Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 17: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

April 25, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Report on comments to address comments on the environmental occurrences notification agreements

On October 18, 2025, a notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, with respect to the availability, upon request, of the proposed environmental occurrences notification agreements (the “proposed notification agreements”) for a public consultation period of 60 days, ending on December 17, 2025.

The proposed notification agreements were developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the governments of Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Yukon.

In accordance with subsection 9(4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, this report summarizes one comment received and how this comment was addressed. Several editorial changes that clarify the text of the agreements have been accepted, but are not specified in this document. No notices of objection were filed.

Response to comments

One submission was received from a member of the public as follows:

“Please, notify, immediately, every municipal animal shelter, humane society, SPCA, and wildlife rehabilitation text-center in the area, letting them know there is a spill and animals will be coming in. They also need a plan in case of a spill.”

The environmental occurrences notification agreements (agreements) are limited to establishing a streamlined notification and information-sharing system between federal, provincial, and territorial governments for environmental occurrences reported under comparable legislative and regulatory provisions.

They do not create obligations to notify, share information with, or operationally direct municipal services or non-governmental organizations.

While coordination with such groups may occur under local or provincial emergency response plans, it falls outside the legal and policy scope of the agreements. Therefore, no changes were made.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of summary of the assessment of four substances in the Alkyl Halides Group specified on the Domestic Substances List and of Ministerial Statements (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas a summary of the assessment conducted on four substances identified in the annex below pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that 1-bromopropane meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) propose, under paragraph 77(6)(b) of the Act, to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor in Council that this substance be added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Notice is given that the ministers propose, for the purposes of subparagraph 77(6)(c)(i) of the Act, to regulate 1-bromopropane under the Act, or another Act of Parliament, to restrict its uses in silicone mould release spray, electrical equipment cleaner spray, textile ink remover spray and automotive air conditioning flush.

Notice is furthermore given that the ministers have released a risk management approach document for 1-bromopropane to continue discussions with stakeholders on the manner in which the ministers intend to develop a proposed regulation or instrument respecting preventive or control actions in relation to the substance.

And whereas it is concluded that bromoethane, chloroethane and trans-1,2-dichloroethene do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,

Notice therefore is hereby given, for the purposes of paragraph 77(6)(b) of the Act, that the ministers propose to take no further action on these substances at this time.

Public comment period on the risk management approach — April 25, 2026, to June 24, 2026

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the risk management approach document. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website. The assessment and the risk management approach document may also be consulted.

How to participate: All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Substances Management Information Line, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by one of the following methods:

• by email to substances@ec.gc.ca;
• by using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.

In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential. The request must provide reasons as provided for under subsection 313(2) of the Act.

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Marjorie Michel
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the assessment of the Alkyl Halides Group

Pursuant to section 68 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted an assessment of four substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Alkyl Halides Group. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS RNs),^{footnote 1} the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names and the common name of these substances are listed in the table below. Bromoethane and chloroethane were identified as priorities for assessment under subsection 73(1) of CEPA.

Table: Substances in the Alkyl Halides Group

CAS RN	DSL name	Common name
74-96-4	Ethane, bromo-	Bromoethane
75-00-3	Ethane, chloro-	Chloroethane
106-94-5	Propane, 1-bromo-	1-Bromopropane
156-60-5	Ethene, 1,2-dichloro-, (E)-	Trans-1,2-dichloroethene

All of the substances in the Alkyl Halides Group are synthesized commercially. In addition, bromoethane and 1-bromopropane are naturally occurring. According to the information submitted in response to a survey under section 71 of CEPA, between 1 000 kg and 10 000 kg of 1-bromopropane was reported to be manufactured in Canada in 2008. No manufacturing activity was reported for the other substances. Bromoethane, chloroethane, and 1-bromopropane were reported to be imported into Canada in total quantities of up to 1 000 000 kg in 2008, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene in a quantity of 382 744 kg in 2011. Three of the four substances in the Alkyl Halides Group (chloroethane, 1-bromopropane, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene) may be found in a number of products available to consumers, including liquid or aerosol cleaners or degreasers, aerosol starting fluids (engine starting aid), automotive air conditioning (A/C) flush, silicone mould release spray, spray foam insulation, and textile ink remover spray.

