Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 151, Number 38: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
September 23, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice with respect to certain micro-organisms
Pursuant to paragraph 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment requires, for the purpose of assessing whether the substances listed in Schedule 1 to this notice are toxic or are capable of becoming toxic, or for the purpose of assessing whether to control, or the manner in which to control, the listed substances, any person described in Schedule 2 to this notice who possesses or who may reasonably be expected to have access to the information required in this schedule, to provide that information no later than January 30, 2018, 3 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted to the Minister of the Environment, using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada's Single Window at https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/. Inquiries concerning the notice may be directed to the Substances Management Information Line at 1-800-567-1999 (toll-free in Canada), 819-938-3232 (outside of Canada), or eccc. substances.eccc@canada.ca.
Pursuant to section 313 of the Act, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit, with the information, a written request that the information or part of it be treated as confidential.
Pursuant to subsection 71(4) of the Act, the Minister of the Environment may, on request in writing from any person to whom this notice applies, extend the time or times within which the person shall comply with this notice. The person seeking such extension shall submit, prior to the deadline, a request to the Minister of the Environment, to the attention of the Substances Management Coordinator, Chemicals Management Plan, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 or to eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.
Catherine McKenna
Minister of the Environment
SCHEDULE 1
| Strain identification number | Substance name |
|---|---|
| ATCC 9642 (see footnote 1) | Aspergillus brasiliensis |
| ATCC 22342 | Aspergillus awamori |
| ATCC 76060 | Aspergillus awamori |
| ATCC 76061 | Aspergillus awamori |
| ATCC 76061K | Aspergillus awamori |
| ATCC 14579 | Bacillus cereus |
| 11685-3 (see footnote 2) | Bacillus subtilis |
| ATCC 13048 | Enterobacter aerogenes |
| ATCC 31480 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| ATCC 700370 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| ATCC 700371 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
SCHEDULE 2
Definitions
1. The following definitions apply in this notice.
“Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines” means the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, 1st edition, published in 2013 by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as amended from time to time.
“manufacture” includes any activity where a substance is isolated from its natural environment or obtained from an independent supplier or any other source and is grown or multiplied.
“mixture” means a grouping of substances that has been deliberately assembled for a specific function and is not a pure culture.
“NIH Guidelines” means the Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (NIH Guidelines), June 1994, published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 59 FR 34472 (July 5, 1994), as amended from time to time.
“research and development” means the systematic investigation or research, by means of experimentation or analysis other than test marketing, whose primary objective is to create or improve a product or process; to determine the technical viability or performance characteristics of a product or process; or to evaluate the substance prior to its commercialization, by pilot plant trials, production trials, including scale-up, or customer plant trials so that technical specifications can be modified in response to the performance requirements of potential customers.
Persons required to provide information
2. Any person who, during the 2016 calendar year, manufactured or imported a substance listed in Schedule 1, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product, must communicate the information described in sections 5 and 6 to the Minister.
3. The person who manufactured or imported a substance listed in Schedule 1 in more than one facility must communicate a single response amalgamating the information concerning all facilities.
Exclusions
4. This notice does not apply to a substance listed in Schedule 1, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product, that
- (a) was in transit through Canada;
- (b) was, or was contained in, a hazardous waste or hazardous recyclable material within the meaning of the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations and was imported pursuant to a permit referred to in these Regulations;
- (c) was, or was contained in, a pest control product registered under the Pest Control Products Act;
- (d) was, or was contained in, a fertilizer or supplement imported or manufactured in accordance with the Fertilizers Act;
- (e) was, or was contained in, a feed imported or manufactured in accordance with the Feeds Act;
- (f) was mixed with, or attached to, a seed imported or manufactured in accordance with the Seeds Act;
- (g) was, or was contained in, a veterinary biologic imported or manufactured in accordance with the Health of Animals Act; or
- (h) was a research and development substance not introduced outside a contained facility, if the containment of the substance was in accordance with either the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines or Appendix K of the NIH Guidelines and if the substance
- (i) was imported to the contained facility in a quantity that, at the time of the import, was less than 50 mL or 50 g,
- (ii) was, subject to subparagraphs (iii) and (iv), manufactured and present at any one time in the contained facility in a quantity of less than 1 000 L, unless the substance requires containment level 2, 3 or 4 as identified in the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines,
- (iii) was manufactured and present at any one time in the contained facility in a quantity of less than 250 L and requires containment level 2 as identified in the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, or
- (iv) was a human pathogen and was manufactured and present at any one time in the contained facility in a quantity of less than 250 L and requires containment level 3 or 4 as identified in the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines, and if an import permit or an approval in writing to transfer has been granted in respect of the substance under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations.
