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The Harbour Authority Toolbox contains information and resources to
help Harbour Authorities carry out day-to-day operations in their small
craft harbours. The Toolbox provides documents created by the Small Craft
Harbours Program, harbour authorities and other government programs, as
well as some useful external links. The information contained in the
Harbour Authority Toolbox aims to assist Harbour Authorities, but should
in no way be interpreted as direction or counsel
by any government body.
Finance and Management
| Tool |
Description |
| Business Planning Guide |
Contains information on how to build a
business plan. |
| Fee Collection Tips |
Provides unofficial information on ways to collect fees from harbour users. |
| External Links |
Description |
|
Canada Summer Jobs(Bilingual) |
This program provides funding for not-for-profit organizations to hire students during summer. |
| Canada Business
- Services for Entrepreneurs (Bilingual) |
Provides a network of business information
and services (Business answers, Government Programs and Services
for Businesses and Small Business Toolbox) |
| Rural Secretariat (Bilingual) |
Provides information and advice to Canadians
in rural and remote parts of Canada. In addition, they provide a
limited amount of direct funding for certain types of projects. |
| GST/HST information sheet for Harbour Authorities
(Bilingual) |
This publication provides information on the
Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) for
Harbour Authorities. |
| Primer for Directors of Not-for-Profit Corporations
(Bilingual) |
Document offered by Industry Canada
explaining the role and activities of a Director for
Not-for-Profit Corporations. |
|
Social Development Partnerships Program
(Bilingual) |
This site contains information and guidance
to prepare and submit an application for project funding through
Human Resources Development Canada's Social Development
Partnerships (SDP). |
| Free Management
Library (English) |
Contains information about many aspects of managing small not-for-profit organizations. |
Environment
| Tool |
Description |
| Clean Harbour Initiatives |
The Clean Harbour Initiatives series contains information on Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), guide to harbour washrooms, vessel pumpout facilities, and storm weather management. |
| External Links |
Description |
| To be added |
|
Maintenance and Operations
| Tool |
Description |
| Abandoned and Derelict Vessels |
Contains information on Abandoned and derelict vessels; included are some possible strategies, a checklist for Harbour Authorities, a vessel survey form and brief instructions for a vessel surveyor. |
| Small Fishing Vessel - Security Awareness |
This brochure was produced by Transport Canada as a way to promote security awareness on small vessels and at small vessel facilities. |
| Small Vessel Facility - Security Awareness |
This brochure was produced by Transport Canada as a way to promote security awareness on small vessels and at small vessel facilities. |
| External Links |
Description |
| Guidelines on Security - International Maritime Organization (Bilingual) |
Non-mandatory guidelines on security aspects of the operation of vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. |
| Marine Services Online (Bilingual) |
Contains information and links concerning marine infrastructure. |
Insurance
| Tool |
Description |
| TPLI Pamphlet and Brochure |
The Pamphlet provides questions and answers on Third Party Liability Insurance for Harbour Authorities and the Brochure provides basic information on Third Party Liability Insurance for Harbour Authorities. |
| Insurance Guide |
Provides information on
Third Party Liability Insurance for Harbour Authorities. |
| External Links |
Description |
| To be added |
|
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