Transport committee  I just want to be clear that this limit of $400 million is not in place yet. When you talk about Norway, you are probably referring to the oil spill regime, which is already in place and has been in place for several years. I think there may be one or two countries, the U.S.

Transport committee  If the costs were in excess of $400 million, I don't think.... The shipowner, first and foremost, could be liable for those costs through legal processes, but the—

Transport committee  First and foremost, I think the first step would happen at.... Let me be clear that the ship's liability insurance is $185 million, so that would kick in. Then you get the rest, up to $400 million, whatever the difference would be. Should there be an excess of claims for that, it

Transport committee  Yes, there is a limit of liability in a shipowner. It is established based on two factors. One is the size of the ship, and to a certain degree, it's the product they're carrying. The maximum amount of liability is about $185 million Canadian. I should mention that the limits in

Transport committee  Good morning. This morning I'm pleased to have the opportunity to speak about the amendments to the Marine Liability Act as contained in Bill C-3, the safeguarding Canada's seas and skies act. The purpose of the Marine Liability Act amendments is to fill a gap in the current

Transport committee  We'll start with Mr. Dawson.