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Vol. 137, No. 12 — March 22, 2003
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06209 is approved.
1. Permittee: Department of Public Works and Government Services, New Brunswick.
2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of dredged material.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 21, 2003, to April 20, 2004.
4. Loading Site(s):
(a) Pigeon Hill Gully: 47°52.97' N, 64°30.47' W (NAD83), inner and outer areas, as described in drawing "Dredging Areas" (February 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(b) Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer: 47°46.78' N, 64°33.85' W (NAD83), harbour entrance and channel, as described in drawing "Dredging Areas"(April 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(c) Shippagan Gully: 47°42.68' N, 64°39.87' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Dredge Area" (February 2002) submitted in support of the permit application; and
(d) Tabusintac Gully: 47°18.00' N, 64°56.66' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Site Plan" (January 2000) submitted in support of the permit application.
5. Disposal Site(s):
(a) Pigeon Hill Gully: 47°53.00' N, 64°30.00' W (NAD83) and 47°53.04' N, 64°30.29' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Dredging Areas"(February 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(b) Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer: 47°46.68' N, 64°33.87' W and 47°46.82' N, 64°33.99' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Dredging Areas" (April 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(c) Shippagan Gully: 47°42.72' N, 64°40.21' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Dredge Area" (February 2002) submitted in support of the permit application; and
(d) Tabusintac Gully: 47°17.59' N, 64°57.00' W (NAD83), as described in drawing "Site Plan"(January 2000) submitted in support of the permit application.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Suction dredge via pipeline. Land-based heavy equipment via trucks.
7. Equipment: Suction dredges and land-based heavy equipment.
8. Method of Disposal: Suction dredge: via pipeline. Land-based heavy equipment: end-dumped and levelled.
9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of:
(a) Pigeon Hill Gully: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure;
(b) Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure;
(c) Shippagan Gully: Not to exceed 5 000 m3 place measure; and
(d) Tabusintac Gully: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure.
11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged material.
12. Requirements and Restrictions:
12.1. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Clark Wiseman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, (902) 426-7924 (Facsimile), clark.wiseman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to a loading site. The notification shall include the equipment to be used, the contractor, the contact for the contractor, and the expected period of dredging.
12.2. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Earnest Ferguson, Area Habitat Coordinator, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, P.O. Box 3420, Station Main, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick E1X 1G5, (506) 395-7713 (Telephone), (506) 395-3809 (Facsimile), at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to a loading site. The notification shall include the equipment to be used, the contractor, the contact for the contractor, and the expected period of dredging.
12.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations. Proof of payment of the remaining balance of $8,225 shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 4th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, (902) 426-3897 (Facsimile), prior to October 21, 2003.
12.4. Procedures to accurately measure or estimate quantities of dredged material disposed of at each disposal site shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in paragraph 12.3. The procedures shall be approved by the Department of the Environment prior to the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.5. The Permittee shall prepare an Environmental Protection Plan relating to the dredging and ocean disposal activities authorized by this permit. The plan shall be approved by the Department of the Environment prior the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit. Modifications to the plan shall be made only with the written approval of the Department of the Environment.
12.6. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in paragraph 12.3., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred for each site.
12.7. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.
12.8. A copy of this permit, documents and drawings referenced in this permit shall be available on site at all times when dredging operations are underway.
12.9. The dredging and disposal at sea authorized by this permit shall only be carried out by the Permittee or by any person with written approval from the Permittee.
K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06210 is approved.
1. Permittee: Department of Public Works and Government Services, Moncton, New Brunswick.
2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of dredged material.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 21, 2003, to April 20, 2004.
4. Loading Site(s):
(a) Pointe-Sapin: 46°57.66' N, 64°49.84' W (NAD83). Entrance channel, as described in drawing "Dredging Plan" (July 18, 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(b) Chockpish: 46°34.97' N, 64°43.11' W (NAD83). Entrance Channel, as described in drawing "Dredging Plan" (July 22, 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(c) Cap-Lumière: 46°40.27' N, 64°42.65' W (NAD83). Entrance Channel, as described in the drawing "Site Plan" (March 2002) submitted in support of the permit application; and
(d) Saint-Édouard-de-Kent : 46°32.44' N, 64°41.82' W (NAD83). As described in the drawing "Site Plan" (March 2002) submitted in support of the permit application.
