Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 150, Number 52: COMMISSIONS
December 24, 2016
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
APPEAL
Notice No. HA-2016-019
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal referenced hereunder. This hearing will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Tribunal's Hearing Room No. 2, 18th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario. Interested persons planning to attend should contact the Tribunal at 613-998-9908 to obtain further information and to confirm that the hearing will be held as scheduled.
| Date of Hearing | January 26, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Appeal No. | AP-2016-016 |
| Goods in Issue | Plastic drinking straws |
| Issue | Whether the goods in issue are properly classified under tariff item No. 3917.32.90 as other tubes, pipes and hoses not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings, as determined by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, or should be classified under tariff item No. 3917.22.00 as rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, as claimed by Les Industries Touch Inc. |
| Tariff Items at Issue | Les Industries Touch Inc.—3917.22.00 President of the Canada Border Services Agency—3917.32.90 |
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Information processing and related telecommunications services
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) made a determination (File No. PR-2016-024) on December 13, 2016, with respect to a complaint filed by ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp. (ADRM TEC), of Ottawa, Ontario, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. DND 15/0050423) by the Department of National Defence (DND). The solicitation was for the supply of informatics professional services.
ADRM TEC alleged that DND incorrectly evaluated its bid and used undisclosed criteria when evaluating its bid, improperly concluding that its bid did not meet the conditions set out in the Request for Proposal.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was valid in part.
Further information may be obtained from the Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, 333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, 613-993-3595 (telephone), 613-990-2439 (fax), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, December 16, 2016
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Textiles and apparel
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) made a determination (File No. PR-2016-027) on December 16, 2016, with respect to a complaint filed by MD Charlton Co. Ltd. (MD Charlton) of Stittsville, Ontario, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W8486-163098/A) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation was for the supply of patrol vests.
MD Charlton alleged that in permitting potential suppliers to provide patrol vests meeting an obsolete standard (namely, standard NIJ 0101.04), PWGSC used technical specifications that discriminate against MD Charlton and other suppliers whose products meet the current standard (NIJ 0101.06).
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was not valid.
Further information may be obtained from the Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, 333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, 613-993-3595 (telephone), 613-990-2439 (fax), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, December 16, 2016
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The Commission posts on its website the decisions, notices of consultation and regulatory policies that it publishes, as well as information bulletins and orders. On April 1, 2011, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure came into force. As indicated in Part 1 of these Rules, some broadcasting applications are posted directly on the Commission's website, www.crtc.gc.ca, under “Part 1 Applications.”
To be up to date on all ongoing proceedings, it is important to regularly consult “Today's Releases” on the Commission's website, which includes daily updates to notices of consultation that have been published and ongoing proceedings, as well as a link to Part 1 applications.
The following documents are abridged versions of the Commission's original documents. The original documents contain a more detailed outline of the applications, including the locations and addresses where the complete files for the proceeding may be examined. These documents are posted on the Commission's website and may also be examined at the Commission's offices and public examination rooms. Furthermore, all documents relating to a proceeding, including the notices and applications, are posted on the Commission's website under “Public Proceedings.”
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 1 APPLICATIONS
The following applications for renewal or amendment, or complaints were posted on the Commission's website between December 9 and December 15, 2016.
| Application filed by | Application number | Undertaking | City | Province | Deadline for submission of interventions, comments or replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS Communications Company | 2016-1244-0 | CHBC-TV | Kamloops | British Columbia | January 30, 2017 |
| Applicant's name | Undertaking | City | Province | Date of decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Edmundston Inc. | CJEM-FM | Edmundston and Grand-Sault | New Brunswick | November 28, 2016 |
| Radio Humsafar Inc. | New ethnic commercial AM radio station | Brampton | Ontario | December 7, 2016 |
| Blackburn Radio Inc. | CKNX-FM and CKNX-FM-2 | Wingham and Centreville | Ontario | December 7, 2016 |
| Decision number | Publication date | Applicant's name | Undertaking | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-480 | December 12, 2016 | Newcap Inc. | CFSX | Stephenville | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| 2016-481 | December 12, 2016 | CIAM Media & Radio Broadcasting Association | CIAM-FM | Fort Vermilion | Alberta |
| 2016-484 | December 13, 2016 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | CBTK-FM | Kelowna | British Columbia |
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NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN INTERNATIONAL POWER LINE
Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie
By an application dated December 23, 2016, Hydro- Québec TransÉnergie (the “Applicant”) has applied to the National Energy Board (the “Board”), under Part III.1 of the National Energy Board Act (the “Act”), for authorization to construct and operate a 320 000 V international direct current power line. The line would extend a distance of 79.2 km from the Des Cantons substation, located in Val-Joli, Canada, to the Quebec–New Hampshire border, in East Hereford.
The Board wishes to obtain the views of interested parties on this application before issuing a permit or recommending to the Governor in Council that a public hearing be held. The directions on procedure that follow explain in detail the procedure that will be used.
1. The Applicant shall deposit and keep on file, for public inspection during normal business hours, copies of the application at its offices located at 75 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Documentation Centre, 2nd Floor, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1A4, 514-289-2211, extension 4919 (telephone), 514-289-4932 (fax), and provide a copy of the application to any person who requests one. A copy of the application is available for viewing during normal business hours, by appointment, in the Board's library, at 517 Tenth Avenue SW, 2nd Floor, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-899-1265. The application is also available online at www.neb-one.gc.ca.
2. Submissions that any party wishes to present shall be filed with the Secretary, National Energy Board, 517 Tenth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8, 403-292-5503 (fax), and served on the Applicant by January 23, 2017.
3. Pursuant to subsection 58.14(2) of the Act, the Board will have regard to all considerations that appear to it to be relevant. In particular, the Board is interested in the views of submitters with respect to
- (a) the effect of the international power line on provinces other than those through which the line is to pass; and
- (b) the impact of the construction or operation of this line on the environment.
4. Any answer to submissions that the Applicant wishes to present in response to items 2 and 3 of this notice of application and directions on procedure shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board and served on the party that filed the submission by February 7, 2017.
5. For further information on the procedures governing the Board's examination, contact the Secretary of the Board at 403-292-4800 (telephone) or 1-800-899-1265 (toll-free), or 403-292-5503 (fax) or 1-877-288-8803 (toll-free).
Sheri Young
Secretary
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NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD
APPLICATION TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO THE UNITED STATES
Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. and Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. as general partner for Brookfield Energy Marketing LP
By an application dated December 22, 2016, Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. and Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. as general partner of Brookfield Energy Marketing LP (the “Applicant”) has applied to the National Energy Board (the “Board”), under Division II of Part VI of the National Energy Board Act (the “Act”), for authorization to export up to 17 520 000 MWh of combined firm energy and interruptible energy annually for a period of 10 years. The Applicant or its affiliates have an interest in generation facilities in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, as more particularly outlined in the application.
The Board wishes to obtain the views of interested parties on this application before issuing a permit or recommending to the Governor in Council that the application be designated for a licensing procedure. The directions on procedure that follow explain in detail the procedure that will be used.
1. The Applicant shall deposit and keep on file, for public inspection during normal business hours, copies of the application at its offices located at 41 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 2A1, 819-561-2722, extension 6524 (telephone), 819-561-7188 (fax), legal.department.na@brookfieldrenewable.com (email), and provide a copy of the application to any person who requests one. A copy of the application is available for viewing during normal business hours, by appointment, in the Board's library, at 517 Tenth Avenue SW, 2nd Floor, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-899-1265. The application is also available online at www.neb-one.gc.ca.
2. Submissions that any party wishes to present shall be filed with the Secretary, National Energy Board, 517 Tenth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8, 403-292-5503 (fax), and served on the Applicant by January 23, 2017.
3. Pursuant to subsection 119.06(2) of the Act, the Board is interested in the views of submitters with respect to
- (a) the effect of the exportation of the electricity on provinces other than that from which the electricity is to be exported; and
- (b) whether the Applicant has
- (i) informed those who have declared an interest in buying electricity for consumption in Canada of the quantities and classes of service available for sale, and
- (ii) given an opportunity to purchase electricity on terms and conditions as favourable as the terms and conditions specified in the application to those who, within a reasonable time of being so informed, demonstrate an intention to buy electricity for consumption in Canada.
4. Any answer to submissions that the Applicant wishes to present in response to items 2 and 3 of this notice of application and directions on procedure shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board and served on the party that filed the submission by February 7, 2017.
5. For further information on the procedures governing the Board's examination, contact the Secretary of the Board at 403-292-4800 (telephone) or 403-292-5503 (fax).
Sheri Young
Secretary
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Chung, Sarah)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Sarah Chung, Citizenship and Immigration Officer (PM-3), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Toronto, Ontario, to be a candidate, before and during the election period, for the position of Councillor, Ward 42 (Scarborough), for the City of Toronto, Ontario, in a municipal by-election to be held on February 13, 2017.
December 16, 2016
Natalie Jones
Director General
Political Activities and Non-Partisanship Directorate
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