Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 45: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

November 5, 2022

BANK OF CANADA

Statement of financial position as at September 30, 2022
(unaudited)

Amounts are in millions of dollars.

Totals

Assets and Liabilities and Equity
Item Amount
Assets 431,863
Liabilities and Equity 431,863

Assets

Cash and foreign deposits
Item Amount
Cash and foreign deposits 12
Loans and receivables
Item Amount
Securities purchased under resale agreements 427
Advances to members of Payments Canada n/a
Other receivables 11
Total loans and receivables 438
Investments
Item Amount
Government of Canada treasury bills n/a
Government of Canada bonds — carried at amortized cost 113,942
Government of Canada bonds — carried at fair value through profit and loss 238,320
Canada Mortgage Bonds 9,169
Other bonds 10,645
Securities lent or sold under repurchase agreements 26,233
Other securities n/a
Shares in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) 465
Total investments 398,774
Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada
Item Amount
Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada 31,535
Capital assets
Item Amount
Property and equipment 515
Intangible assets 109
Right-of-use leased assets 45
Total capital assets 669
Other assets
Item Amount
Other assets 435

Liabilities and Equity

Bank notes in circulation
Item Amount
Bank notes in circulation 116,652
Deposits
Item Amount
Government of Canada 75,893
Members of Payments Canada 199,707
Other deposits 13,278
Total deposits 288,878
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Item Amount
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 24,885
Other liabilities
Item Amount
Other liabilities 494
Total liabilities
Item Amount
Total liabilities 430,909
Equity
Item Amount
Share capital 5
Statutory and special reserves 125
Investment revaluation reserve 427
Actuarial gains reserve 397
Total equity 954

I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.

Ottawa, October 27, 2022

Coralia Bulhoes
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accountant

I declare that the foregoing statement is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.

Ottawa, October 27, 2022

Tiff Macklem
Governor

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions under subsection 10.3(1)footnote a and section 14.1footnote b of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act footnote c.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Simon Andrew Fraser
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System

1 Section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System footnote 1 is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

TEER Category
has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (catégorie FÉER)

2 Paragraphs 7(1)(l) to (n) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

3 (1) Subparagraph 11(1)(a)(vii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraph 11(1)(b)(vii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

4 (1) Paragraph 15(3)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Paragraph 15(4)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

5 Paragraph 17(1)(g) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

6 (1) Paragraph 19(4)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Paragraph 19(5)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

7 (1) Subparagraph 21(1)(d)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraph 21(1)(e)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

8 (1) Subparagraph 22(1)(d)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraph 22(1)(e)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

9 (1) Paragraph 25(1)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

(2) Paragraph 25(2)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

10 Subparagraph 29(2)(a)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

11 Subparagraph 30(1)(c)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

12 The Instructions are amended by adding the following after section 32:

Transitional Provisions

National Occupational Classification codes

33 (1) A foreign national who submitted to the Minister, prior to November 16, 2022, an expression of interest in respect of the federal skilled worker class, the Canadian experience class or the federal skilled trades class referred to in subsections 75(1), 87.1(1) or 87.2(2) of the Regulations, respectively, and who was not issued an invitation before that date must update their expression of interest with the applicable five-digit codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions to be eligible to be issued an invitation on or after November 16, 2022.

Provincial nominee class

(2) A member of the provincial nominee class referred to in subsection 87(2) of the Regulations who submitted an expression of interest prior to November 16, 2022 and who was not issued an invitation before that date must update their expression of interest with the five-digit code 93888 instead of the codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions to be eligible to be issued an invitation on or after November 16, 2022.

Nomination certificate

(3) A member of the provincial nominee class referred to in subsection 87(2) of the Regulations whose nomination certificate was issued on the basis of an application for nomination made to the government of a province before November 16, 2022 must specify in any expression of interest submitted to the Minister on or after that date the five-digit code 93888 instead of the codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions.

