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Vol. 141, No. 13 — March 31, 2007
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. 4543-2-03418 is approved.
1. Permittee: Department of National Defence, Esquimalt, British Columbia.
2. Type of Permit: To dispose of a vessel at sea.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 30, 2007, to April 29, 2008.
4. Loading Site(s): Canadian Forces Base, Esquimalt, British Columbia, at approximately 48°26.36' N, 123°26.79' W.
5. Disposal Site(s): Whiskey Papa Disposal Site located in the Maritime Forces Pacific West Coast Firing Area, at approximately 49°05.48' N, 127°35.38' W, at a depth of approximately 2 000 m.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Direct.
7. Method of Loading and Disposal: Firing by Naval Sea Sparrow Missiles, aircraft machine guns, and naval gunnery (including MK 48 torpedoes) in accordance with Exercise Trident Fury 2007.
8. Description of Vessels:
Name of vessel: Ex-HMCS HURON
Official number: DDH No. 281
Overall length: 129.8 m
Beam: 15.2 m
Overall height: 9.0 m
Weight: 1 118 tonnes
9. Requirements and Restrictions:
9.1. Prior to disposal, the Permittee must obtain all other necessary permits and approvals from other regulatory agencies in respect of the project described herein.
9.2. The Permittee must ensure that all floatables and all petroleum-based products (fuel oil, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, etc.) are removed from the vessel prior to disposal.
9.3. The disposal must be done during weather conditions which will enable effective positioning of the vessel at the disposal site. The timing must be outside of any commercial fishery opening in the area.
9.4. The Permittee must ensure that arrangements are in place so that an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is on site during the disposal operation.
9.5. The Permittee must provide on-site contingency measures and equipment to ensure the clean up of any floatables and oil residues after the disposal should the need arise. The clean up must be carried out to the satisfaction of the Environment Canada on-site inspector and/or the Environment Canada Disposal at Sea Office.
9.6. The Permittee shall notify, in writing, the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, and the Regional Hydrographer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, of the final position of the vessel within two weeks of the completion of the disposal. This notification must include the date on which the disposal occurred, the exact latitude and longitude of the disposal site, a description of how the position was determined and its estimated accuracy, and a measurement of the minimum depth over the sunken vessel. The address for the Fisheries and Oceans Canada notification is as follows: Regional Hydrographer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Sciences, P.O. Box 6000, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 4B2.
9.7. Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard, Regional Marine Information Centre (RMIC), regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping." The RMIC is located at 2380– 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, 604-666-6012 (telephone), 604-666-8453 (fax), rmic-pacific@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca (email).
9.8. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the disposal activity for which the permit is issued are made aware of any restrictions or conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions. A copy of the permit and of the letter of transmittal must be on-site during the disposal activities.
M. D. NASSICHUK
Environmental Stewardship
Pacific and Yukon 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. 4543-2-03421 is approved.
1. Permittee: Fraser River Pile and Dredge, New Westminster, British Columbia.
2. Type of Permit: To load waste and other matter for the purpose of disposal at sea and to dispose of waste and other matter at sea.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 30, 2007, to April 29, 2008.
4. Loading Site(s): Mill and Timber Products, Surrey, British Columbia, at approximately 49°12.95' N, 122°52.05' W.
5. Disposal Site(s): Point Grey Disposal Site, 49°15.40' N, 123°22.10' W, at a depth of not less than 210 m.
The following position-fixing procedures must be followed to ensure disposal at the designated disposal site:
(i) The vessel must inform the appropriate Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centre upon departure from the loading site that it is heading for a disposal site;
(ii) Upon arrival at a disposal site and prior to disposal, the vessel must again call the appropriate MCTS Centre to confirm its position. Disposal may proceed if the vessel is on the designated site. If the vessel is not within the disposal site boundaries, the MCTS Centre will advise the bearing and distance to the site and when disposal may proceed; and
(iii) The vessel must inform the appropriate MCTS Centre when disposal has been completed prior to leaving the disposal site.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Direct.
7. Method of Loading and Disposal: Loading by clamshell dredge with disposal by bottom dump scow, or by end dumping.
8. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 15 000 m3.
10. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged matter consisting of silt, sand, rock, wood waste and other approved matter typical to the approved loading site, except logs and usable wood.
10.1. The Permittee must ensure that every reasonable effort has been made to prevent the deposition of log bundling strand into material approved for loading and disposal at sea and/or remove log bundling strand from material approved for loading and disposal at sea.
11. Requirements and Restrictions:
11.1. The Permittee must notify the permit-issuing office before commencement of the activity as to the dates on which the loading and disposal at sea will occur.
11.2. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activity for which the permit is issued are made aware of the requirements and restrictions as well as the conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these. A copy of the permit and of the letter of transmittal must be carried on all towing vessels and loading platforms or equipment involved in disposal at sea activities. A copy of the written approval for the appropriate loading site must be displayed with each copy of the permit posted at the excavation and loading sites.
11.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.
11.4. Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard, Regional Marine Information Centre (RMIC), regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping". The RMIC is located at 2380–555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, 604-666-6012 (telephone), 604-666-8453 (fax), rmic-pacific@ pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca (email).
11.5. Any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 shall be permitted to mount an electronic tracking device on any vessel engaged in disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit. The Permittee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that there is no tampering with the tracking device and no interference with its operation. The tracking device shall be removed only by an enforcement officer or by a person with the written consent of an enforcement officer.
11.6. The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit, a list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, including the nature and quantity of matters disposed of from the loading site, and the dates on which the activities occurred.
M. D. NASSICHUK
Environmental Stewardship
Pacific and Yukon 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. 4543-2-03422 is approved.
1. Permittee: Fraser River Pile and Dredge, New Westminster, British Columbia.
2. Type of Permit: To load waste and other matter for the purpose of disposal at sea and to dispose of waste and other matter at sea.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 17, 2007, to April 16, 2008.
4. Loading Site(s):
(a) Various approved sites on Southern Vancouver Island, at approximately 48°39.00' N, 123°22.00' W;
(b) Various approved sites on Northern Vancouver Island, at approximately 50°38.00' N, 127°10.00' W;
(c) Various approved sites in Howe Sound, at approximately 49°24.00' N, 123°31.00' W;
(d) Various approved sites between Cape Cockburn and Gower Point, at approximately 49°30.00' N, 123°56.00' W;
(e) Various approved sites in the Fraser River Estuary, at approximately 49°12.00' N, 123°08.00' W;
(f) Various approved sites in Vancouver Harbour, at approximately 49°18.17' N, 123°08.00' W; and
(g) Various approved sites on Vancouver Island between the north end of Quadra Island and Nanaimo, at approximately 49°50.00' N, 125°00.00' W.
5. Disposal Site(s):
(a) Cape Mudge Disposal Site, 49°57.70' N, 125°05.00' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m;
(b) Comox (Cape Lazo) Disposal Site, 49°41.70' N, 124°44.50' W, at a depth of not less than 190 m;
(c) Five Finger Island Disposal Site, 49°15.20' N, 123°54.60' W, at a depth of not less than 280 m;
(d) Haro Strait Disposal Site, 48°41.00' N, 123°16.40' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m;
(e) Johnstone Strait-Hanson Island Disposal Site, 50°33.50' N, 126°48.00' W, at a depth of not less than 350 m;
(f) Malaspina Strait Disposal Site, 49°45.00' N, 124°26.95' W, at a depth of not less than 320 m;
(g) Point Grey Disposal Site, 49°15.40' N, 123°22.10' W, at a depth of not less than 210 m;
(h) Porlier Pass Disposal Site, 49°00.20' N, 123°29.80' W, at a depth of not less than 200 m;
(i) Sand Heads Disposal Site, 49°06.00' N, 123°19.50' W, at a depth of not less than 70 m;
(j) Thormanby Island Disposal Site, 49°27.50' N, 124°04.50' W, at a depth of not less than 384 m;
(k) Thornbrough Channel Disposal Site, 49°31.00' N, 123°28.30' W, at a depth of not less than 220 m;
(l) Victoria Disposal Site, 48°22.30' N, 123°21.80' W, at a depth of not less than 90 m; and
(m) Watts Point Disposal Site, 49°38.50' N, 123°14.10' W, at a depth of not less than 230 m.
The following position-fixing procedures must be followed to ensure disposal at the designated disposal site:
(i) The vessel must inform the appropriate Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centre upon departure from the loading site that it is heading for a disposal site;
(ii) Upon arrival at a disposal site and prior to disposal, the vessel must again call the appropriate MCTS Centre to confirm its position. Disposal may proceed if the vessel is on the designated site. If the vessel is not within the disposal site boundaries, the MCTS Centre will advise the bearing and distance to the site and when disposal may proceed; and
(iii) The vessel must inform the appropriate MCTS Centre when disposal has been completed prior to leaving the disposal site.
6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Direct.
7. Method of Loading and Disposal: Loading by clamshell dredge or suction cutter dredge and pipeline, with disposal by hopper barge or end dumping.
8. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
9. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 70 000 m3.
10. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Dredged material consisting of silt, sand, rock, wood waste and other approved material typical to the approved loading site, except logs and usable wood.
10.1. The Permittee must ensure that every reasonable effort has been made to prevent the deposition of log bundling strand into material approved for loading and disposal at sea or remove log bundling strand from material approved for loading and disposal at sea.
11. Requirements and Restrictions:
11.1. The Permittee must notify the permit-issuing office in writing and receive written approval for each loading site prior to any loading or disposal. The written notification must include the following information:
(i) the coordinates of the proposed loading site;
(ii) a site map showing the proposed loading site relative to known landmarks and/or streets;
(iii) a figure showing the legal water lots impacted by the proposed dredging or loading activities, giving the spatial delineations of the proposed dredge site within these water lots;
(iv) all analytical data available for the proposed loading site;
(v) the nature and quantity of the material to be loaded and disposed of;
(vi) the proposed dates on which the loading and disposal will take place; and
(vii) the site history for the proposed loading site.
Additional requirements may be requested by the permit-issuing office.
11.2. The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activity for which the permit is issued are made aware of the requirements and restrictions, as well as of the conditions identified in the permit and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions. A copy of the permit and of the letter of transmittal must be carried on all towing vessels and loading platforms or equipment involved in disposal at sea activities. A copy of the written approval for the appropriate loading site must be displayed with each copy of the permit posted at the excavation and loading sites.
11.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.
11.4. Contact must be made with the Canadian Coast Guard, Regional Marine Information Centre (RMIC), regarding the issuance of a "Notice to Shipping." The RMIC is located at 2380–555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3, 604-666-6012 (telephone), 604-666-8453 (fax), rmic-pacific@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca (email).
11.5. Any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 shall be permitted to mount an electronic tracking device on any vessel that is engaged in the disposal at sea activities authorized by this permit. The Permittee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that there is no tampering with the tracking device and no interference with its operation. The tracking device shall be removed only by an enforcement officer or by a person with the written consent of an enforcement officer.
11.6. The Permittee must report to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 10 days of completion of loading at each loading site, the nature and quantity of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the activity occurred.
11.7. The Permittee must submit to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit, a list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, the nature and quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the activity occurred.
M. D. NASSICHUK
Environmental Stewardship
Pacific and Yukon 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, the conditions of Permit No. 4543-2-04305 are amended as follows:
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from March 26 to June 30, 2007, and from October 1 to November 30, 2007. The Permittee may modify the duration of the permit with the written approval of the Department of the Environment.
THAO PHAM
Environmental Stewardship
Quebec 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. 4543-2-06452 is approved.
1. Permittee: Notre Dame Seafoods, Inc., Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. Type of Permit: To load and dispose of fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from April 30, 2007, to April 29, 2008.
4. Loading Site(s): 49°39.00' N, 54°45.80' W, Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.
5. Disposal Site(s): 49°41.83' N, 54°45.50' W, at an approximate depth of 80 m.
6. Route to Disposal Site: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.
7. Equipment: Vessels, barges or other floating equipment complying with all applicable rules regarding safety and navigation and capable of containing all waste cargo during loading and transit to the approved disposal site.
8. Method of Disposal: The material to be disposed of shall be discharged from the equipment or vessel while steaming within 300 m of the approved disposal site. Disposal will take place in a manner which will promote the greatest degree of dispersion. All vessels will operate at maximum safe speed while discharging offal.
9. Rate of Disposal: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to Be Disposed of: Not to exceed 2 500 tonnes.
11. Waste and Other Matter to Be Disposed of: Fish waste and other organic matter resulting from industrial fish-processing operations.
12. Requirements and Restrictions:
12.1. It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to Mr. Rick Wadman, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Environment Canada, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, 709-772-5097 (fax), rick.wadman@ec.gc.ca (email), at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first disposal operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Rick Wadman, identified in paragraph 12.1, 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 and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit and the dates on which the loading and disposal activities occurred.
12.3. 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 or 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.
12.4. The loading and transit of waste material to the disposal site must be conducted in such a manner that no material enters the marine environment. Waste material spilled at any place other than the permitted disposal site must be retrieved. All waste must be contained on shore while the barge is away from the loading site.
12.5. The material shall be covered by netting or other material to prevent access by gulls, except during direct loading or disposal of the material.
12.6. This permit must be displayed in an area of the plant accessible to the public.
12.7. Vessels operating under the authority of this permit must carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.
12.8. The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.
12.9. Material loaded for the purpose of disposal at sea may not be held aboard any vessel for more than 96 hours without the written consent of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
MARIA DOBER
Environmental Stewardship
Atlantic Region
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Significant New Activity Notice No. 14625
Significant New Activity Notice
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the Ministers of the Environment and of Health have assessed information in respect of the substance Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, salt with 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonic acid (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 220689-12-3;
Whereas the substance is not on the Domestic Substances List;
And whereas the Ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of that Act, that subsection 81(4) of the same Act applies with respect to the substance.
A significant new activity involving the substance is
(a) any manufacturing of the substance in Canada; or
(b) importing it for any purpose other than using it as an antistatic additive in plastic resins for use in injection moulding and thermoforming of plastic articles and films that do not involve food-contact or medical applications.
A person who proposes a significant new activity set out in this notice for this substance shall provide to the Minister of the Environment, at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the proposed significant new activity, the following information:
(1) A description of the proposed significant new activity in relation to the substance;
(2) All information set out in Schedule 4 of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers);
(3) Items 8, 9 and 10 set out in Schedule 5 of the Regulations; and
(4) A reproductive study or developmental study in rodents.
The above information will be assessed within 90 days of its being provided to the Minister of the Environment.
JOHN BAIRD
Minister of the Environment
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This explanatory note is not part of the
Significant New Activity Notice.)
A Significant New Activity Notice (SNAc Notice) is a legal instrument issued by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The SNAc Notice sets out the appropriate information that must be provided to the Minister for assessment prior to the commencement of a new activity as described in the SNAc Notice.
Substances that are not listed on the Domestic Substances List can only be imported or manufactured by the person who has met the requirements set out in section 81 or 106 of the Act. Under section 86, in circumstances where a SNAc Notice is issued for a new substance, it is the responsibility of every person who transfers the physical possession or control of the substance to notify all persons to whom the possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the SNAc Notice and of the obligation to notify of any new activity and all other information as described in the SNAc Notice. It is the responsibility of the users of the substance to be aware of and comply with the SNAc Notice and to submit a SNAc notification to the Minister prior to the commencement of a significant new activity associated with the substance.
A SNAc Notice does not constitute an endorsement from Environment Canada of the substance to which it relates or an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Residential indoor air quality guideline for moulds
Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of the issuance of a residential indoor air quality guideline for moulds. After reviewing the most recent scientific evidence regarding moulds and their effects on health, the Minister recommends
- to control humidity and diligently repair any water damage in residences to prevent mould growth; and
- to clean thoroughly any visible or concealed mould growing in residential buildings.
These recommendations apply regardless of the mould species found to be growing in the building.
March 12, 2007
PAUL GLOVER
Director General
Safe Environments Programme
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
RESIDENTIAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY GUIDELINE
MOULDS
Physical and chemical properties
The word "mould" is a common term referring to fungi that can grow on building materials in homes or other buildings. Mould growth can influence air quality because both spores and mycelial fragments are dispersed into the air and can be inhaled. Their penetration into the bronchial tree depends on their size. The smaller particles penetrate deeper into the lungs.
Three features of mould biochemistry are of special interest in terms of human health:
- Mould cell walls contain (1->3)-ß-D-glucan, a compound with inflammatory properties;
- Mould spores and mycelial fragments contain allergens; and
- The spores of some species contain low molecular weight chemicals that are cytotoxic or have other toxic properties (e.g. satratoxins and atranones produced by Stachybotrys chartarum).
Causes of mould growth
Mould growth in a house requires the presence of nutrients, an adequate temperature, and a sufficient amount of water. The first two requirements being usually met in indoor environments, fungal growth usually results from a moisture problem (CMHC 2003). Major causes of mould growth are
- condensation of moisture on surfaces due to excessive humidity, lack of ventilation, or low temperature;
- water leakage, e.g. from a broken pipe;
- infiltration of water from the outside, e.g. from a leaking roof or a cracked basement; and
- a flood.
Health effects
Health Canada has carried out two reviews of the scientific literature pertaining to the health effects of indoor moulds (Health Canada 1995; 2004). The Institut national de santé publique du Québec also published a review on this subject (d'Halewyn et al. 2003). The following conclusions were drawn:
- Exposure to indoor mould is associated with an increased prevalence of asthma-related symptoms such as chronic wheezing, irritation symptoms, and non-specific symptoms; and
- In laboratory animal studies, instillation of fungal antigens (Penicillium sp. and Aspergillus sp.) and fungal cell components [(1->3)-ß-D-glucan] resulted in an inflammatory response in the lungs of rodents, while instillation of Stachbotrys chartarum spores resulted in severe histological and biochemical changes.
These conclusions have been supported by more recent findings. In two cohort studies (Wickman et al. 2003; Jaakkola et al. 2005), significant associations were found between home dampness and the risk of developing asthma. In experimental studies, asthma-like responses were observed in mice following exposure to a typical building-associated fungus, Penicillium chrysogenum (Chung et al. 2005), and inflammatory responses were seen in rats exposed to low doses of toxins from the same species (Rand et al. 2005).
Residential Indoor Air Quality Guideline
Health Canada considers that mould growth in residential buildings may pose a health hazard. Health risks depend on exposure and, for asthma symptoms, on allergic sensitization. However, the large number of mould species and strains growing in buildings and the large inter-individual variability in human response to mould exposure preclude the derivation of exposure limits. Therefore, Health Canada recommends
- to control humidity and diligently repair any water damage in residences to prevent mould growth; and
- to clean thoroughly any visible or concealed mould growing in residential buildings.
These recommendations apply regardless of the mould species found to be growing in the building.
Further, in the absence of exposure limits, results from tests for the presence of fungi in air cannot be used to assess risks to the health of building occupants.
References
CHMC 2003. Clean-up Procedures for Mold in Houses. Revised ed. Ottawa: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. ISBN 0-660-19227-6.
Chung, Y. J., Coates, N. H., Viana, M. E., Copeland, L., Vesper, S. J., Selgrade, M. K., Ward, M. D. W. 2005. Dose-dependent allergic responses to an extract of Penicillium chrysogenum in BALB/c mice. Toxicology 209: 77-89.
d'Halewyn, M. A., Leclerc, J. M., King, N., Bélanger, M., Legris, M. and Frenette, Y. 2002. Les risques à la santé associés à la présence de moisissures en milieu intérieur. Québec: Institut national de santé publique du Québec. 105 p. + appendices.
Health Canada 1995. Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings: a Guide to Recognition and Management. Ottawa: Health Canada.
Health Canada 2004. Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings: Health Effects and Investigation Methods. Ottawa: Health Canada. ISBN 0-662-37432-0. 47 p.
Jaakkola, J. J. K., Hwang, B. F., Jaakkola, N. 2005. Home dampness and molds, parental atopy, and asthma in childhood: a six-year population-based cohort study. Environmental Health Perspectives 113: 357-361.
Rand, T. G., Giles, S., Flemming, J., Miller, J. D., Puniani, E. 2005. Inflammatory and cytotoxic responses in mouse lungs exposed to purified toxins from building isolated Penicillium brevicompactum Dierckx and P. chrysogenum Thom. Toxicological Sciences 87: 213-222.
Wickman, M., Melen, E., Berglind, N., Lennart Nordvall, S., Almqvist, C., Kull, I., Svartengren, M., Pershagen, G. 2003. Strategies for preventing wheezing and asthma in small children. Allergy 58: 742-747.
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Appointments
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Arason, Greg | 2007-356 |
| The Canadian Wheat Board | |
| Interim President | |
| Clarke, Graham | 2007-293 |
| Canada Industrial Relations Board | |
| Vice-Chairperson |
March 23, 2007
JACQUELINE GRAVELLE
Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. DGTP-003-07 — Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements to Introduce Dedicated Short-range Communications-based Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications in the Band 5 850-5 925 MHz
Intent
The purpose of this notice is to announce the release of the above-mentioned document which seeks comments on proposals to establish the spectrum policy, technical and licensing provisions to accommodate Dedicated Short-range Communications (DSRC) in support of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the band 5 850-5 925 MHz.
Background
DSRC systems are being designed to provide short-range, wireless links to transfer information between vehicles and roadside units, other vehicles, or portable roadside units. DSRC is anticipated to be essential to many ITS applications that improve traveller safety, decrease traffic congestion, facilitate the reduction of air pollution and help conserve fossil fuels.
Examples of such information transfer include traffic light control, traffic monitoring, travellers' alerts, automatic toll collection, traffic congestion detection, emergency vehicle signal pre-emption of traffic lights and electronic inspection of moving trucks through data transmissions with roadside inspection facilities.
In Canada, research and development activities and deployment of ITS are being undertaken by federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as industry groups, service operators, and the academic community. In the forefront of these activities are ITS Canada (www.itscanada.ca) and Transport Canada (www.transportcanada.ca).
Recognizing the importance of safety and efficiency to Canada's transportation infrastructure, Industry Canada announced the addition of a mobile allocation and designated the band 5 850-5 925 MHz for use by DSRC-based ITS applications. The Department received comments which supported this allocation and designation, and was further encouraged to undertake a full consultative review of the band.
Submitting comments
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposals outlined in the consultation no later than June 29, 2007, in electronic format (WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or ASCII TXT), along with a note specifying the software, version number and operating system used, to the following email address: wireless@ic.gc.ca.
Written submissions should be addressed to the Director, Spectrum and Radio Policy, Telecommunications Policy Branch, Industry Canada, 300 Slater Street, Suite 1604A, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C8.
All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title, and the notice reference number (DGTP-003-07).
Obtaining copies
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March 23, 2007
LEONARD ST-AUBIN
Director General
Telecommunications Policy Branch
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY
Chairperson (part-time position)
Responsible for several key air transport security programs, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation whose mandate is to take actions for the effective, efficient, and consistent screening of persons who access aircraft or restricted areas of airports, the property in their possession or control and their belongings or baggage that they give to an air carrier for transport. CATSA is also responsible for the criteria respecting the qualifications, training, performance and certification of screening providers and screening officers, and for overseeing both the Airport Policing Contribution Program and the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program.
The Chairperson reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and is responsible for the oversight of the Corporation's activities and providing strategic policy direction for the Corporation and presiding over the activities of the Board of Directors.
Location: National Capital Region
The successful candidate must have a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, public administration, commerce, finance, economics or some other specialty relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. The preferred candidate will have significant experience serving as a member of a board of directors, preferably as Chairperson, or acceptable equivalent experience. Experience managing human and financial resources at the senior executive level in government and/or industry is essential. The chosen candidate must have experience dealing with senior officials from government and the private sector. Experience in the national security sector and/or in the aviation transportation sector is preferred.
The selected candidate must have knowledge of the Canadian political and public policy environments, processes and best practices. Knowledge of modern corporate governance standards and practices is essential. The favoured candidate must have knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a chairperson, including fundamental accountabilities to the government as shareholder. Knowledge of the mandate and activities of CATSA, as well as the legislative framework within which it operates, is necessary. The selected candidate must have knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation of corporate performance. The preferred candidate must have a good knowledge of financial management. Knowledge of the Canadian aviation transportation sector and of Canada's national security arrangements is desirable.
The chosen candidate must be a person of integrity and sound judgment, with excellent leadership and managerial skills. The ability to develop effective working relationships with the Minister and Minister's Office, the Deputy Minister, and the Authority's partners and stakeholders is required. The preferred candidate must have the ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board of Directors to seize opportunities and resolve problems. The ability to foster debate and discussion among Board members, and to facilitate consensus and manage conflicts is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior interpersonal skills, be adaptable and tactful, and will adhere to high ethical standards. The chosen candidate must possess superior communications skills, both written and oral, and have the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with the media, public institutions, governments and other organizations.
Proficiency in both official languages would be an asset.
The Board of Directors meets monthly in the National Capital Region.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The selected candidate will be subject to the principles set out in Part I of the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders. To obtain copies of the Code, visit the Office of the Ethics Commissioner's Web site at www.parl.gc.ca/oec/en/public_office_holders/conflict_of_interest/.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. Applications forwarded through the Internet will not be considered for reasons of confidentiality.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by April 16, 2007, to the Acting Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel and Special Projects), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax).
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca.
Bilingual notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADIAN CULTURAL PROPERTY EXPORT REVIEW BOARD
Chairperson (part-time position)
The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (Review Board) is an arm's length administrative tribunal, established by the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, which entered into force in 1977 as Canada's implementing legislation for the 1970 UNESCO Convention to prevent illicit traffic in cultural property. The Review Board is responsible for
- reviewing denied export permit applications;
- determining fair cash offers to purchase in relation to delayed export permits; and
- certifying cultural property for income tax purposes.
In exercising its responsibilities, the Review Board must first confirm that the cultural property in question is of outstanding significance by reason of its close association with Canadian history or national life, its aesthetic qualities, or its value in the study of the arts or sciences, and is of such a degree of national importance that its loss to Canada would significantly diminish the national heritage. The Review Board is accountable for its activities to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women.
The Chairperson is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Review Board carries out its mandate and objectives effectively. The Department of Canadian Heritage provides secretariat support to the Review Board.
The successful candidate must have a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience. Senior management experience, as well as significant board experience, are required. Experience in the operations of an administrative tribunal would be an asset.
The chosen candidate will have an understanding of the responsibilities of conducting hearings within an arm's length administrative tribunal. Also, knowledge of the application of legislation, and of the social, economic and cultural environment in which museums, libraries, archives, collectors and dealers operate in Canada, is necessary. The qualified candidate must be knowledgeable of the Review Board's mandate, the Cultural Property Export and Import Act and related federal legislation. Knowledge of the roles of the Chairperson and the Review Board, as well as effective board processes, is required.
