Transport committee  Thank you for your questions, Mr. Aubin. I don't have all the details concerning the specific incident in Yamachiche. However, I can assure you that the Canadian Coast Guard's marine communications and traffic services are working with the Corporation of Mid St. Lawrence Pilots

Transport committee  The Canadian Coast Guard is still the federal agency responsible for responding to incidents. That said, the legislative amendments will enable us to make decisions much more quickly. As a result, we won't be wondering about the matter in the field. When there's a risk, we'll act

Transport committee  It won't necessarily change the work in the field. However, it will alleviate the concerns of the people in the field who must wait for the decision on whether to respond. If there's a risk of pollution, it will give us the power to act faster, which will alleviate the concerns r

Transport committee  As a result of the marine communications and traffic services and the way that everything works, we know what types of vessels pass through Canadian waters, what types of cargo they carry, what their certification is and where they come from. Transport Canada has an idea of how w

Transport committee  The current legislation requires us to respond to an incident only if the incident involves an imminent and serious risk. The legislative changes will give us the power to act more quickly if there's a risk of a significant environmental issue. For example, you're likely familia