Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286)
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Regulations are current to 2026-06-17 and last amended on 2026-06-17. Previous Versions
AMENDMENTS NOT IN FORCE
— SOR/2026-127, s. 1
1 (1) The definition TP 14877 in section 1.3.1 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods RegulationsFootnote 1 is repealed.
Return to footnote 1SOR/2001-286
(2) Section 1.3.1 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- CGSB-43.147
CGSB-43.147 means the National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-43.147, Containers for transport of dangerous goods by rail, published by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), as amended from time to time. (CGSB-43.147)
- CGSB-43.149
CGSB-43.149 means the National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-43.149, Ton containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, published by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), as amended from time to time. (CGSB-43.149)
— SOR/2026-127, s. 2
2 Paragraph 1.3.2(d.1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(d.1) CGSB-43.147;
(d.2) CGSB-43.149;
(d.3) CGSB-43.150;
— SOR/2026-127, s. 3
3 Section 1.3.3 of the Regulations and the heading before it are repealed.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 4
4 The heading “150 kg Gross Mass Exemption” before section 1.15 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
150 kg Gross Mass
— SOR/2026-127, s. 5
5 The portion of subsection 1.15(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.15 (1) Parts 3 to 6, 8 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 6
6 The heading before section 1.16 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
500 kg Gross Mass
— SOR/2026-127, s. 7
7 The heading before section 1.17 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Limited Quantities
— SOR/2026-127, s. 8
8 Subsection 1.17(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(2) Parts 3 to 8 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of limited quantities of dangerous goods if each means of containment is legibly and durably marked on one side, other than a side on which it is intended to rest or be stacked during transport, with the mark illustrated in subsection (5).
— SOR/2026-127, s. 9
9 The heading before section 1.17.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Excepted Quantities
— SOR/2026-127, s. 10
10 Subsection 1.17.1(7) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(7) Si des documents d’expédition ou d’autres documents accompagnent des marchandises dangereuses en quantités exceptées, ils doivent porter la mention « marchandises dangereuses en quantités exceptées » ou « dangerous goods in excepted quantities » et indiquer le nombre de contenants extérieurs.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 11
11 (1) Subparagraphs 1.18(a)(i) and (ii) of the French version of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(i) l’appareil médical est implanté dans une personne physique ou un animal ou porté par l’un d’eux,
(ii) le fauteuil roulant ou l’article médical est en transport et est destiné à l’usage personnel d’une personne physique;
(2) Paragraph 1.18(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(b) a cylinder containing compressed oxygen used during transport by an individual or animal for medical purposes.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 12
12 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 1.18:
Class 7, Radioactive Materials, Medical Purposes
1.18.1 These Regulations do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods included in Class 7 on a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a vessel on a domestic voyage
(a) that have been implanted in or administered to an individual or animal for medical diagnosis or treatment purposes or that subsist in their remains;
(b) that are contained in a sample of material taken for bioassay purposes;
(c) that are contained in human or animal tissue samples, animal remains or a liquid scintillation medium, as set out in paragraph 2(2)(e) of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015; or
(d) that are in or on an individual who is transported for medical treatment because the individual has been subject to an accidental or deliberate intake or contamination.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 13
13 The heading before section 1.19 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Samples for Inspection or Investigation
— SOR/2026-127, s. 14
14 The heading before section 1.19.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Samples for Classifying, Analyzing or Testing
— SOR/2026-127, s. 15
15 The heading before section 1.19.2 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Samples for Demonstration
— SOR/2026-127, s. 16
16 The heading before section 1.21 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Agriculture — 1 500 kg Gross Mass on Farm Vehicle
— SOR/2026-127, s. 17
17 The portion of subsection 1.21(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.21 (1) Parts 3 to 6 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods on a road vehicle licensed as a farm vehicle if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 18
18 The heading before section 1.22 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Agriculture — 3 000 kg Gross Mass for Retail
— SOR/2026-127, s. 19
19 The heading before section 1.23 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Agriculture — Pesticides
— SOR/2026-127, s. 20
20 The portion of subsection 1.23(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.23 (1) Part 3, the requirements for the display of a UN number in section 4.15 and Parts 6 and 17 do not apply to a solution of pesticides in transport on a road vehicle if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 21
21 The heading before section 1.24 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Agriculture — Anhydrous Ammonia
— SOR/2026-127, s. 22
22 The portion of section 1.24 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.24 Parts 3, 7 and 17 do not apply to UN1005, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA if it is
— SOR/2026-127, s. 23
23 The heading before section 1.26 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Emergency Response
— SOR/2026-127, s. 24
24 The heading before section 1.27 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Law Enforcement Officers
1.26.1 These Regulations do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods by a federal, provincial or municipal officer if the dangerous goods are in quantities necessary to allow the officer to carry out their duties with respect to the enforcement of federal, provincial or municipal law.
Operation of a Means of Transport or a Means of Containment
— SOR/2026-127, s. 25
25 Paragraph 1.27(1)(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(d) aeration, oxygenation, ventilation, refrigeration or heating units that are necessary to maintain environmental conditions within a means of containment in transport on the means of transport and are intended to remain with the units or on the means of transport until used.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 26
26 (1) Subparagraphs 1.28(b)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(i) the placards required under Part 4 for a large means of containment, or
(ii) the DANGER placard, if the requirements set out in section 4.16 are met;
(2) Paragraph 1.28(d) of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 27
27 Section 1.30 of the Regulations and the heading before it are replaced by the following:
Ferries
1.30 Paragraph 3.5(1)(f), subsection 4.16(3), paragraph 4.16.1(2)(d) and Part 17 do not apply to dangerous goods in transport on a road vehicle or railway vehicle that is being transported on a vessel that is operating over the most direct water route between two points that are not more than 5 km apart.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 28
28 The portion of section 1.30.1 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.30.1 Subsection 1.6(1), paragraph 3.5(1)(f) and Part 17 do not apply to dangerous goods that are UN1203, GASOLINE or MOTOR SPIRIT or PETROL or UN1978, PROPANE, and are in a highway tank that is being transported by a tank truck on a passenger carrying vessel that is operating over the most direct water route between two points that are not more than 5 km apart if the following conditions are met:
— SOR/2026-127, s. 29
29 The heading before section 1.31 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Class 1, Explosives
— SOR/2026-127, s. 30
30 Section 1.32 of the Regulations and the heading before it are repealed.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 31
31 The heading before section 1.32.3 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Class 2, Gases, in Small Means of Containment
— SOR/2026-127, s. 32
32 The portion of section 1.32.3 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.32.3 Parts 3, 6 and 17 do not apply to dangerous goods that are transported in one or more small means of containment on a road vehicle solely on land if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 33
33 The heading before section 1.33 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Class 3, Flammable Liquids
— SOR/2026-127, s. 34
34 The portion of section 1.33 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.33 Parts 3 to 7, 9, 10 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods included in Class 3 if they
— SOR/2026-127, s. 35
35 Subsection 1.34(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
1.34 (1) Substances that have a flash point greater than 60°C but less than or equal to 93°C may be transported as if they were included in Class 3 and Packing Group III. In that case, the requirements of these Regulations that relate to flammable liquids included in Class 3 must be met, except those set out in paragraph 7.2(1)(f) and Part 17.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 36
36 Section 1.35 of the Regulations, the heading before it and the heading after it are replaced by the following:
UN1202, DIESEL FUEL or UN1203, GASOLINE
1.35 Part 3, sections 4.12 and 4.15.2 and Parts 6 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting, on a road vehicle, of dangerous goods that are UN1202, DIESEL FUEL or UN1203, GASOLINE, if
(a) the dangerous goods are in one or more means of containment;
(b) each means of containment has at least one label or placard that is visible from outside the road vehicle during transport;
(c) each means of containment is secured to the road vehicle to prevent unintended movement during transport; and
(d) the total capacity of the means of containment is less than or equal to 2 000 L.
