NEW! Transport Canada introduces TDG by Rail Security Regulations

Transport Canada published the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Rail Security Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on May 15, 2019.

Transport Canada is introducing these regulations to enhance the security of the transportation of dangerous goods by rail in Canada. They apply to railway carriers and railway loaders that handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods in a railway vehicle. In support of the Government’s overall mission to promote a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system, these regulations require railway carriers and railway loaders to proactively engage in security planning processes and manage security risks.

They include the following six key requirements:

• security awareness training;
• development of a security plan and risk assessment;
• security plan training;
• identification of a rail security coordinator;
• security inspection;
• reporting potential threats and other security concerns.

This approach was chosen to give the regulated entities the flexibility to adopt security practices that are tailored to their operations and proportionate to their risks.

Please note that the official registration date for these regulations was May 6, 2019. The requirements set out in the regulations will follow a phased approach for implementation following the registration date.

For more information on the implementation of these regulations, please visit Transport Canada’s website or the regulations on Canada Gazette.

For questions, please contact Transport Canada at TC.Railsecurity-sureteferroviaire.TC@tc.gc.ca.