Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 10: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

March 11, 2023

BANK OF CANADA

Statement of financial position as at January 31, 2023 (unaudited)

Amounts are in millions of dollars.

Totals

Assets and Liabilities and Deficiency

Item

Amount

Assets

410,803

Liabilities and Deficiency

410,803

Assets

Cash and foreign deposits

Item

Amount

Cash and foreign deposits

15

Loans and receivables

Item

Amount

Securities purchased under resale agreements

n/a

Advances to members of Payments Canada

n/a

Other receivables

5

Total loans and receivables

5

Investments

Item

Amount

Government of Canada treasury bills

n/a

Government of Canada bonds — carried at amortized cost

109,073

Government of Canada bonds — carried at fair value through profit and loss

239,196

Canada Mortgage Bonds

8,109

Other bonds

9,750

Securities lent or sold under repurchase agreements

16,018

Other securities

n/a

Shares in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

479

Total investments

382,625

Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada

Item

Amount

Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada

27,020

Capital assets

Item

Amount

Property and equipment

519

Intangible assets

104

Right-of-use leased assets

44

Total capital assets

667

Other assets

Item

Amount

Other assets

471

Liabilities and Deficiency

Bank notes in circulation

Item

Amount

Bank notes in circulation

115,616

Deposits

Item

Amount

Government of Canada

81,892

Members of Payments Canada

189,806

Other deposits

8,992

Total deposits

280,690

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

Item

Amount

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

14,745

Other liabilities

Item

Amount

Other liabilities

321

Total liabilities

Item

Amount

Total liabilities

411,372

Deficiency

Item

Amount

Share capital

5

Statutory and special reserves

100

Investment revaluation reserve

441

Actuarial gains reserve

445

Accumulated deficit

(1,560)

Total deficiency

(569)

I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.

Ottawa, February 17, 2023

Coralia Bulhoes
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, February 17, 2023

Tiff Macklem
Governor

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 21280

Ministerial condition

(Paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to the substance 1-propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-(C12-18 and C18-unsatd. acyl) derivs., inner salts, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 691400-36-9;

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 Act),

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Act, hereby permits the manufacture or import of the substance subject to the conditions of the following annex.

Matthew Cloutier
Acting 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:

“cosmetic”
means a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act;
“leave-on cosmetic”
means a cosmetic that is not meant to be rinsed or washed off immediately after its application and includes products such as hairstyling products, leave-on makeup, lotions, aftershave, perfume, moisturizer, makeup remover, suntanning products, skin creams, oils, serums, baby powder, baby oil, baby salve, diaper cream and oral hygiene products;
“notifier”
means the person who has, on September 30, 2022, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; and
“substance”
means 1-propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-(C12-18 and C18-unsatd. acyl) derivs., inner salts, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 691400-36-9.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. The notifier shall manufacture or import the substance only when the following conditions are met:

4. The notifier shall not manufacture or import the substance for use in the manufacture of a leave-on cosmetic in which the substance is present at a concentration greater than 0.6% by weight.

5. The notifier shall not import the substance if it is present in a leave-on cosmetic at a concentration greater than 0.6% by weight.

Other requirements

6. (1) The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person,

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to persons to whom the substance is transferred when it is contained in a product.

Record-keeping requirements

7. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

(2) The notifier shall maintain 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.

Coming into force

8. The present ministerial conditions come into force on February 17, 2023.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of the final science assessment of benzene releases from gasoline stations and implications for human health

Whereas the Government of Canada has conducted a science assessment of benzene releases from gasoline stations and implications for human health pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

The synopsis of the science assessment conducted on benzene releases from gasoline stations is annexed hereby.

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Synopsis of the science assessment of benzene releases from gasoline stations and implications for human health

Benzene is a recognized human carcinogen and, as such, a component in gasoline of particular concern. The objective of this assessment is to estimate the contribution of benzene emissions to inhalation exposures for communities residing in proximity to gasoline stations.

Two emission pathways are considered: long-term continuous benzene emissions via evaporative losses from gasoline station operations and short-term benzene emissions during tanker truck fuel unloading.

Air dispersion modelling was used to estimate annual average benzene concentrations attributable to gasoline station emissions for varying distances from the gasoline station fenceline. Specific scenarios assessed include gasoline stations with baseline, median, and high yearly gasoline throughputs. Air dispersion modelling was also used to estimate the average benzene concentrations at different distances from the gasoline station fenceline during the one-hour time of average-sized tanker truck unloading, assuming the absence of vapour recovery and vent valves. For both types of releases, it is concluded that the inhalation exposures to benzene attributable to gasoline station emissions may pose unacceptable risks to human health for the general population living in the vicinity.

There are methods to reduce benzene exposures and human health risks associated with benzene emissions from gasoline stations. These include vapour recovery, the use of pressure/vacuum (p/v) valves on vent stacks at gasoline stations, and the implementation of minimum setback distances for new construction. These could contribute to a decrease in benzene exposure for the general population in Canada, including potentially vulnerable populations such as pregnant people, fetuses and children.

The science assessment of benzene releases from gasoline stations and implications for human health is available on the Canada.ca (Publications — Healthy living) website.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANNABIS ACT

Cannabis Fees Order: Increase to fees set out in sections 3, 4 and 5

The Cannabis Fees Order (SOR/2018-198) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on October 17, 2018, and came into force on the same date.

Section 2 of the Order provides that “the fees set out in sections 3 to 5 are to be adjusted in each fiscal year on April 1 by the percentage change over 12 months in the April All-items Consumer Price Index for Canada, as published by Statistics Canada under the Statistics Act, for the previous fiscal year and rounded to the next highest dollar.”

Notice is hereby given that the following fees will be adjusted effective April 1, 2023, by the 2022 Consumer Price Index of 6.8%.

Table 1: Fees to be adjusted as of April 1, 2023

Fee description

Current fee

Adjusted fee

Screening of a licence application for micro-cultivation

$1,765

$1,886

Screening of a licence application for standard cultivation

$3,527

$3,767

Screening of a licence application for nursery

$1,765

$1,886

Screening of a licence application for micro-processing

$1,765

$1,886

Screening of a licence application for standard processing

$3,527

$3,767

Screening of a licence application for sale for medical purposes

$3,527

$3,767

Application for security clearance

$1,781

$1,903

Application for import or export permit

$658

$703

John Clare
Director General
Strategic Policy Directorate
Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch

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 Royal Canadian Mounted Police as fingerprint examiners:

Ottawa, February 23, 2023

Julie Thompson
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

AERONAUTICS ACT

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 78

Whereas the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 78 is required to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;

Whereas the provisions of the annexed Order may be contained in a regulation made under sections 4.71footnote a and 4.9footnote b, paragraphs 7.6(1)(a)footnote c and (b)footnote d and section 7.7footnote e of the Aeronautics Act footnote f;

Whereas, under subsection 6.41(1.1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f, the Minister of Transport authorized the Deputy Minister of Transport to make an interim order that contains any provision that may be contained in a regulation made under Part I of that Act to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;

And whereas, in accordance with subsection 6.41(1.2)footnote g of that Act, the Minister of Transport has consulted with the persons and organizations that the Minister considers appropriate in the circumstances before making the annexed Order;

Therefore, the Deputy Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 78 under subsection 6.41(1.1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f.

Ottawa, February 23, 2023

Arun Thangaraj
Deputy Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 78

Interpretation

Definitions

1 (1) The following definitions apply in this Interim Order.

air carrier
means any person who operates a commercial air service under Subpart 1, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII of the Regulations. (transporteur aérien)
COVID-19
means the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. (COVID-19)
COVID-19 antigen test
means a COVID-19 screening or diagnostic immunoassay that
  • (a) detects the presence of a viral antigen indicating the presence of COVID-19;
  • (b) is authorized for sale or distribution in Canada or in the jurisdiction in which it was obtained;
  • (c) if the test is self-administered, is observed and produces a result that is verified
    • (i) in person by an accredited laboratory or testing provider, or
    • (ii) in real time by remote audiovisual means by the accredited laboratory or testing provider that provided the test; and
  • (d) if the test is not self-administered, is performed by an accredited laboratory or testing provider. (test antigénique de la COVID-19)
COVID-19 molecular test
means a COVID-19 screening or diagnostic test, including a test performed using the method of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), that
  • (a) if the test is self-administered, is observed and produces a result that is verified
    • (i) in person by an accredited laboratory or testing provider, or
    • (ii) in real time by remote audiovisual means by the accredited laboratory or testing provider that provided the test; or
  • (b) if the test is not self-administered, is performed by an accredited laboratory or testing provider. (test moléculaire de la COVID-19)
COVID-19 test
means either
  • (a) a COVID-19 molecular test, or
  • (b) a COVID-19 antigen test. (test relatif à la COVID-19)
Regulations
means the Canadian Aviation Regulations. (Règlement)
testing provider
means
  • (a) a person who may provide COVID-19 screening or diagnostic testing services under the laws of the jurisdiction where the service is provided; or
  • (b) an organization, such as a telehealth service provider or pharmacy, that may provide COVID-19 screening or diagnostic testing services under the laws of the jurisdiction where the service is provided and that employs or contracts with a person referred to in paragraph (a). (fournisseur de services de tests)

Interpretation

(2) Unless the context requires otherwise, all other words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Conflict

(3) In the event of a conflict between this Interim Order and the Regulations or the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012, the Interim Order prevails.

COVID-19 Tests

Application

2 This Interim Order applies to a private operator or air carrier operating a flight referred to in subsection 2(1) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order.

Prohibition

3 (1) A private operator or air carrier must not permit a person to board an aircraft for a flight that they operate if the person does not provide evidence that they received

Exception

(2) However, a person listed in any of paragraphs 2(2)(a) to (g) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order is not required to provide the evidence referred to in subsection (1).

Evidence of COVID-19 test

4 Evidence of a result for a COVID-19 test must include

Designated Provision

Designation

5 (1) The provision of this Interim Order set out in column 1 of the schedule is designated as a provision the contravention of which may be dealt with under and in accordance with the procedure set out in sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Act.

Maximum amounts

(2) The amounts set out in column 2 of the schedule are the maximum amounts of the penalty payable in respect of a contravention of the designated provision set out in column 1.

Notice

(3) A notice referred to in subsection 7.7(1) of the Act must be in writing and must specify

Repeal

6 The Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 77, made on February 10, 2023, is repealed.

SCHEDULE

(Subsections 5(1) and (2))

Designated Provision

Column 1

Designated Provision

Column 2

Maximum Amount of Penalty ($)

Individual Corporation

Subsection 3(1)

5,000

25,000

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.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities

Position

Organization

Closing date

Director

Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada

 

Director

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

 

Director

Bank of Canada

 

Chairperson

Business Development Bank of Canada

 

Director

Business Development Bank of Canada

 

Director

Canada Council for the Arts

 

Director

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

 

Director

Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology

 

President

Canada Lands Company Limited

 

Director

Canada Post Corporation

 

Director

Canada Revenue Agency

 

Chairperson

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

 

Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

 

Director

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

 

Director

Canadian Commercial Corporation

 

Member

Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board

 

Director

Canadian Energy Regulator

 

Chief Commissioner

Canadian Human Rights Commission

 

Pay Equity Commissioner

Canadian Human Rights Commission

 

Member

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

 

Member

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

 

President

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

 

Member

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

 

Secretary

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

 

Trustee

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

 

Permanent Member

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

 

President

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

 

Member

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

 

Member

Canadian Statistics Advisory Council

 

Chairperson

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board

 

Member

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board

 

Member

Canadian Transportation Agency

 

Chairperson

Export Development Canada

 

Director

Export Development Canada

 

Director

First Nations Financial Management Board

 

Commissioner

First Nations Tax Commission

 

Deputy Administrator

Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods

 

Member

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

 

Commissioner

International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

 

President

International Development Research Centre

 

Commissioner

International Joint Commission

 

Director

Invest in Canada Hub

 

Chairperson

Military Grievances External Review Committee

 

Vice-Chairperson

Military Grievances External Review Committee

 

Commissioner

The National Battlefields Commission

 

Chairperson

National Capital Commission

 

Member

National Capital Commission

 

Member

National Farm Products Council

 

Vice-Chairperson

National Farm Products Council

 

Director

National Gallery of Canada

 

Member

Net-Zero Advisory Body

 

Canadian Representative

North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization

 

Canadian Representative

North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission

 

Public Sector Integrity Commissioner

Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner

 

Member

Pacific Pilotage Authority

 

Commissioner

Public Service Commission

 

Member

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board

 

Principal

Royal Military College of Canada

 

Deputy Administrator

Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund

 

Executive Director

Telefilm Canada

 

Chief Executive Officer

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

 

Chief Executive Officer

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority