Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 152, Number 52: COMMISSIONS
December 29, 2018
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM BOARD
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Call for Bids No. NS18-3
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (the "Board") hereby gives notice of a call for submission of bids for two Exploration Licences covering those lands in the Nova Scotia offshore area described in Appendix I (the "Lands") of Call for Bids No. NS18-3.
This notice of Call for Bids No. NS18-3 is made pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 28, and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act, S.N.S. 1987, c. 3 (the "Legislation").
The following is a summary of Call for Bids No. NS18-3:
- (a) Bids must be received by the Board before 4:00 p.m., Atlantic Daylight Time, May 8, 2019.
- (b) All bids must be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Call for Bids No. NS18-3.
- (c) Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "CALL FOR BIDS No. NS18-3 (Parcel #___) - STANDARD" or "CALL FOR BIDS No. NS18-3 (Parcel #___) - ALTERNATIVE".
- (d) Bids for Exploration Licences with Alternative Terms and Conditions will only be considered if no successful bid for an Exploration Licence with Standard Terms and Conditions is received for a particular parcel.
- (e) The Board may amend this Call for Bids at any time up to 10 days prior to the Closing Date. Any amendment made to the Call for Bids shall be published on the Call for Bids website, at www.callforbids.ca.
- (f) The public is provided with the opportunity to submit written comments to the Board on the Lands included in the Call for Bids. The deadline for the submission of written comments is 60 days after the announcement of the Call for Bids on the Board's website. Any comments received by the deadline will be made publicly available on the Call for Bids website, at www.callforbids.ca.
- (g) For the purpose of assessing and selecting a bid, the sole criterion to be used for all parcels will be the total amount of money proposed to be expended on the exploration of the parcel within Period 1 of the term of the Exploration Licence ("Work Expenditure Bid"), determined in accordance with the Schedule of Allowable Expenditures as defined in Schedule B of the Exploration Licence attached as Appendix III of Call for Bids No. NS18-3.
- (h) The minimum bid that will be considered is $1,000,000.00 of work expenditure.
- (i) The Board is not obliged to accept any bid, nor is the Board required to issue an interest as the result of this Call for Bids.
- (j) Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Deposit in the amount of $10,000.00, in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft payable to the Receiver General for Canada. The successful bidder will receive a refund of the Bid Deposit, without interest, if the Work Deposit is posted within the time specified and any outstanding Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) levies are paid as described below.
- (k) The successful bidder will be required to post security for the performance of work. The amount of the required security will be 25% of its Work Expenditure Bid. This Work Deposit is refundable to the extent of 25% of approved Allowable Expenditures, described in the form in the Exploration Licence.
- (l) The successful bidder for an Exploration Licence with Standard Terms and Conditions must post this Work Deposit within 30 days of being notified that its bid was successful, as a condition of issuance of the Exploration Licence.
- (m) As a condition of issuance of an Exploration Licence under Alternative Terms and Conditions, the successful bidder will be required to post a refundable Licence Deposit of $50,000.00 or 1% of the Work Expenditure Bid, whichever is greater, within 30 days of being notified that its bid was successful.
- (n) The successful bidder under Alternative Terms and Conditions must post the Work Deposit no later than July 12, 2022. Failure to post the Work Deposit by July 12, 2022, for an Exploration Licence issued under Alternative Terms and Conditions will result in the expiration of the Exploration Licence and forfeiture of the Licence Deposit.
- (o) Upon issuance of the Exploration Licence, the successful bidder must pay Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) levies under Part VII of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.). See www.esrfunds.org.
- (p) The Legislation requires that a Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan be submitted to, and approved by, the Board prior to the approval of any development plan, or the authorization of any other work or activity in the Nova Scotia Offshore Area. Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan Guidelines can be found at www.cnsopb.ns.ca.
- (q) In accordance with the Legislation, prior to the authorization of any petroleum-related activities on the Lands, the operator must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that such activities can be conducted in an environmentally safe manner. Special precautions, such as enhanced environmental assessments, more stringent mitigation measures and environmental effects monitoring may be required in some cases.
- (r) Before carrying out any work or activity in the offshore area, an operator must first obtain an Operating Licence.
- (s) No activities related to the exploration for, development of, or transportation of petroleum on the Lands can be conducted without a specific authorization issued by the Board. Operators are required to meet certain regulatory requirements before the Board can approve offshore petroleum–related activities. The regulatory framework that governs offshore petroleum operations consists of the Legislation, its regulations, and Board guidelines and policies.
- (t) Any licence that may be issued shall be in the form of the Exploration Licence (either Standard Terms and Conditions or Alternative Terms and Conditions) attached to Call for Bids No. NS18-3 as Appendix III.
- (u) Each resulting Significant Discovery Licence shall be in the form attached to Call for Bids No. NS18-3 as Appendix IV.
- (v) Failure to comply with the Call for Bids or any term or condition of the Exploration Licence or resulting Significant Discovery Licence or Production Licence may result in cancellation of the respective Licence.
The full text of Call for Bids No. NS18-3 is available at www.callforbids.ca or upon request made to the Director, Regulatory Affairs and Finance, Secretary of the Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, TD Centre, 8th Floor, 1791 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3K9, 902-422-5588.
November 1, 2018
Stuart Pinks, P.Eng.
Chief Executive Officer
APPENDIX I
Call for Bids No. NS18-3
The "LANDS"
| Grid (NAD 27) | Hectares (ha) | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| 44°00′ N, 59°30′ W | 2 226 | 78, 88-90, 98, 99 |
| 44°00′ N, 59°45′ W | 29 353 | 2-9, 12-19, 21-32, 35-42, 45-60, 64-69, 74-79, 83-89, 93-100 |
| 44°00′ N, 60°00′ W | 20 054 | 3-10, 13-20, 23-30, 33-40, 50, 60, 66-70, 76-80, 86-90, 96-100 |
| 44°00′ N, 60°15′ W | 24 155 | 6-10, 12-20, 22-30, 32-40, 43-50, 53-59, 63-67, 73-77, 83-86, 93-96 |
| Total hectares (approximate) | 75 788 ha | |
| Grid (NAD 27) | Hectares (ha) | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| 43°50′ N, 59°45′ W | 27 197 | 1-10, 13-20, 24-30, 34-40, 44-50, 54-60, 63-68, 73-78, 82-88, 91-98 |
| 43°50′ N, 60°00′ W | 30 546 | 1-70, 77-80, 87-90, 97-100 |
| 43°50′ N, 60°15′ W | 4 473 | 6-8, 13-17, 23-26 |
| 44°00′ N, 59°45′ W | 1 488 | 1, 11, 91-92 |
| 44°00′ N, 60°00′ W | 9 300 | 1-2, 11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-46, 51-56, 61-62, 71, 81, 91 |
| Total hectares (approximate) | 73 004 ha | |
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
FINDING
Sucker rods
Notice is hereby given that, on December 14, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found (Inquiry No. NQ-2018-001), pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, that the dumping and subsidizing of sucker rods originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China have caused injury to the domestic industry.
Ottawa, December 14, 2018
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, 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 14 and December 19, 2018.
| Application filed by | Application number | Undertaking | City | Province | Deadline for submission of interventions, comments or replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Peoples Radio Inc. | 2018-1019-3 | CFPT-FM | Toronto | Ontario | February 4, 2019 |
| Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd. | 2018-1020-1 | CIND-FM | Toronto | Ontario | February 4, 2019 |
| Acadia Broadcasting Limited | 2018-1088-8 | CKDR-3 | Hudson | Ontario | February 4, 2019 |
| Decision number | Publication date | Applicant's name | Undertaking | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-468 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli | Quebec |
| 2018-476 | December 17, 2018 | Bell Media Inc. | Across Canada | ||
| 2018-477 | December 17, 2018 | Southshore Broadcasting Inc. | CFTV-DT | Leamington | Ontario |
| 2018-478 | December 18, 2018 | Various licensees | Independent conventional television stations | Various locations in Canada | |
| 2018-479 | December 18, 2018 | Crossroads Television System | CITS-DT | Hamilton | Ontario |
| 2018-481 | December 18, 2018 | Access Communications Co-operative Limited | English-language, general interest video-on-demand service | Regina | Saskatchewan |
| 2018-485 | December 19, 2018 | 10679313 Canada inc. | CILM-FM | Chicoutimi | Quebec |
| Order number | Publication date | Licensee's name | Undertaking | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-469 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
| 2018-470 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
| 2018-471 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
| 2018-472 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
| 2018-473 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
| 2018-474 | December 14, 2018 | La radio communautaire du comté | CKMN-FM | Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec |
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
CANADA TRANSPORTATION ACT
Regulated interswitching rates for 2019
Whereas in Determination No. R-2018-254 dated November 30, 2018, the Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) determined, pursuant to subsection 127.1(1) of the Canada Transportation Act (CTA), S.C., 1996, c. 10, as amended, the regulated interswitching rates for 2019, according to the interswitching distance zones as defined in the Railway Interswitching Regulations, SOR/88-41, as amended;
And whereas pursuant to subsection 127.1(5) of the CTA, the Agency shall cause the interswitching rates to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, no later than December 31 before the beginning of the calendar year for which the rate applies,
The Agency hereby publishes the interswitching rates for the 2019 calendar year.
| Item | Column I Interswitching |
Column II Rate per car for interswitching traffic |
Column III Rate per car for interswitching a car block |
Column IV Additional rate per kilometre for interswitching a car |
Column V Additional rate per kilometre for interswitching a car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Zone 1 | 340 | 50 | N/A | N/A |
| 2. | Zone 2 | 435 | 80 | N/A | N/A |
| 3. | Zone 3 | 280 | 70 | N/A | N/A |
| 4. | Zone 4 | 275 | 55 | 7.20 | 1.10 |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted (Alders, Chris Alan)
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 114(4) of the said Act, to Chris Alan Alders, Payment Services Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada, to seek nomination as a candidate, before and during the election period, and to be a candidate before the election period in the provincial election for the electoral district of Edmonton-City Centre, Alberta. The date of the election has not been confirmed.
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 114(5) of the said Act, has also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, effective the first day the employee is a candidate during the election period.
December 19, 2018
Patricia Jaton
Vice-President
Policy and Communications Sector
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted (Tingling, Helen-Claire)
Supersedes the notice published on August 4, 2018.
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 114(4) of the said Act, to Helen-Claire Tingling, Integrity Services Investigator, Employment and Social Development Canada, to seek nomination as a candidate, before and during the election period, and to be a candidate, before the election period, in the federal election for the electoral district of University–Rosedale, Ontario. The date of the election is October 21, 2019.
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 114(5) of the said Act, has also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, effective the first day the employee is a candidate during the election period.
December 17, 2018
Susan M. W. Cartwright
Commissioner
D. G. J. Tucker
Commissioner
Patrick Borbey
President