Marine Policy is responsible for the development and the implementation of domestic and international marine policies. In particular, the Directorate is responsible for the Canada Port Authorities, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, Marine Atlantic, international shipping protocols and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization initiative.

Seaway & Domestic Shipping Policy

• Port Amalgamation
• Canada Marine Act Review
• Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Study
• National Marine and Industrial Council
• Shortsea Shipping

Ports Policy

• Review on the Toronto Port Authority Report

Ferry Policy & Programs

• A Strategy for the Future of Marine Atlantic Inc.
• Social and Economic Impact of Marine Atlantic Drop Trailer Service
• Long-Term Strategy on the Digby – Saint John Ferry Service

International Marine Policy & Liability

• Maritime Law Reform - Discussion Paper
• Shipping Conferences Exemption Act
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Transportation Consultative Group on Maritime and Ports Policy (TCG-5)
• Recommendations on Regulations on Compulsory Passenger Insurance Pursuant to Marine Liability Act (Part 4, Section 39)

Other Marine Policy web pages and past events

• North American Marine Conference on Shortsea Shipping 2006
• Toronto Waterfront Revitalization