Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 48: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

November 26, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to the substance glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt, also known as nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt (Na3NTA)

Whereas the substance Na3NTA (Chemical Abstracts Service [CAS] Registry Number 5064-31-3) is specified on the Domestic Substances List;footnote 1

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have conducted a screening assessment of Na3NTA under section 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;footnote 2

And whereas the ministers suspect that the information concerning a significant new activity in relation to this substance may contribute to determining the circumstances in which the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,

Therefore, notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment intends to amend the Domestic Substances List, pursuant to subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to any significant new activities relating to the substance as set out in this notice.

Public comment period

Any person may, within 60 days of publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment comments with respect to this proposal. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and can be submitted using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window, sent by mail to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, or by email to substances@ec.gc.ca.

The final screening assessment for this substance may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website.

In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.

Marc D’Iorio
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

1. Part 1 of the Domestic Substances List is proposed to be amended by deleting the following in numerical order:

2. Part 2 of the List is proposed to be amended by adding the following in numerical order:

Column 1

Substance

Column 2

Significant new activity for which the substance is subject to subsection 81(3) of the Act

5064-31-3 S’

1. The use of the substance glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt in the manufacture of any of the following products:

  • (a) a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, such that the substance is present in the product in a concentration greater than 1% by weight, other than its use in the manufacture of
    • (i) a wood spray polish that contains the substance in a concentration of less than 2% by weight, or
    • (ii) a boat cleaner that contains the substance in a concentration of less than 3% by weight;
  • (b) a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, such that the substance is present in product in a concentration greater than 0.1% by weight, other than its use in the manufacture of a soap that contains the substance in a concentration less than or equal to 0.3% by weight.
 

2. The importation of the substance in a quantity greater than 10 kg in a calendar year in any of the following products:

  • (a) a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, if the product contains the substance in a concentration greater than 1% by weight, other than an activity involving
    • (i) a wood spray polish that contains the substance in a concentration of less than 2% by weight, or
    • (ii) a spray boat cleaner that contains the substance in a concentration of less than 3% by weight;
  • (b) a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, if the product contains the substance in a concentration greater than 0.1% by weight, other than an activity involving a soap that contains the substance in a concentration less than or equal to 0.3% by weight.
 

3. Despite sections 1 and 2, the use of the substance is not a significant new activity if the substance is

  • (a) used as a research and development substance or as a site-limited intermediate substance, as defined in subsection 1(1) of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers); or
  • (b) intended for export only.
 

4. For each proposed significant new activity, the following information must be provided to the Minister at least 90 days before the day on which the significant new activity begins:

  • (a) a description of the significant new activity in relation to the substance;
  • (b) the anticipated annual quantity of the substance to be used;
  • (c) the information specified in items 3 to 7 of Schedule 4 to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);
  • (d) the information specified in paragraphs 2(d) to (f) and 8(f) and (g) of Schedule 5 to those Regulations;
  • (e) a description of the consumer product or cosmetic that contains the substance, the intended use of that consumer product or cosmetic and the function of the substance in that consumer product or cosmetic;
 
  • (f) the total quantity of the consumer product or cosmetic expected to be sold in Canada in a calendar year by the person proposing the significant new activity; (g) all other information and test data in respect of the substance that are in the possession of the person proposing the significant new activity, or to which they may reasonably be expected to have access, and that permit the identification of the adverse effects that the substance may have on the environment and human health and the degree of environmental and public exposure to the substance;
  • (h) the name of every government department or government agency, either outside or within Canada, to which the person proposing the significant new activity has provided information regarding the use of the substance and, if known, the department’s or agency’s file number and, if any, the outcome of the department or agency’s assessment and the risk management actions in relation to the substance imposed by the department or agency;
  • (i) the name, civic and postal addresses, telephone number and, if any, the fax number and email address of the person proposing the significant new activity and, if they are not resident in Canada, of the person resident in Canada who is authorized to act on their behalf; and
  • (j) a certification that the information is accurate and complete, dated and signed by the person proposing the significant new activity or, if they are not resident in Canada, of the person resident in Canada who is authorized to act on their behalf.
 

5. The information referred to in section 4 is to be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister.

COMING INTO FORCE

3. This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the notice of intent.)

Description

The notice of intent (NOI) is an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL)footnote 1 to apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to the substance glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt (also known as nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt; Na3NTA; Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 5064-31-3), pursuant to subsection 87(3) of that Act.

Within 60 days of publication of the NOI, any person may submit comments to the Minister of the Environment (the Minister). These comments will be taken into consideration during the development of the Order amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions to this substance.

The DSL amendment is not in force until the Order is adopted by the Minister pursuant to subsection 87(3) of CEPA. The Order will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Information-gathering mechanisms other than the SNAc provisions of CEPA were considered, including the publication of an additional notice under section 71 of CEPA and the periodic market surveillance of products through the analysis of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). However, these mechanisms would collect information after the substance is used in consumer products or cosmetics, which could potentially lead to exposures of concern.

Applicability of the proposed Order

It is proposed that the Order amending the DSL would require any person (individual or corporation) engaging in a significant new activity in relation to Na3NTA to submit a Significant New Activity Notification (SNAN) containing all of the information prescribed in the Order at least 90 days prior to the import, manufacture, or use of the substance for the significant new activity.

In order to address human health concerns, the Order would target the use of the substance in consumer products to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) applies. In addition, the Order would target cosmetics as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act (FDA). Consumer products and cosmetics are potential sources of direct and significant human exposure to this substance.

For the manufacture of consumer products, notification would be required when

For the importation of the substance in a consumer product, notification would be required when the total quantity of the substance in the product that is used during a calendar year is greater than 10 kg if

For the manufacture of cosmetics, notification would be required when

For the importation of the substance related to cosmetics, notification would be required when the total quantity of the substance that is present in the product during a calendar year is greater than 10 kg if

Activities not subject to the proposed Order

Activities involving the use of the substance in the manufacture of consumer products that contain the substance would not be subject to the proposed Order if

The importation of the substance in a consumer product would not be subject to the proposed Order if the total quantity of the substance involved in the activity is 10 kg or less in a calendar year. For activities involving more than 10 kg of the substance in a calendar year, the proposed Order would not apply if

Activities involving the use of the substance in the manufacture of cosmetics that contain the substance would not be subject to the proposed Order if

The importation of the substance in a cosmetic would not be subject to the proposed Order if the total quantity of the substance involved in the activity is 10 kg or less in a calendar year. For activities involving more than 10 kg of the substance in a calendar year, the proposed Order would not apply if

The use of Na3NTA as a research and development substance, a site-limited intermediate substance, or an export-only substance would not require the submission of a SNAN, as these activities are not expected to result in exposure to the general population in Canada. The terms “research and development substance” and “site-limited intermediate substance” are defined in subsection 1(1) of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers). An export-only substance is a substance that is manufactured or imported in Canada and destined solely for foreign markets.

The proposed Order would not apply to uses of the substance that are regulated under the Acts of Parliament listed in Schedule 2 of CEPA, including the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act. The proposed Order would also not apply to transient reaction intermediates, impurities, contaminants, partially unreacted intermediates, or in some circumstances to items such as wastes, mixtures or manufactured items. However, it should be noted that individual components of a mixture may be subject to notification under the proposed Order. See subsection 81(6) and section 3 of CEPA, and section 3 of the Guidance Document for the Notification and Testing of New Chemicals and Polymers for additional information.

Information to be submitted

The NOI sets out the proposed requirements for information that would have to be provided to the Minister 90 days before the day on which the substance is imported, manufactured or used for a significant new activity. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Health will use the information submitted in the SNAN to conduct environmental and human health assessments within 90 days after the complete information is received.

The information requirements in the proposed Order relate to general information with respect to the substance, details surrounding its use, and to exposure information. Some of the proposed information requirements are set out in the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Additional guidance on preparing a SNAN can be found in section 4 of the Guidance Document for the Notification and Testing of New Chemicals and Polymers.

Compliance

When assessing whether or not a substance is subject to SNAc provisions,footnote 3 a person is expected to make use of information in their possession or to which they may reasonably be expected to have access. This means information in any of the notifier’s offices worldwide or other locations where the notifier can reasonably have access to the information. For example, manufacturers are expected to have access to their formulations, while importers or users of a substance, mixture, or product are expected to have access to import records, usage information and the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Although an SDS is an important source of information on the composition of a purchased product, it should be noted that the goal of the SDS is to protect the health of workers in the workplace from specific hazards of chemical products. Therefore, an SDS may not list all product ingredients that may be subject to an order due to human health or environmental concerns. Any person requiring more detailed information on product composition is encouraged to contact their supplier.

If any information becomes available that reasonably supports the conclusion that the substance Na3NTA is toxic or capable of becoming toxic, the person who is in possession of or has knowledge of the information, and is involved in activities with the substance is obligated, under section 70 of CEPA, to provide that information to the Minister without delay.

Any person who transfers the physical possession or control of a substance subject to an order should notify all persons to whom the physical possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the order, including the obligation to notify the Minister of any significant new activity and to provide all the required information outlined above.

In cases where a person receives possession and control of a substance from another person, they may not be required to submit a SNAN, under certain conditions, if the activities were covered by a SNAN submitted by the supplier on behalf of its clients.

A pre-notification consultation (PNC) is available for notifiers who wish to consult during the planning or preparation of their SNAN to discuss any questions or concerns they have about the prescribed information and test plans.

Where a person has questions concerning their obligations to comply with an order, believes they may be out of compliance, or would like to request a PNC, they are encouraged to discuss their particular circumstances by contacting the Substances Management Information Line.footnote 5

CEPA is enforced in accordance with the publicly available Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. In instances of non-compliance, consideration is given to the following factors, when deciding which enforcement measure to take: nature of the alleged violation, effectiveness in achieving compliance with CEPA and its regulations and consistency in enforcement.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of final decision after screening assessment of a substance — glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt (nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt [Na3NTA]), CAS RN footnote 1 5064-31-3 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas Na3NTA is a substance identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;footnote 4

Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on Na3NTA pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that the substance does 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 on this substance at this time under section 77 of the Act.

Notice is also hereby given that the Minister of the Environment intends to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Act to indicate that the significant new activity provisions under subsection 81(3) thereof apply with respect to Na3NTA.

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the screening assessment of glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt (Na3NTA)

Pursuant to section 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have conducted a screening assessment of glycine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt, hereinafter referred to as Na3NTA, derived from its more commonly used name nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) for Na3NTA is 5064-31-3.

According to the information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey, 932 414 kg of Na3NTA were imported into Canada in 2011 and there were no reports of manufacture of Na3NTA in Canada above the reporting threshold of 100 kg. Reported uses in Canada include water treatment, cleaning and furnishing care, as a component in the manufacture of food packaging materials, paper products, fabric, textile and leather articles, personal care, photographic supplies, film and photochemicals, agricultural products, and metal chelation. Na3NTA is used in products available to consumers, which mainly include cleaning products and cosmetics. Na3NTA was also identified as an ingredient in disinfectant products. In addition, Na3NTA may be used as a component in cleaners, sanitizers, and hand treatments used in food processing establishments, and has been identified as a formulant in pest control products registered in Canada.

The ecological risk of Na3NTA was characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC), which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. Based on the outcome of the ERC analysis, Na3NTA is considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from Na3NTA. It is concluded that Na3NTA does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as it is 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.

The predominant sources of exposure to Na3NTA from products available to consumers in Canada are cleaning products (e.g. wood floor cleaning liquid, wood floor polishing spray, boat cleaner) and cosmetics (e.g. hair dye, face moisturizer). There is also potential for exposure to Na3NTA for the general population from drinking water.

Based on the occurrence of urinary tract tumours in studies on laboratory animals, carcinogenicity is the critical effect for the characterization of risk to human health from exposure to Na3NTA. Na3NTA is not considered to be genotoxic. Although the mode of induction of tumours has not been fully elucidated, the tumours observed in laboratory animals are unlikely to have resulted from direct interaction with genetic material. A threshold approach is therefore used to assess the risk to human health. A comparison of the estimates of exposure and the critical effect levels resulted in margins of exposure that are considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure datasets.

Considering all the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that Na3NTA does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

Overall conclusion

It is therefore concluded that Na3NTA does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

Consideration for follow-up

Because Na3NTA is listed on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), its import and manufacture in Canada are not subject to notification under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemical and Polymers) under subsection 81(1) of CEPA. Since Na3NTA is considered to have human health effects of concern, there is suspicion that new activities that have not been identified or assessed could lead to this substance meeting the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA. Therefore, the Government of Canada intends to amend the DSL, under subsection 87(3) of the Act, to indicate that the significant new activity (SNAc) provisions under subsection 81(3) of the Act apply with respect to this substance.

A significant new activity can include an activity that has not been conducted with the substance in the past, or an existing one with a different quantity or in different circumstances that could affect the exposure pattern of the substance. The SNAc provisions trigger an obligation for a person (individual or corporation) to provide information about a substance when a person proposes to use the substance in a significant new activity. The ministers will assess the information provided by the notifier and other information available to them to determine whether the substance, if used in the proposed new activity, could pose a risk to the environment or human health, and, if so, whether risk management is required.

