Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 29: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
July 16, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 21114
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 1,2-ethanediol,1,2-dibenzoate, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 94-49-5;
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.
Joanne Volk
Acting 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:
- “notifier”
- means the person who has, on February 10, 2022, 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 1,2-ethanediol,1,2-dibenzoate, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 94-49-5.
2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.
Restrictions
3. The notifier may import the substance for use only as a component in organic peroxide formulations intended for industrial use as
- (a) a chemical stabilizer used in polymerization processes;
- (b) an alternative to phthalate plasticizer used in polymer applications; or
- (c) an alternative to phthalate plasticizer used in
- (i) plastics,
- (ii) coatings,
- (iii) adhesives, and
- (iv) caulks and sealants.
4. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who agrees to use it in accordance with section 3.
Other requirements
5. The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person,
- (a) inform the person, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions; and
- (b) obtain, prior to the first transfer of the substance, written confirmation from this person that they were informed of the terms of the present ministerial conditions and agree to comply with section 3 of the present ministerial conditions.
Record-keeping requirements
6. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating
- (a) the specific use of the substance;
- (b) the quantity of the substance that the notifier manufactures, imports, purchases, distributes, sells and uses;
- (c) the name and address of each person to whom the notifier transfers the physical possession or control of the substance; and
- (d) the written confirmation referred to in section 5.
(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
7. The present ministerial conditions come into force on July 5, 2022.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001
Exemption from the Interim Order for Vaccine Requirements
Classes of vessels: Vessels subject to the Interim Order participating in the Brockville Tall Ships Festival
Effective Date: June 24, 2022
Expiry Date: June 27, 2022
This exemption is made under the exemption power of the Minister in subsection 10(2) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
This Exemption letter authorizes the authorized representative of a vessel subject to the Interim Order participating in the Brockville Tall Ships Festival to fulfill their obligations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, in a manner that does not comply with the Interim Order Respecting Cruise Ship Restrictions and Vaccination Requirements Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), if:
CONDITIONS
- (a) The authorized representative is complying with all applicable requirements of the Interim Order except the requirement to verify proof of vaccination and evidence of a COVID-19 test result for persons, other than crew, who are on board the vessel for a duration of eight hours or less.
- (b) The authorized representative adheres to the following measures to prevent or limit the spread of COVID-19 on board, including through the following measures:
- (i) Physical distancing of persons to the extent possible;
- (ii) Mandatory masking in situations where physical distancing is difficult to maintain;
- (iii) Mandatory masking below deck or in enclosed spaces;
- (iv) Procedures to ensure the availability of and encouragement of the use of appropriate disinfectant and hand sanitizing products for persons on board the vessel; and
- (v) Routine cleaning and disinfection of the vessel, using the appropriate products and techniques.
- (c) The authorized representative follows the health measures prescribed by the Province of Ontario.
Note: This Exemption letter in no way reduces the vessel’s, the applicant’s or any other person’s responsibility to comply with any other requirements of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and regulations made under it that are not specifically addressed in this letter.
Kevin Brosseau
Assistant Deputy Minister
Safety and Security
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SPB-002-22 — Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band
The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled SPB-002-22, Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band, which sets out the decisions of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) with respect to the auction process for the 3800 MHz band. In particular, the framework announces the decisions related to the licensing process, auction format and rules, and the conditions of licence applicable to the 3800 MHz band.
This document is the result of the consultation process initiated in SLPB-006-21, Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band (PDF).
Clarification questions
ISED will accept written questions seeking clarification of the rules and policies set out in this framework until the deadline specified in the Table of Key Dates. Every effort will be made to post the questions received, along with ISED’s written responses, in the shortest time frame possible. Questions that are of a similar nature and subject matter may be grouped and summarized. Questions regarding bidding procedures will be addressed in mail-out packages intended for qualified bidders and will not be included in this clarification process unless they are deemed to be critical information for potential bidders requiring an immediate response. These answers will be considered as clarification of the policies set out in this framework. Applicants are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible.
Questions regarding the 3800 MHz policy and licensing framework may be sent to the Manager, Auction Operations, by email to spectrumauctions-encheresduspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca.
All questions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the notice reference number (SPB-002-22). Questions and responses will be posted on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
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.
July 7, 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.
| 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 | |
| Member | Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board | |
| 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 | |
| Member | Canadian Human Rights Commission | |
| Trustee | Canadian Museum for Human Rights | |
| Director | Canadian Museum of History | |
| Chairperson | 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 | 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 | |
| Member | Pacific Pilotage Authority | |
| Chairperson | Patented Medicine Prices Review Board | |
| Member | Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel | |
| Chairperson | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board | |
| Member | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board | |
| Deputy Registrar | Supreme Court of Canada | |
| Executive Director | Telefilm Canada |