Acts and Regulations

Any person affected by a decision under the following sections of the Railway Safety Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision:

• 17.5(1) – Refusal to issue a railway operating certificate (ROC)
• 17.4(3) – Issuance of a ROC with conditions
• 17.4(5) – Cancellation or suspension of a ROC
• 27.1(1) – Minister's refusal to designate as screening officer, suspension, cancellation or refusal to renew a designation
• 27.1(2) – Suspension or cancellation of designation for offences
• 27.1(3) – Suspension of designation for immediate threat
• 31(2) – Notice and order for immediate threat
• 31(8) – Alteration and revocation of orders by other inspectors
• 32(1) – Orders concerning unauthorized or improperly maintained works
• 32(3) – Contravention of regulations under section 24
• 32(3.1) – Safety management system (SMS) deficiencies
• 32(3.2) – Implementation of safety management (SMS) system
• 32(3.21) – Railway operation that poses a significant threat to safety
• 32.01 – Ministerial order for safe rail operations
• 40.14 – Notice of violation (monetary penalty) for contravention of a designated provision

The Navigation Protection Act regulates interferences with the public right of marine navigation in Canada. Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under section 39.1 of the Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision.

The Motor Vehicle Safety Act regulates the manufacture and importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to reduce the risk of death, injury and damage to property and the environment. Pursuant the new section 16.18 of the Act, any person who has been served with a notice of violation (administrative monetary penalty) for the contravention of a designated provision may request a review of the Minister's decision with the Tribunal.

A person may also request a review of the Minister’s decision not to remove a notice of violation from the public record of notices of violation pursuant to section 16.25.

By order of the Governor in Council, the administrative monetary penalty regime came into force on October 3, 2023.

The Marine Transportation Security Act provides for the security of marine transportation. Any person who has received notice by the Minister of Transport under the following sections may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision:

• 19.2 – Refusal to designate a person as a screening officer, suspension, cancellation or refusal to renew the designation of a person as a screening officer
• 33(1)(b) – Notice of Violation
• 36(1) – Notice of default

Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under s. 46 (Notice of Violation) of the International Bridges and Tunnels Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision.

Any person who has been given a Notice of Violation under s. 180.1 of the Canada Transportation Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision.

The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 is Canada's primary legislation dealing with safety in marine transportation and protecting the marine environment.

Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under the following sections may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision:

• 16(5) – Refusal to issue a Canadian maritime document
• 20.1 and 20.3 – CMD suspension, cancellation or refusal to renew
• 20.2(1) – Suspension or cancellation on an ex-parte application
• 230 – An assurance of compliance that has not expired
• 231.1(1) – Notice of default for not complying with assurance of compliance
• 232(1) – Notice of violation (options)
• 239(2) – Refusal to remove a person's file from public records

Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under s. 129.05 (Notice of Violation) of the Canada Marine Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision.

The Aeronautics Act is the primary legislation governing civil aviation in Canada. Any person who has been given notice by the Minister of Transport under the following sections may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision:

• 6.71 – Refusal to issue or amend a Canadian aviation document
• 6.9 – CAD suspension or cancellation
• 7(1) – CAD suspension where there is an immediate threat to aviation security
• 7.1 – CAD suspension, cancellation or refusal to renew on other grounds
• 7.7(1) – Assessment of monetary penalty
• 8.3(2) – Refusal to remove a notation of a suspension or a penalty after two years

For regulatory rules and requirements related to grade crossings, please refer to the official regulations available at:
Grade Crossings Regulations (SOR/2014-275)

This document outlines the legal framework, safety standards, and compliance obligations for grade crossings in Canada.

Any person affected by a decision under the following sections of the Railway Safety Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision:

• 17.5(1) – Refusal to issue a railway operating certificate (ROC)
• 17.4(3) – Issuance of a ROC with conditions
• 17.4(5) – Cancellation or suspension of a ROC
• 27.1(1) – Minister's refusal to designate as screening officer, suspension, cancellation or refusal to renew a designation
• 27.1(2) – Suspension or cancellation of designation for offences
• 27.1(3) – Suspension of designation for immediate threat
• 31(2) – Notice and order for immediate threat
• 31(8) – Alteration and revocation of orders by other inspectors
• 32(1) – Orders concerning unauthorized or improperly maintained works
• 32(3) – Contravention of regulations under section 24
• 32(3.1) – Safety management system (SMS) deficiencies
• 32(3.2) – Implementation of safety management (SMS) system
• 32(3.21) – Railway operation that poses a significant threat to safety
• 32.01 – Ministerial order for safe rail operations
• 40.14 – Notice of violation (monetary penalty) for contravention of a designated provision

For regulatory rules and requirements related to this legislation, please refer to the official regulations available at:
SOR/2007-115 - Regulations

This document provides detailed legal guidelines, compliance obligations, and enforcement measures applicable under the relevant statutory framework.

Any person who has been given a Notice of Violation under s. 180.1 of the Canada Transportation Act may apply to the Tribunal for a review of the Minister's decision.

Having come into force in 2003, the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act (TATC Act) states that the Tribunal has jurisdiction in respect of reviews and appeals as expressly provided in federal transportation legislation (s. 2).

The TATC Act outlines the transportation and/or medical expertise required by Tribunal Members and describes the constitution of both Review and Appeal Hearings (ss. 12 to 15). The TATC Act also sets out the powers of the Tribunal and its Members (ss. 16 and 18).

Additionally, the TATC Act addresses many procedural aspects of the Tribunal process. The TATC Act includes a provision to relax the rules of evidence before the Tribunal (s. 15(1)) and also a provision which sets out the burden of proof that a party before the Tribunal must meet (s. 15(5)).

The TATC Act also allows for representation of the parties before the Tribunal (s. 15(3)) and acknowledges the Tribunal's adherence to the open court principle (s. 15(4)).

Another important aspect of the TATC Act is encompassed in s. 18, which allows the Tribunal to make rules to govern the management of its affairs and its practices and procedures in connection with matters before it.