The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) section of Transport Canada Atlantic Region promotes safety in the transport of dangerous goods by providing assistance and advice on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (TDGA), monitoring compliance through inspection programs and providing advice on accidents involving dangerous goods. Road inspectors carry out duties with respect to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (TDGA).

Training

It is the employers' responsibility to ensure that employees receive appropriate TDG training. General information on training and a list of companies that provide training within the Atlantic Provinces is available online.

CANUTEC

Transport Canada operates the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre (CANUTEC). CANUTEC provides a free, 24 hour, bilingual service to assist emergency personnel in responding to dangerous goods incidents. To report an incident, call (613) 996-6666. For general information, call (613) 992-4624 or e-mail CANUTEC.

Permits

Permits are issued by the Minister to authorize an activity to be carried out in a manner that does not comply with the Act provided that the activity is conducted in a manner that provides an equivalent level of safety. Information on permits issued by the department are available online.

Means of Containment

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act requires that certain types of dangerous goods be contained in packaging that is built to specification standards. The standards relate to the design, manufacture, marking and use of the container.

Further information on dangerous goods can be found on the TDG national webpage.

Regional Contact:

For more information, call: (902) 426-9461
                                    email: pellemr@tc.gc.ca