Transport Canada has requested written comments on its proposed
amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations ("TDGR") on or before
May 27, 2019.i
Canada regularly updates the TDGR in an effort to harmonize with
the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods ("UN
Recommendations") as well as the United States'
dangerous goods framework. The goals of harmonization are to ensure
consistency between different modes of transport, to facilitate
international trade, and to reduce the regulatory burden on
Canadian consignors and carriers who deal with dangerous goods in
Canada.
The proposed changes to the TDGR would harmonize it with the
20th edition of the UN Recommendations in connection
with safety marks, classification information, shipping names and
other special provisions, and by increasing reciprocity and
alignment with US regulatory requirements for dangerous goods
safety marks.
