Canada Transportation Act (S.C. 1996, c. 10)

Marginal note:Fees and charges

• 85.16 (1) The Agency shall establish fees or charges for the purpose of recovering all or a portion of the costs that the Agency determines to be related to the process of dealing with complaints — other than complaints disposed of under subsection 85.04(2) — under sections 85.05 to 85.12.

• Marginal note:Carrier’s liability

  (2) The carriers that are the subject of complaints — other than complaints disposed of under subsection 85.04(2) — are liable for the payment of the fees or charges.

• Marginal note:Consultation

  (3) Before establishing fees or charges, the Agency shall consult with any persons or organizations that the Agency considers to be interested in the matter.

• Marginal note:Publication

  (4) The Agency shall publish the fees and charges on its Internet site.

• Marginal note:Debt due to His Majesty

  (5) Fees or charges required to be paid under this section constitute a debt to His Majesty in right of Canada and may be recovered as such in a court of competent jurisdiction.

• Marginal note:Spending authority

  (6) The Agency may spend the amounts obtained under this section in the fiscal year in which they are paid or in the next fiscal year.

• Marginal note:Service Fees Act

  (7) The Service Fees Act does not apply to the fees and charges referred to in subsection (1).