The ecological risks of substances in the Alkyl Halides Group were characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC) approach, which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate, or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. Based on the outcome of the ERC analysis, substances in the Alkyl Halides Group are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from the four substances in the Alkyl Halides Group. It is concluded that bromoethane, chloroethane, 1-bromopropane, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.

The risk posed to human health by substances in the Alkyl Halides Group was characterized on the basis of available health effects and exposure information. Assessments from the World Health Organization, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency were used to inform the health effects characterization in this assessment.

The general population of Canada may be exposed to bromoethane primarily from indoor and ambient air. Bromoethane is not anticipated to be found in products available to consumers. For bromoethane, olfactory epithelium respiratory metaplasia of the nasal cavity and cancer were considered to be the critical effects. Based on the anticipated incremental lifetime cancer risk from exposure through air, cancer is not anticipated to present a health risk of concern. Margins of exposure between the exposure estimates and the critical effects observed in animal studies are considered to be adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for the non-cancer endpoint.

The general population of Canada may be exposed to chloroethane primarily from indoor and ambient air, and from the use of starting fluid spray. For chloroethane, developmental toxicity and cancer were considered to be the critical effects. Based on the anticipated incremental lifetime cancer risk from exposure through air, cancer is not anticipated to present a health risk of concern. Margins of exposure between the exposure estimates and the critical effects observed in animal studies are considered to be adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for the non-cancer endpoint.

The general population of Canada may be exposed to 1-bromopropane primarily from indoor air, and from the use of silicone mould release spray, electrical equipment cleaner spray, automotive A/C flush, and textile ink remover spray, with the primary route of exposure being inhalation. For 1-bromopropane, cancer, developmental toxicity, and neurotoxicity were considered to be the critical effects. Based on the anticipated incremental lifetime cancer risk from exposure through air, cancer is not anticipated to present a health risk of concern. Margins of exposure between the exposure estimates and the critical effects observed in animal studies are considered to be potentially inadequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for the non-cancer endpoint. Specifically, the margins between the exposure estimates and the developmental endpoints for the use of silicone mould release spray, electrical equipment cleaner spray, automotive A/C flush, and textile ink remover spray are anticipated to present a health risk.

The general population of Canada may be exposed to trans-1,2-dichloroethene primarily from indoor and ambient air, and from the use of textile spot removers. For trans-1,2-dichloroethene, immunotoxicity was considered to be the critical effect for chronic exposure, and developmental effects were considered to be the critical effect for acute exposures. Margins of exposure between the exposure estimates and the critical effects observed in animal studies are considered to be adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for non-cancer endpoints.

The human health assessment took into consideration those groups of individuals living in Canada who, due to greater susceptibility or greater exposure, may be more vulnerable to experiencing adverse health effects. The risk of increased susceptibility during reproduction and development, as well as the risk for people living in the vicinity of commercial or industrial facilities releasing bromoethane and chloroethane (including First Nations communities), was assessed, and age-specific exposure estimates were derived. Generally, infants and children were found to have higher potential exposure to the four alkyl halide substances than adults. All of these populations were taken into consideration during assessment of the potential harm to human health.

Considering all of the information presented in this assessment, it is concluded that 1-bromopropane meets the criterion under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as it is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

However, it is concluded that bromoethane, chloroethane and trans-1,2-dichloroethene do not meet the criterion under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

Overall conclusion

It is therefore concluded that 1-bromopropane meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA, and that bromoethane, chloroethane, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The assessment and the risk management approach document for these substances are available on the Canada.ca (Latest news about the Chemicals Management Plan) website.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001

Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2026

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2026 is required to deal with a direct or indirect risk to marine safety or to the marine environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under paragraphs 35.1(1)(k)^{footnote a} and 136(1)(f)^{footnote b} of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001^{footnote c};

Therefore, the Minister of Transport, under subsection 10.1(1)^{footnote d} of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 ^{footnote c}, makes the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2026.

Ottawa, April 14, 2026

Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport

Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2026

Definitions

Definitions

1 The following definitions apply in this Interim Order.

buffer area

means the area that extends 5 nautical miles south of a dynamic shipping zone and that extends 2.5 nautical miles east and west of that zone and of the area that is 5 nautical miles south of that zone. (zone tampon)

dynamic shipping zone

means a zone described in Part 2 of the schedule. (zone de transport maritime dynamique)

Minister

means the Minister of Transport. (ministre)

navigational warning

means a communication identified as a navigational warning, or NAVWARN, that the Canadian Coast Guard publishes online or broadcasts. (avertissement de navigation)

restricted area

means the area that is within the southern static zone and that is described in Part 4 of the schedule. (zone de restriction)

right whale

means a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). (baleine noire)

seasonal management area

means an area described in Part 3 of the schedule. (zone de gestion saisonnière)

static zone

means a zone described in Part 1 of the schedule. (zone statique)

Application

Vessels

2 (1) This Interim Order applies to vessels that are more than 13 m in length.

Non-application

(2) This Interim Order does not apply to

• (a) a vessel in distress or providing assistance to a person or vessel in distress; or
• (b) a government vessel being used
  • (i) for law enforcement activities,
  • (ii) for search and rescue operations, or
  • (iii) for the purpose of ensuring the competency of the crew or the operational readiness of the vessel or crew with respect to those activities or operations.

Definition of length

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), length means the distance measured from the forward end of the foremost outside surface of the hull shell to the aft end of the aftermost outside surface of the hull shell.

Static Zones

Speed limit

3 A vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within a static zone.

Exclusion — commercial fishing and ice clearing

4 (1) The following vessels are not subject to the speed limit set out in section 3:

• (a) a vessel being used for commercial fishing in waters that are not more than 36.57 m deep; and
• (b) an air cushion vessel operated by the Government of Canada that is being used for ice-clearing activities.

Exception — right whale detection

(2) However, if the Minister detects a right whale in waters that are not more than 36.57 m deep within a static zone in respect of which no navigational warning is in effect, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that the speed limit set out in section 3 applies to a vessel referred to in paragraph (1)(a) within that zone.

Speed limit

(3) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, the speed limit set out in section 3 applies to a vessel referred to in paragraph (1)(a) within the zone referred to in the warning.

No right whale detection

(4) If, after a period of at least 15 days after the day on which the right whale in respect of which the navigational warning is published or broadcast is detected, the Minister does not detect a right whale in waters that are not more than 36.57 m deep within the static zone referred to in the warning, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies to a vessel referred to in paragraph (1)(a).

Duration

(5) The speed limit ceases to apply to a vessel referred in paragraph (1)(a) from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Dynamic Shipping Zones

Right whale detection

5 (1) If the Minister detects a right whale within a dynamic shipping zone or within the buffer area of such a zone, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that zone.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the zone referred to in the warning.

No right whale detection

(3) If, after a period of at least 15 days after the day on which the right whale in respect of which the navigational warning is published or broadcast is detected, the Minister does not detect a right whale within the dynamic shipping zone referred to in the warning or within that zone’s buffer area, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies.

Duration

(4) The speed limit ceases to apply from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Inability to conduct detection activities

6 (1) If the Government of Canada is unable for a period of at least seven days to conduct right whale detection activities or to have those activities conducted on its behalf, in respect of a dynamic shipping zone or the buffer area of such a zone, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that zone.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the zone referred to in the navigational warning.

Detection activities resume

(3) When whale detection activities resume, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies.

Duration

(4) The speed limit ceases to apply from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Seasonal Management Areas

Beginning of season

7 Until June 30, 2026, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within a seasonal management area.

Right whale detection

8 (1) Beginning on July 1, 2026, if the Minister detects a right whale within a seasonal management area in respect of which no navigational warning is in effect, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that area.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the area referred to in the navigational warning.

No right whale detection

(3) If, after a period of at least 15 days after the day on which the right whale in respect of which the navigational warning is published or broadcast is detected, the Minister does not detect a right whale within the seasonal management area referred to in the warning, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies.

