1 juin 2021 | Local, C4ISR, Sécurité
30 juillet 2019 | Local, Naval
OTTAWA, July 30, 2019 /CNW/ - Coastal and waterway communities across Canada are affected by wrecked, abandoned and hazardous vessels. These problem vessels can pose hazards to the environment, public health and safety, and local industries such as fishing and tourism. Most vessel owners are responsible and maintain and dispose of their vessels properly. However, the small percentage who are not responsible can create significant impacts on our coastal communities, with the burden for costly clean-up often falling on Canadian taxpayers.
That is why the Government of Canada, through its Oceans Protection Plan, is taking action to deter irresponsible vessel owner behaviour. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, are pleased to mark the coming-into-force of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act.
The Act prohibits vessel abandonment and brings into Canadian law the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007. It increases owner responsibility and liability for their vessels, addresses irresponsible vessel management, and enables the Government of Canada to proactively intervene to address problem vessels that pose hazards. Not complying with the Act can result in an administrative monetary penalty of up to $50,000 for individuals and up to $250,000 for companies or corporations. Convictions of more serious offences could result in a maximum fine of $1 million for individuals and up to $6 million for companies or corporations.
The $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada's coasts and waterways. This national plan is creating a world-leading marine safety system that provides economic opportunities for Canadians today, while protecting our coastlines and clean water for generations to come. This work is being done in close collaboration with Indigenous peoples, local stakeholders and coastal communities.
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"This significant legislation is making vessel owners responsible under the law for the safe disposal of their vessels. Most owners are responsible, but for those few who are not, we now have the ability to hold them to account. Canada's coastal waters are home to many communities including indigenous communities who have lived by the water for countless generations. We are taking concrete actions to protect and restore these sensitive ecosystems."
The Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
"Wrecked, abandoned and hazardous vessels can pose risks to the environment, clutter our shorelines, affect sensitive marine habitats and species, and disrupt community activities and local economies. Our new strengthened law ensures these problems are addressed quickly, before they become more serious. With the Oceans Protection Plan, we are taking action so that our coasts and oceans will be safe, clean and healthy for future generations."
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
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1 juin 2021 | Local, C4ISR, Sécurité
20 février 2018 | Local, Aérospatial
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN More from David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen Published on: February 16, 2018 | Last Updated: February 16, 2018 1:40 AM EST Feb. 9 was the deadline for companies to apply to the Canadian government to be on the supplier's list for the new program to provide a fleet of fighter jets. Being on that list is a requirement to be able to enter the competition to provide Canada with 88 new fighter aircraft. Public Services and Procurement Canada was looking at having the list formalized by Feb. 12, at which time they would make it public. The reason for the fast turnaround is because it is relatively easy to be included on the list – essentially a manufacturer has to have a fighter jet currently in production. But the list has yet to be formalized. Procurement Canada said they are still working on the list but offered no explanation about the delay. But expect the major aircraft manufacturers who have indicated previous interest in the competition. They are: Lockheed Martin with the F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, the Dassault Rafale, and Saab's Gripen. Sources are also indicating that Boeing will join the competition with Super Hornet....perhaps an Advanced Super Hornet? http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/names-of-aircraft-manufacturers-on-suppliers-list-for-canadas-new-fighter-jet-still-a-mystery
29 mai 2023 | Local, Autre défense
Le 29 mai 2023 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Ministère de la Défense nationale / Forces armées canadiennes L’honorable Anita Anand, ministre de la Défense nationale, se rendra à Singapour les 2 et 3 juin 2023 dans le but de renforcer les relations du Canada en matière de défense avec ses alliés et ses partenaires dans la région indo‑pacifique. La ministre Anand sera accompagnée du général Wayne Eyre, chef d’état‑major de la défense. Au cours de sa visite, la ministre Anand assistera au Dialogue au Shangri-La, la première conférence annuelle sur la sécurité dans la région indo‑pacifique qui rassemble des ministres de la Défense, des hauts fonctionnaires et des spécialistes de la défense de plus de 50 pays. À Singapour, la ministre Anand, le général Eyre et des représentants du ministère de la Défense nationale rencontreront leurs homologues de pays de la région et d’ailleurs dans le monde, avec qui ils discuteront des manières dont la Stratégie du Canada pour l’Indo‑Pacifique favorise la liberté, l’ouverture et l’inclusion dans la région indo‑pacifique. Le 3 juin 2023, à 9 h 30 (heure de Singapour) – La ministre Anand prononcera une allocution lors d’une séance plénière intitulée Building a Stable and Balanced Asia‑Pacific (Bâtir une région Asie-Pacifique stable et équilibrée). Ouvert aux médias. Les représentants doivent écrire à l’adresse suivante : press@iiss.org https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2023/05/la-ministre-de-la-defenseanita-anand-se-rendra-asingapour-pour-promouvoir-la-securite-dans-la-region-indopacifique.html