Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 153, Number 44: COMMISSIONS
November 2, 2019
CANADA ENERGY REGULATOR
APPLICATION TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO THE UNITED STATES AS A BORDER ACCOMMODATION
Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board
By an application dated June 27, 2019, Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board (the “Applicant”) [Manitoba Hydro, 360 Portage Avenue, 22nd Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0G8, 204‑360‑4332 (telephone), midouglas@hydro.mb.ca (email)] has applied to the National Energy Board (the “Board”) [now known as the Canada Energy Regulator], under Division II of Part VI of the National Energy Board Act (the “Act”), for authorization to export power and energy to Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., of the United States, as a border accommodation. The export will be for the period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2024, up to a maximum of 3 000 kW of firm power and 26 352 MWh of firm energy in any consecutive 12-month period.
The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (the “Commission”) wishes to obtain the views of interested parties on this application before issuing a permit or recommending to the Governor in Council that the application be designated for a licensing procedure. The directions on procedure that follow explain in detail the procedure that will be used.
- Written submissions in respect of the application shall be filed with the Secretary, Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator, 517 Tenth Avenue SW, Suite 210, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8, 403‑292‑5503 (fax), and served on the Applicant by December 6, 2019.
- Any answer to submissions that the Applicant wishes to present shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the party that filed the submission by December 23, 2019.
- For further information on the procedures governing the Commission’s examination, contact the Secretary of the Commission at 403‑292‑4800 (telephone) or 403‑292‑5503 (fax).
Louise George
Secretary of the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
APPEAL
Notice No. HA-2019-018
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has decided, pursuant to rule 25 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules, to consider the appeal referenced hereunder by way of written submissions. Persons interested in intervening are requested to contact the Tribunal prior to the commencement of the scheduled hearing. Interested persons seeking additional information should contact the Tribunal at 613‑993‑3595.
| Date of Hearing | December 3, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Appeal No. | AP-2019-007 |
| Good in Issue |
Airsoft lower receiver, model WE F226 MK25 GBB |
| Issue | Whether the good in issue is properly classified under tariff item No. 9898.00.00 as a prohibited weapon, as determined by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency. |
| Tariff Item at Issue | President of the Canada Border Services Agency—9898.00.00 |
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Marine
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2019-020) on October 18, 2019, with respect to a complaint filed by Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime Services Ltd./Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. (Heiltsuk Horizon), of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. F7017-160056/C) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The solicitation was for the provision of service from two emergency towing vessels on a time charter basis.
Heiltsuk Horizon alleged that PWGSC erred in its re-evaluation of mandatory requirement No. 12, such re-evaluation having been conducted by PWGSC further to the Tribunal’s determination and recommendations in procurement Inquiry No. PR-2018-023.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was valid in part.
Further information may be obtained from the Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, 333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, October 18, 2019
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Marine
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2019-025) on October 18, 2019, with respect to a complaint filed by Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime Services Ltd./Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. (Heiltsuk Horizon), of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. F7017-160056/C) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The solicitation was for the provision of service from two emergency towing vessels on a time charter basis.
Heiltsuk Horizon alleged that PWGSC erred in its re-evaluation of mandatory requirement No. 12, such re-evaluation having been conducted by PWGSC further to the Tribunal’s determination and recommendations in Inquiry No. PR-2018-023.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was valid in part.
Further information may be obtained from the Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, 333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, October 18, 2019
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
INQUIRY
Educational and training services
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has received a complaint (File No. PR-2019-041) from Learn2Lang and Knowledge Circle Learning Services Inc. (joint venture) [L2L & KCLS], of Ottawa, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. EN578-191887/D) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC). The solicitation is for the provision of language training services. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Tribunal made a decision on October 24, 2019, to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.
The Tribunal will inquire into L2L & KCLS’s allegation that PWGSC erred in the evaluation of mandatory criterion M10: Evaluators.
Further information may be obtained from the Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, 333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, October 25, 2019
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 application for renewal or amendment, or complaint was posted on the Commission’s website between October 18 and October 24, 2019.
| Application filed by | Application number | Undertaking | City | Province | Deadline for submission of interventions, comments or replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Broadcasting System Limited | 2019-1049-8 | CFBC | Saint John | New Brunswick | November 20, 2019 |
| Applicant’s name | Undertaking | City | Province | Date of decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Broadcasting Inc. | CJCN-FM | Surrey | British Columbia | October 21, 2019 |
| Decision number | Publication date | Applicant’s name | Undertaking | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-351 | October 18, 2019 | Radio Humsafar Inc. | Ethnic commercial AM radio station | Brampton | Ontario |
| 2019-352 | October 18, 2019 | Frank Torres, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated | Commercial FM radio station | Georgina | Ontario |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted (Décoste, Rachel)
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 Rachel Décoste, Acting Client Portfolio Manager, Shared Services 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 Orléans, Ontario. 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.
October 18, 2019
Patricia Jaton
Vice-President
Policy and Communications Sector
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Bédard, Laurette)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Laurette Bédard, Client Services Representative, Canadian Heritage, to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period for the position of Councillor, District 6, for the Municipality of Chelsea, Quebec, in a municipal by-election to be held on December 15, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Lynn Brault
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate