Railway Safety Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))

Marginal note:Objectives

3 The objectives of this Act are to

• (a) promote and provide for the safety and security of the public and personnel, and the protection of property and the environment, in railway operations;

• (b) encourage the collaboration and participation of interested parties in improving railway safety and security;

• (c) recognize the responsibility of companies to demonstrate, by using safety management systems and other means at their disposal, that they continuously manage risks related to safety matters; and

• (d) facilitate a modern, flexible and efficient regulatory scheme that will ensure the continuing enhancement of railway safety and security.