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FOREWORD

A legal word on language and meaning

This guide provides information plainly and simply. Legalistic or bureaucratic words have been avoided wherever possible. As a result, some of the finer points of legal issues or government policy may have been lost. Thus this information is for your guidance only. For a more in-depth understanding of the laws and policies discussed in this guide, please use original source materials. 

An Act in transition
This guide is based on laws that became effective on January 31, 2000. Some of the requirements outlined in this guide result from changes to Part 1 - Registration of the Canada Shipping Act, originally called Bill C-15, passed by Parliament in 1998. Beyond these changes, in July 1999, Transport Canada released for discussion an entirely new proposal called the Canada Shipping Act 2000. This proposed act would require all vessels other than pleasure craft to be registered. 

For more help
Help locating materials or completing any of the required forms may be available through any of the Ports of Registry offices listed on pages xx. Or phone the Ship Registration Hotline: 1-877-242-8770.

Comments or suggestions concerning this guide may be forwarded to:

0 Chief Registrar,
1 Office of Ship Registration
2 Marine Safety
3 Transport Canada
4 Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8

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