Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 24: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

June 12, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Draft federal environmental quality guidelines for certain substances

Whereas the Minister of the Environment issues the environmental quality guidelines for the purpose of carrying out the Minister's mandate related to preserving the quality of the environment;

Whereas the guidelines relate to the environment pursuant to paragraph 54(2)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

And whereas the Minister of the Environment has offered to consult provincial and territorial governments and the members of the National Advisory Committee who are representatives of Indigenous governments in accordance with subsection 54(3) of the Act,

Notice is hereby given that the draft federal environmental quality guidelines for certain substances listed in the Annex are available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.

Public comment period

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the guidelines are made. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be addressed to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by email to eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca or by using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada's Single Window.

Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Draft federal environmental quality guidelines (FEQGs) are available for the following substances:

  1. Aluminium
  2. Selenium
  3. Siloxane-D4

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 20679

Ministerial condition

(Paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to the substance 1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, polymer with oxirane, 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2067275-86-7;

And whereas the ministers suspect that the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act),

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Act, hereby permits the manufacture or import of the substance subject to the conditions of the following annex.

Marc D'lorio
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Conditions

(Paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. The following definitions apply in these ministerial conditions:

“engineered hazardous waste landfill facility”
means a facility that is part of an overall integrated hazardous waste management system where wastes that do not require additional treatment or processing are sent and where hazardous materials are confined or controlled for the duration of their effective contaminating lifespan;
“notifier”
means the person who has, on February 4, 2021, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
“substance”
means 1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, polymer with oxirane, 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2067275-86-7;
“waste”
includes the effluents that result from manufacturing or formulating the substance, effluents that result from rinsing equipment or vessels used for the substance, disposable vessels used for the substance, spillage that contains the substance, the process effluents that contain the substance and any residual quantity of the substance in any equipment or vessel.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance only to use it as a photoinitiator in ultraviolet curable systems.

Handling and disposal of the substance

4. (1) The notifier shall not release the substance or waste to the environment.

(2) The notifier must collect any waste in their physical possession or under their control and destroy or dispose of it in the following manner:

Environmental release

5. Where any release of the substance or waste to the environment occurs, the notifier shall immediately take all measures necessary to prevent any further release, and to limit the dispersion of any release. Furthermore, the notifier shall as soon as possible in the circumstances, inform the Minister of the Environment by contacting an enforcement officer designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Other requirements

6. The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance or waste to any person

7. The person who signs the written confirmation referred to in paragraph 6(b) must use the substance only as a photoinitiator in ultraviolet curable systems and must comply with sections 4 and 5 as if these sections referred to this person.

Record-keeping requirements

8. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

(2) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) at their principal place of business in Canada, or at the principal place of business in Canada of their representative, for a period of at least five years after they are made.

Coming into force

9. The present ministerial conditions come into force on June 1, 2021.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice respecting the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2021

In accordance with subsection 9(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33), notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment (“the Minister”) has entered into the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2021 (“the Agreement”).

The governments of Canada and Ontario released a draft Agreement for public comment on July 5, 2019. The 60-day public comment period ended on September 4, 2019. The Government of Canada published a response document in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 3, 2021.

Interested persons requiring additional information about the Agreement or Great Lakes should refer to the Environment and Climate Change Canada website or send an email to ec.grandslacs-greatlakes.ec@canada.ca.

May 27, 2021

Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of the Environment

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Proposed Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality: Physical, Aesthetic and Chemical Characteristics

Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of proposed Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality: Physical, Aesthetic and Chemical Characteristics. The proposed technical document for this guideline is available for public comment from June 12, 2021, to August 11, 2021, on Health Canada's Environment and workplace health consultation web page. Any person may, within 60 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.

June 12, 2021

David Morin
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health

Annex

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 science-based monitoring and risk management strategies. Recreational waters are considered to be any natural fresh, marine or estuarine bodies of water that are used for recreational purposes; they include lakes, rivers, and human-made constructions (e.g. quarries, artificial lakes) that are filled with untreated natural waters. Jurisdictions may choose to apply these guidelines to other natural waters for which limited treatment is being employed (e.g. short-term application of disinfection for an athletic event). Recreational activities that could present a human health risk through intentional or incidental immersion and ingestion include primary contact activities (e.g. swimming, bathing, wading, windsurfing and waterskiing) and secondary contact activities (e.g. canoeing and fishing).

Each guideline technical document has been established based on current, published scientific research related to health effects, aesthetic effects, and beach management considerations. Recreational water quality generally falls under provincial and territorial jurisdiction; therefore, the policies and approaches will vary between jurisdictions. The guideline technical documents are intended to guide decisions by provincial and local authorities that are responsible for the management of recreational waters. The Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality summary document available on the Health Canada website provides a complete list of guideline technical documents.

Proposed guideline values

The following physical and aesthetic parameters can be used to help determine the overall quality of a recreational area:

Other parameters, such as temperature and dissolved oxygen, may also impact the quality of recreational bathing areas.

Physical, aesthetic and chemical characteristics of recreational areas

This document outlines the physical, aesthetic and chemical characteristics of the water and surrounding beach area that may affect their suitability for recreational activities. Guideline values or aesthetic objectives have been suggested where possible. The values and associated guidance are intended to be applicable to all recreational waters, regardless of the types of activities practised. Responsible authorities may, at their discretion, wish to establish separate guideline values or aesthetic objectives for waters intended for secondary contact use. The division of duties (e.g. the responsibility for monitoring or the communication of results) between the provincial or territorial authorities and the beach managers or service providers may also vary depending on the policies in place.

The best strategy for the protection of public health from risks associated with recreational waters is a preventive risk management approach that focuses on the identification and control of water quality hazards and their associated risks (including Environmental Health and Safety Surveys) combined with microbial water quality assessments. Reactive management strategies relying on water quality monitoring alone are not sufficient to protect the health of recreational water users. More details on risk management of recreational water quality are available in the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality technical document.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

June 2, 2021

Diane Belanger
Official Document Registrar

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
Commissioner British Columbia Treaty Commission  
Director Business Development Bank of Canada  
Member Canada Council for the Arts  
Vice-Chairperson Canada Council for the Arts  
President and Chief Executive Officer Canada Development Investment Corporation  
Commissioner for Employers Canada Employment Insurance Commission  
Director Canada Infrastructure Bank  
Director Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  
Member of the Board of Directors Canada Post  
Chairperson Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board  
Member Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board  
Chairperson Canadian Dairy Commission  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Dairy Commission  
Accessibility Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Federal Housing Advocate Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Chairperson Canadian Human Rights Tribunal  
Member Canadian Institutes of Health Research  
Director Canadian Museum of History  
Director Canadian Race Relations Foundation  
Temporary Member Canadian Transportation Agency  
Chairperson Destination Canada  
Director Destination Canada  
Vice-Chairperson Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board  
Director Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation  
Member Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada  
Director (Federal) Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority  
Member, Yukon Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada  
Governor International Development Research Centre  
Member (appointment to roster) International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies  
Chairperson Laurentian Pilotage Authority Canada  
Chairperson Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada  
Member Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada  
Member National Arts Centre Corporation  
Member National Research Council Canada  
Member National Seniors Council  
Chief Accessibility Officer Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer  
Commissioner and Director Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages  
Superintendent Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada  
Member Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel  
Director Public Sector Pension Investment Board of Canada  
Member Public Service Pension Advisory Committee  
Chairperson Standards Council of Canada  
Registrar Supreme Court of Canada  
Director (Federal) Toronto Port Authority  
Chairperson and Member Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada  
Vice-Chairperson Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada  
Director (Federal) Trois-Rivières Port Authority