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Transport Canada is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of
maritime transportation for operators and passengers of small
vessels, large commercial vessels and pleasure craft.
All policy and regulatory responsibilities associated with pleasure craft safety,
marine navigation services, pollution prevention and response, and navigable
waters protection was transferred from the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans to Transport Canada in December 2003. Our role in marine security, marine
infrastructure and the transport of dangerous goods reflects
the department's commitment to promoting the safe and secure use of Canada's
waters.
Transport Canada's Marine sector performs a key role in Canada's marine
transportation system by developing and administering Acts and Regulations that support and promote
marine safety and protect the marine environment. We are committed to working with
industry stakeholders and the public to strengthen and encourage compliance with
regulations and safe marine practices.
Small vessels
Large commercial vessels
Pleasure craft
Marine security
- Enhanced
transportation security - Browse through this site for more information on
how Transport Canada is working with its partners to enhance transportation
security in Canada.
- Marine Security Contribution Program - A three-year, $115
million commitment from the Government of Canada to assist marine ports and
facilities with their security enhancements.
- Marine Security at
Transport Canada - Information on how Transport Canada is enhancing the
security of Canada's marine transportation system, including links to related
regulations, programs, and guidance materials.
Marine infrastructure
- Emergency Beacon
Registry - The Canadian Beacon Registry is maintained by the National Search
and Rescue Secretariat.
- Port transfers -
Transport Canada is transferring ownership of its regional/local ports to local
interests.
- Public port fees -
Listing of: berthage charges; harbour dues; storage charges; utilities and other
services; and wharfage and transfer charges.
- Toronto
waterfront revitalization - Initiative to renew Toronto's waterfront in
order to enhance it's economic viability, social developments,
sustainability.
The TDG Directorate serves as the major source of
regulatory development, information and guidance on dangerous goods transport for
the public, industry and government employees.
- CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport
Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response
personnel in handling dangerous goods emergencies.
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