The suitable candidate will be able to lead an arm's length administrative tribunal and define its strategies and objectives in order to carry out its mandate in accordance with the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. The ability to interpret the provisions of various policies and other documents in the context of an arm's length administrative tribunal and to render decisions which are appropriate in this domain of expertise is essential. The successful candidate will possess the ability to foster a common understanding among members of the Review Board's mission, and build and sustain effective relationships with them. Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing, are required. The chosen candidate must be a person of sound judgement and integrity, must adhere to high ethical standards and have superior interpersonal skills.
The Review Board meets approximately four times a year in the National Capital Region and in different cities across the country; therefore, the successful candidate must be prepared to travel occasionally.
Proficiency in both official languages would be an asset.
To be eligible to hold office as Chairperson, a person must be a resident of Canada.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The selected candidate will be subject to the principles set out in Part I of the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders. To obtain copies of the Code, visit the Office of the Ethics Commissioner's Web site at www.parl.gc.ca/oec/en/public_office_holders/conflict_of_interest/.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. Applications forwarded through the Internet will not be considered for reasons of confidentiality.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by April 16, 2007, to the Acting Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel and Special Projects), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax).
Additional details about the Review Board and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.ccperb.gc.ca and at http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/bcm-mcp/index-eng.cfm.
Bilingual notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION CORPORATION
Chairperson (part-time position)
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation was established as a federal Crown corporation on July 1, 1990. As a national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, the Corporation is responsible for managing the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) and its affiliated museum, the Canadian War Museum, as well as the Virtual Museum of New France. The CMC is home to the Canadian Postal Museum, the Canadian Children's Museum and an IMAX theatre. One of the Corporation's most important goals is to foster greater understanding of and appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour. Through its research, exhibitions, programs and Web sites, the Corporation disseminates its knowledge throughout Canada and the world. The Corporation is accountable for its activities to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women.
The Board of Trustees has overall stewardship of the Corporation and is expected to provide strategic guidance to management and oversee the activities of the Corporation. It has a duty to act in the best interests of the Corporation and to exercise care and due diligence. The Chairperson is responsible for the proper conduct of the Board meetings in such a way that the Corporation carries out its mandate and objectives effectively, ensures good value for the funding provided by taxpayers, remains viable and holds management accountable for its performance.
The successful candidate must possess a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience. Significant board experience and senior management experience are required. Experience in the development of strategies, objectives and plans, corporate governance and best business practices would be an asset.
The qualified candidate must be knowledgeable of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation's mandate and activities, of the Museums Act and other relevant federal legislation, and must be financially literate. The position requires knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, as well as knowledge of the Board and of the Director. Knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation of performance is required. Knowledge of the Government's policy agenda and how it relates to the Corporation is required.
The ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board to seize opportunities or solve problems is also required. The qualified candidate must have superior interpersonal skills and be able to foster debate and discussions among Board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts, should they arise. The ability to develop effective working relationships with the Corporation's senior management, members of the Board, the government and the Corporation's partners and stakeholders is important. Superior communications skills, both orally and in writing, are required, as is the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with stakeholders, media, public institutions, governments and other organizations. The Chairperson must be a person of sound judgement and integrity, and must adhere to high ethical standards.
The Board of Trustees meets up to four times per year: three times in Gatineau and one additional time in another Canadian city. Therefore, the successful candidate must be prepared to travel occasionally. The Chairperson should expect to commit an average of 30 days annually for meetings, travel, preparation for meetings and other Board-related business.
To be appointed the Chairperson of the Board, a person must be a Canadian citizen.
Proficiency in both official languages would be an asset.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The selected candidate will be subject to the principles set out in Part I of the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders. To obtain copies of the Code, visit the Office of the Ethics Commissioner's Web site at www.parl.gc.ca/oec/en/public_office_holders/conflict_of_interest/.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. Applications forwarded through the Internet will not be considered for reasons of confidentiality.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by April 16, 2007, to the Acting Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel and Special Projects), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax).
Further details about the Corporation and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.civilization.ca.
Bilingual notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (audio cassette, diskette, braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0S5, 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
CANADA MARINE ACT
Fraser River Port Authority — Supplementary letters patent
BY THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS Letters Patent were issued by the Minister of Transport for the Fraser River Port Authority (the "Authority") under the authority of the Canada Marine Act effective May 1, 1999;
WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Authority has requested the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to issue Supplementary Letters Patent to amend section 2.2 of the Letters Patent to change the street address for the registered office of the Authority;
NOW THEREFORE under the authority of section 9 of the Canada Marine Act, the Letters Patent are amended by replacing section 2.2 of the Letters Patent with the following:
2.2 Registered Office of Authority. The registered office of the Authority is located at 400–625 Agnes Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 5Y4.
Issued under my hand to be effective this 13th day of March 2007.
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The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
CANADA MARINE ACT
Fraser River Port Authority — Supplementary letters patent
BY THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS Letters Patent were issued by the Minister of Transport for the Fraser River Port Authority (the "Authority") under the authority of the Canada Marine Act effective May 1, 1999;
WHEREAS Schedule C of the Letters Patent describes the real property, other than federal real property, held or occupied by the Authority;
WHEREAS the board of directors of the Authority has requested the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to issue Supplementary Letters Patent to add to Schedule C of the Letters Patent the leasehold interest in the real property described below;
NOW THEREFORE under the authority of section 9 of the Canada Marine Act, the Letters Patent are amended by adding to Schedule C the leasehold interest in the real property described as follows:
INTEREST |
LANDS TO WHICH INTEREST RELATES |
|---|---|
Lease Agreement dated April 26, 2006, between G.C. Queens Court Ltd. and Fraser River Port Authority |
A portion of the fourth floor of the building constructed on those lands and premises with the civic address of 625 Agnes Street, New Westminster, British Columbia and legally described as: |
Issued under my hand to be effective this 13th day of March 2007.
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The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance sheet as at March 14, 2007
(Millions of dollars)
Unaudited
| ASSETS | amount | total |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits in foreign currencies | 4.5 | |
| Loans and receivables | ||
| Advances to members of the Canadian Payments Association | 11.8 | |
| Advances to Governments | ||
| Securities purchased under resale agreements | ||
| Other loans and receivables | 1.5 | |
| 13.3 | ||
| Investments | ||
| Treasury bills of Canada | 16,690.4 | |
| Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada: | ||
| maturing within three years | 11,093.7 | |
| maturing in over three years but not over five years | 6,684.5 | |
| maturing in over five years but not over ten years | 6,532.6 | |
| maturing in over ten years | 6,615.5 | |
| Other investments | 38.0 | |
| 47,654.7 | ||
| Bank premises | 131.9 | |
| Other assets | 84.6 | |
| 47,889.0 |
| LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL | amount | total |
|---|---|---|
| Bank notes in circulation | 45,567.1 | |
| Deposits | ||
| Government of Canada | 700.3 | |
| Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 11.5 | |
| Other | 466.2 | |
| 1,178.0 | ||
| Liabilities in foreign currencies | ||
| Government of Canada | ||
| Other | ||
| Other Liabilities | ||
| Securities sold under repurchase agreements | 619.5 | |
| All other liabilities | 490.2 | |
| 1,109.7 | ||
| 47,854.8 | ||
| Capital | ||
| Share capital | 5.0 | |
| Statutory reserve | 25.0 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 4.2 | |
| 34.2 | ||
| 47,889.0 |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
Ottawa, March 15, 2007
W. D. SINCLAIR
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.
Ottawa, March 15, 2007
DAVID A. DODGE
Governor
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance sheet as at March 21, 2007
(Millions of dollars)
Unaudited
| ASSETS | amount | total |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits in foreign currencies | 5.5 | |
| Loans and receivables | ||
| Advances to members of the Canadian Payments Association | 12.9 | |
| Advances to Governments | ||
| Securities purchased under resale agreements | ||
| Other loans and receivables | 1.8 | |
| 14.7 | ||
| Investments | ||
| Treasury bills of Canada | 16,702.5 | |
| Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada: | ||
| maturing within three years | 11,104.3 | |
| maturing in over three years but not over five years | 6,691.4 | |
| maturing in over five years but not over ten years | 6,533.5 | |
| maturing in over ten years | 6,621.9 | |
| Other investments | 38.0 | |
| 47,691.6 | ||
| Bank premises | 131.6 | |
| Other assets | 84.7 | |
| 47,928.1 |
| LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL | amount | total |
|---|---|---|
| Bank notes in circulation | 45,450.8 | |
| Deposits | ||
| Government of Canada | 1,526.4 | |
| Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 12.6 | |
| Other | 455.6 | |
| 1,994.6 | ||
| Liabilities in foreign currencies | ||
| Government of Canada | ||
| Other | ||
| Other Liabilities | ||
| Securities sold under repurchase agreements | ||
| All other liabilities | 449.8 | |
| 449.8 | ||
| 47,895.2 | ||
| Capital | ||
| Share capital | 5.0 | |
| Statutory reserve | 25.0 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2.9 | |
| 32.9 | ||
| 47,928.1 |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
Ottawa, March 22, 2007
W. D. SINCLAIR
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.
Ottawa, March 22, 2007
W. P. JENKINS
Senior Deputy Governor
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