Key Dates

May 29, 2008: The Act receives Royal Assent

May 29, 2010: The Act comes into force.

May 29, 2012: Deadline for petition submissions.

May 29, 2015: Deadline for Minister to consider petitions.

May 29, 2008 to May 29, 2010

  • Development of criteria for the designation of heritage lighthouses
  • Establishment of an Advisory Board to assess applications

May 29, 2010 to May 29, 2012

  • Submission of petitions;
  • List of surplus lighthouses made available by Government of Canada/federal custodians

May 29, 2010 to May 29, 2015

  • Consideration of petitions and determination by Minister of which lighthouses are to be designated