Decision No. 306-W-2006

May 26, 2006

May 26, 2006

APPLICATION by Frank M. O'Dowd, Inc., on behalf of Opmar (2000) Inc., pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "RACOON I", a Canadian non duty paid sailing vessel, to operate two to seven day cruises on the St. Lawrence and its affluents, for up to four passengers, from ports and marinas between Québec and Gaspé, Quebec, during the period commencing on June 1 and ending on October 31, 2006.

File No. W9125/O11/06-1


Frank M. O'Dowd, Inc. has, on behalf of Opmar (2000) Inc., applied to the Minister of National Revenue for a licence to operate the service set out in the title. The matter was referred to the Canadian Transportation Agency (hereinafter the Agency) on April 26, 2006.

The Agency conducted a search of the relevant portion of the marine industry and on May 9, 2006 École Croisière Mercator (hereinafter Mercator) filed an objection to the application. However, on May 23, 2006, Mercator informed the Agency that it was withdrawing its objection.

In light of the above, the Agency has determined pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Coasting Trade Act that there is no suitable Canadian ship available to provide the service or perform the activities described in the application, and that there is no identical or similar adequate marine service available from any person operating one or more Canadian ships.

This determination will be provided to the Minister of National Revenue for any necessary action as provided for in the Coasting Trade Act.

This Decision does not constitute an authority to commence operations in respect of the service for which application has been made.

Members

  • Gilles Dufault
  • Guy Delisle
  • Mary-Jane Bennett
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