Bill S-4 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act
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Short answer
The text amends railway regulations under the Marine Act, with some changes taking effect on a date determined by the Governor in Council.
At a glance
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The text amends railway regulations under the Marine Act, with some changes taking effect on a date determined by the Governor in Council.
This text outlines amendments to railway regulations, primarily focusing on the Marine Act. Key changes include replacing or repealing specific sections of the Act, with some provisions coming into force on a date set by the Governor in Council. The amendments affect regulations related to railway operations, safety, and interactions with maritime laws.
- Replaces or repeals specific sections of the Marine Act (sections 7(2), 14(2) to (5), and 10) with new provisions.
- Specifies that certain sections (7(2) and 14(2) to (5)) come into force on the day the first regulations under section 20 are made.
- Mentions that section 10 comes into force, though the exact date or context is unclear in the provided text.
- References exceptions to the Marine Act under certain regulations, though details are not fully specified.
- Railway operators and regulatory bodies
- Entities involved in maritime and railway interactions
- Government agencies responsible for enforcing the Marine Act
- The exact date for section 10's commencement is not specified in the text.
- The full context of exceptions to the Marine Act under regulations is not provided.
- The relationship between the amendments and other laws (e.g., railway-specific regulations) is not detailed.
Sections 7(2), 14(2) to (5), and 10 are replaced or repealed, with new provisions taking effect on a date set by the Governor in Council.
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