| Canada Shipping Act | |
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| Parliament of Canada | |
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| Citation | S.C. 2001, c. 26 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of Canada |
| Status: In force | |
The Canada Shipping Act (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.