Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 152, Number 26: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
June 30, 2018
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT
Ministerial Instruction Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, 2018-1
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to paragraph 10.3(1)(k)footnote a of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Actfootnote b, gives the annexed Ministerial Instruction Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, 2018-1.
Ottawa, June 20, 2018
Ahmed D. Hussen
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Ministerial Instruction Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, 2018-1
Amendment
1 Section 6 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry Systemfootnote 1 is replaced by the following:
Validity period
6 An invitation is valid for the period of time beginning on the day after it is issued by the Minister and ending on the 60th day after that day, and any application for a permanent resident visa in response to that invitation must be made within that period.
Taking Effect
2 This Instruction takes effect on June 26, 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Waiver of information requirements for living organisms (subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas any person who proposes to import or manufacture a living organism that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 106(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas any person who proposes to use, manufacture or import for a significant new activity a living organism that is on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 106(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas any person who proposes to use for a significant new activity a living organism that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 106(4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a person may, pursuant to subsection 106(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, request any of the requirements to provide information under subsection 106(1), (3) or (4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to be waived;
Whereas a waiver may be granted by the Minister of the Environment under subsection 106(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 if
- (a) in the opinion of the Ministers, the information is not needed in order to determine whether the living organism is toxic or capable of becoming toxic;
- (b) the living organism is to be used for a prescribed purpose or manufactured at a location where, in the opinion of the Ministers, the person requesting the waiver is able to contain the living organism so as to satisfactorily protect the environment and human health; or
- (c) it is not, in the opinion of the Ministers, practicable or feasible to obtain the test data necessary to generate the information.
Therefore, notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that the Minister of the Environment waived some requirements to provide information in accordance with the following annex pursuant to subsection 106(8) of that Act.
Julie Thompson
Executive Director
Program Development and Engagement Division
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
ANNEX
Waiver of information requirements
| Person to whom a waiver was granted | Information concerning a living organism in relation to which a waiver was granted |
|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. | Data from tests of antibiotic susceptibility Data from a test to determine the effects of the living organism on aquatic plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed Data from a test to determine the effects of the living organism on terrestrial plant and invertebrate species likely to be exposed |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The decision to grant a waiver is made on a case-by-case basis by Environment Canada in consultation with Health Canada. On average, approximately 100 waivers are granted yearly for chemicals and polymers and living organisms for an average of 500 notifications received.
For more information, please see the waivers web page on the New Substances website.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Waiver of information requirements for substances (subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas any person who proposes to import or manufacture a substance that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas any person who proposes to use, manufacture or import for a significant new activity a substance that is on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 81(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas any person who proposes to use for a significant new activity a substance that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 81(4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a person may, pursuant to subsection 81(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, request any of the requirements to provide information under subsection 81(1), (3) or (4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to be waived; and
Whereas a waiver may be granted by the Minister of the Environment under subsection 81(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 if
- (a) in the opinion of the Ministers, the information is not needed in order to determine whether the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic;
- (b) the substance is to be used for a prescribed purpose or manufactured at a location where, in the opinion of the Ministers, the person requesting the waiver is able to contain the substance so as to satisfactorily protect the environment and human health; or
- (c) it is not, in the opinion of the Ministers, practicable or feasible to obtain the test data necessary to generate the information.
Therefore, notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that the Minister of the Environment waived some requirements to provide information in accordance with the following annex pursuant to subsection 81(8) of that Act.
Julie Thompson
Executive Director
Program Development and Engagement Division
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
ANNEX
Waiver of information requirements
| Person to whom a waiver was granted | Information concerning a substance in relation to which a waiver was granted |
|---|---|
| Archroma Canada Corporation | Data in respect of octanol/water partition coefficient Data from an acute mammalian toxicity test (oral, dermal or inhalation) Data from an in vitro mutagenicity test for chromosomal aberrations in mammalian cells Data from an in vitro mutagenicity test for gene mutations Data from an in vivo mammalian test for chromosomal aberrations or gene mutations Data from a repeated-dose mammalian toxicity test of 28 days duration Data from a skin irritation test Data from a skin sensitization test |
| Clariant (Plastics and Coatings) Canada Inc. | Data in respect of vapour pressure |
| Itaconix Corporation | Data in respect of hydrolysis rate as a function of pH |
| Wacker Chemical Corporation | Data in respect of water solubility Data in respect of octanol/water partition coefficient |
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The decision to grant a waiver is made on a case-by-case basis by Environment Canada in consultation with Health Canada. On average, approximately 100 waivers are granted yearly for chemicals and polymers and living organisms for an average of 500 notifications received.
For more information, please see the waivers web page on the New Substances website.
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
FISHERIES ACT
Notice of intent with respect to fisheries management in the Scott Islands Protected Marine Area regulations
The purpose of this notice is to outline the intention of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to make regulations pursuant to the Fisheries Act for the management of fisheries within the proposed Scott Islands Protected Marine Area (PMA) and in support of the conservation objectives of the area.
This notice does not replace prepublication of the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, or DFO's duty to consult with the affected and interested parties as part of the regulatory process. DFO intends to prepublish the proposed regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, within two calendar years.
Context
The Scott Islands PMA, located off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island in the Pacific Ocean, has been designated by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) under the Canada Wildlife Act. The primary conservation objectives of the area will be to conserve migratory seabirds, species at risk, and the habitats, ecosystem linkages, and marine resources that support these species for the long term.
The Scott Islands support the highest concentration of breeding seabirds in the Canadian Pacific, providing important ecological breeding and nesting habitat for over one million nesting seabirds annually. The marine waters surrounding the Scott Islands have an abundance of small fish and zooplankton that provide a key foraging area for migratory birds that travel vast distances to feed, including several species that have been identified as being at risk globally by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The marine area around the islands is highly productive and hosts a diversity of marine mammals and fish, including several marine mammal species at risk.
Within the PMA, DFO will continue to manage fisheries in accordance with the Fisheries Act. In the waters around Lanz, Cox, Beresford and Sartine islands, there is a Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) where most types of commercial and recreational fishing are prohibited by way of a Variation Order issued under the Fisheries Act.
Currently, 80% of the Scott Islands PMA is closed to bottom trawl fisheries for groundfish by way of Variation Order 2018-110, which was issued under section 6 of the Fishery (General) Regulations.
Purpose and expected outcomes of the proposed regulatory amendments
In support of the conservation objectives of the Scott Islands PMA, DFO is proposing to make new fisheries regulations under the Fisheries Act to (1) prohibit fishing of three key forage fish species that serve as a food source for seabirds in the PMA (Pacific sand lance, Pacific saury and North Pacific krill); and (2) prohibit groundfish bottom trawling within portions of the area consistent with the existing Variation Order 2018-110. The future regulations would not impact the current status of the above-described fisheries in the Scott Islands PMA. However, the future regulations could be made to restrict other fishing activities that would be deemed, based on best available science, to pose a risk to the conservation objectives of the PMA.
The proposed regulations would provide a more permanent regulatory approach to fisheries management within the boundaries of the Scott Islands PMA. This approach would not alter current fishing activity for the three forage species outside of the boundaries; fishing for these three species does not currently occur within the PMA boundaries. The degree to which future fishing activities could be impacted by the proposed regulations would depend on whether they are, based on best available science, deemed to pose a risk to the conservation objectives of the PMA.
The proposed regulations would assist in achieving the Scott Islands PMA's conservation objectives over the long term by ensuring a more permanent fisheries management regulatory tool is available to restrict or prohibit fishing and ensure the PMA's biodiversity is protected. This proposed approach to fisheries management would also help focus management, including monitoring and enforcement within the PMA.
Public comment period
Comments must be received in writing at the following address within 30 days of publication of this notice: Kate Ladell, Manager, Marine Conservation Operations, Oceans Management, Aquatic Ecosystems Sector, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 200 Kent Street, 10th Floor (10N157), Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6. Comments can also be sent via email to DFO.ScottIslands-IlesScott.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
| Name and position | Order in Council |
|---|---|
| Dickenson, Christa | 2018-775 |
Telefilm Canada |
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| Executive Director | |
| Gomery, Geoffrey B., Q.C. | 2018-785 |
Supreme Court of British Columbia |
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| Judge | |
| Heggart, Randolph William | 2018-700 |
Canadian International Trade Tribunal |
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| Temporary member | |
| Immigration and Refugee Board | |
Full-time members |
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| Roberts, Ayanna Nazinga | 2018-771 |
| Wolpert, Max | 2018-772 |
| Innis, William B. | 2018-770 |
Parole Board of Canada |
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| Full-time member | |
| LaVigne, The Hon. Lucie A. | 2018-691 |
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick |
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| Judge | |
| Robichaud, Ivan, Q.C. | 2018-784 |
Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick, Trial Division |
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| Judge | |
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick |
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| Judge ex officio | |
Veterans Review and Appeal Board |
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| Permanent member | |
| Tax Court of Canada | |
Judges |
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| Monaghan, K. A. Siobhan | 2018-689 |
| Wong, Susan | 2018-690 |
| Veterans Review and Appeal Board | |
Permanent members |
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| Bossé, Julie | 2018-782 |
| O'Rourke, Marc-André | 2018-783 |
| Robinson, Constance E. | 2018-702 |
June 22, 2018
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Senator called
Her Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to summon to the Senate of Canada, by letters patent under the Great Seal of Canada bearing the date of June 15, 2018:
- —Deacon, Colin, of Halifax, in the Province of Nova Scotia, member of the Senate and a Senator for the Province of Nova Scotia.
June 22, 2018
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
Senator called
Her Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to summon to the Senate of Canada, by letters patent under the Great Seal of Canada bearing the date of June 20, 2018:
- —Miville-Dechêne, Julie, of Mont-Royal, in the Province of Quebec, member of the Senate and a Senator for the division of Inkerman, in the Province of Quebec.
June 22, 2018
Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
CANADA MARINE ACT
Trois-Rivières Port Authority — Supplementary letters patent
BY THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
WHEREAS letters patent were issued by the Minister of Transport ("Minister") for the Trois-Rivières Port Authority ("Authority"), under the authority of the Canada Marine Act ("Act"), effective May 1, 1999;
WHEREAS Schedule C of the letters patent sets out the immovables, other than federal immovables, held or occupied by the Authority;
WHEREAS, pursuant to subsection 46(2.1) of the Act, the Authority wishes to acquire the immovable known and designated as being lot 3 066 758 of the cadastre of Quebec;
WHEREAS the board of directors of the Authority has requested that the Minister issue supplementary letters patent to set out the said immovable in Schedule C of the letters patent;
WHEREAS the Minister is satisfied that the amendment to the letters patent is consistent with the Act;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to subsection 9(1) of the Act, the letters patent are amended as follows:
| Lot | Description |
|---|---|
| 3 066 758 | An immovable known and designated as being lot 3 066 758 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Trois-Rivières, city of Trois-Rivières, as described in the certificate of location prepared March 20, 2018, and shown on the accompanying plan, under number 4166 of the minutes of Michel Plante, land surveyor, containing an area of 5 447.5 m². |
2. These supplementary letters patent take effect, for the lot mentioned above, on the date of registration in the Land Register of Quebec of the deed of sale evidencing the transfer of the immovable to the Authority.
ISSUED this 19th day of June, 2018.
The Honourable Marc Garneau, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SLPB-003-18 — Spectrum Outlook 2018 to 2022
The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled Spectrum Outlook 2018-2022, which sets out decisions made by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) with respect to its overall approach and planning activities related to the release of spectrum for commercial mobile services, licence-exempt applications, satellite services and wireless backhaul services over the years 2018 to 2022.
This document is the result of the consultation process initiated through Notice No. SLPB-006-17, Consultation on the Spectrum Outlook 2018 to 2022.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
Official versions of the notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
June 6, 2018
Chantal Davis
Director
Spectrum Regulatory Best Practices
Spectrum Licensing Policy Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SLPB-004-18 — Consultation on Revisions to the 3500 MHz Band to Accommodate Flexible Use and Preliminary Consultation on Changes to the 3800 MHz Band
The intent of this notice is to announce a public consultation through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's (ISED) document entitled SLPB-004-18, Consultation on Revisions to the 3500 MHz Band to Accommodate Flexible Use and Preliminary Consultation on Changes to the 3800 MHz Band. Through the release of this document, ISED is hereby initiating a consultation on revisions to the 3450–3650 MHz band (also known as the 3500 MHz band) to accommodate flexible use for fixed and mobile services. ISED is also seeking preliminary comments on the potential changes to the 3400–3450 MHz band and the 3650–4200 MHz band (referred to as the 3800 MHz band).
Submitting comments
To ensure consideration, parties should submit their comments no later than July 12, 2018. Respondents are asked to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or searchable Adobe PDF) by email. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments will be posted on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. ISED will review and consider all comments in order to arrive at its decisions regarding the above-mentioned proposals.
ISED will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted until August 10, 2018.
