Colin Henein
Director, Transport Canada (TC)·3 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Cruise Lines International Association
2Discussions regarding temporary entry, business-visitor status, and work permit pathways for specialized technicians supporting cruise ship refits in Canadian ports. Marine Conservation, Routing & Noise - Engagement on marine conservation measures and operational policies under the Canada Shipping Act, Oceans Act, and Species at Risk Act (SARA). Including Southern Resident Killer Whale protection, underwater noise reduction, discussions surrounding the ECHO framework, evidence-based vessel routing and speed considerations, exclusion zones, and transit-lane shifts. Canada Oceans Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act Workplace Health & Security Act – ensure cruise ships meet requirements of Health Canada Cruise Ship Inspection Program with regard to compliance. Pilotage Authority Regulations governed under the Canada Marine Act and the Pilotage Act and its authorities – ensure fairness in fee structure Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals – with respect to all proposed amendments, more specifically regarding food waste and waste water. Seeking confirmation from the Government of Canada that crew work permits are not required on vessels involved in international itineraries and home porting in Canadian ports Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP) – regarding security clearance procedures to ensure program and personnel meet cruise ship needs for port activities. Marine Transportation Security Regulations – with respect to review of all proposed amendments Canada Border Services Agency – long range planning policies regarding access of passengers and crews at ports and airports to ensure efficiencies in processing of passengers Fisheries Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act
Workplace Health & Security Act – ensure cruise ships meet requirements of Health Canada Cruise Ship Inspection Program with regard to compliance. Seeking confirmation from the Government of Canada that crew work permits are not required on vessels involved in international itineraries and home porting in Canadian ports Pilotage Authority Regulations governed under the Canada Marine Act and the Pilotage Act and its authorities – ensure fairness in fee structure Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals – with respect to all proposed amendments, more specifically regarding food waste and waste water. Marine Transportation Security Regulations – with respect to review of all proposed amendments Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP) – regarding security clearance procedures to ensure program and personnel meet cruise ship needs for port activities. Fisheries Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act Canada Oceans Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act Canada Border Services Agency – long range planning policies regarding access of passengers and crews at ports and airports to ensure efficiencies in processing of passengers
Sandstone Group
Pacific Whale Watch Association
1Engagement with Government of Canada regarding enforcement actions happening in the pacific region Engagement with Government of Canada regarding proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations. In particular, regulations with regard to viewing/approach distances and the southern killer whale.
Vancouver Shipyards Co.
1Discussing possible change of policy regarding biometrics collection Assist in securing and managing defence and coast guard contracts under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and other procurement opportunities. Government Contract Pursued - ship repair and overhaul opportunities with the Government of Canada
World Wildlife Fund Canada
1Ongoing advocacy, policy and management recommendations for recovery and protection of southern resident killer whales. Regarding development of programs for, and implementation of, Canadas 2030 Nature Strategy. The federal budget, in respect of the Green Budget Coalition's recommendations for prioritized government actions that would promote environmental sustainability Operationalization and Implementation of the MPA Protection Standard to restrict discharges in federally designated protected and conserved areas. Amendment of the Arctic Waters Pollution Act and the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 to better regulate ship source pollution including greywater, black carbon, scrubbers, and sewage. Advocated for an integrated approach to managing and mitigating underwater noise nationally through the release and implementation of Canadas Ocean Noise Strategy.
Équiterre
1Indice de durabilité, droit à la réparation, obsolescence des biens, concurrence, protection des consommateurs et emplois verts. Transport: politiques de mobilité durable, modes de transport émergents, électrification des transports Politiques et programmes relatifs aux changements climatiques. Nouvelles lois et réglementations nécessaires pour atteindre nos objectifs engagé lors de la COP21 à Paris, incluant soumettre des recommandations pour le développement du cadre pan-canadien sur le climat et la croissance propre et de nouveau programmes fédéraux pour réduire les GES. Discussion sur la santé des sols, les programmes favorisant les cultures résiliantes et gestion et réglementation des pesticides et autres intrants. Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement et plus précisément le projet de Règlement sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre des automobiles à passagers et des camions léger Investissements fédéraux en infrastructure, transport collectif et infrastructure vertes Politiques et programmes relatifs aux changements climatiques, à la transition juste et à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques, Évaluation environnementale des projets énergétiques. Cadre législatif sur les organismes de bienfaisance. Supporter des changements à la loi Canadienne régissant les organismes de bienfaisance au Canada du Ministère du Revenu du Canada, ainsi que les règlements et directives des fonctionnaires de Revenu Canada quant à l'application de la loi, pour assurer que les organismes de bienfaisances du Canada puisse continuer leur travail sans risque pour leur statut charitable. Budget: Discussion sur différentes mesures et modalités pour rendre le budget fédéral plus responsable du point de vue environnemental.