{"id":692,"date":"2025-08-28T14:34:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariannedandurand.ca\/?p=692"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:16:02","slug":"minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-amends-regulations-to-give-communities-more-authority-over-our-waterways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mariannedandurand.ca\/en\/2025\/08\/28\/minister-of-transport-and-internal-trade-amends-regulations-to-give-communities-more-authority-over-our-waterways\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister of Transport and Internal Trade amends regulations to give communities more authority over our waterways"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 28, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario –<\/strong> To better protect communities and ensure safer navigation on Canadian waterways, the Government of Canada is amending the <\/span>Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations<\/span><\/i> (VORR).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Member of Parliament of Compton-Stanstead, Marianne Dandurand, on behalf of the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced changes to the VORR that will provide local authorities with a faster and more efficient process to manage issues like excessive speed, shoreline erosion, and safety concerns in their communities. By modernizing the process, local authorities will be better equipped to respond quickly to safety and environmental issues on their waterways.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The updated regulations address longstanding concerns from municipalities about the lengthy process and respond to the government\u2019s broader commitment to cutting red tape. These changes also reflect Transport Canada’s goals to empower local governments and Indigenous communities with a greater role in waterway management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These amendments will simplify the regulatory process, reduce red tape, and speed up approvals for local boating restrictions. With these updates, local authorities that submit complete applications after the end of a boating season will be better positioned to have restrictions in place before the next one begins, enhancing safety for all waterway users.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, these changes will result in a more effective, timely, and community-centered approach to addressing navigation and environmental issues on Canadian waterways.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBy modernizing these regulations and cutting red tape, we\u2019re helping local communities take quicker action to protect the spaces they love and mange issues like boating speeds. This is a practical step that puts decision-making power back in our communities and makes our waterways safer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland<\/span>
\n Minister of Transport and Internal Trade<\/span><\/p>\n

“This modernized regulation takes into account the realities faced by small municipalities, which are often limited in time and resources to manage complex processes. By simplifying the procedures, it provides them with a more effective way to protect and manage their waterways according to their local priorities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Marianne Dandurand<\/span>
\nMember of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

” This announcement is particularly important for the safety of our citizens and the protection of our environment. It is also important for us to give municipalities the necessary tools. “<\/p>\n

The Honourable Elisabeth Bri\u00e8re
\nMember of Parliament for Sherbrooke<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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