Mandate
The mandate of the Canadian Shipowners Association is to promote an economic, competitive and environmentally sustainable Canadian marine transportation industry.
In keeping with this mandate, the Association supports a national policy conducive to the development and maintenance of the Canadian flag merchant fleet in the inland, coastal and Arctic waters of Canada, in an effort to foster the growth of a Canadian flag merchant fleet.
The CSA monitors Canadian and U.S. government legislative and regulatory actions, initiatives by various international marine organizations, political trends and public policy relating to navigation, safety and the Canadian shipping environment. In addition, it conducts strategic communications and public relations campaigns.