Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 151, Number 44: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
November 4, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 19317
Ministerial condition
(Paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information pertaining to the substance bentonite, lanthanian, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 302346-65-2;
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 Minister of the Environment, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, hereby permits the import of the substance in accordance with the conditions of the following annex.
George Enei
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:
“lanthanum” means lanthanum obtained from the transformation or dissolution of the substance;
“notifier” means the person who has, on August 23, 2017, provided to the Minister of the Environment the information concerning the substance required under subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
“substance” means bentonite, lanthanian, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 302346-65-2.
2. The notifier may import the substance in accordance with the present ministerial conditions.
Restrictions
3. The notifier shall ensure that the substance is used only as a phosphorous binder in Bromont Lake, Quebec, for one discharge, and that the following conditions are met:
- (a) At least seven days before the discharge of the substance in the lake, the following information must be communicated to every person owning or residing on a property around the lake:
- (i) the date of the discharge,
- (ii) the fact that swimming in the lake or conducting any activity in or on the lake may pose a risk to human health and must be avoided until the notice mentioned in paragraph (e) is provided, and
- (iii) the fact that consuming fish caught in the lake may pose a risk to human health and must also be avoided until the notice mentioned in paragraph (e) is provided;
- (b) At least seven days before the discharge of the substance in the lake, signs containing the information mentioned in subparagraphs (a)(i) to (iii) must be installed at every location where the public has access to the lake, including on any beach or wharf;
- (c) Following the discharge of the substance in the lake, the concentration of dissolved lanthanum species in the lake must be measured according to the following principles:
- (i) samples of water must be taken from the lake with a filter of 0.2 microns or less,
- (ii) for each measurement, the samples must be taken at a minimum of two different locations. The first sample is taken at a depth of 0.5 metres at a distance of 100 metres from the shore. The second sample is taken at a depth of 6.2 metres near the centre of the lake, and
- (iii) the concentration of dissolved lanthanum species in the samples is measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry with tandem configuration (ICP-MS/MS) by a laboratory accredited ISO 17025 for measurement of lanthanum;
- (d) The concentration of dissolved lanthanum species in the lake must be measured according to the following frequency:
- (i) during the period of 30 days that follows the discharge, at least once for every period of seven days,
- (ii) during the period beginning on the 31st day that follows the discharge and ending on the 60th day that follows the discharge, at least once for every period of 14 days,
- (iii) during the period beginning on the 61st day that follows the discharge and ending on the 365th day that follows the discharge, at least once for every period of 30 days,
- (iv) once during the month of April and once during the month of October during the three years that follow the discharge or until the concentration is reduced to 25 micrograms per litre (parts per billion) or less, whichever moment is the latest, and
- (v) despite subparagraphs (i) to (iv), it is not required to measure the concentration of dissolved lanthanum species in the lake when the lake is covered by ice; and
- (e) Persons owning or residing on a property around the lake must be notified that swimming in the lake or conducting activities in or on the lake may resume when the concentration of dissolved lanthanum species in the lake has been measured at a concentration of 25 micrograms per litre (parts per billion) or less in at least five consecutive occasions. The signs mentioned in paragraph (b) may also be removed.
Record-keeping requirements
4. (1) The notifier shall ensure that the following electronic or paper records are maintained, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating
- (a) the name and address of each person to whom the notifier transfers the physical possession or control of the substance;
- (b) data measuring the concentration of dissolved lanthanum species at different sampling sites; and
- (c) all information in relation to the discharge of the substance, including warning signs, communicated to persons owning or residing on a property around the lake or to the public.
(2) The notifier shall maintain the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) at their 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.
(3) The notifier shall submit to the Minister of the Environment the information collected under paragraph (1)(b) within 90 days following the analysis of the water samples by the accredited laboratory.
Other requirements
5. The notifier shall inform any person to whom they transfer the physical possession or control of the substance, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions. The notifier shall obtain, prior to the first transfer of the substance, a written confirmation from this person that they were informed of the terms of the present ministerial conditions and that they will comply with it. This written confirmation shall be maintained at the principal place of business in Canada of the notifier or of their representative in Canada for a period of at least five years from the day it was received.
Coming into force
6. The present ministerial conditions come into force on October 19, 2017.
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DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT
MAA-NULTH FIRST NATIONS FINAL AGREEMENT
Notice of amendment to the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement — Appendix B
In accordance with 1.14.11 of the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement (the “Final Agreement”), notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2014, Toquaht Nation acquired District Lot 2240, Clayoquot District, from British Columbia in accordance with 2.10.7 to 2.10.13 of the Final Agreement and therefore, in accordance with 2.10.10 of the Final Agreement, Appendix B-3, Part 2(a), Plan 9, is deemed to be amended as shown on the attached Schedule to this Notice, and Appendix D is deemed to be amended to include that portion of the Provincial Road shown as “Potential Crown Corridor” in Plan 1 of Part 3 of Appendix F-1 now bounded by the Maa-nulth First Nations Lands of Toquaht Nation.
In this Notice and unless otherwise indicated, capitalized words and expressions defined in the Final Agreement have the meanings given to them in the Final Agreement.
Dated the 31st day of December, 2014.
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA as represented by the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation or duly authorized signatory
Per: L. Roberts
Duly Authorized Signatory
Executed in the presence of
Heather Gleboff
As to the authorized signature for Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia
TOQUAHT FIRST NATION as represented by the Toquaht First Nation Government
Per: Anne Mack
Haʔwił of Toquaht Nation
Duly Authorized Signatory
Executed in the presence of
Gary Johnsen
As to the authorized signature for the Toquaht First Nation
Appendix B
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Bawden, Peter G. | 2017-1273 |
| Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Dadour, François | 2017-1275 |
| Superior Court for the district of Montréal in and for the Province of Quebec | |
| Puisne Judge | |
| Daigle, Chantal N. | 2017-1276 |
| Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick, Family Division | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal of New Brunswick | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Khaladkar, Vikas | 2017-1277 |
| Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Kuehl, Jacqueline J. | 2017-1241 |
| Senate of Canada | |
| Commissioner to administer oaths | |
| MacPherson, George A. | 2017-1274 |
| Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario, a member of the Family Court branch | |
| Judge | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Moreau, The Hon. Mary T. | 2017-1239 |
| Chief Judge of the Court of the Queen's Bench of Alberta with the style and title of Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and a member ex officio of the Court of Appeal of Alberta |
October 26, 2017
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
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GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA
Notice of intent to conduct an environmental assessment of the Canada-Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement negotiations
On October 22, 2017, Canada officially launched free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Pacific Alliance (PA). The Government of Canada is conducting an environmental assessment to inform these negotiations. All interested parties are invited to provide comments on any likely and significant environmental impacts which this FTA may have on Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable development. Mutually supportive trade and environmental policies can contribute to this objective. To this end, the Minister of International Trade has directed trade officials to seek information and otherwise improve their understanding of the relationship between trade and environmental issues at the earliest stages of decision making, and to do this through an open and inclusive process. Environmental assessments of trade negotiations are critical to this work.
Environmental assessments of trade negotiations are prepared pursuant to the 2010 Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan, and Program Proposals (https://www.canada.ca/en/environmental-assessment-agency/programs/strategic-environmental-assessment/cabinet-directive-environmental-assessment-policy-plan-program-proposals.html).
All interested parties are invited to submit their comments on the environmental assessment of the Canada-PA FTA negotiations by January 4, 2018.
Contributions can be sent by email or mail to
Email: EAconsultationsEE@international.gc.ca
Mail: Consultations on the Environmental Assessment of the Canada-PA FTA negotiations
Trade Negotiations — Trade Policy and Negotiations Division (TCW)
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1J1
Please read the privacy notice statement carefully prior to sending a written submission (http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/env/privacy_notice-avis_de_confidentialite.aspx?lang=eng).
Related link
- Consulting Canadians on a possible Canada-Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement (http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/consultations/pacific-alliance-pacifique/index.aspx?lang=eng)
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INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SLPB-008-17 — Extension to the reply comment period: Consultation on a Technical, Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 600 MHz Band
Notice No. SLPB-005-17, Consultation on a Technical, Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 600 MHz Band (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11316.html), was published on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website at http://www.ised.gc.ca/spectrum on August 4, 2017.
The purpose of the present notice is to advise all interested parties that the deadline for submission of reply comments has been extended to November 3, 2017. All comments received will be posted on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website at http://www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website at http://www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.
Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html.
October 20, 2017
Aline Chevrier
Acting Senior Director
Spectrum Licensing Policy 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 | |
| Members of the Board of Directors | Canada Post Corporation | November 17, 2017 |
| Chief Executive Officer | Canadian Dairy Commission | November 6, 2017 |
| Directors | Federal Bridge Corporation Limited | November 20, 2017 |
| Member | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (N.B., N.W.T.) |
November 22, 2017 |
| Governor | International Development Research Centre | December 15, 2017 |
| Members (appointment to roster) | International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies | |
| Directors | Invest in Canada Hub | November 29, 2017 |
| Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | November 23, 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 | November 13, 2017 |
| Commissioner | Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
| Directors | Sustainable Development Technology Canada | November 6, 2017 |
| Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson | Veterans Review and Appeal Board |
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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TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT
Notice to interested parties — Consultation on regulatory reconciliation and cooperation
The Government of Canada is seeking suggestions for regulatory reconciliation and cooperation to support its participation in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT).
The CFTA entered into force on July 1, 2017, replacing the Agreement on Internal Trade. It seeks to eliminate regulatory barriers that impede trade within Canada. The CFTA establishes a regulatory reconciliation process that will help to address barriers to trade resulting from differences in existing regulations that Canadians, businesses and other stakeholders may experience when doing business across provincial and territorial borders. The CFTA also supports regulatory cooperation on the joint development of future regulatory measures. The RCT is a federal-provincial-territorial body established by the CFTA to oversee the regulatory reconciliation process and promote regulatory cooperation across Canada. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat represents the Government of Canada on the RCT.
Canadians, businesses and other stakeholders are encouraged to submit suggestions for regulatory reconciliation and regulatory cooperation items for federal consideration, to possibly bring forward to the RCT. Suggestions for regulatory reconciliation should focus on existing federal regulations that act as a barrier to trade, investment or labour mobility within Canada. Suggestions for regulatory cooperation should highlight areas where governments could cooperate in the development of future regulations, in order to facilitate innovation, competition and growth in emerging industries, technologies and sectors.
We invite interested Canadians to send suggestions to rcc-ccr@tbs-sct.gc.ca by December 4, 2017. In addition to this opportunity, please note that provinces and territories are conducting their own engagement processes to identify items to bring forward for regulatory reconciliation and cooperation. All suggestions that Canada receives will be shared with provincial and territorial representatives to the RCT. Based on the submissions each jurisdiction receives, the RCT will prioritize all items and create an annual work plan. Therefore, any information that you do not wish to be shared with other parties, such as confidential business information or other sensitive information, should be clearly marked “confidential.” All information marked “confidential,” whether it be an entire submission or a part thereof, will not be shared. A summary report of the submissions Canada receives will be published.
All submissions are welcome. However, the Government of Canada encourages inclusion of the following elements in submissions:
- An overview of the regulatory issue;
- The Canadian context surrounding the issue;
- Objectives of the submission;
- Prioritization of initiatives, if more than one is proposed;
- Impact on consumers, industry and others, quantified if possible; and
- Degree of support amongst provinces and territories, if known.
For further information on best practices for developing submissions focused on regulatory cooperation, please visit the following website: www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/transparency/acts-regulations/canada-us-regulatory-cooperation-council/stakeholder-submissions.html.
Additional background information
Regulatory reconciliation is an outcome whereby an existing regulatory measure no longer acts as a barrier to trade, investment or labour mobility in Canada. Reconciliation can be achieved in a number of ways, including through mutual recognition, harmonization of requirements, equivalency, or some other method.
Under the CFTA, regulatory cooperation is differentiated from regulatory reconciliation and refers to the joint development of future regulatory measures. Regulatory cooperation under the RCT will support and equip governments to develop common regulatory approaches for emerging sectors or issues.
The Government of Canada welcomes submissions on both regulatory reconciliation and regulatory cooperation.
For more information on the work of the RCT, please see the CFTA regulatory reconciliation and cooperation website at www.cfta-alec.ca/regulatory-reconciliation-cooperation/. Contact information for RCT representatives can be found at www.cfta-alec.ca/contact-us/rct-representatives/.
October 27, 2017
Contact information
Brennen Young
Director
Regulatory Cooperation
Regulatory Affairs Sector
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Email: rcc-ccr@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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