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Child Care Provider Class

13 The definition eligible occupation in section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Child Care Provider Class footnote 2 is replaced by the following:

eligible occupation
means an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification under unit group 44100, other than foster parent. (profession admissible)

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Support Worker Class

14 The definition eligible occupation in section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Support Worker Classfootnote 2 is replaced by the following:

eligible occupation
means an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification under unit group 44101. (profession admissible)

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class

15 (1) Subparagraphs 4(2)(d)(i) to (v) of the Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class footnote 3 are replaced with the following:

(2) Subsection 4(3) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

Exception — health care

(3) An applicant who meets the work experience requirements set out in section 3 based on experience in an occupation that corresponds to unit group 31301 of the National Occupational Classification and who has an offer of employment in an occupation that corresponds to unit group 33102 or to the occupational description of a home support worker in unit group 44101 of the National Occupational Classification does not need to meet the requirement set out in paragraph (2)(d).

16 Paragraphs 5(a) to (c) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class

17 (1) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(A)(I) to (III) of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class footnote 4 are replaced by the following:

(2) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(B)(I) and (II) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

(3) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(C)(I) to (IV) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

(4) Subparagraph 2(3)(f)(i) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

18 Paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (e) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

Taking Effect

19 These Instructions take effect on the day on which the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (National Occupational Classification 2021) come into force.

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial instructions with respect to the processing on a priority basis of applications for work permits and the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations

Canadian workers are among the most highly educated and highly skilled workers in the world. The goods they produce and the services they provide are respected the world over. That said, Canada needs to be able to access the skills and expertise of talented workers from around the world to enable Canadian firms to succeed in the global marketplace. Once here, these talented workers can drive innovation and help Canadian firms to grow and prosper — leading to more jobs for Canada’s middle class and a stronger economy for all.

As part of the Global Skills Strategy, the Government of Canada has committed to process on a priority basis applications for work permits meeting the conditions established by these instructions as well as, as the case may be, the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations.

Therefore, pursuant to section 87.3 and subsections 92(1.1) and (2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, I give these instructions as, in my opinion, these instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada by supporting the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.

Interpretation

1. For the purpose of these instructions, family member has the same meaning as in subsection 1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations).

Scope

2. (1) Subject to subsection (2), these instructions apply

(2) These instructions do not apply to applications referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if these applications are made by the following applicants:

(3) These instructions apply to applications referred to in these instructions that are received by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (the Department) on or after the day on which these instructions take effect.

Conditions

3. (1) In order to be processed on a priority basis, any application referred to in these instructions must meet the following conditions:

(2) If an applicant is unable to make an application referred to in these instructions by means of the electronic system because of a physical or mental disability, it may be made by another means made available by the Department for that purpose that would enable the applicant to make the application, including a paper application form.

Disposition of applications

4. Any application that does not meet the conditions established by these instructions is processed under regular processing guidelines of the Department.

Coming into effect

5. These instructions replace the ministerial instructions with respect to the processing on a priority basis of applications for work permits and the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations signed on May 29, 2017. These ministerial instructions take effect on November 16, 2022.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

New ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications

Notice is hereby given under subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act) that the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (the Department) has established the following ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications.

Overview

Authority for ministerial instructions is derived from section 87.3 of the Act. The instructions are being issued to ensure that the processing of applications is conducted in a manner that, in the opinion of the Minister, will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.

The instructions are consistent with objectives as laid out in section 3 of the Act. Specifically, in order to pursue the maximum social, cultural and economic benefits of immigration aligned with the goals of the new caregiver permanent residence pilots, a moratorium on new caregiver temporary foreign worker intake outside Quebec is necessary to control arrivals without a clear pathway for permanent residence.

These instructions complement the June 18, 2019, ministerial instructions, made pursuant to section 14.1 of the Act, to establish two new economic permanent residence classes for in-home caregivers.

Instructions to refuse to process certain work permit applications

Instructions are directed to designated officers who are charged with handling and/or reviewing applications for work permits.

Officers are instructed not to process applications for work permits made by foreign nationals under subparagraph 200(1)(c)(iii) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, if the application is described under Part 1 or Part 2 below:

Part 1. For applications submitted at a port-of-entry:

Part 2. For applications submitted before or after entry to Canada:

Coming into effect

These instructions revoke and replace the New ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications signed on April 22, 2022. They take effect on November 16, 2022.

Disposition of applications

Where new work permit applications are not processed pursuant to these instructions, the applicant will be notified of the refusal to process, and the associated work permit processing fee will be returned.

Expiry

These instructions will expire on June 17, 2024.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 21184

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 iron(1+), chloro[dimethyl 9,9-dihydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-di(2-pyridinyl-κN)-7-[(2-pyridinyl-κN)methyl]- 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-1,5dicarboxylate-κN3, κN7]-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 478945-46-9;

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’Iorio
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 June 28, 2022, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Act;
“paint” or “coating”
means a product either in liquid or aerosol form, that is intended to be applied onto or impregnated into a substrate and that is water-based, alcohol-based, oil-based or solvent-based, and includes interior and exterior paint, wood stain, primer, varnish, and lacquer, whether tinted or untinted;
“solvent system”
means any liquid diluent added to a paint or coating during the formulation process for the purpose of adjusting the viscosity of the formulation; and
“substance”
means iron(1+), chloro[dimethyl 9,9-dihydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-di(2-pyridinyl-κN)-7-[(2-pyridinyl-κN)methyl]- 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-1,5-dicarboxylate-κN3, κN7]-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 478945-46-9.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance in accordance with the present ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. The substance shall only be used to manufacture a paint or a coating, and the following conditions must be met:

4. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who will use it in accordance with item 3.

5. At least 120 days prior to beginning the manufacture of the substance in Canada, the notifier shall inform the Minister of the Environment, in writing, and provide the following information:

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

(2) The notifier shall maintain the 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.

Other requirements

7. The notifier shall inform any person to whom they transfer the physical possession or control of the substance, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions. The notifier shall 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. This written confirmation shall be maintained at the principal place of business in Canada of the notifier or of their representative in Canada for a period of at least five years from the day it was received.

Coming into force

8. The present ministerial conditions come into force on October 24, 2022.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Notice of intent — Consultation by Environment and Climate Change Canada on the assessment of the status of the Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis)

Introduction

This notice provides interested stakeholders with the opportunity to provide comments on the assessments completed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) on the status of Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) and COSEWIC’s recommendations related to Schedule 1 (List of Wildlife Species at Risk) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

Background

Pollinators help transfer pollen from one flowering plant to another. This crucial activity fertilizes plants so that they can produce seeds and fruit. The Monarch and the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) are important pollinators in Canada; they are critical to the production of many crops and play an essential ecological role.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the Red List of Threatened Species (the IUCN Red List), which provides an indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. Both the Monarch and the Western Bumble Bee are on the Red List; the Monarch, as least concern, in 2021, and the Western Bumble Bee, as vulnerable, in 2014. Recently, in July 2022, a subspecies of the Monarch, the Migratory Monarch, was added to the IUCN Red List as endangered.

Consultations

COSEWIC assessed these pollinators and found them to be at risk in Canada. The Monarch, first assessed in 1997 and classified as special concern, was reassessed in 2016 by COSEWIC, who recommended it be up-listed to endangered. Both subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) were assessed by COSEWIC in 2014, when they recommended these be listed as special concern and threatened, respectively.

For additional information on these species:

Public comments

The publication of this notice of intent in the Canada Gazette, Part I, initiates a 45-day comment period that will end on December 20, 2022. If you are interested in participating in this consultation, please send written comments to SARA Policy, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Comments can be sent by email to LEPreglementations-SARAregulation@ec.gc.ca, or by mail to the following address:

Paula Brand
Director SARA Policy
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 15th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
J8Y 3Z5

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of final decision after screening assessment for 21 Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas 20 of the 21 substances identified in the annex below are substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on one substance pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act and on 20 substances pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that the 21 substances do 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 (the ministers) propose to take no further action at this time under section 77 of the Act for the 20 substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Act.

Notice is further given that the ministers propose to take no further action on the remaining substance at this time.

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the screening assessment of the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group

Pursuant to section 68 or 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of 21 substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group. Substances in this group — namely one poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), one paraformaldehyde (PF), three alcohol ethoxylate sulfates (AESs), eight alcohol ethoxylates (AEs), two octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs), and six alkyl amine ethoxylates (ANEOs) — were identified as priorities for assessment as they met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA or were considered a priority on the basis of other concerns. One substance in this group (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers [CAS RN]footnote 5 68155-39-5) was identified as a priority for risk assessment as part of the identification of risk assessment priorities (IRAP) approach’s 2015 review.footnote 6 The CAS RNs, the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names and the subgroups of these substances are listed in the table below.

Substances in the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group
CAS RN DSL name Subgroup table b1 note a
25322-69-4 Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-hydro-ω-hydroxy- PPG
30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde PF
9004-82-4 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt AES
67762-19-0 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers, ammonium salts AES
68585-34-2 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers, sodium salts AES
9002-92-0 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-dodecyl-ω-hydroxy- AE
66455-14-9 Alcohols, C12-13, ethoxylated AE
68002-97-1 Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated AE
68131-39-5 Alcohols, C12-15, ethoxylated AE
68439-45-2 Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated AE
68439-46-3 Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated AE
68439-50-9 Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated AE
68951-67-7 Alcohols, C14-15, ethoxylated AE
9002-93-1 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxy- OPE
9036-19-5 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxy- OPE
28724-32-5 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,α′-[(methyloctadecyliminio)di-2,1-ethanediyl]bis[ω-hydroxy-, chloride ANEO
61791-24-0 Amines, soya alkyl, ethoxylated ANEO
61791-26-2 Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (POEA) ANEO
68155-39-5 table b1 note b Amines, C14-18 and C16-18-unsatd. alkyl, ethoxylated ANEO
68439-72-5 Amines, C8-18 and C18-unsatd. alkyl, ethoxylated ANEO
68603-75-8 Amines, N-tallow alkyltrimethylenedi-, propoxylated ANEO

Table b1 note(s)

Table b1 note a

Abbreviations of subgroup: poly(propylene glycol) (PPG); paraformaldehyde (PF); alcohol ethoxylate sulfates (AESs), alcohol ethoxylates (AEs), octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs), and alkyl amine ethoxylates (ANEOs).

Return to table b1 note a referrer

Table b1 note b

This substance was not identified under subsection 73(1) of CEPA but was included in this screening assessment as it was considered a priority on the basis of other concerns.

Return to table b1 note b referrer

Various poly(alkoxylate/ether) polymers in this screening assessment are registered active ingredients or formulants used in pest control products, and these uses are regulated by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency under the Pest Control Products Act. This screening assessment only considers the potential effects of poly(alkoxylate/ether) on human health and the environment as a result of non-pesticidal uses of the substance.

These 21 substances were previously evaluated under the second phase of polymer rapid screening, which identified PPG and PF as having low potential to cause ecological harm and the AES, AE, OPE, and ANEO subgroups (except POEA; CAS RN 61791-26-2) as having low potential to cause harm to human health. The substances listed above were identified as requiring further assessment for potential human health and/or ecological risks on the basis of structural alerts and/or uses associated with significant consumer exposure. The present assessment further elaborates on the potential for PPG, PF and POEA of the ANEO subgroup to cause harm to human health and for three AESs, eight AEs, two OPEs and six ANEOs to cause ecological harm, in order to reach an overall conclusion under section 64 of CEPA as to whether they pose an unacceptable risk to the environment or human health.

PPG does not occur naturally in the environment, is prepared industrially, and has widespread applications. In Canada, it is reported to be used in coatings for paper and cans, pulping processes, ultrafiltration/reverse osmosis water treatment systems, laminated films, inks, textile dyes, paper-based materials, paint, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, toys, and personal care products. It may also be used as a component in an incidental additive used in food processing establishments, and as a component in the manufacture of food packaging materials. According to the information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey, more than one million kilograms of PPG were imported and/or manufactured in Canada in 2014. PPG does not contain any reactive functional chemical groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. PPG has a low hazard profile for human health based on classification guidelines from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S EPA., 2004). Given its physical/chemical properties, both direct exposure (oral, inhalation, dermal) and indirect exposure (through drinking water) of the general population to PPG are expected to be minimal.

PF does not occur naturally in the environment but is prepared industrially from formaldehyde (which can occur naturally in the environment). It has widespread applications, the most important of which is as a formaldehyde-generating substance. However, the PF is consumed during manufacturing, leaving only trace amounts of unreacted PF or formaldehyde in products available to consumers. In Canada, PF has been used in the manufacture of adhesives, sealants, agricultural products, coatings, inks, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, toys, and other products available to consumers. It may also be used as a component in the manufacture of food packaging materials. More than one million kilograms of PF were imported and/or manufactured in Canada in 2014. PF does not contain any reactive functional groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. PF has a moderate hazard profile based on classification guidelines from the U.S. EPA (2004) for human health. Both direct and indirect exposure of the general population to PF is expected to be minimal. Although PF is a potential source for the release of formaldehyde, the release is very slow at ambient temperatures. Therefore, air concentrations of formaldehyde would remain low in the presence of PF.

