Frequently Asked Questions
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Are you responsible for keeping the harbour clean?
Yes. We have a Harbour cleanup program. The Toronto Port Authority conducts regular dredging of the harbour. If you see an area that requires cleaning please call the Harbour Hotline at 416-462-3937.
If you spot a large oil spill call 416-462-3937.
For debris that is an immediate danger to navigation, please contact the Toronto Police Services Marine Unit at 416-808-5800.
Do you run the Harbour Sixty Steakhouse?
No. The Toronto Port Authority does not run the restaurant. The Harbour Sixty Steakhouse is a private enterprise in the historic Harbour Commission building that the Port Authority calls home.
How do I get a job at the TPA?
If you would like to work for the TPA, you can check out the Working With section of the website and look under Careers at for job openings. Application procedures are outlined in each posting.
How do I report debris or pollution in the harbour?
The Toronto Port Authority has been working for over 100 years with the waterfront community to keep the Port and Harbour of Toronto clean and free of debris, harmful matter and spills.
Each year we keep approximately 450 metric tonnes of wood debris alone from entering the harbour from the Don River.
Please IMMEDIATELY report any pollution, spill or debris to the Harbour Hotline at 416-462-3937.
What is the Toronto Harbour Commissioners?
The Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC) was the Toronto Port Authority’s predecessor. Established by the Federal Government in 1911, under the Toronto Harbour Commissioners Act, the THC was mandated with overseeing the development of Toronto’s waterfront. In 1998, The Canada Marine Act established the Toronto Port Authority, which opened its doors in 1999.
Who governs the TPA?
The Toronto Port Authority is governed by a Board of Directors who are appointed by the federal, provincial and municipal governments.