Duration

(4) The speed limit ceases to apply from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Restricted Area

Restricted area

9 (1) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not navigate within the restricted area if the Minister determines that it is necessary to restrict navigation within that area for the purpose of protecting right whales due to either of the following factors:

• (a) an increased presence of right whales within that area; or
• (b) reports of right whale deaths or injuries in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Prohibition

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not navigate within the restricted area.

End of prohibition

(3) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the prohibition under subsection (2) no longer applies if the Minister determines that it is no longer necessary to restrict navigation within the restricted area for the purpose of protecting right whales, due to either of the following factors:

• (a) a decreased presence of right whales within that area; or
• (b) a decrease in reports of right whale deaths or injuries in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Duration

(4) The prohibition no longer applies from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Exceptions

(5) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following vessels:

• (a) a vessel being used for commercial fishing;
• (b) a vessel being used for fishing under the authority of a licence issued under the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations;
• (c) a vessel being used by an employee of the Government of Canada or peace officer who is performing their duties;
• (d) a vessel being used for research purposes on behalf of the Government of Canada;
• (e) a vessel involved in research relating to right whales as part of a project that has received funding from the Government of Canada;
• (f) a vessel being used as part of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Marine Mammal Response Program to assist a marine mammal or sea turtle in distress or to access or retrieve a deceased marine mammal or sea turtle;
• (g) a vessel authorized by the Government of Canada to retrieve or identify the location of abandoned or lost fishing gear;
• (h) a vessel involved in pollution response operations;
• (i) a vessel avoiding immediate or unforeseen danger; or
• (j) a vessel being used to conduct the maintenance or repair of underwater communication cables.

Speed limit

(6) Despite the speed limit set out in section 3, a vessel referred to in subsection (5), other than a vessel referred to in paragraph (5)(c), must not proceed at a speed in excess of 8 knots over ground within the restricted area while the prohibition against navigation under subsection (2) is in effect.

General Speed Limit

Report of death or injury

10 (1) If the Minister receives a report of the death or injury of a right whale in a zone or area in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in respect of which no navigational warning is in effect, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within

• (a) any dynamic shipping zone referred to in the navigational warning; and
• (b) beginning on July 1, 2026, any seasonal management area referred to in the navigational warning.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within any zone or area referred to in the warning.

No report of death or injury

(3) If, after a period of at least 15 days after the day on which the right whale in respect of which the navigational warning is published or broadcast is detected, the Minister does not receive a report referred to in subsection (1) for the zone or area referred to in the warning, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies.

Duration

(4) The speed limit ceases to apply from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Exception

Weather conditions

11 (1) If the Minister determines that, because of current or forecast weather conditions, the suspension of a speed limit or prohibition that is in effect under this Interim Order is necessary to maintain marine safety, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that the speed limit or prohibition, as applicable, is suspended for the zone or area referred to in the navigational warning.

Suspension

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, the speed limit or prohibition set out in the navigational warning is suspended for the zone or area specified in the navigational warning.

Improved weather conditions

(3) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the navigational warning referred to in subsection (1) has ceased to have effect if the Minister determines that current or forecast weather conditions have improved such that the suspension is no longer necessary to maintain marine safety.

Duration

(4) The suspension referred to in subsection (2) applies until the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Clarification

(5) For greater certainty, the suspension does not extend the duration of a speed limit.

Repeal

12 This Interim Order is repealed on November 15, 2026.

Coming into Force

April 22, 2026

13 This Interim Order comes into force on April 22, 2026, but if it is made after that day, it comes into force on the day on which it is made.

SCHEDULE

(Section 1)

Zones and Areas

PART 1
Static Zones

Northern Static Zone

The northern static zone is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 50°20′N, 65°00′W;
• (b) from there to 49°13′N, 65°00′W;
• (c) from there to 48°40′N, 64°13′W;
• (d) from there to 48°40′N, 62°40′W;
• (e) from there to 48°03′N, 61°07.5′W;
• (f) from there to 47°58.1′N, 61°03.5′W;
• (g) from there to 48°00′N, 61°00′W;
• (h) from there to 49°04′N, 61°00′W;
• (i) from there to 49°04′N, 62°00′W;
• (j) from there to 49°43′N, 63°00′W;
• (k) from there to 50°20′N, 63°00′W; and
• (l) from there to 50°20′N, 65°00′W.

