Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 20: COMMISSIONS
May 20, 2023
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
COMMENCEMENT OF PRELIMINARY INJURY INQUIRY (E-REGISTRY SERVICE PILOT PROJECT) — REVISED NOTICE
Certain wind towers
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), it has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (Preliminary Injury Inquiry PI-2023-001) to determine whether there is evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain steel utility wind towers and sections thereof, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (the subject goods), has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury, as these words are defined in SIMA. The subject goods covered by this investigation are defined as
- 1. Certain steel utility wind towers and sections thereof originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China,
- A. with or without flanges, doors, or internal or external components (e.g. flooring/decking/platforms, ladders, lifts, brackets, electrical busbars, electrical cabling, conduit, cable harness for nacelle generator, interior lighting, tool and storage lockers) attached or adjoined to the wind tower or section, and
- B. whether or not they are joined with non-subject merchandise, such as nacelles or rotor blades, and whether or not they have internal or external components attached to the subject merchandise,
- C. but excluding,
- i. nacelles and rotors (e.g. blades and hubs), regardless of whether they are attached to the wind tower or sections,
- ii. subject to paragraph 1.C.i., flanges, doors and internal or external components which are not attached to the wind towers or sections thereof, unless those components are shipped with the wind towers or sections and are intended to be attached to the wind tower or sections as part of its final assembly or construction;
- 2. For certainty and clarity,
- A. The wind towers and sections described in paragraph 1 are designed to, or capable of, supporting the nacelle and rotor blades for a wind turbine with both
- i. a minimum rated electrical power generation capacity in excess of 100 kilowatts (“kW”), and
- ii. a minimum height of 50 meters measured from the base of the tower to the bottom of the nacelle (i.e. where the top of the tower and nacelle are joined) when fully assembled,
- B. Items described in paragraph 1.A. and attached to the towers or sections thereof are part of the tower or tower sections and within scope unless specifically excluded under paragraph 1.C.,
- C. The goods described in paragraph 1.A. are a non-exhaustive list. The absence of a good from the list does not mean the good is excluded,
- D. The goods described in paragraph 1.A. include a kit of fabricated steel components that are designed and intended to be assembled or constructed into a wind tower or section thereof.
- A. The wind towers and sections described in paragraph 1 are designed to, or capable of, supporting the nacelle and rotor blades for a wind turbine with both
The Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry will be conducted by way of written submissions. Each person or government wishing to participate in the preliminary injury inquiry must file Form I—Notice of Participation with the Tribunal, on or before May 4, 2023. Each counsel who intends to represent a party in the preliminary injury inquiry must file Form II—Notice of Representation and Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal, on or before May 4, 2023.
On May 9, 2023, the Tribunal will issue a list of participants. Counsel and self-represented participants are required to serve their respective submissions on each other on the dates outlined below. Public submissions are to be served on counsel and those participants who are not represented by counsel. Confidential submissions are to be served only on counsel who have access to the confidential record, and who have filed Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal. This information will be included in the list of participants. One complete electronic version of all submissions must be filed with the Tribunal.
Submissions by parties opposed to the complaint must be filed not later than noon (ET), on May 24, 2023. The complainant and supporting parties may make submissions in response to the submissions of parties opposed to the complaint not later than noon (ET), on May 30, 2023.
In accordance with section 46 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, a person who provides information to the Tribunal and who wishes some of or all the information to be kept confidential must, among other things, submit a non-confidential edited version or summary of the information designated as confidential, or a statement indicating why such a summary cannot be made.
Written submissions, correspondence and requests for information regarding this revised notice should be addressed to the Registry, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca. The Registry can also be reached by telephone at 613‑993‑3595.
Ottawa, May 5, 2023
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
INQUIRY
Hotels, motels and commercial accommodation
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has received a complaint (File PR-2023-007) from Newland Canada Corporation (Newland), of Calgary, Alberta, concerning a procurement (Solicitation W8484-230352/A) made by the Department of National Defence (DND). The solicitation was for accommodation with parking and laundry services or accessible laundry equipment. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is given that the Tribunal made a decision on May 4, 2023, to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.
