Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10). Country/Territory Canada Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for making the system of Canadian ports competitive, efficient and commercially oriented, providing for the establishing of port authorities and the divesting of certain harbours and ports. Subject Sea Keyword Basic legislation Harbour Navigation Institution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act aims at improving the competitiveness of Canadian ports, providing for the establishment of port authorities and the divesting of certain harbours and ports authorities, and commercialising the St. Lawrence Seaway and ferry services. Furthermore, Section 4 establishes among others, a National Marine Policy providing Canada with the necessary infrastructures providing effective support for the achievement of local, regional and national social and economic objectives. Part 1 relating to port authorities establishes that the Harbour Commission is to be continued. Part 2 covers public ports and establishes, inter alia, that the Governor in Council may, by regulation: a) designate as a public port any navigable waters within the jurisdiction of Parliament, including any foreshore; b) define the limits of a public port; and c) designate any port facility under the administration of the Minister as a public port facility. The objectives of Part 3 are, inter alia, to promote a commercial approach to the operation of the Seaway, to protect the integrity of the Seaway, and the rights and interests of communities adjacent to the Seaway. The Act consists of 279 sections. Full text English/French Website www.gc.ca References - Legislation Repeals Harbour Commissions Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-1). Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2013) Keyword: Harbour, Institution, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Seaway Property Regulations (SOR/2003-105). Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2014) Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Port Authorities Management Regulations (SOR/99-101). Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2015) Keyword: Harbour, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Public Ports and Public Port Facilities Regulations (SOR/2001-154). Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2015) Keyword: Harbour, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Port Authorities Operations Regulations (SOR/2000-55). Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2016) Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Navigation, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Natural and Man-Made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations (SOR/2005-73). Legislation | Canada | 2005 Keyword: Navigation, Harbour, Contract/agreement, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Port of Prince Rupert Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities Regulations (SOR/2016-260). Legislation | Canada | 2016 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX