| #Q001 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Major Works Approval Requirement | other | If these major works interfere with navigation, they will require approval from Transport Canada (TC) whether the affected navigable waters are on the schedule or not. | Applies if major works are likely to substantially interfere with navigation | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Existing Works Terms and Conditions Compliance | other | Existing works deemed approved under the NPA, remain approved under the CNWA, where terms and conditions remain in effect. | Applies to existing works deemed approved under the Navigation Protection Act (NPA) | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Public Notification and Conflict Resolution Process | other | The Act introduces a process to notify the public and help resolve conflicts about works on navigable waters that aren’t on the schedule. | Applies to works on navigable waters that are not listed on the schedule. | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Consideration of Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Use | other | consideration of Indigenous knowledge and traditional use of the waters. | Applicable during the administration and project approval processes under the Act. | high |