Ottawa to Require Background Checks for Port Workers to Boost Marine Security
Posted on: Thursday, 16 November 2006, 15:01 CST
MONTREAL (CP) - The federal government today announced it is requiring background checks for port workers at Canada's marine facilities.
The regulatory change is designed to reduce security threats to the transportation system. The requirements will apply to marine pilots, wharfingers, security personnel and seafarers.
The change will be phased in and initially apply to ports in Halifax, Montreal, Fraser River, North Fraser River, Vancouver, and St. Lawrence Seaway traffic centres in St. Lambert, Que., and St. Catharines, Ont.
Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon also announced $42 million in funding for 386 security projects at 101 marine facilities across the country.
A total of $115 million has been earmarked over five years to modernize security systems at Canada's ports.
Source: Canadian Press
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