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The Airport and Port Programs Directorate of Transport Canada is responsible for:

Divesting regional/local ports to other federal departments, provincial governments, and local interests, including municipalities
Functional guidance and support to Transport Canada regional staff on port related issues to ensure national consistency
Functions related to ministerial appointments of Harbour Masters and Wharfingers
Technical reviews of proposed capital and maintenance projects
Authority management and real property responsibilities to ensure Canada Port Authority (CPA) compliance with the Canada Marine Act and Letters Patent
Guiding Canada Port Authority real property transactions through the approval process, issuing Supplementary Letters Patent, and managing litigation involving real property issues