Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 34: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
August 22, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994
Notice with respect to temporary possession of migratory bird carcasses
The Minister of the Environment issues this notice under the authority of section 36 of the Migratory Birds Regulations to vary the application of paragraph 6(b) of the Migratory Birds Regulations. As a result of this notice, a person is permitted to temporarily possess found dead migratory birds to allow for swift delivery of such birds to provincial or territorial authorities for analysis. In all other circumstances, the prohibition against possessing the carcasses of migratory birds remains in effect. This notice comes into force for a period of one year from August 22, 2020. The Government of Canada is responsible, under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, to ensure that populations of migratory birds are maintained, protected and conserved. Testing dead birds is believed to be the most effective method available for the detection of avian viruses.
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative coordinates Canada’s Inter-Agency Wild Bird Influenza Survey. Information on where to submit found dead migratory birds is available by viewing the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative webpage or by telephoning 1‑800‑567‑2033. Guidance on precautions for the handling of wild birds is available on the Public Health Agency of Canada website.
August 22, 2020
Julie Spallin
Director General
Wildlife Management Directorate
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)
Order Respecting Certain Time Limits Under the Food and Drug Regulations (COVID-19)
The Minister of Health, pursuant to subsection 7(2) of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19) footnote a, makes the annexed Order Respecting Certain Time Limits Under the Food and Drug Regulations (COVID-19).
Ottawa, August 13, 2020
Patricia Hajdu
Minister of Health
Order Respecting Certain Time Limits Under the Food and Drug Regulations (COVID-19)
Extension
Length of extension
1 The time limits established by the following provisions of the Food and Drug Regulations are extended by 15 days:
- (a) paragraph C.05.006(1)(b); and
- (b) paragraph C.05.008(1)(b).
Clarification
2 (1) For greater certainty, section 1 applies to time limits that begin within 30 days before the day on which this Order is made.
Continuation
(2) Section 1 continues to apply to time limits that begin within 45 days before the day on which that section ceases to have effect.
Cessation of Effect
November 16, 2020
3 Section 1 ceases to have effect on November 16, 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Proposed Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality — Cyanobacteria and their Toxins
Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environ- mental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of proposed guidelines for Canadian re- creational water quality for cyanobacteria and their toxins. The proposed technical document for these guidelines is available for public comment from August 22, 2020, to November 20, 2020, on the Health Canada consultation webpage. Any person may, within 90 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of Health written comments on the proposed document. Comments can be submitted by email at HC.water-eau.SC@canada.ca, or by regular mail to the Water and Air Quality Bureau, Health Canada, 269 Laurier Avenue West, AL 4903D, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9.
August 22, 2020
Greg Carreau
Acting Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
Proposed guidelines
The guideline values for cyanobacteria and their toxins are divided into direct measures for cyanotoxins and indicators of the potential presence of cyanotoxins. The proposed guideline values are the following maximum acceptable concentrations; these values can be used alone or in combination.
Total microcystins: 10 µg/L
Total cyanobacteria: 50 000 cells/mL
Total cyanobacterial biovolume: 4.5 mm3/L
Total chlorophyll a: 33 µg/L
Foreword
The Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality comprise multiple guideline technical documents that consider the various factors that could interfere with the safety of recreational waters from a human health perspective. They provide guideline values for specific parameters used to monitor water quality hazards, and recommend monitoring and risk management strategies. Recreational waters are any natural fresh, marine or estuarine bodies of water that are used for recreational purposes. These include lakes, rivers, and human-made constructions (e.g. quarries, artificial lakes) that are filled with untreated natural waters.
Recreational water quality generally falls under provincial and territorial jurisdiction. Therefore, the policies and approaches regarding the monitoring of cyanobacteria blooms and cyanotoxin concentrations vary among jurisdictions.
Management of cyanobacteria and their toxins in recreational waters
A risk management approach that focuses on the iden- tification and control of water quality hazards and their associated risks before the point of contact with the recreational water user represents the best strategy for the protection of public health.
This document outlines guideline values and select strategies to manage the health risks related to exposure to cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) and their toxins. Most scientific studies on cyanobacterial toxins focus on microcystins, as they are regarded as the most prevalent and significant of the freshwater cyanotoxins. Other cyanotoxins, such as anatoxin-a and cylindrospermopsin, have more limited information available, and no guideline values are proposed for them.
International considerations
Numerous countries worldwide include recommended guideline values for cyanobacteria and their toxins. Guidelines and standards may vary among jurisdictions because of differing policies and approaches. In general, the health risk assessments for microcystin concentrations have resulted in similar values worldwide: the guidelines value for microcystin in the United States is 8 µg/L, in Australia, it is ≥10 µg/L, and in New Zealand it is ≥12 µg/L. Only the United States has developed an acceptable value for cylindrospermopsin. The parameters used as indicators of potential health risk differ because many jurisdictions use alert levels as opposed to a single-value approach. In general, the Health Canada values align with the alert/action modes or moderate risk values provided by the World Health Organization.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide
Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of the proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Carbon Dioxide. The proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines (RIAQG) are available from August 22, 2020, to October 23, 2020, on the Health Canada consultation webpage. Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of Health written comments on the proposed RIAQG. Comments must be sent either by email to hc.air.sc@canada.ca, or by regular mail to the Water and Air Quality Bureau, Health Canada, 269 Laurier Avenue West, AL 4903B, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9.
August 22, 2020
Greg Carreau
Acting Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
Proposed guidelines
The proposed long-term exposure limit for carbon dioxide (CO2) is 1 000 ppm (based on a 24-hour average).
Background
Carbon dioxide is an odourless, colourless, and non-flammable gas continuously generated indoors by the respiration of occupants. In 1987, Health Canada set an acceptable long-term exposure range of ≤ 3 500 ppm for CO2 in residential indoor air. This value was derived from the lowest concentration at which adverse health effects had been observed in humans in the published literature available at that time. Since then, information has become available regarding the potential health effects of exposure to elevated CO2 levels and indoor concentrations of CO2 in Canada. The 1987 exposure guideline for CO2 is being revisited to reflect the most up-to-date science on health effects and indoor exposure levels of CO2.
The proposed RIAQGs review the epidemiological, toxicological, and exposure research on CO2. They are intended to provide a proposed long-term indoor air exposure limit for CO2 that would minimize risks to human health and recommend various risk mitigation measures to reduce exposure to CO2.
Sources and exposure
Natural sources of atmospheric CO2 include animal and plant respiration, organic matter decomposition, outgassing from water surfaces, forest fires, and volcanic eruptions. Anthropogenic sources of CO2 emissions include the combustion of fossil fuels, building heating and cooling, land-use changes such as deforestation, and some industrial processes. Indoors, CO2 is mainly produced through the respiration of occupants, but it can also originate from other sources, such as unvented or poorly vented fuel-burning appliances and cigarette smoke.
As ventilation is the primary means of removal of CO2 from indoor environments, poorly ventilated homes or homes with unvented or poorly vented fuel-burning appliances may have elevated CO2 concentrations, especially if several occupants are present. Indoor CO2 concentrations are often used as a surrogate for ventilation rate and as an indicator for other occupant-derived pollutant (bioeffluent) concentrations and odours. Many building standards and guidelines for CO2 were established based on target CO2 concentrations that would indicate adequate ventilation for occupant comfort with respect to bioeffluents (odours) and not on the health effects of CO2.
Health effects
Studies in humans in school or office settings have found associations between CO2 exposure and mucous membrane or respiratory symptoms, rhinitis, neurophysiological symptoms, a lack of concentration, headaches, dizziness, heavy-headedness, tiredness, and decreased performance on tests or tasks. Studies in laboratory animals were generally at high concentrations of CO2; however, the results from studies investigating the neurological effects of CO2 exposure or its effects on the developing brain support the observations from human studies.
Indigenous people, individuals living in affordable housing and infants and children may be considered more vulnerable to the health effects of CO2. Individuals with pre-existing health conditions (such as allergies and asthma) may be more susceptible to the health effects of CO2.
Risk management recommendations
Strategies to reduce indoor exposure to CO2 include the following: increasing natural ventilation by opening windows (taking into consideration ambient air quality); ensuring fuel-burning appliances are in good working order and properly vented; setting the mechanical ventilation system to a higher setting or letting it run longer; running the kitchen range hood exhaust fan when cooking; using the furnace fan or, if necessary, a separate fan or air supply to make sure air is distributed throughout the home; avoiding the use of unvented fuel-burning appliances (e.g. space heaters) indoors; not smoking indoors; avoiding overcrowded living situations, if possible.
Application of the guidelines
The RIAQGs and guidance documents serve as a scientific basis for activities to evaluate and reduce the risk from indoor air pollutants including the following: assessments by public health officials of health risks from indoor air pollutants in residential or similar environments; performance standards that may be applied to pollutant-emitting materials, products, and devices, so that their normal use does not lead to air concentrations of pollutants exceeding the proposed exposure limits; and communication products informing Canadians of actions they can take to reduce their exposure to indoor air pollutants and to help protect their health.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)
Order Respecting Time Limits and Other Periods Established By or Under Certain Acts and Regulations for which the Minister of Industry is Responsible (COVID-19)
Notice is hereby given that the above-mentioned notice was published as Extra Vol. 154, No. 5, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001
Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in and near the Shediac Valley
Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in and near the Shediac Valley is required to deal with a direct or indirect risk to marine safety or to the marine environment;
And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made pursuant to paragraphs 35.1(1)(k) footnote b and 136(1)(f) footnote c of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 footnote d;
Therefore, the Minister of Transport, pursuant to subsection 10.1(1) footnote e of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001footnote c, makes the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in and near the Shediac Valley.
Ottawa, August 1, 2020
Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport
Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in and near the Shediac Valley
Definitions
Definitions
1 The following definitions apply in this Interim Order.
- navigational warning means a communication identified as a navigational warning, or NAVWARN, that the Canadian Coast Guard publishes online or broadcasts. (avertissement de navigation)
- restricted area means the area described in the schedule. (zone de restriction)
Application
Vessels
2 (1) This Interim Order applies to vessels that are more than 13 m in length.
Definition of length
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), length means the distance measured from the forward end of the foremost outside surface of the hull shell to the aft end of the aftermost outside surface of the hull shell.
Restricted Area
Prohibition
3 (1) A vessel must not navigate in the restricted area.
Exceptions
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following vessels:
- (a) a vessel being used for commercial fishing;
- (b) a vessel being used for fishing under the authority of a licence issued under the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations;
- (c) a vessel being used by an employee of the Government of Canada or peace officer who is performing their duties;
- (d) a vessel being used for research purposes on behalf of the Government of Canada;
- (e) a vessel authorized by the Government of Canada to retrieve or identify the location of abandoned or lost fishing gear;
- (f) a vessel in distress or providing assistance to a person or vessel in distress;
- (g) a vessel involved in pollution response operations;
- (h) a vessel avoiding immediate or unforeseen danger.
Speed limit
(3) A vessel referred to in paragraph (2)(a), (b), (d), (e), (g) or (h) must not proceed at a speed in excess of eight knots over ground within the restricted area.
Non-application
(4) Section 3 of the Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence does not apply to vessels in the restricted area.
Suspension — weather conditions
(5) If a navigational warning states that, because of current or forecast weather conditions, the speed limit under subsection (3) is suspended, a vessel may proceed at a safe speed that is in excess of eight knots over ground within the restricted area as of the time that the navigational warning comes into effect.
Duration of suspension
(6) The suspension applies until the first of the following events occurs:
- (a) a new navigational warning that states that the navigational warning referred to in subsection (5) has ceased to have effect because current or forecast weather conditions have improved comes into effect, or
- (b) 96 hours have passed since the navigational warning referred to in subsection (5) came into effect.
SCHEDULE
(Section 1)
Restricted Zone
The restricted zone is the area bounded by a line
- (a) starting at 48°18′N, 63°46′W;
- (b) from there to 48°08′N, 63°21′W;
- (c) from there to 47°19′N, 64°07′30′′W;
- (d) from there to 47°31′N, 64°34′W; and
- (e) from there to 48°18′N, 63°46′W.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT
FNB Trust — Order to commence and carry on business
Notice is hereby given of the issuance, pursuant to subsection 53(1) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of an order authorizing, in English, FNB Trust and, in French, La Société de Fiducie FNB to commence and carry on business, effective August 11, 2020.
August 12, 2020
Jeremy Rudin
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
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.
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Member |
Atlantic Pilotage Authority Canada |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited |
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Director |
Business Development Bank of Canada |
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Director — Board Risk Committee Chairperson |
Business Development Bank of Canada |
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Commissioner for Employers |
Canada Employment Insurance Commission |
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Commissioner for Workers |
Canada Employment Insurance Commission |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Canada Lands Company Limited |
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President |
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
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Member (Federal) |
Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board |
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President |
Canadian Commercial Corporation |
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Commissioner (full-time), Commissioner (part-time) |
Canadian Energy Regulator |
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Director |
Canadian Energy Regulator |
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Chief Commissioner |
Canadian Grain Commission |
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Commissioner |
Canadian Grain Commission |
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Member |
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal |
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Chairperson |
Canadian International Trade Tribunal |
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Chairperson |
Canadian Museum of History |
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Permanent Member |
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission |
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Executive Director |
Canadian Race Relations Foundation |
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President |
Canadian Space Agency |
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Chairperson |
Canadian Transportation Agency |
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Temporary Member |
Canadian Transportation Agency |
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Chief Administrator |
Courts Administration Service |
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President |
Destination Canada |
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Director |
Export Development Canada |
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Director |
Farm Credit Canada |
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Chairperson |
Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board |
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Vice-Chairperson |
Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board |
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Chairperson |
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada |
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Director (Federal) |
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority |
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Assistant Deputy Chairperson |
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
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Member (appointment to roster) |
International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies |
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Chairperson |
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated |
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Chairperson |
Marine Atlantic Inc. |
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Director (Federal) |
Nanaimo Port Authority |
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Secretary |
National Battlefields Commission |
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Member |
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
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Taxpayers’ Ombudsman |
Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman |
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Member |
Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel |
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Chairperson |
Polar Knowledge Canada |
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Member |
Polar Knowledge Canada |
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President |
Polar Knowledge Canada |
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Director |
Public Sector Pension Investment Board |
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Member |
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
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President |
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
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Registrar |
Supreme Court of Canada |
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Chairperson and Member |
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada |
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Member |
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada |
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Vice-Chairperson |
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada |
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Member |
Transportation Safety Board of Canada |