Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 15: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

April 15, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the submission of online applications for temporary resident visas and other documents

These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act).

These Instructions are given, pursuant to section 87.3 and subsections 92(1.1) and (2), by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as, in the opinion of the Minister, these Instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.

These Instructions are consistent with the Act’s objectives, as set out in section 3.

Instructions are directed to officers who are charged with handling and/or reviewing certain applications for temporary resident visas, work permits and study permits, by establishing conditions that must be met before the processing of an application or request.

CONSIDERATIONS

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s commitment to reducing inventories and processing times requires measures that offer flexibility by allowing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to continue to receive and redistribute applications where processing capacity exists.

Canada’s immigration objectives, as set out in section 3 of the Act, include the establishment of fair and efficient procedures to maintain the integrity of the Canadian immigration system.

SCOPE

These Instructions apply to new applications for temporary resident visas, work permits and study permits submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on or after the coming into force of these Instructions.

Applications from outside Canada to be submitted by electronic means — Temporary residence

All applications for a temporary resident visa (including a transit visa), a work permit, or a study permit submitted for foreign nationals who are outside Canada at the time of application must be submitted using electronic means (apply online).

The following foreign nationals who are outside Canada submitting applications for temporary resident visas, work permits, and study permits may submit these applications by any other means that are made available or specified by the Minister for that purpose:

Retention/Disposition

Applications received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on or after the coming into force of the Instructions that were not submitted by electronic means will not be accepted and processing fees will be returned, except in the case of foreign nationals who may submit an application by any other means that are made available or specified by the Minister for that purpose, in accordance with these Instructions.

REPEAL

The following Instructions are repealed, effective March 31, 2023:

Ministerial Instructions 51 (MI51): Ministerial Instructions with respect to the submission of online applications for temporary resident visas and other documents due to reduced processing capacity during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, entered into force on April 1, 2022.

EFFECTIVE DATE

These Instructions take effect on April 1, 2023.

Ottawa, March 30, 2023

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

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 21436

Significant New Activity Notice
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in their possession in respect of the substance glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, potassium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2122153-41-5, under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas the substance is not specified on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Act;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that subsection 81(4) of that Act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information requirements
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. The following definitions apply in this notice:

“consumer product”
means a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies;
“cosmetic”
means a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act; and
“substance”
means glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, potassium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2122153-41-5.

2. In relation to the substance, a significant new activity is

3. Despite section 2, a use of the substance is not a significant new activity if the substance is used

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

5. Any studies provided under paragraph 4(f) must be conducted in accordance with the Principles of Good Laboratory Practice set out in Annex II of the Decision of the Council Concerning the Mutual Acceptance of Data in the Assessment of Chemicals, adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on May 12, 1981, that are current at the time the studies are conducted.

6. The information provided under section 4 is to be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister.

Transitional provisions

7. Despite section 2, in the period between the date of publication of the present notice and April 14, 2024, a significant new activity is

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

Description

This Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice is a legal instrument adopted by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) to apply the SNAc provisions of that Act to the substance glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, potassium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 2122153-41-5. The Notice is now in force and it has force of law. It is therefore mandatory for a person who intends to use the substance for a significant new activity as defined in the Notice to meet all the applicable requirements set out in the Notice.

A SNAc Notice does not constitute an endorsement from the Minister of the Environment, the Department of the Environment or the Government of Canada of the substance to which it relates, nor does it constitute an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

Applicability of the Significant New Activity Notice

The Notice requires that any person (individual or corporation) engaging in a significant new activity in relation to the substance glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, potassium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2122153-41-5, submit a Significant New Activity Notification (SNAN) containing all of the information prescribed in the Notice at least 90 days prior to using the substance for the significant new activity.

In order to address the human toxicity concerns, the Notice requires notification in relation to the use of the substance in the manufacture of the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 1% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a liquid laundry soap or detergent that is a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or a hand dish soap or detergent. The Notice also requires notification in relation to the use of the substance in the distribution for sale of the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 1% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a liquid laundry soap or detergent that is a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or a hand dish soap or detergent.

A SNAN is required 90 days before the use of the substance in a significant new activity.

Activities not subject to the Notice

Uses of the substance that are regulated under the acts of Parliament listed in Schedule 2 of the Act, including the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act, are excluded from the Notice. The Notice also does not apply to transient reaction intermediates, impurities, contaminants, partially unreacted materials, or in some circumstances to items such as, but not limited to, wastes, mixtures, or manufactured items. However, it should be noted that individual components of a mixture may be subject to notification under the provisions of the Act. See subsection 81(6) and section 3 of the Act, and section 3.2 of the Guidance document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) for additional information.

Activities involving the use of the substance as a research and development substance or a site-limited intermediate or an export-only product are excluded from the Notice. 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).

Information to be submitted

The Notice sets out the information that must be provided to the Minister 90 days before the day on which the substance glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, potassium salts, CAS Registry Number 2122153-41-5 is 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 risk assessments within 90 days after the complete information is received.

