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Mission
The mission of the Navigable Waters Protection Division (NWPD) is to:
- Preserve the public right of unimpeded safe navigation, and
- Contribute to a secure marine environment.
Background
The Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA), Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985 is one of the oldest pieces of federal legislation. It first became law on May 17, 1882, and was originally intended to protect marine navigation routes by controlling the logging industry and the construction of bridges and dams.
Although its application has evolved over the years, the primary purpose of the Act is still protection of the public right of navigation. Today the Act is applied to many types of projects in all navigable waterways and coastal areas across Canada.
The NWPD Today
Transport Canada is responsible for administering the application of the NWPD. The Navigable Waters Protection Division within the Transport Canada is directly responsible for the administration of the Act.
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For more information, contact:
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Office:
Navigable Waters Protection Division
Transport Canada
820 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
Mailing Address:
Navigable Waters Protection Division
Transport Canada
620 - 800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8 |
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Telephone Number: (604) 775-8867
Facsimile Number: (604) 775-8828 |
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