5. Disposal Site(s):
(a) Pointe-Sapin: 46°57.62' N, 64°50.05' W (NAD83). As described in drawing"Dredging Plan" (July 18, 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(b) Chockpish: 46°34.84' N, 64°43.09' W (NAD83). As described in drawing "Dredging Plan" (July 22, 2002) submitted in support of the permit application;
(c) Cap-Lumière: 46°40.14' N, 64°42.67' W (NAD83). As described in the drawing "Site Plan" (March 2002) submitted in support of the permit application; and
(d) Saint-Édouard-de-Kent: 46°32.38' N, 64°41.55' W (NAD83). As described in the drawing "Site Plan" (March 2002) submitted in support of the permit application.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Via pipeline.
7. Equipment: Suction dredges.
8. Method of Disposal: Via pipeline.
9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of:
(a) Pointe-Sapin: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure;
(b) Chockpish: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure;
(c) Cap-Lumière: Not to exceed 10 000 m3 place measure; and
(d) Saint-Édouard-de-Kent: Not to exceed 8 000 m3 place measure.
11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged material.
12. Requirements and Restrictions:
12.1. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Clark Wiseman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, (902) 426-7924 (Facsimile), clark.wiseman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to a loading site. The notification shall include the equipment to be used, the contractor, the contact for the contractor, and the expected period of dredging.
12.2. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Ernest Ferguson, Area Habitat Coordinator, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, P.O. Box 3420, Station Main, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick E1X 1G5, (506) 395-7713 (Telephone), (506) 395-3809 (Facsimile), at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to a loading site. The notification shall include the equipment to be used, the contractor, the contact for the contractor, and the expected period of dredging.
12.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations. Proof of payment of the remaining balance of $8,930 shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 4th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, (902) 426-3897 (Facsimile), prior to October 21, 2003.
12.4. Procedures to accurately measure or estimate quantities of dredged material disposed of at each disposal site shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in paragraph 12.3. The procedures shall be approved by the Department of Environment prior to the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.5. The Permittee shall prepare an Environmental Protection Plan relating to the dredging and ocean disposal activities authorized by this permit. The plan shall be approved by the Department of the Environment prior to the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit. Modifications to the plan shall be made only with the written approval of the Department of the Environment.
12.6. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in paragraph 12.3., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred for each site.
12.7. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.
12.8. A copy of this permit, documents and drawings referenced in this permit shall be available on-site at all times when dredging operations are underway.
12.9. The dredging and disposal at sea authorized by this permit shall only be carried out by the Permittee or by any person with written approval from the Permittee.
K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Order 2003-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 87(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, (see footnote a) the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed order to the Domestic Substances List;
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 87(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, (see footnote b) hereby makes the annexed Order 2003-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.
Ottawa, March 14, 2003
DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of the Environment
ORDER 2003-87-01-02 AMENDING THE NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST
AMENDMENT
1. Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List is amended by deleting the following:
31831-53-5 116912-64-2 181828-06-8
COMING INTO FORCE
2. This Order comes into force on the day on which the Order 2003-87-01-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CANADA-NORWAY TAX CONVENTION ACT, 2002
Coming Into Force of a Tax Treaty and Termination of Tax Treaties
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sections 6 and 7 of the Canada-Norway Tax Convention Act, 2002, (see footnote c) as follows:
(a) that on December 19, 2002, the Convention between the Government
of Canada and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway for the Avoidance
of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to
Taxes on Income and on Capital (see
footnote d) (the 2002 Convention),which was signed
at Ottawa on July 12, 2002, came into force;
(b) that on December 19, 2002, the Agreement signed on May 2nd 1929, which is referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 31 of the 2002 Convention, terminated; and
(c) that the 1966 Convention, which is referred to in paragraph 5 of Article 31 of the 2002 Convention, terminates on a date provided for by paragraph 3 of that Article.
Ottawa, January 22, 2003
JOHN MANLEY
Minister of Finance
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ACT
Revised Competition Bureau Fee and Service Standards Policy
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of Industry, pursuant to sections 18, 19, and 20 of the Department of Industry Act, fixes April 1, 2003, for the coming into force of the revised Competition Bureau Fee and Service Standards Policy signed March 3, 2003.
Competition Bureau Fee and Service Standards Policy
March 2003
Introduction
The Competition Bureau (the Bureau) is an independent law enforcement agency that ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy, low prices, product choices, and quality service. It oversees the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act (the Act), the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metals Marking Act.
In pursuing its mandate, the Bureau strives to balance a number of objectives. These include examining cases that deal with important economic issues, investigating illegal activity, and promoting competition and conformity with the Act through an information and education program.
The Bureau's Fee and Service Standards Policy (the Policy) is consistent with the Government's overall objective of fairness, which seeks to ensure that those who benefit most from a service should pay for it, rather than have all Canadians pay through general taxation. The Policy also recognizes the "public good" component related to the activities covered by the Policy. These fees have been developed within this framework and in consideration of other government and Bureau policy objectives.
This Policy amends and replaces the Bureau's Fee Charging Policy approved by the Minister of Industry on November 1, 1997.
For further information related to this Policy, consult the Bureau's Fee and Service Standards Handbook (Handbook) available at: www.cb-bc.gc.ca.
The Services and Regulatory Processes for Which Fees Apply
Merger Notification
Pursuant to Part IX of the Act, parties proposing a merger transaction that meets specific thresholds, must, before completing the transaction, notify the Commissioner of Competition (the Commissioner) and supply the Commissioner with information as specified in the Act and the Notifiable Transactions Regulations. The transaction cannot be completed before the expiration of a certain period (see footnote 1) unless the Commissioner provides prior notification to the person or persons that he does not intend to make an application to the Competition Tribunal.
Advance Ruling Certificates
Under section 102 of the Act, where the Commissioner is satisfied by a party or parties to a proposed transaction that he would not have sufficient grounds to apply to the Competition Tribunal for an order under section 92, the Commissioner may issue an Advance Ruling Certificate (ARC) in respect of a proposed transaction.
Written Opinions
Pursuant to its Program of Compliance, the Bureau continues to promote and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act through a variety of mechanisms, including a program of communications and education (see footnote 2) and the use of specific instruments such as written opinions.
Since 1997, stakeholders have requested that written opinions, provided within the framework of the former Fee Charging Policy, be legally binding. With the enactment of Bill C-23, now chapter 16 of the Statutes of Canada, 2002, section 124.1 (see footnote 3) of the Act provides that the Commissioner may issue legally binding written opinions. If in doubt about a proposed course of action, any person may apply to the Commissioner, with supporting information, for an opinion on whether a proposed conduct or practice would raise an issue under the Act. Pursuant to section 124.1 of the Act, written opinions are binding on the Commissioner if all the material facts have been submitted and these facts are accurate. Written opinions remain binding so long as the material facts remain substantially unchanged and the conduct or practice is carried out substantially as proposed.
The quality of the opinion is directly related to the amount and quality of relevant information provided to the Bureau by the requester. Opinions will be prepared based on the information provided and taking into account relevant previous jurisprudence and opinions, Bureau knowledge and the stated policies of the Commissioner. The Bureau will not undertake third party contacts in the preparation of written opinions. The Commissioner may exercise his discretion to not provide an opinion.
The Bureau will continue to provide informal oral advice in instances where the issues are not complex and the request takes little or no research on the part of Bureau staff. The response will be based on the oral request by the applicant, the stated policies of the Commissioner, previous experience, and knowledge. This type of oral advice typically comprises a 10- to 15- minute telephone call and will not be binding on the Commissioner.
To promote compliance with, and foster transparency in the administration and enforcement of the Act, the Bureau will publish written opinions, or summaries thereof, that add to the understanding of how the law is administered or where a new issue or sector of the economy is being examined. With the consent of the requesting parties, opinions will be published in their entirety. Where consent is not obtained, the Bureau will edit the opinion to remove company names and/or produce a summary of the opinion that protects identities and commercially sensitive information.
Photocopies
Fees for photocopies apply to requests for copying services made to the Bureau, including requests for copies of documents seized under warrants issued pursuant to section 15 of the Act that have not been returned to the parties from whom they were seized. Bureau policy does provide that parties subject to a search may make copies of essential working documents prior to their removal from the premises.
Consultation
In developing this proposal, consideration has been given to the comments received during the June 2001 Merger Forum as well as during meetings organized by the Bureau's Merger Notification Unit. From August to October 2002, stakeholders were invited to comment on the consultation paper published in Part I of the Canada Gazette and were later invited to participate in consultation fora in December 2002. The comments received through these consultations were also considered and are reflected in this Policy. Those consulted included members of the legal and business communities as well as representatives of a number of organizations, including consumer associations.
Based on the comments received, the Bureau has maintained the current service standards for merger review. (see footnote 4) With respect to written opinions, the Bureau has reviewed its experience under the Fee Charging Policy and the impact of the binding nature of opinions issued under section 124.1. A number of service standards are similar to those under the previous policy while some have been extended to reflect the expected impact to workload of making written opinions binding on the Commissioner.
Having considered the comments received, the Bureau has revised its fee schedule for written opinions and maintained the original fee proposal for merger review.
Fees and Service Standards
The Minister of Industry, pursuant to sections 18, 19, and 20 of the Department of Industry Act, hereby fixes the following fees, to become effective on April 1, 2003.
Table 1: Service/Regulatory Process Fees and Service Standards
| Service or Regulatory Process | Fee | Service Standard* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merger Notification Filings and ARC requests | |||
| non-complex | $50,000 | 2 weeks | |
| complex | $50,000 | 10 weeks | |
| very complex | $50,000 | 5 months | |
| Written Opinions | |||
| Sections 45 to 51 and 79 (see footnote 5) | |||
| non-complex | $15,000 | 6 weeks | |
| complex | $15,000 | 10 weeks | |
| Sections 52, 52.1, 53, 54, 55, 55.1, 74.01(1)(a), 74.01(1)(c), 74.01(2), 74.01(3), 74.02, 74.04, 74.05, 74.06 (see footnote 6) | |||
| non-complex | $1,000 | 2 weeks | |
| complex | $1,000 | 6 weeks | |
| Part IX Written Opinions | |||
| non-complex | $5,000 | 2 weeks | |
| complex | $5,000 | 4 weeks | |
| Written Opinions with respect to any other provision | |||
| non-complex | $5,000 | 4 weeks | |
| complex | $5,000 | 8 weeks | |
| Photocopies | $0.25 | N/A | |
* Service Standards represent the maximum amount of time within which the Bureau will provide a response.
Fees for merger notification filings and ARC requests are to be submitted at the same time the request or filing is made. In the case of a request for an ARC, the person making the request is responsible for payment. In the case of a merger notification filing, the filing fee should be paid by the notifying parties. When both an ARC and merger notification are filed, only the fee for the ARC applies. The parties are free to make their own arrangements as to payment, however the Bureau considers all notifying parties as jointly and severally liable.
Fees for written opinions are to be submitted at the same time the request is made. The person making the request is responsible for payment.
Only one fee applies for a written opinion that might involve the review of multiple sections of the Act. The Bureau will continue to charge $50 to charitable organizations; other government organizations must pay the full fee. When uncertain about making a request, parties are encouraged to consult the Handbook and/or contact the Bureau's Information Centre at 1-800-348-5358 and/or visit the Bureau's Web site at: www.cb-bc.gc.ca.
Refund Policy
Upon written request, refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:
— In the case of a merger notification filing, where the parties withdraw the transaction within two days of filing;
— In the case of a request for an ARC, if the request is withdrawn within two days of application and the certificate has not been issued;
— Where both an ARC request and merger notification filing are submitted (perhaps on separate days) for one transaction, the two-day refund period applies to the first filing or request submitted;
— In the case of written opinions, if the request is withdrawn within two days of filing;
— Where the Commissioner exercises his discretion to not provide a written opinion within 14 days of receiving the request; and
— In the case of an over-payment.
Due to the short service standards for non-complex written opinions concerning sections 52, 52.1, 53, 54, 55, 55.1, 74.01(1)(a), 74.01(1)(c), 74.01(2), 74.01(3), 74.02, 74.04, 74.05, 74.06 of the Act, refunds will not be provided.
Method of Payment
Payments may be made by VISA, MasterCard, wire transfers (see footnote 7) or by cheque payable to the Receiver General for Canada. Advance ruling certificate requests, written opinion requests, and photocopying services are subject to the GST; Québec residents add provincial sales tax, and Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents add the HST.
