Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 34: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
August 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT
Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain applications for a study permit made by a foreign national as a member of the student class
These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. They revoke and replace the ministerial instructions of the same title published on July 6, 2024.
These Instructions are given, pursuant to section 87.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 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 by
- permitting Canada to pursue the maximum social, cultural and economic benefits of immigration; and
- enriching and strengthening the social and cultural fabric of Canadian society, while respecting the federal, bilingual and multicultural character of Canada.
Overview
These Instructions stipulate that new study permit applications within the scope of these Instructions require a provincial attestation letter from the respective province or territory where the applicant intends to study.
The intent of these Instructions is to ensure that the number of study permit applications accepted into processing by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (the Department) within the scope of the Instructions does not exceed 606 250 study permit applications for a period of one year beginning January 22, 2024, at 8:30 Eastern standard time (EST). Provinces and territories have been allocated a share of the 606 250 as set out in a Ministerial Statement published on April 5, 2024. As stipulated in these Instructions, certain categories of study permit applications are excluded from the conditions and the associated application cap established by these Instructions.
Definitions
The following definitions apply in these Instructions.
- “Act”
- means the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Loi)
- “provincial attestation letter”
- means a letter issued by a provincial government confirming that an applicant has a space within the provincial allocation for study permit applications, and that must include the following information of the foreign national:
- full name,
- date of birth, and
- address. (lettre d’attestation provinciale)
- “Regulations”
- means the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. (Règlement)
- “territorial attestation letter”
- means a letter issued by a territorial government confirming that an applicant has a space within the territorial allocation for study permit applications, and that must include the following information of the foreign national:
- full name,
- date of birth, and
- address. (lettre d’attestation territoriale)
Scope
These Instructions apply to applications for a study permit made under the student class, referred to in Part 12 of the Regulations, except for study permit applications that are
- referred to in subsection 182(1) of the Regulations from foreign nationals whose previous status was that of a student;
- referred to in paragraphs 215(1)(a),(b),(d),(e), and (g) of the Regulations;
- referred to in paragraph 215(1)(c) of the Regulations, unless the foreign national holds a work permit issued under the International Experience Canada program;
- referred to in subparagraphs 215(1)(f)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations;
- referred to in subsection 215(2) of the Regulations;
- received from foreign nationals planning to study at the primary school or secondary school level;
- received from foreign nationals planning to study in a graduate degree program at the master’s or doctoral level;
- received from foreign nationals planning to study at a designated learning institution referred to in subparagraph 211.1(a)(i) of the Regulations;
- received from foreign nationals who are recipients of a scholarship for non-Canadians administered and funded by Global Affairs Canada;
- received from foreign nationals who have been selected by their designated learning institution to participate in the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot; or
- received from foreign nationals who are eligible to apply for an exemption from study permit requirements based on the provisions of a public policy issued by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration under section 25.2 of the Act, as part of a migration response to a crisis or other pressure.
Conditions
In order to be accepted for processing, any study permit application subject to these Instructions that was received at or after January 22, 2024, 8:30 EST must include a provincial or territorial attestation letter.
Study permit applications received by the Department at or after January 22, 2024, 8:30 EST that do not include a provincial or territorial attestation letter will not be accepted for processing, and processing fees will be returned.
Maximum number of study permit applications to be accepted for processing in a year
These Instructions authorize a maximum of 606 250 study permit applications within the scope of these Instructions to be accepted for processing for a period of one year beginning January 22, 2024, 8:30 EST.
This maximum number of study permit applications accepted for processing may be amended in accordance with any subsequent Instructions the Minister may provide.
Study permit applications that are within the scope of these Instructions received by the Department after the maximum number of study permit applications has been reached will not be accepted for processing and processing fees will be returned.
Coming into effect
These Instructions take effect on August 26, 2024.
Dated on August 13, 2024
The Hon. Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 21901
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 octanamide, N-hydroxy-, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 7377-03-9;
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 17, 2024, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act);
- “substance”
- means octanamide, N-hydroxy-, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 7377-03-9.
2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.
Restrictions
3. The notifier may only import or manufacture the substance for uses other than in a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act.
4. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who agrees to use it in accordance with section 3.
Other requirements
5. The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person,
- (a) inform the person, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions; and
- (b) 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 and agree to comply with section 3 of the present ministerial conditions.
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
- (a) the use of the substance;
- (b) the quantity of the substance that the notifier manufactures, imports, purchases, distributes, sells, and uses;
- (c) the name and address of each person to whom the notifier transfers the physical possession or control of the substance; and
- (d) the written confirmation referred to in paragraph 5(b).
(2) When the notifier learns of a change to the address referred to in paragraph (1)(c), the notifier must update the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) accordingly within 30 days after learning of the change.
(3) The notifier shall create the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) no later than 30 days after the date the information or documents become available.
(4) The notifier shall maintain the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1)
- (a) in English, French, or both languages; and
- (b) at the notifier’s 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.
(5) Any records mentioned in subsection (1) that are kept electronically must be in an electronically readable format.
Coming into force
7. The present ministerial conditions come into force on August 12, 2024.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice regarding the Interim Order Respecting Releases of Benzene from Petrochemical Facilities in Sarnia, Ontario
Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health published the proposed Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations (the proposed Regulations) in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on February 24, 2024;
Whereas the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 94(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, made the Interim Order Respecting Releases of Benzene from Petrochemical Facilities in Sarnia, Ontario, which served to rapidly apply certain provisions from the proposed Regulations;
And whereas, under subsection 94(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Ministers shall publish in the Canada Gazette, within 90 days, a statement indicating whether the Ministers intend to recommend to the Governor in Council that a regulation having the same effect as the order be made under section 93,
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health intend to recommend to the Governor in Council that a regulation having the same effect as the Interim Order Respecting Releases of Benzene from Petrochemical Facilities in Sarnia, Ontario be made under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Next steps
The final Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations are planned for publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in winter 2024–2025. Once the regulations are finalized, they would require, among other things, storage tanks with high benzene content to be equipped with emission controls within specified timelines and would apply to standalone petrochemical facilities.
The Government of Canada received input on the proposed Regulations from provinces and territories, industry, Indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations, the public and other interested parties during the 60-day public consultation period from February to April 2024. Input received from the consultation process and ongoing engagement is being considered in the development of the final Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations.
Megan Nichols
Assistant Deputy Minister
Environmental Protection 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.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Bank of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
| Chairperson | Canada Infrastructure Bank | |
| Director | Canada Lands Company Limited | |
| Director | Canadian Air Transport Security Authority | |
| Director | Canadian Commercial Corporation | |
| Director | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| President | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Director | Canadian Race Relations Foundation | |
| Director | Canadian Tourism Commission | |
| Chairperson | Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
| Member | Copyright Board | |
| Director | Defence Construction (1951) Limited | |
| Executive Head | Employment Insurance Board of Appeal | |
| Member | Employment Insurance Board of Appeal | September 19, 2024 |
| Regional Coordinator | Employment Insurance Board of Appeal | September 19, 2024 |
| President | Export Development Canada | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board | |
| Commissioner | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | |
| Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Director (Federal) | Halifax Port Authority | |
| Member | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada | |
| Deputy Chairperson and Member, Refugee Appeal Division | Immigration and Refugee Board | |
| Chairperson | Laurentian Pilotage Authority | |
| Chairperson | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Member (Children’s Issues) | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Member | National Arts Centre Corporation | |
| Chairperson | National Seniors Council | |
| Member | National Seniors Council | |
| Member | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council | |
| Member | Net-Zero Advisory Body | |
| Canadian Representative | North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization | |
| Commissioner of Official Languages | Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for Canada | |
| Senate Ethics Officer | Office of the Senate Ethics Officer | |
| Administrator | Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods | |
| Chief Statistician | Statistics Canada | |
| Co-chair | Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council | |
| Member | Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council | |
| Chairperson | VIA Rail Canada Inc. |