Future expansion of Transportation Appeal Tribunal jurisdiction flagged in consolidated text

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The consolidated text of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act now includes a pending amendment—not yet in force—that would expand the Tribunal's jurisdiction. Once that amendment takes effect, the Tribunal will also handle reviews and appeals of administrative monetary penalties under several additional federal statutes, including the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, Canada Marine Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and Marine Liability Act. This change adds to the Tribunal's existing jurisdiction, which already covers penalties under the Canada Transportation Act, International Bridges and Tunnels Act, and others. Businesses and operators subject to administrative monetary penalties under any of these statutes should be aware that the Tribunal may become their appeal body once the amendment is brought into force. No action is required now, but affected parties should monitor when this provision is proclaimed in force.

Who this affects: federally regulated transportation operators · marine industry participants · motor vehicle manufacturers and importers · operators of international bridges and tunnels · businesses subject to federal administrative monetary penalties