by Steve Schulte, CHMM, CPP, DGSAIn Canada, the transportation of dangerous goods is regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act), the Regulations made under the TDG Act and standards incorporated by reference into the TDG. On April 1, 2017, Transport Canada published proposed amendments to the TDG Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I. The proposed amendments to the TDG are to update marine requirements to align with those in the CFTR (Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations) and the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and to reduce duplication.The full context and changes proposed in the amendment can be found at: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2017/2017-04-01/pdf/g1-15113.pdfReference: Canada Gazette, Part I, April 1, 2017 edition: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2017/2017-04-01/pdf/g1-15113.pdf