Class 3, Flammable Liquids, Alcoholic Beverages and Aqueous Solutions of Alcohol
— SOR/2026-127, s. 37
37 (1) The portion of section 1.36 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.36 Parts 3 to 10 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of
(2) Subparagraphs 1.36(a)(ii) and (iii) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(ii) is included in Packing Group II and is contained in a means of containment with a capacity that is less than or equal to 5 L, or
(iii) is included in Packing Group III and is contained in a means of containment with a capacity that is less than or equal to 450 L; or
(3) Subparagraph 1.36(b)(ii) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(ii) est placée dans un petit contenant.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 38
38 The heading before section 1.39 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, UN3373, BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B
— SOR/2026-127, s. 39
39 The heading before section 1.41 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Biological Products
— SOR/2026-127, s. 40
40 Paragraph 1.41(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(a) are prepared in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act or the Health of Animals Act;
— SOR/2026-127, s. 41
41 The heading before section 1.42 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Human or Animal Specimens
— SOR/2026-127, s. 42
42 The heading before section 1.42.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Tissues or Organs for Transplant
— SOR/2026-127, s. 43
43 The heading before section 1.42.2 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Blood or Blood Components
— SOR/2026-127, s. 44
44 Paragraph 1.42.3(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(a) the dangerous goods are UN3291, CLINICAL WASTE, UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S., (BIO) MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S., or REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S.;
— SOR/2026-127, s. 45
45 The heading before section 1.43 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Class 7, Radioactive Materials
— SOR/2026-127, s. 46
46 (1) Paragraph 1.43(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(a) satisfy the conditions in the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 for transport in an excepted package;
(2) Paragraph 1.43(c) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(c) are accompanied by a document that includes the information referred to in subparagraphs 29(2)(a)(i) to (v) of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 47
47 Section 1.44 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Radioactive Materials — Unknown Classification
1.43.1 Parts 2 to 7, 9 and 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of goods that include radioactive materials whose classification is unknown and cannot be readily determined, and that satisfy the conditions set out in paragraph 2(2)(n) or (o) of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015.
Residues of Dangerous Goods in a Drum or IBC
1.44 Parts 2 to 4, 7 and 17 do not apply to a residue contained in a drum or an IBC, except for a residue of dangerous goods included in Packing Group I or in Class 1, 4.3, 6.2 or 7, if
(a) in the case of a residue contained in a drum,
(i) the drum is being transported to a facility for the purpose of reconditioning, remanufacturing or repair in accordance with CGSB-43.150,
(ii) the drum is accompanied by a document that includes the primary class of each residue and the words “Residue Drum(s)” or “fût(s) de résidu”, preceded by the number of drums containing dangerous goods in that primary class, and
(iii) if more than 10 drums are on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, the DANGER placard is displayed on each side and each end of the vehicle in accordance with Part 4, except for section 4.16; and
(b) in the case of a residue contained in an IBC,
(i) the IBC is being transported to a facility for the purpose of conducting IBC leak tests and inspections in accordance with CGSB-43.146,
(ii) the IBC is accompanied by a document that includes the primary class of each residue and the words “Residue IBC(s)” or “GRV de résidu”, preceded by the number of IBCs containing dangerous goods in that primary class, and
(iii) if an IBC is on a road vehicle or railway vehicle, the DANGER placard is displayed on each side and each end of the vehicle in accordance with Part 4, except for section 4.16.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 48
48 Section 1.45.1 of the Regulations and the heading before it are replaced by the following:
Marine Pollutants
1.45.1 Parts 3, 4 and 17 do not apply to a substance that is included in Class 9 under subparagraph 2.43(b)(ii) if it is in transport on a road vehicle or railway vehicle solely on land. However, the substance may be identified as a marine pollutant on a shipping document and the required dangerous goods marks may be displayed while the substance is in transport by road vehicle or railway vehicle.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 49
49 (1) The portion of section 1.46 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.46 These Regulations, except for Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to the following dangerous goods:
(2) Subparagraph 1.46(c)(iii) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(iii) activated or non-activated carbons that do not undergo dangerous self-heating in the course of a self-heating test carried out in accordance with section 33.4.3.3 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria;
(3) Section 1.46 of the Regulations is amended by striking out “or” at the end of paragraph (k), by adding “or” at the end of paragraph (p) and by adding the following after paragraph (p):
(q) light bulbs, other than ones that contain mercury in quantities above those specified in special provision 127 or radioactive material, that :
(i) are collected from individuals for transport to a collection or recycling facility,
(ii) contain not more than 1 g of dangerous goods and are individually packaged so that
(A) there is not more than 30 g of dangerous goods per means of containment, and
(B) the light bulbs are in inner packagings separated by dividers or are surrounded with cushioning material to protect them, or
(iii) contain no dangerous goods, other than dangerous goods included in Class 2.2, and are packaged so that any pieces of a ruptured bulb are contained by the packaging.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 50
50 The heading before section 1.47 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
UN1044, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
— SOR/2026-127, s. 51
51 The heading before section 1.49 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Cylinders
— SOR/2026-127, s. 52
52 The portion of subsection 1.49(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.49 (1) Subsection 5.1.1(1), section 5.10 and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods in a cylinder on a road vehicle or an aircraft if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 53
53 The heading before section 1.50 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Hot Air Balloon Cylinders
— SOR/2026-127, s. 54
54 The portion of subsection 1.50(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.50 (1) Sections 5.1.1, 5.2 and 5.5, subsection 5.10(1) and Part 17 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of UN1978, PROPANE in a cylinder if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 55
55 The portion of section 1.51 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
1.51 Parts 3 to 6, 8 and 17 do not apply to the importing, offering for transport, handling or transporting of dangerous goods that are UN1002, AIR, COMPRESSED, UN1046, HELIUM, COMPRESSED or UN1066, NITROGEN, COMPRESSED if
— SOR/2026-127, s. 56
56 Section 2.14.2 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
2.14.2 These Regulations, except for Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to gases included in Class 2.2 that are contained
(a) in foodstuffs, including carbonated beverages other than UN1950;
(b) in balls intended for use in sports; or
(c) in tires.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 57
57 Subsection 3.5(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(3) Paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to a means of containment containing a residue of dangerous goods, other than a residue of dangerous goods included in Class 2 that is contained in a small means of containment or a residue of dangerous goods included in Class 7, and the words “Residue” or “Résidu” or “Residue – Last Contained” or “Résidu – dernier contenu” may be added before or after the description of the dangerous goods if
(a) any indication of the quantity of dangerous goods has been crossed out; and
(b) in the case of a compartmentalized means of containment, every compartment contains a residue.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 58
58 Section 4.1 of the Regulations and the heading after it are replaced by the following:
4.1 A person must not import, offer for transport, handle or transport a means of containment or an unpackaged article that contains dangerous goods unless each dangerous goods mark required by this Part and illustrated in the appendix to this Part or in Chapter 5.2 or 5.3 of the English or French version of the UN Recommendations is displayed on the means of containment or unpackaged article in accordance with this Part.
Voluntary Display of Dangerous Goods Marks
— SOR/2026-127, s. 59
59 The portion of section 4.1.1 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
4.1.1 If a person transports dangerous goods on a road vehicle or railway vehicle and the person voluntarily displays dangerous goods marks on the vehicle, the following provisions apply:
— SOR/2026-127, s. 60
60 Section 4.15.4 of the Regulations and the heading before it are replaced by the following:
Visibility of Placards and UN Numbers on a Large Means of Containment
4.15.4 (1) If a large means of containment that has labels, placards, labels and UN numbers, or placards and UN numbers displayed on it is inside another large means of containment or inside a means of transport that is a road vehicle or railway vehicle and those labels, placards, labels and UN numbers, or placards and UN numbers are not visible, the placards or placards and UN numbers required by this Part must be displayed on the outer large means of containment or on the means of transport.
(2) If a large means of containment that has labels, placards, labels and UN numbers, or placards and UN numbers displayed on it is loaded onto another large means of containment or means of transport that is a road vehicle or railway vehicle and those labels, placards, labels and UN numbers, or placards and UN numbers, are visible, the placards or placards and UN numbers are not required to be displayed on the other large means of containment or on the means of transport.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 61
61 (1) Subparagraph 5.10(1)(a)(vi) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(vi) CGSB-43.149;
(2) Subparagraph 5.10(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(ii) CGSB-43.147,
(3) Subparagraph 5.10(1)(d)(ii) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(ii) CGSB-43.147,
(ii.1) CGSB-43.149,
— SOR/2026-127, s. 62
62 (1) Subparagraph 5.14(1)(a)(v) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(v) CGSB-43.149, if the means of containment is a ton container;
(2) Subparagraph 5.14(1)(b)(iv) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(iv) CGSB-43.147; and
(3) Paragraph 5.14(1)(c) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “or” at the end of subparagraph (iv), and by replacing subparagraph (v) with the following:
(v) CGSB-43.147, or
(vi) CGSB-43.149.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 63
63 The table to section 8.2 of the Regulations is amended by replacing “II” in the column under the heading “Packing Group or Category” opposite “1” in the column under the heading “Class” with “Not applicable”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 64
64 The portion of section 10.1.1 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
10.1.1 Despite the requirements of Part 5, a person may import, offer for transport, handle or transport dangerous goods by railway vehicle in accordance with the requirements of Parts 172, 173, 174, 179 and 180 of 49 CFR, except by tank car if the dangerous goods are included in Class 3 and are referred to in clause 10.5.5 of CGSB-43.147, as follows:
— SOR/2026-127, s. 65
65 (1) The portion of subsection 10.6(1) of the Regulations before the table is replaced by the following:
10.6 (1) A person must not transport by railway vehicle dangerous goods described in column 1 of the table to this subsection for which a placard is required to be displayed in accordance with Part 4 if the railway vehicle is placed, in a train, next to a railway vehicle described in column 2. For the purposes of this section, each unit of an articulated intermodal railway vehicle is considered to be a separate railway vehicle.
(2) Paragraphs 1(a) and (b) of the table to subsection 10.6(1) of the Regulations in column 2 are replaced by the following:
Item Column 2 Railway Vehicle 1 (b) an occupied railway vehicle, including an occupied engine or tender;
(3) Section 10.6 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(3) Despite subsection (1), a person may transport by railway vehicle dangerous goods described in column 1 of the table to subsection (1) if the railway vehicle is placed, in a train, next to a railway vehicle described in column 2 that is unoccupied if any other placement in the train would negatively impact train dynamics.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 66
66 Paragraph 10.7(4)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(a) a visual inspection in accordance with clause 9.5.6(a) of CGSB-43.147 and a structural integrity inspection in accordance with clause 9.5.7 of that standard; and
— SOR/2026-127, s. 67
67 (1) The portion of section 10.8 of the English version of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
10.8 A consignor must, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, provide the Minister with the following information:
(2) Paragraphs 10.8(a) to (d) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(a) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor that meet the requirements of CGSB-43.147 for TC117R tank cars;
(b) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor that meet the requirements of CGSB-43.147 for TC117P tank cars;
(c) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor and used for importing, offering for transport or handling dangerous goods included in Class 3 that meet the requirements of CGSB-43.147 for Class 111 tank cars; and
(d) the number of tank cars owned or leased by the consignor and used for importing, offering for transport or handling dangerous goods included in Class 3 that meet the requirements of CGSB-43.147 for enhanced Class 111 tank cars.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 68
68 Section 16.1 of the Regulations and the heading before it are repealed.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 69
69 The heading before section 16.2 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Certificate of Inspection
— SOR/2026-127, s. 70
70 Sections 16.2 to 16.5 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
16.2 A certificate issued by an inspector to a person under subsection 16.1(1) of the Act must include the following information:
(a) the seal number of any seal removed from a means of containment;
(b) the seal number of any new seal applied to a means of containment after the inspection or sampling;
(c) the UN number, shipping name and quantity of any dangerous goods subject to inspection or sampling;
(d) the quantity of any sample taken;
(e) a description of any means of containment opened and, if applicable, the serial number of the means of containment;
(f) a description of the means of transport used or to be used;
(g) the name, contact information and signature of the person to whom the certificate is issued;
(h) the name, certificate of designation number and signature of the inspector issuing the certificate; and
(i) the geographic location and date of the inspection or sampling.
16.3 (1) An inspector who, under subsection 17(1) of the Act, detains dangerous goods or a means of containment must issue a notice of detention to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The notice must include the following information:
(a) the UN number and shipping name of any dangerous goods detained;
(b) a description of any means of containment detained and, if applicable, the serial number of the means of containment;
(c) a description of any non-compliance, including the applicable references to the Act and these Regulations;
(d) the name and contact information of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(e) the name, certificate of designation number and signature of the inspector issuing the notice;
(f) the geographic location where the notice is issued; and
(g) the date on which the notice is issued.
(2) The detention expires 12 months after the day on which the notice is issued, but it may be revoked earlier, in writing, by the inspector.
(3) A person may request a review of the detention at any time after it takes effect and the notice has been issued to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The request must be made in writing to the Minister and must include the following information:
(a) the name and address of the place of business of the person requesting the review;
(b) a copy of the notice;
(c) the reasons why the detention should be revoked; and
(d) all of the information necessary to support the request for review.
16.4 (1) An inspector who, under subsection 17(2) of the Act, directs a person to take measures necessary to remedy non-compliance with the Act must issue a notice of direction to that person. The notice must include the following information:
(a) a description of any non-compliance, including the applicable references to the Act and these Regulations;
(b) a description of the measures in the inspector’s direction;
(c) the name and contact information of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(d) the name, certificate of designation number and signature of the inspector issuing the notice;
(e) the geographic location where the notice is issued; and
(f) the date on which the notice is issued.
(2) Before a notice is issued to the person directed by the inspector to take necessary measures under subsection (1), the notice must be signed and dated by one of the following Department of Transport officials:
(a) the Director, Compliance Support Branch, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Hub;
(b) the Supervisor of the Inspector, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Hub; or
(c) the Chief, Oversight Advisory Team.
(3) The direction expires 12 months after the day on which the notice is issued, but it may be revoked earlier, in writing, by the inspector.
(4) A person may request a review of the direction at any time after it takes effect and the notice has been issued to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The request must be made in writing to the Minister and must include the following information:
(a) the name and address of the place of business of the person requesting the review;
(b) a copy of the notice;
(c) the reasons why the direction should be revoked; and
(d) all of the information necessary to support the request for review.
16.5 (1) An inspector who, under subsection 17(3) of the Act, directs that dangerous goods or a means of containment not be imported into Canada or that they be returned to their place of origin must issue a notice of direction to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The notice must include the following information:
(a) the UN number and shipping name of any dangerous goods subject to the notice;
(b) a description of any means of containment and, if applicable, the serial number of the means of containment;
(c) a description of any non-compliance, including the relevant references to the Act and these Regulations, as well as the reasons why measures to remedy the non-compliance are not possible or desirable;
(d) the name and contact information of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(e) the name, certificate of designation number and signature of the inspector issuing the notice;
(f) the geographic location where the notice is issued; and
(g) the date on which the notice is issued.
(2) The direction expires 12 months after the day on which the notice is issued, but it may be revoked earlier, in writing, by the inspector.
(3) A person may request a review of the direction at any time after it takes effect and the notice has been issued to the person who has the charge, management or control of the dangerous goods or means of containment. The request must be made in writing to the Minister and must include the following information:
(a) the name and address of the place of business of the person requesting the review;
(b) a copy of the notice;
(c) the reasons why the direction should be revoked; and
(d) all of the information necessary to support the request for review.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 71
71 (1) The portion of UN Number UN1170 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN1170 ETHANOL;
ETHANOL SOLUTION;
ETHYL ALCOHOL;
or
ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION
(2) The portion of UN Number UN1170 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1170 150, 188 150, 188
— SOR/2026-127, s. 72
72 (1) The portion of UN Number UN1389 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN1389 ALKALI METAL AMALGAM, LIQUID (2) The portion of UN Number UN1389 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1389 38, 185
— SOR/2026-127, s. 73
73 The portion of UN Number UN1390 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1390 185
— SOR/2026-127, s. 74
74 (1) The portion of UN Numbers UN1391 and UN1392 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN1391 ALKALI METAL DISPERSION;
or
ALKALINE EARTH METAL DISPERSION
UN1392 ALKALINE EARTH METAL AMALGAM, LIQUID (2) The portion of UN Numbers UN1391 and UN1392 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1391 38, 185, 186 UN1392 38, 186
— SOR/2026-127, s. 75
75 The portion of UN Number UN1421 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1421 38, 185
— SOR/2026-127, s. 76
76 The portion of UN Number UN1544 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1544 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 77
77 The portion of UN Numbers UN1556 and UN1557 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1556 16, 38, 184 16, 184 16, 184 UN1557 16, 38, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 78
78 The portion of UN Number UN1570 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1570 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 79
79 The portion of UN Number UN1598 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1598 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 80
80 The portion of UN Number UN1621 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1621 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 81
81 The portion of UN Number UN1651 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1651 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 82
82 The portion of UN Number UN1655 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1655 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 83
83 The portion of UN Number UN1656 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1656 184 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 84
84 The portion of UN Number UN1674 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1674 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 85
85 The portion of UN Number UN1686 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1686 184 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 86
86 The portion of UN Numbers UN1704 and UN1707 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN1704 184 UN1707 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 87
87 The portion of UN Number UN1869 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN1869 MAGNESIUM;
or
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
— SOR/2026-127, s. 88
88 The portion of UN Numbers UN2024 to UN2027 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN2024 16, 54, 184 16, 54, 184 16, 54, 184 UN2025 16, 54, 184 16, 54, 184 16, 54, 184 UN2026 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184 UN2027 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 89
89 The portion of UN Number UN2788 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN2788 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 90
90 The portion of UN Number UN2857 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN2857 187
— SOR/2026-127, s. 91
91 The portion of UN Number UN2907 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN2907 38, 62
— SOR/2026-127, s. 92
92 The portion of UN Number UN3140 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3140 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 93
93 The portion of UN Number UN3144 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3144 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 94
94 The portion of UN Number UN3146 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3146 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 95
95 The portion of UN Number UN3155 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3155 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 96
96 The portion of UN Numbers UN3205 and UN3206 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3205 16, 186 16, 186 UN3206 16, 185 16, 185
— SOR/2026-127, s. 97
97 The portion of UN Numbers UN3278 and UN3279 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3278 16, 115, 184 16, 184 16, 184 UN3279 16, 115, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 98
98 (1) The portion of UN Numbers UN3401 and UN3402 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN3401 ALKALI METAL AMALGAM, SOLID UN3402 ALKALINE EARTH METAL AMALGAM, SOLID (2) The portion of UN Numbers UN3401 and UN3402 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3401 38, 185 UN3402 38, 186
— SOR/2026-127, s. 99
99 The portion of UN Number UN3444 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3444 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 100
100 The portion of UN Number UN3464 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3464 16, 184 16, 184 16, 184
— SOR/2026-127, s. 101
101 (1) The portion of UN Number UN3482 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 UN Number Shipping Name and Description UN3482 ALKALI METAL DISPERSION, FLAMMABLE;
or
ALKALINE EARTH METAL DISPERSION, FLAMMABLE
(2) The portion of UN Number UN3482 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations in column 5 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 5 UN Number Special Provisions UN3482 38, 185, 186
— SOR/2026-127, s. 102
102 Paragraph (a) of special provision 32 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(a) the large means of containment is in standard with CSA B621 for transport by road vehicle or with CGSB-43.147 for transport by railway vehicle; and
— SOR/2026-127, s. 103
103 Special provision 62 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations is replaced by the following:
62 These dangerous goods included in Class 4.1 may be offered for transport, handled or transported if they are packed in a means of containment so that the percentage of diluent in them will not, at any time during transport, fall below the percentage stated for the diluent in the descriptive text associated with the shipping name.
UN1310, UN1320 to UN1322, UN1336, UN1337, UN1344, UN1347 to UN1349, UN1354 to UN1357, UN1517, UN1571, UN2852, UN2907, UN3317, UN3364 to UN3370, UN3376
— SOR/2026-127, s. 104
104 Special provision 80 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations before the italicized text is replaced by the following:
80 Despite section 1.17, a person must not offer for transport, handle or transport these dangerous goods unless they are in a packaging that is selected and used in accordance with CGSB-43.123.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 105
105 (1) Special provision 90 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
90 Parts 3 to 6 and 8 do not apply to the offering for transport, handling or transporting of these dangerous goods on a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a vessel on a domestic voyage if
(2) Subparagraph (a)(ii) of special provision 90 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(ii) are designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there is no release of these dangerous goods that could endanger public safety, and
(3) Subparagraphs (c)(i) and (ii) of special provision 90 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(i) is less than or equal to 75 kg for dangerous goods transported on the road vehicle or the railway vehicle, and
(ii) is less than or equal to 75 kg for dangerous goods transported on the vessel, excluding dangerous goods in a road vehicle or railway vehicle that is being transported on the vessel; and
— SOR/2026-127, s. 106
106 Special provision 125 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations before the italicized text is replaced by the following:
125 These dangerous goods may be offered for transport, handled or transported in accordance with subsections 1.17(2) to (4) on a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a vessel on a domestic voyage if
(a) the dangerous goods are classified and authorized in accordance with the Explosives Regulations, 2013;
(b) the dangerous goods are contained in inner packagings that are placed in a strong outer means of containment designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there is no release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety;
(c) each inner packaging has a gross mass less than or equal to 5 kg; and
(d) the outer means of containment has a gross mass less than or equal to 30 kg.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 107
107 Schedule 2 to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after special provision 183:
184 When offered for transport as pesticides, these dangerous goods must be imported, offered for transport, handled or transported under the relevant pesticide entry set out in Appendix A of the UN Recommendations.
UN1544, UN1556, UN1557, UN1570, UN1598, UN1621, UN1651, UN1655, UN1656, UN1674, UN1686, UN1704, UN1707, UN2024 to UN2027, UN2788, UN3140, UN3144, UN3146, UN3155, UN3278, UN3279, UN3444, UN3464
185 The group of alkali metals includes lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium and caesium.
UN1389 to UN1391, UN1421, UN3206, UN3401, UN3482
186 The group of alkaline earth metals includes magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium.
UN1391, UN1392, UN3205, UN3402, UN3482
187 These Regulations, except Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to UN2857, REFRIGERATING MACHINES or refrigerating machine components if the machines or components contain less than 12 kg of gas included in Class 2.2 or less than 12 L of UN2672, AMMONIA SOLUTION.
UN2857
188 These Regulations, except Parts 1 and 2, do not apply to an aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume.
UN1170
— SOR/2026-127, s. 108
108 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ETHANOL with more than 24% ethanol, by volume” in column 1A with “ETHANOL”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ÉTHANOL contenant plus de 24 % d’éthanol, par volume” in column 1B with “ÉTHANOL”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 109
109 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ETHANOL SOLUTION with more than 24% ethanol, by volume” in column 1A with “ETHANOL SOLUTION”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ÉTHANOL EN SOLUTION contenant plus de 24 % d’éthanol, par volume” in column 1B with “ÉTHANOL EN SOLUTION”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 110
110 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ETHYL ALCOHOL more than 24% ethanol, by volume” in column 1A with “ETHYL ALCOHOL”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ALCOOL ÉTHYLIQUE contenant plus de 24 % d’éthanol, par volume” in column 1B with “ALCOOL ÉTHYLIQUE”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 111
111 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION more than 24% ethanol, by volume” in column 1A with “ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ALCOOL ÉTHYLIQUE EN SOLUTION contenant plus de 24 % d’éthanol, par volume” in column 1B with “ALCOOL ÉTHYLIQUE EN SOLUTION”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 112
112 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “MAGNESIUM in pellets, turnings or ribbons” in column 1A with “MAGNESIUM”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “MAGNÉSIUM, sous forme de granulés, de tournures ou de rubans” in column 1B with “MAGNÉSIUM”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 113
113 (1) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “MAGNESIUM ALLOYS with more than 50% magnesium, in pellets, turnings or ribbons” in column 1A with “MAGNESIUM ALLOYS”.
(2) Schedule 3 to the Regulations is amended by replacing “ALLIAGES DE MAGNÉSIUM, contenant plus de 50 % de magnésium, sous forme de granulés, de tournures ou de rubans” in column 1B with “ALLIAGES DE MAGNÉSIUM”.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 114
114 The Regulations are amended by replacing “no accidental release” with “no release” and “an accidental release” with “a release”, respectively, in the following provisions:
(a) clause 1.16(1)(a)(ii)(A);
(b) paragraph 6.2(k);
(c) subparagraph (a)(ii) of special provision 90 of Schedule 2.
— SOR/2026-127, s. 115
115 A person may, during the 12-month period beginning on the day on which these Regulations come into force, comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as they read on May 1, 2026.
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