Note: The northern static zone described above excludes the dynamic shipping zones described in Part 2 of this schedule.

Southern Static Zone

The southern static zone is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 48°40′N, 65°00′W;
• (b) from there to 48°40′N, 62°40′W;
• (c) from there to 48°03′N, 61°07.5′W;
• (d) from there to 47°58.1′N, 61°03.5′W;
• (e) from there to 47°10′N, 62°30′W;
• (f) from there to 47°10′N, 65°00′W; and
• (g) from there to 48°40′N, 65°00′W.

Note: The southern static zone described above excludes the dynamic shipping zones set out in Part 2 of this schedule.

PART 2
Dynamic Shipping Zones

Dynamic Shipping Zone A

Dynamic shipping zone A is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 49°41′N, 65°00′W;
• (b) from there to 49°20′N, 65°00′W;
• (c) from there to 49°11′N, 64°00′W;
• (d) from there to 49°22′N, 64°00′W; and
• (e) from there to 49°41′N, 65°00′W.

Dynamic Shipping Zone B

Dynamic shipping zone B is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 49°22′N, 64°00′W;
• (b) from there to 49°11′N, 64°00′W;
• (c) from there to 48°48′N, 63°00′W;
• (d) from there to 49°00′N, 63°00′W; and
• (e) from there to 49°22′N, 64°00′W.

Dynamic Shipping Zone C

Dynamic shipping zone C is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 49°00′N, 63°00′W;
• (b) from there to 48°48′N, 63°00′W;
• (c) from there to 48°24′N, 62°00′W;
• (d) from there to 48°35′N, 62°00′W; and
• (e) from there to 49°00′N, 63°00′W.

Dynamic Shipping Zone D

Dynamic shipping zone D is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 50°16′N, 64°00′W;
• (b) from there to 50°00′N, 64°00′W;
• (c) from there to 49°56′N, 63°00′W;
• (d) from there to 50°16′N, 63°00′W; and
• (e) from there along the coastline back to 50°16′N, 64°00′W.

Dynamic Shipping Zone E

Dynamic shipping zone E is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 48°35′N, 62°00′W;
• (b) from there to 48°24′N, 62°00′W;
• (c) from there to 48°03′N, 61°07.5′W;
• (d) from there to 47°58.1′N, 61°03.5′W;
• (e) from there to 48°00′N, 61°00′W;
• (f) from there to 48°10.5′N, 61°00′W; and
• (g) from there to 48°35′N, 62°00′W.

PART 3
Seasonal Management Areas

Seasonal Management Area 1

Seasonal management area 1 is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 49°04′N, 62°00′W;
• (b) from there to 49°04′N, 61°00′W;
• (c) from there to 48°10.5′N, 61°00′W;
• (d) from there to 48°35′N, 62°00′W; and
• (e) from there to 49°04′N, 62°00′W.

Seasonal Management Area 2

Seasonal management area 2 is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 48°24′N, 62°00′W;
• (b) from there to 48°03′N, 61°07.5′W;
• (c) from there to 47°58.1′N, 61°03.5′W;
• (d) from there to 47°26.69′N, 62°00′W; and
• (e) from there to 48°24′N, 62°00′W.

PART 4
Restricted Area

The restricted area is the area bounded by a line

• (a) starting at 48°31.8′N, 63°39.6′W;
• (b) from there to 48°24.72′N, 63°17.88′W;
• (c) from there to 47°18.84′N, 64°10.8′W;
• (d) from there to 47°27.18′N, 64°30.72′W; and
• (e) from there to 48°31.8′N, 63°39.6′W.

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Lay Member	Competition Tribunal	May 14, 2026
Chairperson	Great Lakes Pilotage Authority	April 28, 2026
Deputy Administrator of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund	Ship and Rail Compensation Canada	April 28, 2026
President and Chief Executive Officer	VIA Rail Canada Inc.	May 14, 2026