The Government of Canada tabled Bill C-33 – Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act. This legislation amends seven existing laws including the Canada Marine Act, the Customs Act, the Canada Transportation Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, the Marine Transportation Security Act, and the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act. The Bill seeks to expand the authority of ports to include vessel traffic and anchorage management and includes provisions to support the Government of Canada’s new policy on port investment.
