Mr. Speaker, as of April 2023, and since the coming into force of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act in July 2019, 105 vessels of concern situations were resolved with the collaboration of the owner. Transport Canada has issued only one penalty to an individual since 2011-12. The fine was issued in 2020-21 and was for $ 5,000. The account/debt has been registered with the Canada Revenue Agency, but no payment has been received. Transport Canada did not forfeit, retain pending payment of a fine, or dispose of for the purpose of payment of a fine, any vessel since 2011-12.
In the House of Commons on June 5th, 2023. See this statement in context.