Review Mechanisms
Parties requesting the services outlined in this document or who are subject to merger notification requirements are invited to provide feedback to the Bureau by completing the brief evaluation cards enclosed with each response. These cards are mailed to the Bureau's Compliance and Operations Branch, which prepares monthly reports for the respective branches. Parties who wish to remain anonymous can omit providing their names when completing the cards. In order to maintain the respondent's anonymity, the branches responsible for providing these services and statutory requirements do not have access to the completed feedback cards.
Additionally, the Bureau will continue to conduct fora every two years to review performance, service levels, and any concerns voiced by stakeholders.
Complaints regarding services and regulatory processes for which fees and service standards apply can be directed to the Deputy Commissioner of Competition, Compliance and Operations Branch. The Deputy Commissioner will examine the matter and provide the subsequent feedback to the complainant. The Compliance and Operations Branch is not involved in providing the services outlined in this document or in conducting merger review. As such, the Deputy Commissioner remains independent and objective when resolving any complaints.
Following is the contact information for the Deputy Commissioner of Competition, Compliance and Operations Branch: Competition Bureau, Compliance and Operations Branch, 50 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0C9, (819) 953-7942 (Telephone), (819) 953-3464 (Facsimile).
On application, any resolution deemed by the complainant to be unsatisfactory will be further investigated by the Commissioner of Competition. Complainants will receive feedback as well as information regarding any subsequent resolutions or decisions relating to the original complaint.
Following is the Commissioner of Competition's contact information: Competition Bureau, 50 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0C9, (819) 997-3301 (Telephone), (819) 953-5013 (Facsimile).
All complaints will be handled in the strictest confidence.
ALLAN ROCK
Minister of Industry
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at March 5, 2003
| ASSETS | total |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S. Dollars $ | 293,146,553 |
| (b) Other currencies | 7,120,868 |
| Total $ | 300,267,421 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 536,817,355 |
| Total | 536,817,355 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,581,870,216 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 8,519,569,051 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 19,568,481,408 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 2,633,197 |
| Total | 39,672,553,872 |
| 5. Bank premises | 132,296,806 |
| 6. All other assets | 389,075,999 |
| Total $ | 41,031,011,453 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 38,168,794,046 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 1,427,473,069 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 483,347,479 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 105,765,311 |
| (e) Other | 291,476,995 |
| Total | 2,308,062,854 |
| 5. Liabilities in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 145,956,613 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 145,956,613 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 378,197,940 |
| Total $ | 41,031,011,453 |
| NOTES | $ | total |
|---|---|---|
| MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS): | ||
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 4,578,659,464 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 9,538,741,579 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 5,451,080,365 | |
| $ | 19,568,481,408 | |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS | $ | |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | $ |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
L. RHÉAUME
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return 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.
DAVID A. DODGE
Governor
Ottawa, March 6, 2003
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at March 12, 2003
| ASSETS | total |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S. Dollars $ | 297,973,031 |
| (b) Other currencies | 7,168,172 |
| Total $ | 305,141,203 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 520,913,326 |
| Total | 520,913,326 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,619,119,789 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 8,868,284,224 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 19,568,342,422 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 2,633,197 |
| Total | 40,058,379,632 |
| 5. Bank premises | 132,338,796 |
| 6. All other assets | 424,056,646 |
| Total $ | 41,440,829,603 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 37,977,159,663 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 1,973,594,535 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 532,400,206 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 38,524,309 |
| (e) Other | 329,358,979 |
| Total | 2,873,878,029 |
| 5. Liabilities in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 150,376,573 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 150,376,573 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 409,415,338 |
| Total $ | 41,440,829,603 |
| NOTES | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS): | ||
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 4,578,591,309 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 9,538,775,718 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 5,450,975,395 | |
| $ | 19,568,342,422 | |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS | $ | |
| TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS | $ |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
L. RHÉAUME
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return 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.
M. KNIGHT
Senior Deputy Governor
Ottawa, March 13, 2003
[12-1-o]
S.C. 1999, c. 33
S.C. 2002, c. 24, s. 6(1)
S.C. 2002, c. 24, s. 6(1)
S.C. 2002, c. 24, s. 6(2) and Sch. 5
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