Rail worker mutual recognition rules updated to require proof of competency exams for cross-provincial authorizations

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A pending amendment to these regulations will change the condition under which railway worker authorizations issued in one province are recognized across Canada. Specifically, it will require that workers holding an authorization issued under the Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations have successfully completed any applicable examinations and evaluations confirming they are competent to perform their required duties. This replaces the previous wording in that subparagraph. The amendment is not yet in force. Railway employers and workers seeking to rely on cross-provincial recognition of railway personnel authorizations should be aware that this additional competency verification requirement will apply once the amendment takes effect.

Who this affects: railway workers · railway employers · provincial labour mobility program administrators · transportation compliance officers