Canada Marine Act, with respect to governance, operational authorities, efficiency, and modernization of Canada Port Authorities and the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system. Federal infrastructure and trade corridor programs, including the National Trade Corridors Fund and related supply chain resilience initiatives, with respect to funding eligibility, modernization of marine infrastructure, and support for Canadas marine transportation system. Marine Navigation Services Fees and related federal cost recovery frameworks, including Treasury Board policies governing user fees and service standards, with respect to fee levels, methodologies, and economic impacts on the marine transportation sector. Federal climate, emissions reduction, and clean transportation initiatives affecting marine shipping, including the EcoFreight Program and Ballast Water Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, with respect to aquatic invasive species management and marine decarbonization measures. Canada Labour Code and related federal labour policies, with respect to collective bargaining frameworks, labour market flexibility, and operational impacts on the marine shipping sector. Pilotage Act and associated regulations, including the Atlantic, Laurentian, Great Lakes and Pacific Pilotage Authority Regulations and the General Pilotage Regulations, with respect to tariff setting, compulsory pilotage areas, certification requirements, and service standards affecting marine transportation efficiency and competitiveness. Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related federal labour mobility and workforce development programs, with respect to access to skilled marine transportation workers and work permit frameworks.
Federal climate, emissions reduction, and clean transportation initiatives affecting marine shipping, including the EcoFreight Program and Ballast Water Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, with respect to aquatic invasive species management and marine decarbonization measures. Federal infrastructure and trade corridor programs, including the National Trade Corridors Fund and related supply chain resilience initiatives, with respect to funding eligibility, modernization of marine infrastructure, and support for Canadas marine transportation system. Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and related federal labour mobility and workforce development programs, with respect to access to skilled marine transportation workers and work permit frameworks. Canada Labour Code and related federal labour policies, with respect to collective bargaining frameworks, labour market flexibility, and operational impacts on the marine shipping sector. Marine Navigation Services Fees and related federal cost recovery frameworks, including Treasury Board policies governing user fees and service standards, with respect to fee levels, methodologies, and economic impacts on the marine transportation sector. Pilotage Act and associated regulations, including the Atlantic, Laurentian, Great Lakes and Pacific Pilotage Authority Regulations and the General Pilotage Regulations, with respect to tariff setting, compulsory pilotage areas, certification requirements, and service standards affecting marine transportation efficiency and competitiveness. Canada Marine Act, with respect to governance, operational authorities, efficiency, and modernization of Canada Port Authorities and the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway system.
Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Proposed federal subsidy for the domestic transport of steel by rail Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy and potential regulatory proposals regarding the construction and design of landing booms used on Canadian vessels. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Discuss the need to prioritize marine-related investments, including through targeted programs such as the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund. Discuss the need for ice breakers to clear channels in the St. Lawrence Seaway, especially prior to the Seaway opening, so that vessels can safely get from port to port. Canadian Ice-Breaking capacity to support internal and coastal marine shipping Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services
Discuss the regulatory publication governing safe embarkation and disembarkation processes between ships and shore in Canada. Discuss the impacts of U.S. proposed port fee contemplations for Canadian-flagged vessels arriving at U.S. ports. Discuss the need to prioritize marine-related investments, including through targeted programs such as the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and Arctic Infrastructure Fund. Policy and potential regulatory proposals regarding the construction and design of landing booms used on Canadian vessels. Discuss the need for ice breakers to clear channels in the St. Lawrence Seaway, especially prior to the Seaway opening, so that vessels can safely get from port to port. Canadian Ice-Breaking capacity to support internal and coastal marine shipping Proposed federal subsidy for the domestic transport of steel by rail Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services