The Chamber of Marine Commerce is applauding the start of a federal engagement process announced May 8th that will enable feedback that will inform federal government efforts to update legislation in ways that benefit Canadians businesses, workers, and consumers.
“This engagement demonstrates a clear understanding by the Government of Canada that the success of supply chains and the success of the economy are deeply intertwined, and when supply chains are strengthened, opportunity grows from coast to coast to coast,” noted Joshua H. Juel, President and CEO of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. “The Chamber of Marine Commerce encourages all of our Canadian-based members to participate in this process, as we identify regulatory, workforce development, and investment opportunities that will yield significant benefits for generations to come.”
The Federal Government has stated the engagement process will last from May 8, 2026 to June 6, 2026, and will encompass industry stakeholders as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, rights holders and Indigenous Peoples. This work is part of a broader effort to simplify and accelerate Canada’s regulatory process – an effort led by The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) is a bi-national association that represents diverse marine industry stakeholders including major Canadian and American shippers, ports, terminals and marine service providers, as well as Canadian domestic and international ship owners. The Chamber advocates for safe, sustainable, harmonized and competitive policy and regulation that recognizes the marine transportation system's significant advantages in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence, Coastal and Arctic regions.
Media Contact:
Jason Card
Chamber of Marine Commerce
jcard@cmc-ccm.com
(613) 447 5401