Canada Shipping Act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001
Parliament of Canada
  • An Act respecting shipping and navigation and to amend the Shipping Conferences Exemption Act, 1987 and other Acts
CitationS.C. 2001, c. 26
Considered byHouse of Commons of Canada
Enacted byParliament of Canada
Considered bySenate of Canada
Legislative history
First chamber: Parliament of Canada
Bill citationBill C-14
Introduced byDavid Collenette, Minister of Transport
First readingMarch 1, 2001
Second readingMarch 16, 2001
Third readingMay 10, 2001
Second chamber: Senate of Canada
First readingMay 15, 2001
Second readingMay 30, 2001
Third readingOctober 31, 2001
Status: In force
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The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (French: Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du Canada) is legislation enacted by the Parliament of Canada, governing the powers of government to regulate the registration and operation of ships and pleasure craft, including personnel and navigation. The Act also establishes the legal regime that governs naval accidents in Canada's waters, as well as marine pollution of any seafaring vessels. The Act was amended in 2019, and sees regular amendment.