Paper submissions should be mailed to the following address:
Senior Director
Spectrum Licensing and Auction Operations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
235 Queen Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H5
All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the reference number (SLPB-004-18) of this notice.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
June 6, 2018
Aline Chevrier
Senior Director
Spectrum Licensing and Auction Operations
Spectrum Licensing Policy Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SLPB-005-18 — Addendum to the Consultation on Releasing Millimetre Wave Spectrum to Support 5G
The intent of this notice is to announce an addendum to SLPB-001-17, Consultation on Releasing Millimetre Wave Spectrum to Support 5G (the mmWave Consultation), published in June 2017. Through the release of SLPB-005-18, Addendum to the Consultation on Releasing Millimetre Wave Spectrum to Support 5G, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is hereby initiating a consultation on releasing millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum in the 26.5–27.5 GHz frequency band (26 GHz band), in addition to the bands identified in the initial mmWave Consultation, to support the deployment of advanced communication systems, such as 5th generation (5G) wireless networks and systems.
Submitting comments
To ensure consideration, parties should submit their comments no later than July 5, 2018. Respondents are asked to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) by email. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments will be posted on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. ISED will review and consider all comments in order to arrive at its decisions regarding the above-mentioned proposals.
ISED will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted until July 31, 2018.
Paper submissions should be mailed to the following address:
Senior Director
Spectrum Licensing and Auction Operations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
235 Queen Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H5
All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the reference number (SLPB-005-18) of this notice.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
June 6, 2018
Adam Scott
Director General
Spectrum Licensing Policy Branch
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.
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions.
Current opportunities
The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
| Chairperson | Canada Lands Company Limited | |
| Members of the Board of Directors | Canada Post Corporation | July 12, 2018 |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | Canada Post Corporation | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Race Relations Foundation | |
| Chairperson | Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | |
| Commissioner of Corrections | Correctional Service Canada | |
| Director | CPP Investment Board | |
| Commissioner | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | |
| Member (Sask., Man., and Alta.) | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada | July 19, 2018 |
| Members (appointment to roster) | International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies | |
| Chief Executive Officer | National Capital Commission | July 30, 2018 |
| Director | National Gallery of Canada | |
| Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise | Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise | |
| Commissioner of Competition | Office of the Commissioner of Competition | |
| Superintendent | Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada | |
| Veterans' Ombudsman | Office of the Veterans' Ombudsman | |
| Chairperson | Social Security Tribunal of Canada | |
| Executive Director | Telefilm Canada | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority |
Upcoming opportunities
| Position | Organization |
|---|---|
| Commissioners | International Joint Commission |
TREASURY BOARD OF CANADA SECRETARIAT
Notice to interested parties — Publication of the Cabinet Directive on Regulation
The Government of Canada has updated its federal regulatory policy framework with the publication of the new Cabinet Directive on Regulation. The Cabinet Directive on Regulation replaces the previous Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management and will take effect in September 2018. The updated Cabinet Directive was developed in consultation with Canadians and reflects the Government of Canada's priorities to
- give emphasis to the regulatory life cycle approach: development, management and review;
- incorporate regulatory cooperation and stakeholder engagement throughout the regulatory life cycle;
- strengthen other analytical requirements: consultations with Indigenous peoples, environmental impacts and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+); and
- require that regulations be assessed periodically for effectiveness and relevance.
The Cabinet Directive on Regulation is available on the Canada.ca website.
Contact information
Jason Busby
Regulatory Affairs Sector
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Email: rcd-dcmr@tbs-sct.gc.ca
BANK OF CANADA
Statement of financial position as at May 31, 2018
| ASSETS | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and foreign deposits | 16.8 | |
| Loans and receivables | ||
| Securities purchased under resale agreements | 8,308.1 | |
| Advances | 55.5 | |
| Other receivables | 4.2 | |
| 8,367.8 | ||
| Investments | ||
| Treasury bills of Canada | 22,554.2 | |
| Government of Canada bonds | 80,874.5 | |
| Other investments | 420.2 | |
| 103,848.9 | ||
| Property and equipment | 568.4 | |
| Intangible assets | 40.9 | |
| Other assets | 147.2 | |
| Total assets | 112,990.0 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bank notes in circulation | 84,427.4 | |
| Deposits | ||
| Government of Canada | 23,870.2 | |
| Members of Payments Canada | 305.1 | |
| Other deposits | 3,315.8 | |
| 27,491.1 | ||
| Securities sold under repurchase agreements | - | |
| Other liabilities | 559.4 | |
| 112,477.9 | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 5.0 | |
| Statutory and special reserves | 125.0 | |
| Investment revaluation reservefootnote * | 382.1 | |
| 512.1 | ||
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 112,990.0 | |
I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.
Ottawa, May 15, 2018
Kaye Kwok
Director, Accounting Operations
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, May 15, 2018
Stephen S. Poloz
Governor