C-346An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 20, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 20, 2023
What it does
Lets certain foreign nationals with a Canadian maritime diploma and a pending permanent residence application qualify for a certificate of competency.
What it does
- Adds certain foreign nationals to the people who may hold a certificate of competency under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
- Requires the foreign national to hold a diploma from a prescribed Canadian maritime institution and to have a permanent residence application being processed.
- Allows Canadian maritime institutions to be designated for this rule.
Who it affects
- Foreign nationals trained in Canada
- Permanent residence applicants
- Canadian maritime institutions
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
Background
Under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, only certain people may hold a certificate of competency.
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
Not reached.
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
How the House voted
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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.