Newland alleges that DND favoured the successful bidder by awarding the contract based on a proposal that did not include a technical bid, even though a technical bid was required by the terms of the solicitation.
Further information may be obtained from the Registry, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, May 4, 2023
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
INQUIRY
Vessels, miscellaneous — Repair
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has received a complaint (File PR-2023-006) from Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) of Ottawa, Ontario, and Wärtsilä Canada Inc. (Wärtsilä) of Surrey, British Columbia, concerning a procurement (Solicitation F7049-200041/B) made by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The solicitation was for the carrying out of work on the CCGS Terry Fox. The required work includes docking, inspection, repair, maintenance and alterations, and work on major components, including the propulsion system. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is given that the Tribunal made a decision on April 27, 2023, to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.
Davie and Wärtsilä allege, among other things, that PWGSC improperly conducted the re-evaluation of the bids, such re-evaluation having been conducted by PWGSC further to the Tribunal’s determination and recommendations in file PR-2022-053, and that the successful bid did not meet the mandatory requirements of the solicitation. They further allege that PWGSC denied their request for a debriefing related to the re-evaluation.
Further information may be obtained from the Registry, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, April 27, 2023
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The Commission posts on its website original, detailed decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, information bulletins and orders as they come into force. In accordance with Part 1 of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, these documents may be examined at the Commission’s office, as can be documents relating to a proceeding, including the notices and applications, which are posted on the Commission’s website, under “Public proceedings & hearings.”
The following documents are abridged versions of the Commission’s original documents.
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
| Notice number | Publication date of the notice | City | Province | Deadline for filing of interventions, comments or replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-129 | May 5, 2023 | Gatineau | Quebec | June 5, 2023 |
| 2023-138 | May 12, 2023 | N.A. | N.A. | June 27, 2023 |
| 2023-139 table 1 note a | May 12, 2023 | N.A. | N.A. | June 12, 2023 |
| 2023-140 | May 12, 2023 | N.A. | N.A. | June 12, 2023 |
Table 1 note(s)
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| Regulatory policy number | Publication date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-137 | May 12, 2023 | Guidance on the current Broadcasting Act and the transitional provisions of the Online Streaming Act |
Online Undertakings Registration Regulations
Interpretation
Definition of operator
1 In these Regulations, operator means a person who carries on an online undertaking to which the Broadcasting Act applies.
Registration
Registration return
2 An operator must register their online undertaking by submitting to the Commission, within 30 days after the day on which they begin to carry on the undertaking, a registration return that contains the following information:
- (a) the online undertaking’s name;
- (b) the operator’s name, mailing address, phone number and email address;
- (c) if different than the contact information filed under paragraph (b), contact information for a contact person for the operator, such as their name, title, mailing address, phone number and email address;
- (d) the place where the online undertaking is incorporated or otherwise formed, if any, and the location of its head office; and
- (e) the broadcasting services offered by the online undertaking.
Request for additional information
3 (1) If it appears to the Commission that a registration return is incorrect or incomplete, the Commission may request that the operator submit any information that is necessary to correct or complete the registration return.
Submission of additional information
(2) The operator must submit the requested information to the Commission as soon as feasible.
Updates to registration return
4 An operator must notify the Commission of any change to information previously submitted by submitting the updated information with 30 days after the day on which the change occurs.
Request for deregistration
5 (1) An operator must submit a request to deregister their online undertaking within 30 days after the day on which they cease to carry on the undertaking.
Deregistration
(2) An online undertaking must be deregistered if, after an attempt to contact the operator using the information on file, the Commission is unable to verify that the operator continues to carry on the undertaking.
Electronic submission
6 All information that is submitted under these Regulations must be submitted electronically in the format specified by the Commission.
Transitional Provision
Registration deadline – existing undertaking
7 If an operator began carrying on an online undertaking before the day on which these Regulations come into force, the operator must register the undertaking by submitting to the Commission, within 60 days after that day, a registration return that contains the information referred to in section 2.
Coming into Force
Registration
8 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.