I and II rail carriers are required to collect and submit safety-related data elements to Transport Canada (TC) electronically on an annual basis.
Class I and II rail carriers are defined in the TIRs as the following:
