Natural and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations (SOR/2005-73)

7 Despite any other provision of these Regulations, a person may, in a harbour, conduct an activity set out in column 1 of the schedule without having a contract or lease with, or a licence granted by, the Minister of National Defence or an authorization from a harbour official or without complying with the conditions of an authorization for the duration of an emergency situation if

• (a) the activity is required as a result of an emergency situation that jeopardizes the safety of persons or ships;

• (b) the person conducting the activity makes every effort to notify a harbour official of the activity and the emergency situation, if practicable; and

• (c) the person conducting the activity submits a detailed written report to the harbour official without delay describing the activity and explaining why the situation was regarded as an emergency.