Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 153, Number 18: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
May 4, 2019
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Notice to interested parties — Proposed amendments to certain regulations made under Part II of the Canada Labour Code to require the provision of free menstrual products in the workplace
The Labour Program of the Department of Employment and Social Development is considering amending regulations under Part II of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) relating to occupational health and safety to require employers to provide free menstrual products in the workplace for use by their employees.
Background
Most regulations under Part II of the Code require employers to provide supplies such as toilet paper, soap, warm water, and a means to dry hands. footnote 1 No requirements are currently in place to require employers to provide menstrual products. As a result, a large number of employees are required to carry a basic supply of menstrual products with them. It is estimated that 40% of the federal workforce could benefit from these measures.
There has been increasing public awareness and acknowledgement that menstrual products constitute necessary items that are essential to the health of a large proportion of Canadians. Lack of access to menstrual products can create barriers for employees to participate fully in society, including in the labour force. A 2018 survey found that one third of Canadian women under the age of 25 struggled to afford menstrual products, while 70% have missed work or school, or have withdrawn from social activities because of their period (Plan Canada International, 2018). footnote 2 Another study conducted in the United States found that 86% of women have started their period unexpectedly in public without having the supplies they need, causing feelings of anxiety or embarrassment, often resulting in the disruption of workplace activities (Free the Tampons, 2013). footnote 3
When employees find themselves without access to menstrual products, they may turn to unsuitable improvised solutions such as using toilet paper and paper towels to act in place of tampons and pads. Others may extend the use of products beyond their recommended time frame, which poses a health hazard due to the increased risk of toxic shock syndrome. Some employees may also avoid the workplace due to the shame and stigma that often surrounds menstruation.
For employees in remote locations, the negative impact to their physical and psychological health may be heightened due to greater barriers, such as higher costs of, and the lack of accessibility to, menstrual products. The cost of menstrual products varies significantly from location to location in Canada, and the financial burden is borne exclusively by menstruating employees. The provision of menstrual products by employers may help to relieve the health risks that employees may face associated with menstruation and menstrual products in the workplace.
The physical restrictions of some workplaces within the federal jurisdiction, such as trains and aircraft, may make it difficult for employers to provide menstrual products to its employees in the workplace. Employees in such workplaces are often required to share toilet facilities with members of the public. This may require employers to find other suitable locations (apart from washrooms) where they could make menstrual products available. Furthermore, employers with employees who travel to different locations as part of their work, such as truck drivers, may have a more difficult time providing menstrual products in the workplace, as the workplace is not in one single location.
Questions to guide input from interested parties
The Labour Program is seeking input on the following questions; however, all input dealing with the provision of menstrual products is welcome and should not be limited to the questions posed below.
- Taking into account any physical restrictions or location issues, how best could this requirement be implemented in your workplace?
- Taking into account issues such as financial implications, size of business, and physical restrictions, how would this requirement affect your business?
- There are a number of different menstrual products on the market. What types of menstrual products would best meet this requirement?
- Should the regulations require employers to make menstrual products available to employees at prescribed locations, e.g. washrooms or neutral locations?
- Are you aware of any initiatives that have been implemented in workplaces that provide menstrual products to employees?
- Is there anything else the Labour Program should consider regarding this proposal?
The publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I, initiates a 60-day comment period. Contributions may be sent by email to EDSC.LAB.SST.POLITIQUES-LAB.OHS.POLICY.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by mail to 165 De l’Hôtel-de-Ville Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0J9.
Duncan Shaw
Senior Director
Occupational Health and Safety
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Draft federal environmental quality guidelines for certain substances
Whereas the Minister of the Environment issues the environmental quality guidelines for the purpose of carrying out the Minister’s mandate related to preserving the quality of the environment;
Whereas the guidelines relate to the environment pursuant to paragraph 54(2)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
And whereas the Minister of the Environment has offered to consult provincial and territorial governments and the members of the National Advisory Committee who are representatives of Indigenous governments in accordance with subsection 54(3) of the Act,
Notice is hereby given that draft federal environmental quality guidelines for certain substances listed in the Annex hereby are available for comment on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.
Public comment period
Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment, written comments on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the guidelines are made. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website. 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.
Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
ANNEX
Draft federal environmental quality guidelines (FEQGs) are available for the following substances:
- Iron
- Lead
- Quinoline
- Strontium
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication of final decision after screening assessment of four substances in the Epoxy Resins Group specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the four substances identified in the annex below are substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on the substances pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;
And whereas it is concluded 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 these substances at this time under section 77 of the Act.
Catherine McKenna
Minister of the Environment
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Minister of Health
ANNEX
Summary of the screening assessment of the Epoxy Resins 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 four substances referred to under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Epoxy Resins Group. Substances in this group (namely three diglycidyl ethers of bisphenol A [DGEBA] and one Novolac epoxy resin) were identified as priorities for assessment, as they met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS RNsfootnote 4 ), the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names and the abbreviations of these substances are listed in the table below.
| CAS RN | DSL name | Acronyms |
|---|---|---|
| 25036-25-3 | Phenol, 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymer with 2,2′-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis[oxirane] | DGEBA epoxy resin |
| 25068-38-6 | Phenol, 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane | DGEBA epoxy resin |
| 25085-99-8 | Oxirane, 2,2′-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-, homopolymer | DGEBA epoxy resin |
| 28064-14-4 | Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde, glycidyl ether | Novolac epoxy resin |
These four substances were previously evaluated under the Second Phase of Polymer Rapid Screening, which identified the substances bearing CAS RN 25036-25-3 (one of the DGEBA epoxy resins) and CAS RN 28064-14-4 (Novolac epoxy resin) as having a low potential to cause ecological harm. However, further evaluation of human health risks was warranted. The three DGEBA epoxy resins and Novolac epoxy resin were identified as requiring further assessment for potential human health and/or ecological risks on the basis of structural alerts and/or uses associated with significant consumer exposure. The present assessment further elaborates on the potential for these substances to cause harm to human health and ecological harm, in order to reach an overall conclusion under section 64 of CEPA as to whether they pose a risk to human health or the environment.
The four epoxy resins do not occur naturally in the environment. In Canada, they are reported to be used as crosslinkers and binders in paints/coatings and plating agents; as intermediates; in adhesives and sealants in grout, flooring, plastics and concrete; in lubricants and lubricant additives; as corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents; and as processing aids specific to petroleum production. In addition, epoxy resins have been identified as components used in the manufacture of some food packaging materials.
DGEBA epoxy resins contain epoxy reactive functional groups, which, in general, may be associated with adverse effects on fish, invertebrates, and algae. However, the assessment revealed that DGEBA epoxy resins are expected to show moderate to low toxicity to aquatic organisms and low toxicity to sediment dwelling species in natural environments. Considering the use of the DGEBA epoxy resins, they may be released to the environment through formulation facilities and during end-use applications; however, conservative estimates of exposure were calculated and found to be below the exposure expected to cause harm to sensitive organisms in the environment.
DGEBA and Novolac epoxy resins contain epoxy reactive functional groups that are associated with potential adverse human health effects. These substances show effects on the spleen in chronic studies at doses greater than 15 mg/kg bw/day (primarily associated with the lower molecular weight resins) and are dermal sensitizers; however, they have low acute toxicity and are not developmental or reproductive toxicants, nor are they teratogenic or carcinogenic in animal studies. Canadians may be exposed to DGEBA epoxy resins from the potential transfer of an insignificant amount of the resin from food packaging materials into food, including canned liquid infant formula products. Quantities are very low because these substances are used up in the chemical reaction when the packaging is made. Dietary exposure to Novolac epoxy resin from food packaging material is also expected to be negligible for adults and children. Exposure to epoxy resins by inhalation is not expected due to their low vapour pressures. Dermal exposure to epoxy resins is considered minimal due to their usage in cured form. Indirect exposure of the general public to epoxy resins through media such as drinking water is not expected due to their low water solubility.
A comparison of estimated levels of exposure to DGEBA epoxy resins and Novolac epoxy resins to the critical effect levels results in margins of exposure that are considered adequate to account for uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases.
Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to organisms and the broader integrity of the environment from DGEBA epoxy resins and Novolac epoxy resin. It is concluded that DGEBA epoxy resins and Novolac epoxy resin 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 constitutes or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.
On the basis of the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that the three DGEBA epoxy resins and the Novolac epoxy resin 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.
Conclusion
It is concluded that the four substances do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.
The screening assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick, Family Division | |
| Judges | |
| Blais, The Hon. Marie-Claude | 2019-373 |
| Noble, The Hon. Bruce Alexander | 2019-372 |
| Robichaud, The Hon. Michel A. | 2019-370 |
| Ellies, The Hon. Gregory | 2019-368 |
| Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for the Northeast Region | |
| Regional Senior Judge | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Hamilton Morris, David Alexander | 2019-358 |
| Immigration and Refugee Board | |
| Full-time member | |
| Hupman, Murray Calvin | 2019-365 |
| Marine Atlantic Inc. | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| Lametti, The Hon. David, P.C. | 2019-375 |
| Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law | |
| Morgan, Marta | 2019-379 |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Muzyka, Douglas W. | 2019-345 |
| National Research Council of Canada | |
| Chairperson | |
| Ouellette, The Hon. Jean-Paul | 2019-371 |
| Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick, Trial Division | |
| Judge | |
| Parole Board of Canada | |
| Full-time members | |
| Kirkpatrick, Douglas Allen | 2019-303 |
| O’Brien, Matthew Daniel | 2019-354 |
| Richardson, The Hon. Susan E. | 2019-374 |
| Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta | |
| Justice | |
| Court of Appeal of Alberta | |
| Judge ex officio | |
| Spiro, David E. | 2019-367 |
| Tax Court of Canada | |
| Judge | |
| Superior Court of Justice of Ontario | |
| Judges | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judges ex officio | |
| Gordon, The Hon. Robbie D. | 2019-369 |
| Schabas, Paul B. | 2019-311 |
| Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, a member of the Family Court branch | |
| Judges | |
| Court of Appeal for Ontario | |
| Judges ex officio | |
| Bale, Lauren | 2019-320 |
| Fraser, Mary A. | 2019-317 |
| Gregson, The Hon. Nathalie | 2019-314 |
| MacLeod, Robert | 2019-318 |
| Maddalena, The Hon. Theresa | 2019-312 |
| Malcolm, The Hon. Wendy B. | 2019-313 |
| Price, Timothy G. | 2019-315 |
| Tellier, Nicole J. | 2019-316 |
| Walters, Jacalyn D. | 2019-319 |
| Supreme Court of Canada | 2019-293 |
| Commissioners to administer oaths | |
| Alain, Marc-André | |
| Laverty, Julie Johanne | |
| Waito, Mark Bryan | |
| Wood, The Hon. Michael J. | 2019-366 |
| Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nova Scotia, with the style and title of Chief Justice of Nova Scotia |
April 25, 2019
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
BOARDS OF TRADE ACT
Chambre de commerce de Manicouagan
Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated April 5, 2019, has been pleased to change the name of the Chambre de commerce de Manicouagan to the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Manicouagan upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.
April 17, 2019
Ray Edwards
Director
For the Minister of Industry
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL CODE
Designation by class of “analysts” qualified to analyze samples of bodily substances
The Attorney General of Canada, pursuant to subparagraph 320.4(b)(ii) of the Criminal Code, with respect to Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, designates the forensic specialists and forensic technologists employed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toxicology Services as a class of persons that is qualified, for the purposes of Part VIII.1 of the Criminal Code, to analyze samples of bodily substances.
Ottawa, April 18, 2019
David Lametti
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CRIMINAL CODE
Designation by class of “analysts” qualified to certify that a standard solution is suitable for use with an approved instrument
The Attorney General of Canada, pursuant to paragraph 320.4(c) of the Criminal Code, with respect to Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, designates the forensic specialists and forensic technologists employed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toxicology Services as a class of persons that is qualified, for the purposes of Part VIII.1 of the Criminal Code, to certify that an alcohol standard is suitable for use with an approved instrument.
Ottawa, April 18, 2019
David Lametti
Attorney General of Canada
PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE
Appointment opportunities
We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada has implemented an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.
We are equally committed to providing a healthy workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work to one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful and harassment-free work environment.
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions.
Current opportunities
The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Administrator | Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada | |
| Chairperson and Director | Atomic Energy of Canada Limited | |
| Chairperson | Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology | |
| Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson | Canada Industrial Relations Board | |
| Chairperson | Canada Lands Company Limited | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Canada Lands Company Limited | |
| Chairperson (joint federal Governor in Council and provincial Lieutenant Governor appointment) | Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board | |
| Chairperson | Canada Science and Technology Museum | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Canada Science and Technology Museum | |
| Board Member (Anticipatory) | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Chairperson (Anticipatory) | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Anticipatory) | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Vice-Chairperson (Anticipatory) | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Canadian Commercial Corporation | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Dairy Commission | |
| Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Director | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Lead Commissioner, Deputy Lead Commissioner and Commissioner | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Pay Equity Commissioner | Canadian Human Rights Commission | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Permanent Member | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| Regional Member (Quebec) | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | |
| Chairperson and Member | Canadian Statistics Advisory Council | |
| President (Chief Executive Officer) | Canadian Tourism Commission | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Defense Construction (1951) Limited | |
| Chairperson | Farm Credit Canada | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Farm Credit Canada | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Farm Products Council of Canada | |
| Chairperson | The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited | |
| Commissioner | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | |
| Chairperson | First Nations Financial Management Board | |
| Chief Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Deputy Chief Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Director | Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation | |
| Director (Federal) | Hamilton Port Authority | |
| Sergeant-at-Arms and Corporate Security Officer | House of Commons | |
| Member | International Authority | |
| Commissioner and Chairperson | International Joint Commission | |
| Member (appointment to roster) | International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Invest in Canada Hub | |
| Chief Executive Officer | The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated | |
| Librarian and Archivist of Canada | Library and Archives of Canada | |
| Member | National Capital Commission | |
| Government Film Commissioner | National Film Board | |
| President | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | |
| Auditor General of Canada | Office of the Auditor General | |
| Chief Accessibility Officer (Anticipatory) | Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer | |
| Ombudsperson | Office of the Ombudsperson for National Defence and Canadian Forces | |
| Director (Federal) | Oshawa Port Authority | |
| Chairperson | Pacific Pilotage Authority | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Parks Canada | |
| Vice-Chairperson and Member | Patented Medicine Prices Review Board | |
| Member | Payment in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel | |
| Commissioner | Public Service Commission | |
| Member and Alternate Member | Renewable Resources Board (Gwich’in) | |
| Member and Alternate Member | Renewable Resources Board (Sahtu) | |
| Principal | Royal Military College of Canada | |
| Vice-Chairperson (all streams) | Social Security Tribunal of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Telefilm Canada |
BANK OF CANADA
| ASSETS | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and foreign deposits | 17.9 | |
| Loans and receivables | ||
| Securities purchased under resale agreements | 10,009.1 | |
| Advances | — | |
| Other receivables | 4.1 | |
| 10,013.2 | ||
| Investments | ||
| Treasury bills of Canada | 24,131.1 | |
| Canada Mortgage Bonds | 515.7 | |
| Government of Canada bonds | 78,444.8 | |
| Other investments | 435.1 | |
| 103,526.7 | ||
| Capital assets | ||
| Property and equipment | 599.0 | |
| Intangible assets | 46.8 | |
| Right-of-use leased assets | 54.3 | |
| 700.1 | ||
| Other assets | 115.3 | |
| Total assets | 114,373.2 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bank notes in circulation | 86,535.4 | |
| Deposits | ||
| Government of Canada | 23,526.4 | |
| Members of Payments Canada | 250.0 | |
| Other deposits | 2,936.9 | |
| 26,713.3 | ||
| Securities sold under repurchase agreements | — | |
| Other liabilities | 597.4 | |
| 113,846.1 | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 5.0 | |
| Statutory and special reserves | 125.0 | |
| Investment revaluation reserve | 397.1 | |
| 527.1 | ||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 114,373.2 | |
I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.
Ottawa, April 15, 2019
Carmen Vierula
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing statement is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
Ottawa, April 15, 2019
Stephen S. Poloz
Governor