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

DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS

FISHERIES ACT

Notice with respect to final codes of practice

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 34.2(4) of the Fisheries Act, of six final codes of practice — Routine maintenance dredging for navigation, Clear span bridges, Beaver dam breaching and removal, Temporary fords, Ice bridges and snow fills, and Culvert maintenance. Details and finalization requirements are specified in the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention provisions (section 34.2 of the Fisheries Act).

The final codes of practice are available on the Codes of practice web page.

Chantale Côté
Director General
Ecosystems Management
Aquatic Ecosystems Sector

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Okanagan Efferia critical habitat in the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area and Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary

The Okanagan Efferia (Efferia okanagana) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Okanagan Efferia inhabits lower elevation (280–760 m) grasslands and very open forests that include bluebunch wheatgrass and gravelly, stony, or sandy soils. The Okanagan Efferia is a Canadian endemic robber fly with a small global range. From 10 extant units, 6 populations of Okanagan Efferia have been identified within the Okanagan and Thompson River valleys.

The latest recovery strategy for the Okanagan Efferia identifies the critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within federally protected areas.

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 Okanagan Efferia identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area and Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act and in the schedule to the Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations made pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

November 26, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Olive Clubtail critical habitat in the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area and Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary

The Olive Clubtail (Stylurus olivaceus) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, Olive Clubtail habitat occurs along warm, lowland rivers, with a few sites at lakes. The Olive Clubtail has three life stages, each with specific habitat requirements, including aquatic features and aerial areas over aquatic features, and shoreline habitats along with riparian and terrestrial features. The species’ range in Canada is restricted to the South Okanagan and Thompson River valleys in southern British Columbia.

The latest recovery strategy for the Olive Clubtail identifies the critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within federally protected areas.

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 Olive Clubtail identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area and Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act and in the schedule to the Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations made pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

November 26, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Peary Caribou critical habitat in the Nanuit Itillinga National Wildlife Area and Banks Island Bird Sanctuary No. 2

The Peary Caribou (Rangifer tarandus pearyi) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Peary Caribou require vast amounts of land with access to adequate forage, water and protection from severe weather and predators to fulfill their annual life cycle. Across all local populations, Peary Caribou inhabit a variety of tundra and barren habitats with sparse to moderate vegetation cover. Peary Caribou occur in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, distributed across much of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

The latest recovery strategy for the Peary Caribou identifies the critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within federally protected areas.

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 Peary Caribou identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Nanuit Itillinga National Wildlife Area and Banks Island Bird Sanctuary No. 2 described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act and in the schedule to the Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations made pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Interested parties are invited to contact Environment Canada by email at ec.protectionep-sarprotection.ec@canada.ca to request clarifications regarding the location, biophysical attributes and protection of this species’ critical habitat.

November 26, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Piping Plover melodus subspecies critical habitat in the Big Glace Bay Lake National Wildlife Area, Pointe de l’Est National Wildlife Area and Port Joli Bird Sanctuary

The Piping Plover melodus subspecies (Charadrius melodus melodus) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act and is a migratory bird protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. In Canada, the Piping Plover melodus subspecies use sand, gravel, or cobble-dominated open oceanfront beaches, pocket beaches and barriers (islands, beaches, spits and bars) in marine coastal areas along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

The latest recovery strategy and action plan for the Piping Plover melodus subspecies identifies the critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within federally protected areas.

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 Piping Plover melodus subspecies identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Big Glace Bay Lake National Wildlife Area, Pointe de l’Est National Wildlife Area, and Port Joli Bird Sanctuary described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act and in the schedule to the Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations made pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

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 this species’ critical habitat. Note, however, that some details may be withheld to protect the species and its critical habitat.

November 26, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

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 Deposit Insurance Corporation  
Director Canada Development Investment Corporation  
Director Canada Energy Regulator  
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  
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  
Deputy Administrator Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods  
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  
Director National Gallery of Canada  
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  
Chairperson Patented Medicine Prices Review Board  
Member Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel  
Director Public Sector Pension Investment Board  
Commissioner Public Service Commission  
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 Administrator Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund  
Deputy Registrar Supreme Court of Canada  
Executive Director Telefilm Canada  
Chief Executive Officer VIA Rail Canada Inc.