EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UNDERSTANDING PORT JURISDICTION IN CANADIAN LAW BACKGROUND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

This report compiles and explains these interfacing jurisdictions and discusses governance structures, processes, functions and regulatory powers with a focus on climate change mitigation and the protection and preservation of the marine environment. [...] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CPAs have the discretion to use these powers granted by the CMA to help prevent or mitigate the impacts of vessels on both marine species and the marine environment in general within their respective jurisdictions. [...] It is well understood that the discharge of scrubber washwater and bleed-off degrades the marine environment and poses a risk to marine species and the integrity of the marine food web. [...] The above initiatives are just some of the ways ports can incentivize and push for environmental change in the maritime industry and help signal to governments and regulatory bodies that a sustainable shipping sector is possible. [...] We applaud the ports that are already making use of their powers to implement practices and procedures, incentive programs, and traffic control zones with the aim of protecting the marine environment within their jurisdictions, and we encourage them to continue expanding these efforts.