Decision No. 596-W-2006
October 27, 2006
APPLICATION by Algoma Tankers Limited, pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "WESERSTERN", an Isle of Man registered tanker, to carry approximately 10,500 cubic metres of clean petroleum products from Québec, Quebec to Nanticoke and/or Oakville and/or Sarnia, Ontario during the period commencing on or about November 5, and ending on or about November 15, 2006.
File No. W9125/A27/06-10
Algoma Tankers Limited has 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 on October 25, 2006.
The Canadian Transportation Agency conducted a search of the relevant portion of the marine industry and 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.
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
- Guy Delisle
- Gilles Dufault
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