Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia

Workforce development - retention and recruitment - for the marine transportation sector New mandate for the Canadian Coast Guard under the Department of National Defence and need for a new Act to authorize and transition CCG to become Canada's maritime authority. Bill C-12's information sharing of intelligence data to support maritime single window and maritime domain awareness. Canada Border Services Agency with respect to the regulatory amendments under the Customs to streamline vessel conveyance reporting in a national maritime single window. To advance container examination capabilities with more non-intrusive technology. Seek improvements to expedite the issuance of visas to expedite crew changes in Canada and transfers of Internationally Trained Workers Seeking amendments to the Canada Marine Act with respect to the governance of Canadian port authorities. Labour availability and instability due to collective bargaining affecting the marine transportation sector. Review of the Canada Labour Code and Industrial Inquiry. Development of the National Supply Chain Strategy and proposals put forward for consideration by the National Supply Chain Office. The Pilotage Act and its implementation with respect to pilot certificates, compulsory areas, and safety management systems. Supporting green shipping corridors and funding opportunities to establish alternate fuels and shore power for domestic and international ocean carriers. Proposal to expand Canada's marine and coastal protected areas with respect to a target of 30% by 2030. Policies considered to establish oversight of anchorages outside of the jurisdiction of port authorities. Cargo, Fumigation & Tackle Regulations with respect to vessel inspections and the safety associated with the movement of cargo. Supporting best practices and streamlined inspections. Canadian Food Inspection Agency with respect to Plant Protection and export measures as they relate to vessel and cargo requirements and inspections. Canada Shipping Act 2001 with respect to its review and potential amendment to address concerns associated with marine safety, the management of vessel traffic, and marine pollution preparedness and prevention.

Engaging with Government of Canada representatives on issues pertaining to marine policy, marine safety & security regulatory and compliance matters, and other items relevant to the Western Canadian maritime industry.