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Interpretation Policy
An interpretation policy is an overarching document that outlines the commitments, practices, and tools to be applied by a department or agency when providing Canadians and businesses with information and guidance on regulatory obligations to be met. It also identifies the...
Web page | 2017-03-30
The consultation is closed
This consultation took place between March 7 and May 31, 2017.
The Agency published a Guide on Applying for Approval to Construct a Railway Line on October 4, 2019.
The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) is requesting comments from the railway industry and...
Consultation | 2017-03-07
Message from the Chair and Chief Executive Officer
This year, Canadians will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. We have much to celebrate! Canada is still a young country in some respects, but we are also one of the world's oldest and most stable democracies -- and over the last...
Publication | 2017-03-09
1.0 Introduction
The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator that makes determinations on a wide range of economic matters involving federally-regulated modes of transportation.
The Agency's authority includes approving the construction of...
Web page | 2017-03-07
1. Overview
The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) has the authority to approve the construction of federally-regulated railway lines under section 98 of the Canada Transportation Act (Act).
The Agency may approve an application to construct a railway line if it determines that the location...
Web page | 2017-03-07
To facilitate understanding, awareness and compliance with its regulatory determinations and to provide guidance on regulatory obligations, the Agency assessed its interpretation practices and identified areas for improvement with its stakeholders.
The Agency's improvement priority, as established...
Web page | 2017-03-30
Insurance Covering Railway Third Party Liability for Freight and Passenger Operations [PDF]
Publication | 2017-03-07