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Bill C-346

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 20, 2023
An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency)
  • This bill, called the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency) Amendment, means that a foreign national who has a diploma from a Canadian maritime institution and is waiting for their permanent residency application to be processed can qualify for a certificate of competency. This certificate is required to work on Canadian ships. This amendment allows more people to be eligible for this certificate.
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Context: House Hansard - 217 - Jun/20/23
Mr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, BQ)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C‑346, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency). He said: Mr. Speaker, I am introducing this bill today for workers and employers in the marine industry, a key industry in the Lower St. Lawrence and many other parts of Quebec and Canada that provides employment for many people and is a huge part of our daily lives. Today, the industry is facing a serious labour shortage. Vacant positions are not being filled, which weakens the whole supply chain. Given that just one missing crew member can bring an entire vessel's operations to a standstill, it is vital that we do everything in our power to ensure that we have new people to fill those positions in the marine industry and in our supply chains that depend on it. The government already held consultations in that regard in the spring. The bill that I am introducing today will be of real assistance to the government. It is a ready-made bill that proposes real action to solve a real and immediate problem that the government is already aware of. I therefore invite the government and all members of the House to set partisanship aside and accept the help that I am offering today so that we can work together, help, support and ensure the sustainability of our marine industry. Let us pass this bill quickly to save our marine industry and ensure that it has the labour force it needs.
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