December 14, 2006, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a full review
of the Railway Safety Act to further improve rail safety in Canada
and promote a safety culture within the railway industry, while
preserving and strengthening the vital role this industry plays
in the Canadian economy.
The
four members of the Advisory Panel appointed by Minister Cannon
on February 20, 2007, are the Honourable Doug Lewis (Chair), Mr.
Pierre-André Côté, Mr. Martin Lacombe, and
Mr. Gary Moser. The Panel will conduct research and analysis,
undertake consultations, and prepare a report with recommendations
and observations.
The
Advisory Panel will be the Minister's principal source of independent
advice on the provisions and operation of the Railway Safety Act.
They will also provide recommendations on any improvements to
railway safety in Canada that may be identified during the course
of the review.
The
Panel considers the views of stakeholders to be important to their
work and I encourage you to share your views with them. A Consultation
Guidance Document (http://www.tc.gc.ca/tcss/RSA_Review-Examen_LSF/guidance_doc_e.htm)
has been prepared to facilitate the consultation process and help
guide you in preparing a submission to the Advisory Panel. This
document can also be downloaded from the website provided below
or requested through the Railway Safety Act Review Secretariat
office. Submissions may be sent to the Panel at the e-mail or
mailing address indicated below.
In
the coming months, the Panel will travel across Canada to consult
with stakeholders on the key issues outlined in the Consultation
Guidance Document. You will find the calendar of public consultations
on the Railway Safety Act Review website. If you wish to participate
in one of these sessions, as a presenter or observer, please notify
the Secretariat.
Yours
truly,
Tim
Meisner
Executive Director
Railway Safety Act Review Secretariat
180 Elgin Street, Suite 901
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K3
