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Here you will find links to the latest Transport Canada news realeases and advisories related to acts and regulations .

For a full listing of Transport Canada News Releases and Advisories please visit the Transport Canada Media Room.

News Releases / Media Advisories

2012

• January 4, 2012 - Government of Canada moves to streamline aviation security regulations
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act

2011

• December 29, 2011 - Updated child car seat safety regulations come into force
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• December 16, 2011 - Government of Canada moves forward with changes to airfare advertising
  Statutory Authority: Canada Transportation Act
• December 2, 2011 - The Government of Canada takes action to enhance air safety
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• November 3, 2011 - Government of Canada introduces regulations to require voyage data recorders on large Canadian vessels
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• October 27, 2011 - Canada signs important maritime convention to protect the environment
  Statutory Authority: Marine Liability Act
• October 17, 2011 - Government of Canada introduces amendments to the Air Canada Public Participation Act
  Statutory Authority: Air Canada Public Participation Act
• October 13, 2011 - Government of Canada moves to ease passenger movement at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
  Statutory Authority: Canada Marine Act
• October 7, 2011 - Government of Canada to improve rail safety for Canadians
  Statutory Authority: Railway Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act
• July 6, 2011 - Government of Canada introduces compulsory pilot certification to enhance safety on Great Lakes
  Statutory Authority: Pilotage Act
• March 23, 2011 - Canada honours NAFTA commitment to allow used vehicle importation from Mexico
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999*
• March 17, 2011 - Government of Canada announces changes to registration requirements for human-powered vessels, small motorboats
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• January 28, 2011 - Minister of Transport proposes Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations to support the International Bridges and Tunnels Act
  Statutory Authority: International Bridges and Tunnels Act

2010

• December 2, 2010 - The Government of Canada announces a 12-month extension for child seat regulations
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• November 10, 2010 - Government of Canada announces changes to aircraft departure speeds
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• November 10, 2010 - Government of Canada announces long-range vessel tracking measures will further improve safety and security at sea
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• November 8, 2010 - Ministers Strahl and Toews announce new measures to bolster the safety and security of air travel
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• November 8, 2010 - Government of Canada proposes regulations to help investigate and prevent marine accidents
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• June 30, 2010 - Canada ratifies new regulations to improve marine worker safety
  Statutory Authority: Canada Labour Code
• June 22, 2010- Government of Canada takes action to protect Canadian Arctic waters
  Statutory Authority: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• June 17, 2010 - Reinforcing transportation safety and security during the G-8 and G-20 summits
  Statutory Authority: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
• June 4, 2010 - Government of Canada takes steps to improve the safety of air navigation
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• June 1, 2010 - Government of Canada to improve rail safety for Canadians
  Statutory Authority: Railway Safety Act
• May 17, 2010 - The Government of Canada introduces new regulations for small vessels
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• May 14, 2010 - Government of Canada introduces new regulations to protect passengers and crew aboard vessels
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• May 13, 2010 - Government of Canada introduces toughest-ever testing standards for child car seats
  Statutory Authority: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• March 26, 2010 - Government of Canada takes additional steps to enhance aviation security at airports
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act
• March 22, 2010 - Government of Canada enhances waterway safety
  Statutory Authority: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• January 29, 2010 - Air restrictions announced for Vancouver 2010 Olympics
  Statutory Authority: Aeronautics Act, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act

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2012-01-04

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