The application of the mandatory pilotage system to Canadian vessels needs to be reconsidered based on transportation policy, innovation, and productivity of marine carriers. The current legislation can be called social legislation, inasmuch as it seems to be more designed to maximize employment of pilots, to the detriment of efficiency, productivity, and pursuit of innovation.
On pourrait qualifier les mesures législatives actuelles de législation sociale car elles semblent être conçues davantage pour maximiser l'emploi des pilotes, au détriment de l'efficience, de la productivité et de la recherche de l'innovation.