The assessment of the substance identified potential ocular toxicity concerns associated with activities involving the use of the substance in cosmetics as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, in liquid laundry soaps and detergents that are consumer products to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies or in hand dish soaps and detergents. The SNAc Notice is issued to gather toxicity information to ensure that the substance will undergo further assessment before significant new activities are undertaken.

The information requirements in the Notice relate to general information in respect of the substance, details surrounding its use, exposure information, and toxicity to human health and the environment. Some of the information requirements reference the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Additional guidance on preparing a SNAN can be found in section 9.6.2 of the Guidance document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Transitional provision

A transitional provision is included in the Notice to facilitate compliance by persons who may already have imported or manufactured the substance up to 100 kg and started activities with it in concentrations that are greater than 1% by weight in the following products: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a liquid laundry soap or detergent that is a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or a hand dish soap or detergent. The Notice comes into force immediately. However, for the period between the publication of the Notice and April 14, 2024, the substance may be used in a quantity not exceeding 100 kg in the manufacture or the distribution for sale of the following products, in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 1% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act, a liquid laundry soap or detergent that is a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies, or a hand dish soap or detergent. On April 15, 2024, the threshold will be lowered.

Compliance

When assessing whether or not a substance is subject to SNAc provisions, a person is expected to make use of information in their possession or to which they may reasonably 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 Sheets (SDSs).

Although an SDS is an important source of information on the composition of a 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 a SNAc notice due to human health or environmental concerns. Any person requiring more detailed information on product composition is encouraged to contact their supplier.

Where a person involved in activities with the substance obtains information that reasonably supports the conclusion that the substance is toxic or is capable of becoming toxic, the person is obligated, under section 70 of the Act, to provide that information to the Minister without delay.

A company can submit a SNAN on behalf of its clients. For example, in cases where a person takes possession or control of a substance from another person, they may not be required to submit a SNAN, under certain conditions, if their activities were covered by an original SNAN submitted by the person from whom they obtained the substance.

Under section 86 of the Act, any person who transfers the physical possession or control of a substance subject to a SNAc notice must notify all persons to whom the physical possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the notice, including the obligation to notify the Minister of any SNAc and to provide all the required information outlined above.

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

For further information, please contact the Substances Management Information Line (substances@ec.gc.ca [email], 1‑800‑567‑1999 [toll-free in Canada], and 819‑938‑3232 [outside of Canada]).

The Act is enforced in accordance with the publicly available Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 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 the Act and its regulations and consistency in enforcement.

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-004-23 — Release of SRSP-300-Gen, issue 1

Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released the following document:

This standard sets out general technical requirements for the efficient use of frequency bands above 960 MHz by point-to-point radio systems in the fixed service which are licensed in accordance with the current issue of Radio Standards Procedure RSP-113, Application Procedures for Planned Radio Stations Above 960 MHz in the Fixed Service.

This document is now official and available on the Published documents page of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.

Submitting comments

Comments and suggestions for improving this document may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.

March 30, 2023

Martin Proulx
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards 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.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities
Position Organization Closing date
Director Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada  
Director Atomic Energy of Canada Limited  
Director Bank of Canada  
Chairperson Business Development Bank of Canada  
Director Business Development Bank of Canada  
Director Canada Council for the Arts  
Director Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation  
Director Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology  
Director Canada Post Corporation  
Director Canada Revenue Agency  
Director Canadian Commercial Corporation  
Member Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board  
Director Canadian Energy Regulator  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Pay Equity Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Member Canadian Human Rights Tribunal  
Member Canadian Institutes of Health Research  
President Canadian Institutes of Health Research  
Member Canadian International Trade Tribunal  
Trustee Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21  
Permanent Member Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission  
President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission  
Member Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  
Member Canadian Statistics Advisory Council  
Director Canadian Tourism Commission  
Chairperson Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board  
Member Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board  
Member Canadian Transportation Agency  
Director Export Development Canada  
Director First Nations Financial Management Board  
Commissioner First Nations Tax Commission  
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  
Commissioner International Joint Commission  
Chairperson Military Grievances External Review Committee  
Vice-Chairperson Military Grievances External Review Committee  
Chairperson National Advisory Council on Poverty  
Member National Advisory Council on Poverty  
Member (Children’s Issues) National Advisory Council on Poverty  
Commissioner National Battlefields Commission  
Chairperson National Capital Commission  
Member National Capital Commission  
Member National Farm Products Council  
Vice-Chairperson National Farm Products Council  
Director National Gallery of Canada  
Member Net-Zero Advisory Body  
Canadian Representative North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization  
Canadian Representative North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission  
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner  
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner  
Member Pacific Pilotage Authority  
Member Patented Medicine Prices Review Board  
Vice-Chairperson Patented Medicine Prices Review Board  
Commissioner Public Service Commission  
President Public Service Commission  
Member Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board  
Principal Royal Military College of Canada  
Deputy Administrator Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund  
Member Standards Council of Canada  
Chief Executive Officer VIA Rail Canada Inc.  
Chief Executive Officer Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority