Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 25: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
June 18, 2022
2022-06-18

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 25: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

June 18, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 20996

Significant New Activity Notice

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in their possession in respect of the substance 2-furancarboxylic acid, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 88142 under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas the substance is not specified on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Act;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that subsection 81(4) of that act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information Requirements

(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. The following definition applies in this notice:

“substance” means 2-furancarboxylic acid, CAS Registry Number 88-14-2.

2. In relation to the substance, a significant new activity is

  • (a) the use of the substance in the manufacture of any of the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight:
    • (i) a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or
    • (ii) a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act; and
  • (b) the distribution for sale of the substance if it is present in any of the products referred to in subparagraphs (a)(i) and (ii) in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight.

3. Despite section 2, a use of the substance is not a significant new activity if the substance is

  • (a) used as a research and development substance or as a site-limited intermediate substance as these terms are defined in subsection 1(1) of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers); or
  • (b) intended only for export.

4. For each proposed significant new activity, the following information must be provided to the Minister of the Environment at least 90 days before the day on which the activity begins:

  • (a) a description of the significant new activity in relation to the substance;
  • (b) the information specified in paragraphs 7(c) and (d) of Schedule 4 to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);
  • (c) the information specified in paragraphs 8(f) and (g) of Schedule 5 to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);
  • (d) the anticipated annual quantity of the substance to be used or distributed for sale;
  • (e) the function of the substance in the product;
  • (f) the data and test report from a toxicity study in respect of the substance that is conducted in accordance with the methodology described in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Test No. 422, Combined Repeated Dose Toxicity Study with the Reproduction/Developmental Toxicity Screening Test, that is current at the time the test is conducted;
  • (g) the data and test report from an in vitro study showing dermal absorption in respect of the substance, if the study conducted under paragraph 4(f) is not conducted by the dermal route of exposure;
  • (h) the data and test report from an in vitro study, with and without metabolic activation, for chromosomal aberrations in mammalian cells or the data and test report from a previously existing in vivo mammalian test for chromosomal aberrations;
  • (i) all other information or test data in respect of the substance that are in the possession of the person proposing the significant new activity, or to which they may reasonably be expected to have access, and that permit the identification of the adverse effects that the substance may have on the environment and human health and the degree of environmental and public exposure to the substance;
  • (j) the name, civic and postal addresses, telephone number and, if any, the fax number and email address of the person who is proposing the significant new activity and, if they are not resident in Canada, of the person resident in Canada who is authorized to act on their behalf; and
  • (k) a certification that the information is accurate and complete, dated and signed by the person proposing the significant new activity if they are resident in Canada or, if not, by the person resident in Canada who is authorized to act on their behalf.

5. The studies referred to in paragraphs 4(f) to 4(h) must be conducted in accordance with the Principles of Good Laboratory Practice set out in Annex II of the Decision of the Council Concerning the Mutual Acceptance of Data in the Assessment of Chemicals, adopted by the OECD on May 12, 1981, that are current at the time the test is conducted.

6. The information provided under section 4 is to be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

Transitional provisions

7. Despite section 2, in the period between the date of publication of the present notice and June 17, 2023, a significant new activity is

  • (a) the use of the substance in a quantity greater than 1000 kg in the manufacture of any of the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight:
    • (i) a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or
    • (ii) a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act; and
  • (b) the distribution for sale of the substance, in a quantity greater than 1000 kg, if it is present in any of the products referred to in subparagraph (a)(i) and (ii) in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

Description

This Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice is a legal instrument adopted by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) to apply the SNAc provisions of that Act to the substance 2-furancarboxylic acid, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 88-14-2.The Notice is now in force and it has force of law. It is therefore mandatory for a person who intends to use the substance for a significant new activity as defined in the Notice to meet all the applicable requirements set out in the Notice.

A SNAc Notice does not constitute an endorsement from the Minister of the Environment, the Department of the Environment or the Government of Canada of the substance to which it relates, nor does it constitute an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

Applicability of the Significant New Activity Notice

The Notice requires that any person (individual or corporation) engaging in a significant new activity in relation to the substance 2-furancarboxylic acid, CAS Registry Number 88-14-2, submit a Significant New Activity Notification (SNAN) containing all of the information prescribed in the Notice at least 90 days prior to using the substance for the significant new activity.

In order to address the human toxicity concerns, the Notice requires notification in relation to the use of the substance in the manufacture and distribution for sale of consumer products or cosmetics when the substance is present in a concentration equal to or greater than to 0.1% by weight.

A SNAN is required 90 days before the use of the substance in a significant new activity.

Activities not subject to the Notice

Uses of the substance that are regulated under the acts of Parliament listed in Schedule 2 of the Act, including the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act are excluded from the Notice. The Notice also does not apply to transient reaction intermediates, impurities, contaminants, partially unreacted materials, or in some circumstances to items such as, but not limited to, wastes, mixtures, or manufactured items. However, it should be noted that individual components of a mixture may be subject to notification under the provisions of the Act. See subsection 81(6) and section 3 of the Act, and section 3 of the Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals and Polymers for additional information.

Activities involving the use of the substance as a research and development substance or a site-limited intermediate or an export-only products are excluded from the Notice. The terms “research and development substance” and “site-limited intermediate substance” are defined in subsection 1(1) of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Information to be submitted

The Notice sets out the information that must be provided to the Minister 90 days before the day on which the substance 2-furancarboxylic acid, CAS Registry Number 88-14-2 is used for a significant new activity. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Health will use the information submitted in the SNAN to conduct risk assessments within 90 days after the complete information is received.

The assessment of the substance identified potential systemic and reproductive toxicity concerns associated with use of the substance in consumer products and cosmetics at a concentration that is equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight. The SNAc Notice is issued to gather toxicity information to ensure that the substance will undergo further assessment before a significant new activity is undertaken.

The information requirements in the Notice relate to general information in respect of the substance, details surrounding its use, exposure information, and toxicity to human health and the environment. Some of the information requirements reference the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Additional guidance on preparing a SNAN can be found in section 1.3 of the Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals and Polymers.

Transitional Provision

A transitional provision is included in the Notice to facilitate compliance by persons who may already have imported or manufactured up to 1000 kg of the substance and started activities with it in concentrations that are equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight in a cosmetic or a consumer product. The Notice comes into force immediately. However, if the substance is used in the manufacture or the distribution for sale of a cosmetic or a consumer product, in a concentration that is equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight, a quantity of less than or equal to 1000 kg may be used for the period between the publication of the Notice and June 17, 2023. On June 18, 2023, the threshold will be lowered.

Compliance

When assessing whether or not a substance is subject to SNAc provisions, a person is expected to make use of information in their possession or to which they may reasonably have access. This means information in any of the notifier’s offices worldwide or other locations where the notifier can reasonably have access to the information. For example, manufacturers are expected to have access to their formulations, while importers or users of a substance, mixture, or product are expected to have access to import records, usage information and the relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Although an SDS is an important source of information on the composition of a product, it should be noted that the goal of the SDS is to protect the health of workers in the workplace from specific hazards of chemical products. Therefore, an SDS may not list all product ingredients that may be subject to a SNAc notice due to human health or the environmental concerns. Any person requiring more detailed information on product composition is encouraged to contact their supplier.

If any information becomes available that reasonably supports the conclusion that the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic, the person who is in possession of or that has knowledge of the information and is involved in activities with the substance is obligated, under section 70 of the Act, to provide that information to the Minister without delay.

A company can submit a SNAN on behalf of its clients. For example, in cases where a person takes possession or control of a substance from another person, they may not be required to submit a SNAN, under certain conditions, if their activities were covered by an original SNAN submitted by the person from whom they obtained the substance.

Under section 86 of the Act, any person who transfers the physical possession or control of a substance subject to a SNAc notice must notify all persons to whom the physical possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the notice, including the obligation to notify the Minister of any SNAc and to provide all the required information.

A pre-notification consultation (PNC) is recommended for notifiers who wish to consult with the program during the planning or preparation of their SNAN to discuss any questions or concerns they have about the prescribed information and test plans.

For further information, please contact the Substances Management Information Line (substances@ec.gc.ca [email], 1‑800‑567‑1999 [toll-free in Canada], and 819‑938‑3232 [outside of Canada]).

The Act is enforced in accordance with the publicly available Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999). In instances of non-compliance, consideration is given to the following factors, when deciding which enforcement measure to take: nature of the alleged violation, effectiveness in achieving compliance with the Act and its regulations and consistency in enforcement.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of final decision after screening assessment of a substance — benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl (p-toluenesulfonic acid; PTSA), CAS RN 1 104-15-4 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas p-toluenesulfonic acid is a substance identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; footnote 1

Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on p-toluenesulfonic acid pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that the substance does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health propose to take no further action on this substance at this time under section 77 of the Act.

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the screening assessment of p-toluenesulfonic acid

Pursuant to section 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, hereinafter referred to as p-toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA). The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) for PTSA is 104-15-4. This substance was identified as a priority for assessment as it met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA.

PTSA does not naturally occur in the environment. According to information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey, 141 600 kg of PTSA was imported into Canada in 2011 and no manufacturing was reported.

The ecological risk of PTSA was characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC), which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. Based on the outcome of the ERC analysis, the substance is considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from PTSA. It is concluded that PTSA does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.

In Canada, PTSA is primarily used in the manufacture of paints and coatings, and of plastic and rubber materials. Exposure of the general population to PTSA is primarily from use of cosmetics (face lotion, permanent hair dye, and hair conditioner), an adhesive for crack repair, and conversion varnish sprays (catalyst-activated coating for interior wood furnishings).

The salts of PTSA and other hydrotropes have been reviewed through the Cooperative Chemicals Assessment Programme of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). These OECD assessments were used to inform the health effects characterization of PTSA in this screening assessment. On the basis of available health effects information for PTSA and analogues in laboratory studies, the substance was not found to have genotoxic, carcinogenic, reproductive or developmental effects, and no systemic adverse effects were observed in repeated dose studies with PTSA or its analogues up to the limit dose of 1000 mg/kg bw/day. Given the low hazard potential of PTSA, estimates of exposure to the general population were not derived as the risk to human health is considered to be low.

Considering all the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that PTSA does not meet criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

Overall conclusion

It is therefore concluded that PTSA does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The screening assessment for this substance is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance, α-D-glucopyranoside, 6-O-acetyl-1,3,4-tris-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-β-D-fructofuranosyl, 6-acetate 2,3,4-tris(2-methylpropanoate) (sucrose acetate isobutyrate; SAIB), CAS RN footnote 1 126-13-6 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on SAIB pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that the substance does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health propose to take no further action on this substance at this time.

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the screening assessment of sucrose acetate isobutyrate

Pursuant to section 68 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of α-D-Glucopyranoside, 6-O-acetyl-1,3,4-tris-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-β-D-fructofuranosyl, 6-acetate 2,3,4-tris(2-methylpropanoate), hereinafter referred to as sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB). The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) for SAIB is 126-13-6.

SAIB does not occur naturally in the environment. According to information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey in 2011, there were no reports of manufacture of SAIB in Canada, but 0.1 kg was imported. SAIB is used as an adhesive and film-forming agent in cosmetics, and is a permitted food additive on the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses (Lists of Permitted Food Additives) as a density adjusting agent in beverages containing citrus or spruce oils.

The ecological risks of SAIB were characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC), which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. Based on the outcome of the ERC analysis, SAIB is considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from SAIB. It is concluded that SAIB does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.

Exposure of the general population to SAIB from environmental media is not expected to be significant. For the general population in Canada, potential exposure to SAIB can result from the consumption of certain flavoured alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, use of cosmetic products such as nail polish, lipsticks, eye shadows, face stickers, body tattoos, and artificial skin products in spray formulations.

In 1993, the toxicological profile of SAIB was reviewed internationally by the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives, in which Health Canada had actively participated. SAIB is considered to have low hazard potential. In short-term and chronic toxicity studies (in relevant animal species through oral route), it did not cause genotoxic, carcinogenic, reproductive, developmental or any other adverse effects relevant to human health up to a dose of 2000 mg/kg bw/day. No adverse effects were observed in humans when administered a daily dose of up to 20 mg/kg bw/day. Exposure estimates for SAIB from the consumption of food or use of cosmetics are not presented as the risk to human health is considered to be low.

Considering all the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that SAIB does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

Overall conclusion

It is therefore concluded that SAIB does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The screening assessment for this substance is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Belledune Compulsory Pilotage Area

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Belledune Compulsory Pilotage Area is required to deal with an urgent issue related to the provision of pilotage services that poses a significant risk to safety, human health or the environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under the Pilotage Actfootnote a;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Belledune Compulsory Pilotage Area under subsection 52.2(1)footnote b of the Pilotage Actfootnote a.

Ottawa, June 9, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Belledune Compulsory Pilotage Area

Overview

1 This Interim Order establishes a new compulsory pilotage area for the purposes of the Regulations.

Definition of Regulations

2 (1) In this Interim Order, Regulations means the General Pilotage Regulations.

Interpretation

(2) Words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Compulsory pilotage area

3 The area consisting of all the navigable waters within an arc having a radius of two nautical miles measured from the breakwater light at Latitude 47°54.8′00″N., Longitude 65°50.3′00″W. is deemed to be described in Schedule 2 to the Regulations as the Belledune compulsory pilotage area within the Atlantic Pilotage Authority’s region.

Licence

4 To issue a licence for the Belledune compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(1) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

  • (a) the Minister receives the application on or before August 10, 2022;
  • (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
  • (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
    • (i) are a licensed pilot for the Miramichi or Restigouche compulsory pilotage area, or
    • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Pilotage certificate

5 To issue a pilotage certificate for the Belledune compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(2) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

  • (a) the Minister receives the application on or before October 10, 2022;
  • (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
  • (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
    • (i) are a pilotage certificate holder for the Miramichi or Restigouche compulsory pilotage area, or
    • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Documents

6 An applicant who, on the basis of section 4 or 5, has not been referred to a Board of Examiners for an examination must, on request, provide the Minister with the documents referred to in paragraphs 22.29(a) to (f) of the Regulations.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia)

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia) is required to deal with an urgent issue related to the provision of pilotage services that poses a significant risk to safety, human health or the environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under the Pilotage Act footnote a;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia) under subsection 52.2(1)footnote b of the Pilotage Actfootnote a.

Ottawa, June 9, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia)

Overview

1 This Interim Order enlarges the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area to include Argentia for the purposes of the General Pilotage Regulations.

Compulsory Pilotage Area

2 The Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area described in section 5 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the General Pilotage Regulations is deemed to be replaced by the area that consists of all the navigable waters north of a line drawn from Latine Point of Latitude 47°18.9′00″N., Longitude 54°00.3′00″W., to a position of Latitude 47°20′00″N., Longitude 54°06.5′00″W., thence to Ragged Point (the most southerly point of Red Island), thence to Eastern Head.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Sheet Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Sheet Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area is required to deal with an urgent issue related to the provision of pilotage services that poses a significant risk to safety, human health or the environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under the Pilotage Act footnote a;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Sheet Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area under subsection 52.2(1)footnote b of the Pilotage Actfootnote a.

Ottawa, June 9, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Sheet Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area

Overview

1 This Interim Order establishes a new compulsory pilotage area for the purposes of the Regulations.

Definition of Regulations

2 (1) In this Interim Order, Regulations means the General Pilotage Regulations.

Interpretation

(2) Words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Compulsory pilotage area

3 The area consisting of all the navigable waters within a line drawn from a position at Latitude 44°50.75′00″N., Longitude 62°32.2′00″W., to Guilford Rock, thence to a position at Latitude 44°45.6′00″N., Longitude 62°29.5′00″W., thence to Western Shagroost Island, thence to Fishery Island, and thence to a position at Latitude 44°51.35′00″N., Longitude 62°28.25′00″W. is deemed to be described in Schedule 2 to the Regulations as the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area within the Atlantic Pilotage Authority’s region.

Ships subject to compulsory pilotage

4 (1) Despite subsection 22.3(1) of the Regulations, only the following ships and classes of ships are subject to compulsory pilotage within the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area:

  • (a) ships of 170 m or more in length;
  • (b) tankers; and
  • (c) liquid natural gas carriers.

Ships not subject to compulsory pilotage

(2) However, the ships and classes of ships referred to in paragraphs 22.3(2)(a) to (f) of the Regulations are not subject to compulsory pilotage within the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area.

Exception

(3) A ship referred to in paragraph 22.3(2)(b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) of the Regulations is subject to compulsory pilotage within the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area if the Atlantic Pilotage Authority determines that the ship poses a risk to safe navigation for any of the following reasons:

  • (a) the seaworthiness of the ship;
  • (b) unusual conditions on board the ship;
  • (c) operations being conducted by the ship; or
  • (d) weather conditions, tides, currents or ice.

Licence

5 To issue a licence for the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(1) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

  • (a) the Minister receives the application on or before August 10, 2022;
  • (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
  • (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
    • (i) are a licensed pilot for the Halifax compulsory pilotage area, or
    • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Pilotage certificate

6 To issue a pilotage certificate for the Sheet Harbour compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(2) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

  • (a) the Minister receives the application on or before October 10, 2022;
  • (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
  • (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
    • (i) are a pilotage certificate holder for the Halifax compulsory pilotage area, or
    • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Documents

7 An applicant who, on the basis of section 5 or 6, has not been referred to a Board of Examiners for an examination must, on request, provide the Minister with the documents referred to in paragraphs 22.29(a) to (f) of the Regulations.

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-009-22 — Release of SPR-APD, Issue 1 and Amendment of RSS-287, Issue 2

Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has published the following document(s):

These documents are now official and available on the Published documents page of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.

Submitting comments

Comments and suggestions for improving this/these document(s) may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.

June 3, 2022

Martin Proulx
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SPB-001-22— Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands

Intent

The intent of this notice is to announce Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) initiation of a public consultation on a licensing framework for the auction of spectrum licences in the band 26.5-27.5 GHz (26 GHz band), 27.5-28.35 GHz (28 GHz band), and 37.6-40.0 GHz (38 GHz band) (collectively referred to as the mmWave bands), through the release of the document entitled Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands.

Submitting comments

To ensure consideration, parties should submit their comments no later than September 6, 2022. Respondents are asked to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) by email. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments will be posted on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. ISED will review and consider all comments in order to arrive at its decisions regarding the above-mentioned consultation.

ISED will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted until October 7, 2022.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the reference number of this notice (SPB-001-22).

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.

Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.

June 18, 2022

Chantal Davis
Senior Director
Regulatory Policy
Spectrum Policy Branch

PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE

Appointment opportunities

We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada has implemented an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.

We are equally committed to providing a healthy workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work to one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful and harassment-free work environment.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions.

Current opportunities

The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities
Position Organization Closing date
Director Bank of Canada  
Chairperson Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal  
Director Canada Development Investment Corporation  
Director Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology  
Chairperson Canada Lands Company Limited  
Member Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse  
Member Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Dairy Commission  
Chairperson Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Member Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Vice-Chairperson Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Deputy Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Member Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Trustee Canadian Museum for Human Rights  
Director Canadian Museum of History  
Director Canadian Museum of Nature  
Chairperson Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  
Vice-Chairperson Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  
Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia Department of Canadian Heritage  
President Farm Credit Canada  
Member Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada  
Commissioner International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas  
Chairperson International Development Research Centre  
Chairperson Invest in Canada Hub  
Chief Executive Officer Invest in Canada Hub  
Director Invest in Canada Hub  
Commissioner Law Commission of Canada  
President Law Commission of Canada  
Chairperson National Arts Centre Corporation  
Member National Capital Commission  
Government Film Commissioner National Film Board  
Trustee National Museum of Science and Technology  
Canadian Representative North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization  
Canadian Representative North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission  
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime  
Privacy Commissioner Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada  
Member Pacific Pilotage Authority  
Chairperson Patented Medicine Prices Review Board  
Member Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel  
Deputy Registrar Supreme Court of Canada  
Executive Director Telefilm Canada  
Director Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority  

SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

SUPREME COURT ACT

Commencement of sessions

Pursuant to section 32 of the Supreme Court Act, notice is hereby given that the upcoming three sessions of the Supreme Court of Canada, for the purpose of hearing and determining appeals in 2022 and 2023, shall commence on the following days:

  • Fall Session 2022
    The Fall Session of the Supreme Court of Canada shall begin on Monday, October 3, 2022.
  • Winter Session 2023
    The Winter Session of the Supreme Court of Canada shall begin on Monday, January 9, 2023.
  • Spring Session 2023
    The Spring Session of the Supreme Court of Canada shall begin on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

May 25, 2022

Chantal Carbonneau
Registrar