Canada — Historical Events Description

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Canada
Event
Safer Railways Act Receives Royal Assent
Category
Economic
Date
2012-05-17
Country
Canada
Description

Canada amended railway safety legislation to strengthen oversight and compliance tools. The changes supported clearer rules for safety management and enforcement in rail operations. This was part of broader efforts to improve rail safety practices and regulatory accountability. Railway safety laws affect freight, passenger travel, and communities near rail corridors. The act’s legal changes became part of the modern federal rail safety framework.