Canada is a maritime nation, with more coastline than any other country in the world. Marine safety in Canada is built on more than 100 regulations, 30 laws, international agreements, and even more relationships and partnerships. They contribute to a world-leading marine safety system in Canada.
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced amendments to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations to modernize vessel registry fees. The amendments will come into force April 1, 2024. This is a step forward to modernize marine safety and services in Canada.
These amendments ensure that Transport Canada's services are sustainably funded and efficiently delivered. Furthermore, these regulations shift a portion of this cost burden from taxpayers to those who directly benefit from these services, like vessel owners.
Through modernizations like this one, Transport Canada can deliver efficient services to support safe maritime operations for all.
