Bill C-7 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
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Short answer
This bill updates maritime liability rules and court procedures by defining new terms, adjusting liability limits, and setting specific commencement dates for amended provisions.
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This bill updates maritime liability rules and court procedures by defining new terms, adjusting liability limits, and setting specific commencement dates for amended provisions.
This bill amends the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act to update definitions, procedures, and liability rules related to maritime incidents. Key changes include: 1. Marine Liability Act Amendments: - Defines 'passenger' to include participants in adventure tourism activities (Section 24). - Adds a new Schedule 3 for specific purposes. - Replaces references to Schedule 1 with Schedule 2 in certain sections. - Updates subsection 30(2) to clarify gross tonnage calculations for liability limits. - Modifies subsection 31 to adjust liability limits for vessels under 500 gross tons. 2. Federal Courts Act Amendments: - Adjusts procedures for maritime claims and court jurisdiction. 3. Commencement Dates: - Sections 1-10, 12, 14-16, and 18 come into force 90 days after royal assent. - Other sections (e.g., 24, 30-31) are scheduled to commence by order of the Governor in Council. - Section 45's commencement date is fixed by the Governor in Council. The bill clarifies definitions, updates liability rules, and adjusts procedural timelines for maritime claims.
- Amends the Marine Liability Act to include adventure tourism participants as 'passengers' under certain conditions.
- Adds a new Schedule 3 to the Marine Liability Act for specific purposes.
- Replaces references to Schedule 1 with Schedule 2 in the Marine Liability Act.
- Updates the calculation of gross tonnage for liability limits in subsection 30(2).
- Modifies liability limits for vessels under 500 gross tons in subsection 31.
- Amends the Federal Courts Act to adjust procedures for maritime claims and court jurisdiction.
- Sets different commencement dates for sections of the Marine Liability Act, including a 90-day period after royal assent for some provisions and a Governor in Council order for others.
- Vessel operators and owners
- Passengers and adventure tourism participants
- Courts and legal professionals handling maritime claims
- Regulatory bodies overseeing maritime safety and liability
- The exact scope of 'adventure tourism' is not defined in the bill text.
- The specific content of Schedule 3 is not provided in the summary.
- The Governor in Council's order for certain provisions' commencement is not detailed.
Updates definitions, liability rules, and procedural requirements for maritime incidents.
Adjusts procedures for handling maritime claims and court jurisdiction.
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