AESs are anionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the three AESs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in products available to consumers. No AESs were reported to be manufactured in Canada, but a combined import quantity of more than 10 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the three AESs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

AEs are nonionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the eight AEs considered in this screening assessment are used in many sectors but are primarily found in products available to consumers, such as cleaners. A combined import quantity of 1 000 000 kg to 10 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the eight AEs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

OPEs are nonionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the two OPEs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in paints and coatings and products available to consumers. A combined import quantity of 0.1 million kilograms to 1 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the two OPEs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm. It is noted, however, that NPEs (nonylphenol and its ethoxylates) and OPEs are structurally similar and have similar physical-chemical properties. Additionally, both NPEs and OPEs have similar ecotoxicological hazard and their degradation products have similar endocrine (estrogen) disrupting potential. Thus, from an environmental perspective, the two OPE surfactants considered in this screening assessment would not be considered suitable alternatives to NPEs. In the Priority Substances List assessment report from 2001, it was concluded that nonylphenol and its ethoxylates are 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. Therefore, nonylphenol and its ethoxylates were concluded to be “toxic” as defined in CEPA paragraph 64(a).

ANEOs are amine surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the six ANEOs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in oil and gas extraction, metal working fluids, and products available to consumers. The combined import quantity in 2014 was between 1 000 000 kg and 10 000 000 kg. On the basis of current use patterns, the six ANEOs are unlikely to be resulting in concerns for the environment in Canada. ANEOs do not contain any reactive functional groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. The substance POEA within the subgroup ANEO has a moderate hazard profile for human health. Due to its widespread applications, direct and indirect exposures to humans from POEA are expected to be moderate. However the calculated margin of exposure (MOE) is considered adequate and no human health risk is anticipated.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is low risk of harm to the environment from the 21 substances considered in this assessment. It is concluded that the 21 substances considered in this assessment do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as they are 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.

Considering all the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that the 21 substances considered in this screening assessment do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are 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 the 21 substances considered in the screening assessment do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The screening assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2 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 d;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2 under subsection 52.2(1)footnote e of the Pilotage Act footnote d.

Ottawa, October 18, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2

Interpretation

Definition of Regulations

1 (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.

Overview

Overview

2 This Interim Order modifies the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area for the purposes of the Regulations.

Compulsory Pilotage Area

Compulsory Pilotage Area

3 The Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area described in section 5 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations is deemed to be replaced by the area that consists of the following areas:

Licences and Pilotage Certificates

Exchange

4 (1) On application by a holder of a licence or a pilotage certificate for the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area issued before the day on which this Interim Order is made, the Minister must exchange that licence or certificate for a licence or a pilotage certificate, as the case may be, for Zone A.

Continuity

(2) The holder of a licence or a pilotage certificate for the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area issued before the day on which this Interim Order is made is authorized to have the conduct of a ship in Zone A and Zone B, until the day that is two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made.

Licence

5 To issue a licence for Zone B 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

Pilotage certificate

6 To issue a pilotage certificate for Zone B 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

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.

Repeal

8 The Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia), made on June 9, 2022, is repealed.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Summerside 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 d;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area under subsection 52.2(1)footnote e of the Pilotage Act footnote d.

Ottawa, October 18, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area

Definition of Regulations

1 (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.

Overview

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

Compulsory pilotage area

3 The area consisting of all the navigable waters east of a line drawn from Seacow Head to a position at Latitude 46°20.9′00″ N., Longitude 63°54.5′00″ W., and thence to Ives Point is deemed to be described in Schedule 2 to the Regulations as the Summerside compulsory pilotage area within the Atlantic Pilotage Authority’s region.

Licence

4 To issue a licence for the Summerside 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

Pilotage certificate

5 To issue a pilotage certificate for the Summerside 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

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.

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Western Rattlesnake, of Great Basin Gophersnake and of Desert Nightsnake critical habitat in the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area

The Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) is listed as threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Western Rattlesnake occurs in the Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones found in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Within these areas, Western Rattlesnake use grassland, shrub-steppe, riparian, talus slopes and rocky outcrops, open ponderosa pine, or Douglas-fir forest habitats during the active season for foraging, mating, gestation, shedding, refuge and migration. Western Rattlesnake overwinters in communal dens on steep slopes in rock outcrops, along talus slopes or earthen-covered rock outcrops. This species typically displays considerable fidelity to hibernacula and foraging sites.

The Great Basin Gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) is listed as threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Great Basin Gophersnake is found within the dry, hot Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones, mostly below 1 000 m in elevation but may occur up to 1 700 m. The Great Basin Gophersnake requires access to foraging, hibernating, and egg-laying habitats that are within approximately 500 m of each other. Foraging typically occurs in open habitats, such as grasslands, dry open forests, shrubby areas, cultivated fields, talus, wetlands, and riparian areas. Underground burrows are used for shelter and also serve as important habitat for females to lay eggs. The Great Basin Gophersnake hibernates over winters in dens located in bedrock crevices, deep burrows in the soil or in road fill, or in the spaces between rocks in talus slopes.

The Desert Nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Desert Nightsnake is found exclusively in the hot, dry interior of British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley, south of Penticton to the United States border, and in the Lower Similkameen Valley. The Desert Nightsnake resides in Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones mainly below 1 000 m elevation. The Desert Nightsnake shows a preference for south-facing talus slopes and rock outcrops. Habitat typically includes overwintering dens, foraging sites with suitable cover, suitable prey densities, and egg-laying sites, all located close together. The Desert Nightsnake likely spends most of the active season underground in talus slopes, rodent burrows, or partially burrowed in their own excavations.

The latest recovery strategy for the Western Rattlesnake, the Great Basin Gophersnake and the Desert Nightsnake identifies critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within a federally protected area.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to subsection 58(2) of the Species at Risk Act, subsection 58(1) of that Act applies, 90 days after this publication, to the critical habitat of the Western Rattlesnake, of Great Basin Gophersnake and of Desert Nightsnake identified in the recovery strategy — for those species that are included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that are found within the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area, described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act.

Interested parties are invited to contact Environment and Climate Change Canada by email at ec.protectionep-sarprotection.ec@canada.ca to request clarifications regarding the location, biophysical attributes and protection of these species’ critical habitats. Note, however, that some details may be withheld to protect the species and their critical habitats.

November 5, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT

Odyssey Trust Company — Letters patent of continuance and order to commence and carry on business

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

November 5, 2022

Peter Routledge
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.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities
Position Organization Closing date
Director Bank of Canada  
Director Business Development Bank of Canada  
Chairperson Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal  
Director Canada Council for the Arts  
Director Canada Development Investment Corporation  
Director Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology  
President Canada Lands Company Limited  
Director Canada Post Corporation  
Director Canada Revenue Agency  
Member Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board  
Chairperson Canadian Air Transport Security Authority  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Air Transport Security Authority  
Director Canadian Commercial Corporation  
Member Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board  
Director Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation  
Director Canada Energy Regulator  
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  
Pay Equity Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Member Canadian Human Rights Tribunal  
Secretary Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat  
Director Canadian Museum of History  
Trustee Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21  
Chairperson Canadian Museum of Nature  
Chairperson Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  
Vice-Chairperson Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  
Member Canadian Statistics Advisory Council  
Member Canadian Transportation Agency  
Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia Department of Canadian Heritage  
Chairperson Export Development Canada  
Director Export Development Canada  
President Farm Credit Canada  
Director First Nations Financial Management Board  
Member Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada  
Commissioner International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas  
President International Development Research Centre  
Director Invest in Canada Hub  
Commissioner Law Commission of Canada  
President Law Commission of Canada  
Chairperson National Arts Centre Corporation  
Chairperson National Capital Commission  
Member National Capital Commission  
Member National Farm Products Council  
Vice-Chairperson National Farm Products Council  
Government Film Commissioner National Film Board  
Trustee National Museum of Science and Technology  
Member Net-Zero Advisory Body  
Canadian Representative North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization  
Canadian Representative North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission  
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner  
Member Pacific Pilotage Authority  
Member Parole Board of Canada  
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