C-305An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (anchorage prohibition)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on November 3, 2022
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since November 3, 2022
What it does
Bans anchoring vessels in listed waters under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, with an exception for pleasure craft and a fine for violations.
What it does
- Adds a new rule that no one may anchor a vessel in waters listed as prohibited waters in Schedule 1.1.
- Exempts pleasure craft from the anchoring ban.
- Lets the Governor in Council, on the Minister of Transport's recommendation, add more prohibited waters to Schedule 1.1 by order.
- Makes breaking the anchoring ban an offence punishable on summary conviction by a fine of up to $100,000.
Who it affects
- Vessel operators
- Pleasure craft owners
- People anchoring in listed waters
- Shipping companies
Background
The bill amends the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. It adds Schedule 1.1, which lists the waters where anchoring is banned.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
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Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.