Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 146, Number 13: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
March 31, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-06717 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.
1. Permittee: Notre Dame Seafoods Inc., Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish processing operations.
2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Fish waste and other organic matter consisting of fish and shellfish waste.
3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from April 30, 2012, to April 29, 2013.
4. Loading site(s): Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, at approximately 49°39.00′ N, 54°45.80′ W (NAD83).
5. Disposal site(s): Twillingate, within a 250 m radius of 49°41.83′ N, 54°45.50′ W (NAD83), at an approximate depth of 80 m.
6. Method of loading:
6.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the material is loaded onto floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.
6.2. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls and other marine birds, except during direct loading or disposal of the waste.
6.3. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any ship for more than 96 hours from the commencement of loading without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
6.4. The loading and transit shall be completed in a manner that ensures that no material contaminates the marine environment, notably the harbour and adjacent beaches. The Permittee shall also ensure that the loading sites are cleaned up and, if necessary, that spilled wastes are recovered.
7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.
8. Method of disposal:
8.1. The Permittee shall ensure that the waste to be disposed of is discharged from the equipment or ship while steaming within the disposal site boundaries and in a manner which will promote dispersion.
9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 2 500 tonnes.
10. Inspection:
10.1. By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
11. Contractors:
11.1. The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.
11.2. The Permittee shall ensure that all persons involved in the loading, transport or disposal activities authorized by this permit conduct these activities in accordance with the relevant permit conditions.
12. Reporting and notification:
12.1. The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: name or number of ship, platform or structure used to carry out the loading and/or disposal, name of the contractor including corporate and on-site contact information, and expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted to Ms. Jayne Roma, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Environment Canada, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, 902-490-0716 (fax), jayne. roma@ec.gc.ca (email).
12.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Atlantic Region, c/o Ms. Jayne Roma, as identified in paragraph 12.1, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.
12.3. This permit shall be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.
I. R. GEOFFREY MERCER
Regional Director
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Atlantic Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice amending the Notice with respect to certain high priority petroleum substances on the Domestic Substances List
Pursuant to paragraph 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, notice is hereby given that the Notice with respect to certain high priority petroleum substances on the Domestic Substances List, published December 17, 2011, in the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅰ, Vol. 145, No. 51, pp. 3740 to 3762, is amended as set out in Schedule 1. This notice comes into force on the date of its publication.
March 31, 2012
MARGARET KENNY
Director General
Chemicals Sector Directorate
STEVE MCCAULEY
Director General
Energy and Transportation Directorate
DAVID MORIN
Acting Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
SCHEDULE 1
Amendment
1. Section 2 of Schedule 2 of the notice is amended by adding the following after paragraph (g):
- (h) CAS RN 8052-42-4, asphalt in Part 1 of Schedule 1, if it is manufactured in oil sands mining or extraction activities.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the notice.)
Inquiries concerning the notice may be directed to the Substances Management Coordinator, Chemicals Management Plan, 200 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, 1-800-567-1999 (toll free in Canada) or 819-953-7156 (outside of Canada) [telephone], 819-953-7155 (fax), substances@ec.gc.ca (email).
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication after screening assessment of a substance — Phenol, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)- (triclosan), CAS (see footnote 1) No. 3380-34-5 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas triclosan is a substance on the Domestic Substances List identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a summary of the draft Screening Assessment conducted on the substance pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;
Whereas it is proposed to conclude that the substance meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,
Notice therefore is hereby given that Ministers of the Environment and of Health propose to recommend to His Excellency the Governor in Council that triclosan be added to Schedule 1 to the Act.
Notice is furthermore given that the Ministers of the Environment and of Health have released a risk management scope document for this substance to initiate discussions with stakeholders on the development of a proposed risk management approach document.
Public comment period
As specified under subsection 77(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the measure the Ministers propose to take and on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the measure is proposed. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Government of Canada’s Chemical Substances Web site (www.chemical substances.gc.ca). All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅰ, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, 819-953-7155 (fax), substances@ec.gc.ca (email).
In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.
DAVID MORIN
Acting Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
MARGARET KENNY
Director General
Chemicals Sector Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
KAREN LLOYD
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
Summary of the Screening Assessment of Triclosan
The substance Triclosan (5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) phenol) is used as a material preservative and as an antimicrobial ingredient in a variety of consumer products to stop the growth of bacteria, fungi and mildew and to deodorize.
The potential sources of exposure to triclosan for Canadians include consumer products treated with or containing triclosan (including, but not limited to, cosmetic products, treated textiles and food contact materials, such as cutting boards and countertops), drinking water contaminated with triclosan, breast milk and contaminated household dust.
Exposure of the general population to triclosan was characterized using the available biomonitoring data for triclosan from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). In the absence of Canadian-specific data for the general population, the biomonitoring data for the U.S. population were used. These data encompass exposures to triclosan from all potential sources and routes, and are considered the most accurate estimates of total exposure of the general population in Canada to triclosan given the similarities in registered uses under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and Food and Drugs Act and the availability of products treated with or containing triclosan on the U.S. and Canadian markets. Additional Canadian biomonitoring data were used to characterize the exposure of children under six years of age to triclosan.
Risk to human health from exposure to triclosan is estimated by comparing mean and upper-bounding exposure estimates in humans with critical effect levels in health effects studies conducted in laboratory animals in order to derive margins of exposure (MOEs). For the general population, comparison of the estimated mean and upper-bound daily intakes with critical effect levels in mice (based on liver effects) resulted in MOEs between 700 and 13 000. Children under six year of age were not included in NHANES; therefore, exposure for this subpopulation was derived separately and included potential exposures via breast milk, household dust and mouthing of triclosan-treated plastic products. Comparison of exposure estimates with the critical effect levels resulted in MOEs greater than 988. These MOEs were considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for triclosan.
Due to its use in many consumer products, triclosan reaches wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), where it is partially removed from wastewater. It is released to aquatic ecosystems as part of WWTP effluents. Since some triclosan partitions to sludge during the wastewater treatment process, triclosan also reaches terrestrial ecosystems when sewage sludge is spread on land.
The substance triclosan is not persistent in air, water, soil or sediment under aerobic conditions. It does not meet any of the criteria for persistence under the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) or the Toxic Substances Management Policy. However, its continual input to surface water through WWTP effluents is likely to result in its continuous presence in receiving aquatic ecosystems. Based on bioconcentration data about fish, triclosan is bioaccumulative and meets the criteria for bioaccumulation under the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations and the Toxic Substances Management Policy. There is also evidence of accumulation in algae, macrophytes and invertebrates.
Since triclosan is expected to be continuously present in certain aquatic ecosystems, organisms that live in these environments are likely to be exposed to this substance on a chronic basis. Triclosan has a high inherent toxicity to a variety of aquatic organisms, such as algae, macrophytes, invertebrates, amphibians and fish. Adverse effects on these organisms include reduction in growth, reproduction and survival. Based on the numerous toxicity data available, a predicted no-effect concentration of 115 ng/L was derived. Triclosan may also interfere with the action of thyroid hormones in amphibians at environmentally relevant concentrations.
Measured data for concentrations of triclosan at WWTPs as well as in receiving surface water were used to estimate exposure of aquatic organisms. Measured concentrations of triclosan in surface water and a nationwide exposure scenario based on concentrations of triclosan in the influent of numerous WWTPs indicate that triclosan may have harmful effects on aquatic organisms, especially in the vicinity of certain WWTPs.
While triclosan does not seem to accumulate in terrestrial organisms, there is some potential for adverse effects on soil organisms exposed to it through the spreading of sewage sludge on agricultural soils.
Based on the adequacy of the MOEs between estimates of aggregated exposure to triclosan and critical effect levels, it is proposed that triclosan 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.
Based on the information presented in this preliminary assessment, it is proposed that triclosan is entering or may enter 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. Therefore, it is proposed to conclude that triclosan meets the criterion set out under paragraph 64(a) of CEPA 1999. It is also proposed to conclude that triclosan meets the criterion for bioaccumulation but not the criteria for persistence as set out in the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations.
Proposed conclusion
Based on available information for environmental and human health considerations, it is proposed that triclosan meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA 1999.
The draft screening assessment as well as the risk management scope document for this substance is available on the Government of Canada’s Chemical Substances Web site (www. chemicalsubstances.gc.ca).
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act | |
| Official Receivers | 2012-271 |
| Berry, Paul | |
| Blount, Richard | |
| Hamilton, Deborah | |
| Lavoie, Hélène | |
| Sicard, Marie-Josée | |
| Teneyck, Michele | |
| Therrien, Edmond | |
| Vohra, Neha | |
| Cartwright, Susan | 2012-287 |
| Public Service Commission | |
| Commissioner | |
| Federal Court of Appeal or the Federal Court | 2012-273 |
| Commissioners to administer oaths | |
| Aciro, Shirley | |
| Bell, Victoria Mary | |
| Crawford, Lorraine | |
| Gaudreau, Madeleine | |
| Gauthier, Marie Thérèse Catherine | |
| Gawn, Victoria Chandra | |
| Lanteigne, Danielle | |
| Laroche, Marie-Ève | |
| Perrier, Caroline Francine | |
| Poirier, Gyslain Joseph | |
| Rochon, Jean-François Charles | |
| Government of Manitoba | 2012-269 |
| Administrators | |
| Hamilton, The Hon. Barbara M. | |
| April 15 to April 20 and April 24 to April 27, 2012 | |
| Joyal, The Hon. Glenn D. | |
| March 12 to March 14, 2012 | |
| Monnin, The Hon. Michel | |
| March 29 to March 30, 2012 | |
| Hawco, The Hon. Gerard C. | 2012-272 |
| Supreme Court of Yukon | |
| Deputy Judge | |
| Pelletier, The Hon. François | 2012-328 |
| Government of Quebec | |
| Administrator | |
| March 17 to April 1, 2012 | |
| Tax Court of Canada | 2012-274 |
| Commissioners to administer oaths | |
| Bordes, Ingrid | |
| Clark, Amy | |
| Crawford, Lorraine | |
| Hull, Alastair | |
| Lavoie, Patrice | |
| Marcil, Danielle |
March 16, 2012
DIANE BÉLANGER
Official Documents Registrar
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT
Letters patent
| File No. | Name of Company | Head Office | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 783865-4 | Beyond the Mountain Productions | Montréal, Que. | 03/05/2011 |
| 786362-4 | Cercle Elikya international | Mississauga (Ont.) | 14/06/2011 |
| 793770-9 | MARIA LUISA DE MORENO INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (CANADA) INC. | Ottawa, Ont. | 01/09/2011 |
| 797652-6 | Réseau des Femmes en Action pour le Développement (R F A D) | Ottawa (Ont.) | 07/10/2011 |
March 22, 2012
MARCIE GIROUARD
Director
For the Minister of Industry
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT
Supplementary letters patent
| File No. | Name of Company | Date of S.L.P. |
|---|---|---|
| 788014-6 | BEADS OF COURAGE - CANADA / |
24/02/2012 |
| 763381-5 | CANADIAN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FOUNDATION | 17/02/2012 |
| 781556-5 | CANADIAN COALITION FOR THE STUDY OF VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY | 29/02/2012 |
| 443077-8 | Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services Inc./ |
23/01/2012 |
| 764596-1 | GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF NORTH YORK | 07/03/2012 |
| 781518-2 | LA FONDATION BLUE BRIDGE POUR L’ENFANCE / |
24/02/2012 |
| 783906-5 | La Fondation Gilead Jubilation The Gilead Jubilation Foundation | 06/02/2012 |
| 366791-0 | LES ENTREPRISES COMMUNAUTAIRES D’INSERTION À L’EMPLOI DE L’OUTAOUAIS INC. | 21/02/2012 |
| 774676-8 | MESSIAH’S MANSION INC. | 17/02/2012 |
| 408825-5 | National Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses of Canada | 26/01/2012 |
| 452464-1 | OTTAWA SUZUKI STRINGS | 02/02/2012 |
| 274287-0 | RÉSEAU POUR LE DÉVELOPPEMENT DE L’ALPHABÉTISME ET DES COMPÉTENCES CANADA INC. | 13/03/2012 |
| 453208-2 | THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF KOREAN SCHOOLS | 17/02/2012 |
March 22, 2012
MARCIE GIROUARD
Director
For the Minister of Industry
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
CANADA CORPORATIONS ACT
Supplementary letters patent — Name change
| File No. | Old Name of Company | New Name of Company | Date of S.L.P. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428890-4 | ABSOLUTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Live Different | 24/01/2012 |
| 341048-0 | CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR PASTORAL PRACTICE and EDUCATION/ |
Canadian Foundation for Spiritual Care/ |
16/02/2012 |
| 186837-3 | National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation | Indspire | 20/02/2012 |
| 793733-4 | NAVA NATIONAL ABORIGINAL VETERANS ALUMNI | NAVA National Aboriginal Veterans Association | 12/12/2011 |
| 173933-6 | OTTAWA CENTRE FOR REGIONAL INNOVATION |
INVEST OTTAWA/ |
24/02/2012 |
| 256234-1 | PEDORTHIC ASSOCIATION OF CANADA ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES PEDORTHICS |
Pedorthic Association of Canada/ |
03/01/2012 |
| 444752-2 | RELEVANT FILM FOUNDATION | DOWNLOAD THE CURE FOUNDATION | 14/02/2012 |
| 453761-1 | YOUNG URBAN FARMERS CSA | Cultivate Toronto | 13/01/2012 |
March 22, 2012
MARCIE GIROUARD
Director
For the Minister of Industry
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION
Chairperson (part-time position)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a Crown corporation which reports to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and is governed by a board of directors that is accountable for the overall stewardship of the Corporation. CMHC has been helping to house Canadians for over 65 years, and is committed to housing quality, affordability and choice for Canadians.
The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Corporation and the conduct of its business in accordance with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, the National Housing Act, the Financial Administration Act and the Corporation’s governing by-laws. The nature of CMHC’s activities makes its governance quite complex but nonetheless subject to the same expectations of efficiency, accountability and transparency that Canadians hold for all of their public agencies. CMHC ranks as the largest federal Crown corporation with $13 billion in annual revenues and approximately $293 billion in assets.
The Corporation has operated its mortgage loan insurance business on a commercial basis at no cost to the Canadian taxpayer since the mid-1990s. CMHC contributes to Canada’s strong housing finance system through its mortgage insurance and securitization roles. For those whose needs cannot be met in the marketplace, the Corporation provides direct housing assistance. CMHC also engages in activities relating to housing research, market analysis, and the facilitation of international partnerships in housing expertise and export.
With its head office in Ottawa, the Corporation has five regional business centres and other local offices across Canada. The Corporation employs approximately 2 100 employees.
The Chairperson leads the Board of Directors, oversees its activities, presides over all the meetings of the Board of Directors, and is primarily responsible for the effective operation of the Board in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities. The Chairperson also acts as the formal link between the Corporation and the Minister and should be an individual with significant accomplishments in business, government, academia or not-for-profit activities related to housing.
The ideal candidate will possess a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience. The position requires the incumbent to possess experience serving on a board of directors of a major public and/or private corporation, preferably as a chairperson, and experience in the development of strategies, objectives, plans, best business practices and in corporate governance.
The qualified candidate has several years of senior level management experience in human and financial resources and contributing to the strategic direction of an organization. Experience in dealing with Government and stakeholders is also required. A background in a significant number of the sectors and industries that CMHC serves, which include financial, insurance, capital markets, real estate, property management, construction and housing, would be considered an asset.
The successful candidate should possess an understanding of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, the National Housing Act and the Financial Administration Act as well as CMHC’s mandate and activities. The position also requires a solid understanding of corporate governance and risk management, financial expertise and literacy in addition to knowledge of the Government’s role in housing and its social, economic and fiscal policies and priorities. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson and Board of Directors is also required.
The position requires an individual who possesses superior communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, the Minister and his/her office, the President and CMHC’s partners and stakeholders. The Chairperson also acts as the spokesperson when dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, Government and other organizations. The preferred candidate will possess strong financial and business acumen and in-depth knowledge of risk management and analysis. The ability to assess management recommendations and provide direction and guidance to senior management as well as anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board to seize opportunities or solve problems is also required. The position requires the ability to foster debate and discussions among Board members, to build Board consensus, deal with ambiguity and manage uncertainty and conflicts, should they arise.
To achieve its objectives and carry out its mandate, the Chairperson should possess high ethical standards and bring strong leadership and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, integrity, and be a consensus-builder and strategic thinking with demonstrated decision-making skills.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must be available for approximately 12 to 16 meetings a year and a minimum of 30 days per year for Board and committee activities and related travel.
No person shall be appointed as a director from outside the public administration and no person shall continue to hold any such office, if that person (a) is a director, officer or employee of a lending institution; (b) is not a Canadian citizen or otherwise a British subject ordinarily resident in Canada; (c) has reached the age of 70 years; or (d) is employed in any capacity in the federal public administration or with the public service of a province or holds any office or position for which a salary is payable out of public moneys, but nothing in this paragraph prohibits such a person from holding office while performing temporary services for the Government of Canada or a province. A person appointed as a director from outside the federal public administration who is a shareholder of a lending institution shall divest himself of ownership of his shares of the lending institution within three months after the date of his appointment and shall not thereafter during the term of office of that person have an interest either directly or indirectly as a shareholder in a lending institution.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The preferred candidate must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://ciec-ccie.gc.ca.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.cmhc.ca.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by April 23, 2012, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE BOARD OF CANADA
Members of the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) and the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) [full-time positions]
Locations: Toronto and Vancouver
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is an independent quasi-judicial administrative tribunal. The IRB hears refugee protection claims and immigration and refugee appeals, holds admissibility hearings, and conducts detention reviews.
As independent, single decision-makers, RAD and IAD members conduct hearings and render decisions on immigration and refugee appeals.
The preferred candidates will possess the following education, experience, knowledge, abilities and skills, personal suitability, and technical competency.
Education
- A degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Experience
Candidates must have experience in working with members of diverse communities or have been exposed to different cultural perspectives. Candidates must also have experience in one or more of the following:
- Working in a decision-making environment;
- Presiding at committees, hearings or meetings;
- Implementing or interpreting legislation respecting the security or protection of persons;
- Working in a field of human rights or with refugees; and
- Working in an investigation, adjudication, mediation, or conflict resolution capacity.
Language
- Proficiency in both official languages would be an asset.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the role and mandate of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and its members.
Abilities and skills
- Communication
- Conceptual thinking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Decision-making skills
- Investigative skills
- Judgement / analytical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Results orientation
- Self-control
Personal suitability
- Commitment to public service
- Commitment to ethics
- Reliability
- Open-mindedness
- Tact
Technical competency
- Computer literacy
As an equal opportunity employer, the IRB is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and self-identify: women, members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
The preferred candidates must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca.
The selected candidates will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a Confidential Report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s Web site at http://ciec-ccie.gc.ca.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means for recruitment.
All individuals wishing to be considered for full-time appointment to the IRB must complete an application form. Applications forwarded through the Internet or fax will not be considered for reasons of confidentiality. The application form and additional information concerning the competency-based selection process can be found on the IRB Web site at www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/members.
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.irb-cisr.gc.ca.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae and application form by April 30, 2012, to the Director, GIC Secretariat Services, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, 344 Slater Street, Room 14-075, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K1.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate that they meet all of the requirements. While we appreciate all applications, only selected applicants will be contacted.
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, Braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT
GCAN Insurance Company and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada — Letters patent of continuance, letters patent of amalgamation and order to commence and carry on business
Notice is hereby given of the issuance,
- pursuant to subsection 34(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of letters patent continuing GCAN Insurance Company as a company under the Insurance Companies Act, effective January 1, 2012;
- pursuant to subsection 251(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of letters patent amalgamating and continuing Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada and GCAN Insurance Company as one company under the name Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, effective January 1, 2012; and
- pursuant to subsection 52(4) of the Insurance Companies Act, of an order authorizing Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada to commence and carry on business, effective January 1, 2012.
March 19, 2012
JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT
Partner Reinsurance Europe Public Limited Company — Order to insure in Canada risks
Notice is hereby given of the issuance, pursuant to subsection 574(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of an order to insure in Canada risks, effective November 18, 2011, permitting Partner Reinsurance Europe Public Limited Company to reinsure risks under the name Partner Reinsurance Europe Public Limited Company (Life Branch), falling within the classes of life as well as accident and sickness.
March 19, 2012
JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT
GPC Financial Corporation — Letters patent of incorporation
Notice is hereby given of the issuance on December 15, 2011, pursuant to section 21 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of letters patent incorporating GPC Financial Corporation and, in French, Corporation financière GPC.
March 19, 2012
JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT
Scotia Mortgage Corporation and Maple Trust Company — Letters patent of amalgamation and order to commence and carry on business
Notice is hereby given of the issuance,
- pursuant to subsection 234(1) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of letters patent amalgamating and continuing Scotia Mortgage Corporation and Maple Trust Company as one company under the name Scotia Mortgage Corporation, effective January 1, 2012; and
- pursuant to subsection 52(5) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of an order authorizing Scotia Mortgage Corporation to commence and carry on business, effective January 1, 2012.
March 19, 2012
JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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