Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 51: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
December 23, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Notice of setting aside of a Fundamental Decision of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
On October 3, 2023, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources received notice of a Fundamental Decision from the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board to issue Exploration Licence 2437.
Pursuant to section 34 of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources suspended the implementation of this Fundamental Decision for a period ending on December 2, 2023.
Following the suspension and pursuant to paragraph 35(1)(a) of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, this notice confirms that on December 2, 2023, and consistent with the approach taken by the provincial Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources set aside this Fundamental Decision.
Annette Tobin
Director
Offshore Management Division
On behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA
SPECIES AT RISK ACT
Description of critical habitat of American Badger jeffersonii subspecies, Western population, in Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area and Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary and of American Badger jeffersonii subspecies, Eastern population, in Columbia National Wildlife Area
The American Badger jeffersonii subspecies (Taxidea taxus jeffersonii), Western population and Eastern population, is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the American Badger jeffersonii subspecies is found in southern British Columbia, within which two distinct populations are recognized: Western population and Eastern population. The primary habitat requirements for American Badger jeffersonii subspecies are soil conditions suitable for digging and available prey populations. In British Columbia, the American Badger jeffersonii subspecies is typically associated with grassland and open forest ecosystems, which are most common at valley bottom elevations; however, badgers can be found at any elevation up to, and including, alpine areas, and in various types of forested and unforested ecosystems.
The latest Recovery Strategy for the American Badger jeffersonii subspecies (Taxidea taxus jeffersonii) Western population and Eastern population in Canada 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 will apply, 90 days after this publication, to the critical habitat of the American Badger jeffersonii subspecies, Western population and Eastern population, identified in the recovery strategy for those species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Columbia National Wildlife Area, 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.
December 23, 2023
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.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Bank of Canada | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Innovation | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology | |
| Director | Canada Infrastructure Bank | |
| Chairperson | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| Director | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| President | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Director | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Director | Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse | |
| Director | Canadian Commercial Corporation | |
| Commissioner | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Director | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Chief Commissioner | Canadian Grain Commission | |
| Chief Commissioner | Canadian Human Rights Commission | |
| Member | Canadian Human Rights Tribunal | |
| Member | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| President | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Museum for Human Rights | |
| President | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| Director | Canadian Race Relations Foundation | |
| Director | Canadian Tourism Commission | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board | |
| Member | Copyright Board | |
| Director | Export Development Canada | |
| Director | First Nations Financial Management Board | |
| Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Director (Federal) | Halifax Port Authority | |
| Clerk of the House of Commons | House of Commons | |
| Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel | House of Commons | |
| Member | Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures | |
| Commissioner | International Joint Commission | |
| Chairperson | Laurentian Pilotage Authority | |
| Commissioner | Law Commission of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Chairperson | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Member (Children’s Issues) | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Commissioner | National Battlefields Commission | |
| Chairperson | National Gallery of Canada | |
| Chairperson | National Seniors Council | |
| Member | National Seniors Council | |
| 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 | |
| Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | |
| President | Public Service Commission | |
| Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments | Senate | |
| Member | Social Sciences and Humanity Research Council | |
| Chairperson | Telefilm Canada | |
| Member | Telefilm Canada | |
| Director | VIA Rail Canada Inc. |