Acts, Regulations and Policies

Knowledge of relevant Acts, Policies and Regulations is essential for persons from within the Marine Infrastructure.

Port Programs & Divestiture related Acts and Regulations Included are:

• Canada Marine Act
• Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act

Marine Policy and Programs
Transport Canada 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. Included are:

• Carriage of Goods by Water Act, 1993
• North American Free Trade Agreement Transportation Consultative Group on Maritime and Ports Policy
• Shipping Conferences Exemption Act

Transport Canada Marine Related Acts and Regulations Included are:

• Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act and Regulations
• Canada Labour Code (Part II)
• Canada Marine Act and Regulations
• Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and Regulations
• Canada Transportation Act and Regulations
• Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act and Regulations
• Marine Transportation Security Act and Regulations
• Navigable Waters Protection Act and Regulations

Fisheries and Oceans - Acts, Orders and Regulations

Environment Canada - Acts, Regulations and Agreements

Justice Canada
Canada Gazette