Information required
5. The following information must be submitted in relation to the person who imported or manufactured a substance listed in Schedule 1, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product:
- (a) the name of the person (e.g. company name);
- (b) the Canadian head office address;
- (c) the federal business number; (see footnote 3)
- (d) the contact name and information; and
- (e) the certification that the information is accurate and complete.
6. (1) For each substance listed in Schedule 1 that a person manufactured or imported, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product, during the 2016 calendar year, the person shall provide the following information:
- (a) the strain identification number of the substance, as listed in Schedule 1;
- (b) whether the person manufactured the substance, or imported the substance, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product, during each of the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 calendar years, by indicating “yes” or “no”;
- (c) the total quantity of the substance that the person manufactured or imported, reported in kilograms or in litres (rounded to two significant digits);
- (d) each six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (see footnote 4) code applicable to the activities of the person with the substance;
- (e) the use code(s) set out in section 8 applicable to the activities of the person with the substance
- (i) for each use code, the concentration or range of concentrations of the substance alone, or in the mixture or product, reported as colony forming units per millilitre (cfu/mL), or colony forming units per gram (cfu/g),
- (ii) for each use code, a description of the physical state of the mixture or product (e.g. liquid, powder) containing the substance,
- (iii) for each use code, the trade name or common name under which the mixture or product is sold,
- (iv) for each use code, whether the substance alone, or the mixture or product containing the substance, is intended for use in commercial activities, by indicating “yes” or “no”, and
- (v) for each use code, whether the substance alone, or the mixture or product containing the substance, is intended for use in consumer activities, by indicating “yes” or “no”; and
- (f) the name and address of the 10 persons in Canada to whom the largest quantity of the substance was sold by the person, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product
- (i) for each person, the total quantity of the substance sold described in paragraph f) reported in kilograms or in litres (rounded to two significant digits).
(2) Where code 99 is provided pursuant to paragraph (1)(e), a written description of the use associated with the substance, or the mixture or product containing the substance, must be provided.
7. If the information required under this notice has already been submitted to the Government of Canada, it does not need to be submitted again pursuant to this notice if
- (a) the information previously submitted concerns the 2016 calendar year for which the person is reporting; and
- (b) the person provides the following information:
- (i) the strain identification number of the substance(s) to which the submitted information relates,
- (ii) the date on which the information was submitted,
- (iii) the name of the person who submitted the information, and
- (iv) the name of the program or the name and title of the government official to which the information was submitted.
8. For the purpose of section 6, the following are the use codes and their corresponding descriptions.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Absorbent or adsorbent |
| 2 | Bioenergy, biofuel production or biomass conversion |
| 3 | Biodegradation |
| 4 | Biological waste treatment |
| 5 | Bioremediation |
| 6 | Catalyst, accelerator, initiator, activator |
| 7 | Climate control |
| 8 | Composting |
| 9 | Cosmetic product or preparation of cosmetic products |
| 10 | Custodial, cleaning and other related products |
| 10.1
10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 |
Bathroom, toilet and shower cleaners Dust control Floor cleaners, floor care, carpet care General all-purpose cleaners Industrial cleaners Laundry and dishwashing cleaners |
| 11 | Drain cleaning or degreasing |
| 12 | Drilling mud additive, oil recovery agent or oil well treatment agent |
| 13 | Environmental probes |
| 14 | Fertilizer |
| 15 | Enzyme or chemical production |
| 16 | Flocculating, precipitating or clarifying agent |
| 17 | Food production or food processing |
| 18 | Fragrance, perfume or deodorizer |
| 19 | Fuel or fuel additive |
| 20 | Forestry, wood products or wood treatment |
| 21 | Industrial gas production |
| 22 | Leather or tanning |
| 23 | Livestock feed |
| 24 | Mineral leaching |
| 25 | Metallurgical |
| 26 | Mining |
| 27 | Natural health products, human biologics or medical devices |
| 28 | Organic chemicals, industrial |
| 29 | Organic chemicals, specialty |
| 30 | Organometallic chemicals |
| 31 | Oxidizing agent |
| 32 | Paint and coating |
| 33 | Paint flocculants, degraders |
| 34 | Pest control |
| 35 | Pet care |
| 36 | Petroleum processing |
| 37 | Pharmaceutical preparation |
| 38 | Photosensitive agent (fluorescent agent, brightener or ultraviolet absorber) |
| 39 | Polymer additive |
| 40 | Pigment, dye and printing ink |
| 41 | Plastics |
| 42 | Plating and surface finishing |
| 43 | Preservative |
| 44 | Processing aid |
| 45 | Pulp and paper processing |
| 46 | Research and development |
| 47 | Refined petroleum and coal agent |
| 48 | Rubber products |
| 49 | Septic tank or recreational vehicle tank additive |
| 50 | Sequestering agent |
| 51 | Stripper, etcher, discharge printing agent or de-inker |
| 52 | Surfactant (detergent, emulsifier, wetting agent or dispersant) |
| 53 | Soap and cleaning products or mixtures |
| 54 | Textile processing |
| 55 | Wastewater treatment |
| 56 | Waste treatment |
| 57 | Water conditioners, pond treatment or aquarium treatment |
| 58 | Wax separation |
| 99 | Use(s) other than those listed above (specify) |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the notice.)
The Notice with respect to certain micro-organisms applies to 11 micro-organisms. The scope of the notice will allow the Government of Canada to capture critical information on commercial status, downstream use and yearly market fluctuations between 2013 and 2016. Information gathered from this notice will allow the Government to identify which of the listed micro-organisms are not in commerce, or that are expected to be of lower concern based on their commercial status and that do not need further regulatory attention at this time.
Pursuant to subsection 71(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), every person to whom this notice applies shall comply with this notice within the time specified in the notice. The time specified in this notice is January 30, 2018, 3 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Any person making a written request pursuant to subsection 71(4) of the Act should include the name of the party requiring an extension, the strain identification number and the substance name for which the person will provide information, as well as the reason of the extension request.
Any person making a written request pursuant to section 313 of the Act should identify each part of the information that is to be considered confidential, and provide a rationale for the sensitivity of the information.
Persons not subject to this notice, who have a current or future interest in a substance set out in Schedule 1 to this notice, may identify themselves as a “stakeholder” for the substance by completing the voluntary Declaration of Stakeholder Interest using the online reporting system via Environment and Climate Change Canada's Single Window at https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/. Persons may be contacted for further information regarding their involvement or interest in these substances.
Persons who do not meet the requirements to respond and have no activity or commercial interest in the substances covered by this notice may choose to submit a voluntary Declaration of Non-Engagement for the notice using the online reporting system via Environment and Climate Change Canada's Single Window at https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/.
The Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health are also inviting interested stakeholders to submit additional information that is deemed beneficial. Organizations that may be interested in submitting additional information in response to this invitation include those that manufacture, import, export or use these substances whether alone, in a mixture, in a product or in a manufactured item.
Compliance with the Act is mandatory and specific offences are established by subsections 272.1(1) of the Act. Subsections 272.1(2), (3) and (4) of the Act set the penalties for persons who contravene section 71 of the Act. Offences include the offence of failing to comply with an obligation arising from the present notice and the offence of providing false or misleading information. Penalties include fines, and the amount of the fine can range from a maximum of $25,000 for an individual convicted following summary proceedings to a maximum of $500,000 for a large corporation convicted on indictment. The fine range doubles for second or subsequent offences.
The current text of the Act, including the most recent amendments, is available on the Department of Justice website at http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.31/.
The Act is enforced in accordance with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 available at www.ec.gc.ca/lcpe-cepa/default.asp?lang=En&n=5082BFBE-1. Suspected violations under the Act can be reported to the Enforcement Branch by email at ec.dale-enviroinfo-eed-enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca.
Responses to the notice must be provided no later than January 30, 2018, 3 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada's Single Window at https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication after screening assessment of six substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the six substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group identified in the annex are substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a summary of the draft screening assessment conducted on the substances pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;
And whereas it is proposed to conclude that the substances do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,
Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) propose to take no further action on this substance at this time under section 77 of the Act.
Public comment period
As specified under subsection 77(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the measure the ministers propose to take and on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the measure is proposed. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website (www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/chemical-substances.html). All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by fax to 819-938-5212, or by email to eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.
In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.
Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
David Morin
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
Summary of the draft screening assessment of six substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group
Pursuant to section 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of six of the nine substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group. These six substances were identified as priorities for assessment, as they met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA. Three of the nine substances were subsequently determined to be of low concern through other approaches, and decisions for these substances are provided in separate reports. (see footnote 5), (see footnote 6) Accordingly, this screening assessment addresses the six substances listed in the table below.
| CAS RN (see footnote 7) | Domestic Substances List name | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| 79-10-7 | 2-Propenoic acid | Acrylic acid |
| 79-41-4 | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl- | Methacrylic acid |
| 97-88-1 | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester | n-Butyl methacrylate |
| 103-11-7 | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester | 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate |
| 141-32-2 | 2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester | Butyl acrylate |
| 7534-94-3 | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester, exo- | Isobornyl methacrylate |
Acrylic acid occurs naturally in marine algae and methacrylic acid occurs naturally in oil from Roman chamomile, whereas the other four substances do not occur naturally in the environment. Most of the substances in this group have many applications, including the manufacturing of polymers. Based on information submitted pursuant to a survey conducted under section 71 of CEPA, these six substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group were imported into Canada in total quantities ranging from 10 000 to 22 million kg in the 2011 reporting year. In the same year, no Canadian manufacturing was reported for any of the six substances above the reporting threshold of 100 kg. Substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group are used in commercial products and products available to consumers, including adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, plastic and rubber materials, paper products, cosmetics, and building or construction materials. In addition, several substances in this group are also used in the manufacture of some food packaging materials and as components of incidental additives used in food processing plants.
The ecological risks of the substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group were characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC). The ERC is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure based on weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are established based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances based on their hazard and exposure profiles. The ERC identified these six substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group as having low potential to cause ecological harm.
Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this draft screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to organisms and the broader integrity of the environment from acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, n-butyl methacrylate, and isobornyl methacrylate. It is proposed to conclude that acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, n-butyl methacrylate, and isobornyl methacrylate do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.
For the general population of Canada, potential exposure to the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group from various environmental media and food was characterized. Estimates of exposure from the use of products available to consumers, including cosmetics, were derived. Exposure is expected to occur mainly from products available to consumers.
The critical health effects for the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group are decreased body weight gain and liver and kidney toxicity at higher doses in laboratory studies. The substances are not considered to be carcinogenic, genotoxic or reproductive toxicants and do not cause developmental effects in the absence of maternal toxicity in laboratory studies.
Margins of exposure comparing effect levels for the critical health effects and the estimates of exposure from uses of products available to consumers were considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases for the substances in the Acrylates and Methacrylates Group.
Based on the information presented in this draft screening assessment, it is proposed to conclude that acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, n-butyl methacrylate, and isobornyl methacrylate do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.
Proposed conclusion
It is proposed to conclude that acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, n-butyl methacrylate, and isobornyl methacrylate do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.
The draft screening assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website (www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/chemical-substances.html).
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Daigle, François | 2017-1046 |
| Associate Deputy Minister of Justice | |
| Harris, David E. | 2017-1092 |
| Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | |
| Full-time member and Assistant Deputy Chairperson | |
| Taylor, Linda Ann | 2017-1079 |
| Full-time members | |
| Anselm, Annette Esther | 2017-1081 |
| Jobin, Michel | 2017-1084 |
| Tucci, Daniel Roberto | 2017-1080 |
| Moore, Gregory | 2017-1094 |
| Superior Court for the district of Montréal, in and for the Province of Quebec | |
| Puisne Judge | |
| Parent, Geneviève | 2017-1088 |
| Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal | |
| Part-time member | |
| Roy, The Hon. A. Claudine | 2017-1093 |
| Court of Appeal in and for the Province of Quebec | |
| Puisne Judge | |
| Schwann, The Hon. Lian M. | 2017-1091 |
| Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan | |
| Judge of Appeal | |
| Her Majesty's Court of the Queen's Bench of Saskatchewan | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Winteringham, Janet, Q.C. | 2017-1090 |
| Supreme Court of British Columbia | |
| Judge |
September 14, 2017
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Appointments
Name and position
Instrument of Advice dated August 28, 2017
Bennett, The Hon. Carolyn, P.C.
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, to be styled Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Hehr, The Hon. Kent, P.C.
Minister of State to assist the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister of State to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development, to be styled Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
O'Regan, Seamus Thomas Harris
Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence, to be styled Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Petitpas Taylor, The Hon. Ginette C., P.C.
Minister of Health
Philpott, The Hon. Jane, P.C.
Minister of State to assist the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, to be styled Minister of Indigenous Services
Qualtrough, The Hon. Carla, P.C.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services, to be styled Minister of Public Services and Procurement
September 14, 2017
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Senator called
His Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to summon to the Senate of Canada, by letters patent under the Great Seal of Canada bearing date of August 30, 2017:
- — Richards, David Adams, C.M., O.N.B., of Fredericton, in the Province of New Brunswick, member of the Senate and a Senator for the Province of New Brunswick.
September 14, 2017
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
CRIMINAL CODE
Designation as fingerprint examiner
Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following persons of the Edmonton Police Service as fingerprint examiners:
- Nicole Akers
- Kevin Chung
- Ashley Holland
- Dawna Perry
- Tom Pols
- Brad Redl
Ottawa, August 28, 2017
Kathy Thompson
Assistant Deputy Minister
Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
CRIMINAL CODE
Designation as fingerprint examiner
Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following persons of the Moose Jaw Police Service as fingerprint examiners:
- Matthew Stephen Heck
- Cory Lee Kerr
Ottawa, August 28, 2017
Kathy Thompson
Assistant Deputy Minister
Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
CRIMINAL CODE
Revocation of designation as fingerprint examiner
Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby revoke the designation of the following persons of the Winnipeg Police Service as fingerprint examiners:
- Kirk Allan Fuhr
- Jennifer McKinnon
- Sylvia Schroeder
- Karen M. Timchuk
Ottawa, August 28, 2017
Kathy Thompson
Assistant Deputy Minister
Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
CRIMINAL CODE
Revocation of designation as fingerprint examiner
Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby revoke the designation of the following person of the Edmonton Police Service as a fingerprint examiner:
- Gary Short
Ottawa, August 28, 2017
Kathy Thompson
Assistant Deputy Minister
Community Safety and Countering Crime Branch
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice of intent to amend the Non-domestic Substances List under subsection 66(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change intends to amend the Non-domestic Substances List, pursuant to subsection 66(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. (see footnote a)
Public comment period
Any person may, within 60 days of publication of this notice, indicate if any of the substances are in the Canadian marketplace (i.e. are imported into or manufactured in Canada) in quantities that exceed 100 kg in a calendar year. Substances found to be in the Canadian marketplace will be considered for delayed removal from the Non-domestic Substances List. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, 819-938-5212 (fax), eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca (email).
In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.
George Enei
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
ANNEX
1. Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List (see footnote 8) is proposed to be amended by deleting the following:
- 55-68-5
- 93-76-5
- 94-67-7
- 100-57-2
- 111-85-3
- 116-06-3
- 319-84-6
- 319-85-7
- 375-72-4
- 510-15-6
- 1191-80-6
- 1345-07-9
- 1563-66-2
- 1825-31-6
- 2050-69-3
- 2050-72-8
- 2050-73-9
- 2050-74-0
- 2050-75-1
- 2128-93-0
- 2167-23-9
- 2198-75-6
- 2198-77-8
- 2234-13-1
- 2425-54-9
- 2587-76-0
- 3590-84-9
- 4342-36-3
- 6712-98-7
- 10102-45-1
- 10222-01-2
- 10461-98-0
- 12056-51-8
- 12068-51-8
- 12070-10-9
- 12070-13-2
- 13302-00-6
- 13308-51-5
- 13573-13-2
- 13597-19-8
- 15666-28-1
- 15667-10-4
- 15968-05-5
- 17804-35-2
- 19224-26-1
- 20004-12-0
- 21850-44-2
- 25637-99-4
- 26040-51-7
- 26292-98-8
- 26748-38-9
- 29240-17-3
- 29457-72-5
- 34432-92-3
- 61788-33-8
- 68187-39-3
- 68584-82-7
- 68920-56-9
- 70833-40-8
- 70865-20-2
- 71033-08-4
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Coming into Force
2. This Order would come into force on the day on which it is published in the Canada Gazette.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This explanatory note is not part of the notice of intent to amend to the Non-domestic Substances List.)
Description
The notice of intent is an opportunity for the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Non-domestic Substances List (NDSL), pursuant to subsection 66(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), to delete 83 substances from this list.
Background
The NDSL is an inventory of substances new to Canada, i.e. not on the Domestic Substances List, but recognized as being in commerce internationally. The NDSL is based on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substances Inventory of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Substances that have been on the public portion of the U.S. EPA's TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory for a minimum period of one year, and that are not subject to risk management controls in Canada or the United States or of concern under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants or the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (Stockholm or Rotterdam conventions), are added to the NDSL on a semi-annual basis. Substances on the NDSL are subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers); however, these substances have higher reporting thresholds than new substances that are not listed.
Project scope
Environment and Climate Change Canada initiated a review of substances on the NDSL to assess if concerns have been raised regarding these substances in Canada, the United States, or under the Stockholm or Rotterdam conventions. Risk management controls imposed by other jurisdictions can signal potential concerns in Canada; therefore, these substances merit more stringent reporting requirements (i.e. the same requirements as new substances not listed on the NDSL). Moving forward, the Government of Canada will do this review annually to identify substances that may potentially be of concern and to propose their removal from the NDSL.
Project outcome
Under the current review, a total of 83 substances were identified as of potential concern in Canada based on risk management measures taken in Canada, regulatory flags on the TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory or concerns raised under the Stockholm or Rotterdam conventions. Therefore, it is proposed to delete these 83 substances from the NDSL. Resulting amendments to the NDSL are expected to improve the protection of Canadians and their environment, while providing greater regulatory alignment with international partners.
Consultation
Consultations were held with key stakeholders in 2015 and they expressed general support for this initiative.
Next steps
Within 60 days of publication of the notice, any person may submit comments or identify whether any of the 83 substances are currently in the Canadian marketplace in quantities that exceed 100 kg in a calendar year. Comments will be taken into consideration during the development of the final Order and identified stakeholders with current business interests in these chemicals (i.e. current importers or manufacturers) will be engaged to facilitate a transition to the new reporting requirements. For example, delayed removal will be considered for substances in the Canadian marketplace should additional time be required to ensure continued compliance with the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers). The final Order will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Should future annual reviews identify substances of potential concern, a notice of intent would also be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for a 60-day public consultation, prior to amending the NDSL.
Amendments to the NDSL are not in force until the Order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part I.
Contact information
Please send your feedback, suggestions, or questions to the Substances Management Information Line:
Telephone:
1-800-567-1999 (toll-free in Canada)
1-819-938-3232 (outside of Canada)
Fax: 1-819-938-5212
Email: eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca
For additional information or documentation regarding the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers), please visit the New Substances program website at www.ec.gc.ca/subsnouvelles-newsubs/.
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INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SMSE-017-17 — Release of RSS-252, issue 1
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is publishing the following standard:
- Radio Standard Specification RSS-252, issue 1, Intelligent Transportation Systems — Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) — On-Board Unit (OBU).
This standard establishes the certification requirements for licence-exempt dedicated short range communication (DSRC) on-board devices operating in the band 5850-5925 MHz.
General information
The Radio Equipment Standards list will be amended accordingly.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving these standards may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form at www.ic.gc.ca/res_change.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Website at www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.
Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html.
September 2017
Martin Proulx
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch
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PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE
Appointment opportunities
We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada's diversity. Moving forward, the Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will 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.
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 (http://www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca/slctnPrcs.asp?menu=1&lang=eng).
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Atomic Energy of Canada Limited | September 29, 2017 |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | Canada Post Corporation | September 27, 2017 |
| Members of the Board of Directors | Canada Post Corporation | October 23, 2017 |
| Vice-Chairperson (Telecommunications) | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | October 18, 2017 |
| Members | Copyright Board | September 25, 2017 |
| Vice-Chair | Copyright Board | September 25, 2017 |
| Members (appointment to roster) | International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies | September 25, 2017 |
| Chairperson | Invest in Canada Hub | September 27, 2017 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Invest in Canada Hub | October 11, 2017 |
| Directors | Invest in Canada Hub | October 25, 2017 |
| Vice-Chairperson | Invest in Canada Hub | October 25, 2017 |
| Chief Executive Officer | National Museum of Science and Technology | September 25, 2017 |
| Chief Electoral Officer | Office of the Chief Electoral Officer | |
| Commissioner of Lobbying | Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying | |
| Commissioner of Official Languages | Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for Canada | |
| Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner | Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner | |
| Information Commissioner | Office of the Information Commissioner | |
| Senate Ethics Officer | Office of the Senate Ethics Officer | |
| Chairperson | Royal Canadian Mint | October 18, 2017 |
| Commissioner | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | October 23, 2017 |
| Administrator | Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods | September 25, 2017 |
| Deputy Administrator | Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods | September 25, 2017 |
| Chairperson | Telefilm Canada | September 25, 2017 |
Ongoing opportunities
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time and Part-time Members | Immigration and Refugee Board | December 31, 2017 |
| Members | Veterans Review and Appeal Board | December 31, 2017 |
Upcoming opportunities
| Position | Organization |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Sergeant-at-Arms | House of Commons |
| Commissioner | International Joint Commission |
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