Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 41: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

October 10, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of applications for a permanent resident visa made by parents or grandparents of a sponsor as members of the family class and the processing of sponsorship applications made in relation to those applications

These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act).

These Instructions are given, pursuant to section 87.3 and subsections 92(1.1) and (2) of the Act, by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as, in the opinion of the Minister, these Instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada by seeing families reunited in Canada.

Scope

These Instructions apply to applications for a permanent resident visa of sponsors’ parents or grandparents made under the family class, referred to in paragraphs 117(1)(c) and (d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations), respectively, as well as to sponsorship applications made in relation to those applications.

Conditions — interests to sponsor

The Department will accept interests to sponsor from persons interested in sponsoring a parent or grandparent. In order to be accepted, the interests to sponsor must be complete and submitted to the Department during the period of time established by these Instructions and using the electronic means made available for this purpose. Duplicate interests to sponsor will be removed, keeping only the most recent one.

For the purposes of these Instructions,

Interests to sponsor — submission by other means

If a potential sponsor is unable to submit an interest to sponsor by the electronic means made available by the Department due to a mental or physical disability, the Department may make an alternative format available. Any requests for an alternative format must be made between noon, Eastern daylight time, on September 30, and noon, Eastern standard time, on November 3. To be accepted, interests to sponsor submitted in an alternative format must be complete and received by the Department within 25 working days of the date that the alternative format was sent from the Department to the potential sponsor.

Invitations to submit a sponsorship application

Invitations to submit a sponsorship application will be issued to potential sponsors using a randomized selection process from among all non-duplicate interests to sponsor that have not yet been issued an invitation. Invitations issued by the Department are not transferable.

Number of applications to be accepted for processing in a year

Following the submission of interests to sponsor in fall 2020, removal of duplicates, randomization, and sending of invitations to apply, it is anticipated that there will be insufficient time for invited sponsors and their parents and grandparents to submit complete applications during the 2020 calendar year. In order to accommodate these factors, sponsorship applications resulting from the fall 2020 intake process will be received in early 2021.

A maximum of 10 000 sponsorship applications made in relation to applications for a permanent resident visa, which are made by sponsors’ parents or grandparents under the family class, will be accepted for processing in the 2021 calendar year, which begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on December 31, 2021. This maximum may be amended in accordance with any subsequent Instructions the Minister may provide.

If any applications are received before the end of December 2020, they may be counted toward the application cap of 10 000 for the 2021 calendar year.

Individuals who submit an interest to sponsor in 2020 but who are not invited to apply during the year may be given consideration in a subsequent year in accordance with any Instructions the Minister may provide.

Conditions — sponsorship applications

In order to be processed, any sponsorship application referred to in these Instructions that has not been returned under section 12 of the Regulations for not meeting the requirements of sections 10 and 11 of the Regulations — for example by not using all the applicable forms provided by the Department in the application package published on the website of the Department or by not including all information, documents and evidence referred to in paragraph 10(1)(c) of the Regulations — must meet the following conditions:

Conditions — permanent resident visa applications

In order to be processed, any permanent resident visa application referred to in these Instructions that has not been returned under section 12 of the Regulations for not meeting the requirements of sections 10 and 11 of the Regulations — for example by not using all the applicable forms provided by the Department in the application package published on the website of the Department or by not including all information, documents and evidence referred to in paragraph 10(1)(c) of the Regulations — must meet the following conditions:

Order for processing

Applications meeting the applicable conditions established by these Instructions are processed in the order in which they are received by the Department.

Humanitarian and compassionate requests

A request made under subsection 25(1) of the Act from outside Canada and that accompanies an application that was not accepted for processing under these Instructions will not be processed.

Disposition of applications

Any application that does not meet the applicable conditions established by these Instructions will be returned.

Coming into effect

These Instructions take effect on September 29, 2020.

Ottawa, September 24, 2020

Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the submission of online applications for temporary resident visas and other documents due to reduced processing capacity during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic

These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette, in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

These Instructions are given, pursuant to section 87.3 and subsections 92(1.1) and (2), by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as, in the opinion of the Minister, these Instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.

These Instructions are consistent with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act objectives, as laid out in section 3.

Authority for these Ministerial Instructions is pursuant to section 87.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Instructions are directed to officers who are charged with handling and/or reviewing certain applications for temporary residence by establishing conditions that must be met before the processing of an application or request.

Considerations

Recognizing the declaration by the World Health Organization regarding the pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus);

Recognizing how the related response measures have reduced Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s capacity for processing applications, both in Canada and overseas; and

Noting that Canada’s immigration objectives, as laid out in section 3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, include the establishment of fair and efficient procedures to maintain the integrity of the Canadian immigration system.

Scope

These Instructions apply to new applications for temporary resident visas, work permits and study permits submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on or after the coming into force of these Instructions.

Applications submitted from outside Canada to be submitted by electronic means — Temporary residence

All applications for a temporary resident visa (including a transit visa), a work permit, or a study permit submitted by foreign nationals who are outside Canada at the time of application must be submitted using electronic means (apply online).

The following foreign nationals who are outside Canada and submitting applications for temporary resident visas, work permits, and study permits may submit these applications by any other means that is made available or specified by the Minister for that purpose:

Retention/Disposition

Applications received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on or after the coming into force of the Instructions that were not submitted by electronic means will not be accepted and processing fees will be returned, except in the case of foreign nationals who may submit an application by any other means that is made available or specified by the Minister for that purpose, in accordance with these Instructions.

Effective date

These Instructions take effect on October 1, 2020, and expire on January 31, 2021.

Ottawa, September 29, 2020

Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 20267a (variation to Ministerial Condition No. 20267)

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

Whereas on January 3, 2020, the Minister of the Environment received the prescribed information concerning the substance bentonite, lanthanian, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 302346-65-2, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and a request was made under subsection 313(1) of that Act to treat some of the information as confidential;

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to the substance;

And whereas the ministers suspect that the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of that Act;

And whereas the Minister of the Environment has previously imposed Ministerial Condition No. 20267 pertaining to the substance on May 28, 2020,

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 84(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, hereby varies Ministerial Condition No. 20267 in accordance with the conditions of the following annex.

Jacqueline Gonçalves
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Ministerial Condition No. 20267a (variation to Ministerial Condition No. 20267)

(Subsection 84(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. Sections 1 to 15 of Ministerial condition No. 20267 are replaced by the following:

1. The following definitions apply in these ministerial conditions.

2. Phoslock may import the substance subject to the following ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. Phoslock shall ensure that the substance is used only as a phosphorous binder in a lake and only when the following conditions are met:

4. (1) Phoslock shall ensure that the pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen concentration and total phosphorus concentration of a lake where the substance is discharged are measured once during the period of 90 days that precedes a discharge.

(2) When measuring the pH and dissolved oxygen concentration in accordance with subsection (1), Phoslock shall ensure that, where the height of the water column is the greatest in the lake,

(3) When measuring the alkalinity and total phosphorus concentration in accordance with subsection (1), Phoslock shall ensure that, where the height of the water column is the greatest in the lake,

5. (1) Phoslock shall ensure that, after the 365th day that follows the discharge, the pH and alkalinity of a lake where the substance is discharged is measured each calendar year at least once during the month of April and once during the month of October until the day referred to in paragraph 9(1)(e).

(2) When measuring the pH in accordance with subsection (1), Phoslock shall ensure that, where the height of the water column is the greatest in the lake,

(3) When measuring the alkalinity in accordance with subsection (1), Phoslock shall ensure that, where the height of the water column is the greatest in the lake,

6. When measuring the pH and alkalinity in accordance with sections 4 and 5 and the dissolved oxygen concentration and total phosphorus concentration in accordance with section 4, Phoslock must ensure that

7. When measuring the alkalinity and total phosphorus concentration in accordance with sections 4 and 5, Phoslock must ensure that the measurement is made by a laboratory located in Canada and accredited to the International Organization for Standardization standard entitled ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories standard, as soon as possible after a water sample is taken.

8. (1) Phoslock shall ensure that, at least 30 days before the substance is discharged in a lake,

(2) The signs referred to in paragraph (1)(c) may be removed and the owners or residents of a property adjacent to the lake may be notified that activities in or on the lake may resume only if the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in the lake is measured in accordance with section 9 at a concentration of 13 micrograms per litre or less in at least five consecutive water samples taken over a minimum period of five weeks at the location referred to in paragraph 9(2)(a) and in at least five consecutive water samples taken over a minimum period of five weeks at the location referred to in paragraph 9(2)(b).

(3) When signs are removed in accordance with subsection (2) and the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in the lake is later measured in accordance with section 9 at a concentration greater than 13 micrograms per litre, Phoslock shall ensure that

(4) The signs referred to in paragraph (3)(b) may be removed and the owners or residents of a lakefront property on the lake referred to in paragraph 3(a) may be notified that activities in or on the lake may resume only if the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in the lake is measured in accordance with section 9 at a concentration of 13 micrograms per litre or less in at least five consecutive water samples taken over a minimum period of five weeks at the location referred to in paragraph 9(2)(a) and in at least five consecutive water samples taken over a minimum period of five weeks at the location referred to in paragraph 9(2)(b).

9. (1) Phoslock shall ensure that, following a discharge, the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in the lake where the substance is discharged is measured according to the following frequency:

(2) Phoslock shall ensure that, when measuring the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in accordance with subsection (1), water samples are taken as follows:

(3) When measuring the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in accordance with subsection (1), Phoslock must ensure that

10. When measuring the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in accordance with section 9, Phoslock must ensure that the measurement is made by a laboratory located in Canada and accredited to the International Organization for Standardization standard entitled ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories standard using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, as soon as possible after the water sample is taken.

Submission requirements

11. Phoslock shall communicate to the Minister of the Environment the following information within 30 days after the day on which the substance is discharged in accordance with section 3:

12. Phoslock shall communicate to the Minister of the Environment the following information within 60 days after the day on which the pH is measured or a water sample is taken to measure the alkalinity of a lake in accordance with section 5:

13. Phoslock shall communicate to the Minister of the Environment the following information within 60 days after the day on which a water sample is taken to measure the concentration of dissolved lanthanum in accordance with section 9:

Other requirements

14. (1) Phoslock shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person:

(2) Phoslock shall communicate the information referred to in subparagraph (1)b)(iii) to the Minister of the Environment within 30 days after the day on which it is received from the person.

Record-keeping requirements

15. (1) Phoslock shall ensure that the following electronic or paper records are maintained, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

(2) Phoslock shall maintain the electronic or paper records referred to in subsection (1) at its principal place of business in Canada, or at the principal place of business in Canada of its representative, for a period of at least five years after they are made.

Coming into force

2. The present Ministerial condition No. 20267a (variation to Ministerial Condition No. 20267) comes into force on September 30, 2020.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice with respect to perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and its precursors (PFHxS)

Pursuant to paragraph 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment requires, for the purpose of assessing whether to control or the manner in which to control the substances described in Schedule 1 to this notice, any person described in section 2 of this notice who possesses or who may reasonably be expected to have access to the information required in sections 5 to 10 of this notice to provide that information no later than November 20, 2020.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted to the Minister of the Environment, using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.

Pursuant to section 313 of the Act, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit, with the information, a written request that the information or part of it be treated as confidential. Claims for confidentiality should only be made when the submitted information is confidential under Canadian law and the Act. The Approach to disclose confidential information and promote transparency in chemicals management is available on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website.

Pursuant to subsection 71(4) of the Act, the Minister of the Environment may, on request in writing from any person to whom this notice applies, extend the time or times within which the person shall comply with this notice. The person seeking such extension shall submit, prior to the deadline, a request to the Minister of the Environment at the following email address: eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.

Gwen Goodier
Director General
Industrial Sectors and Chemicals Directorate

Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

Definitions

1. The definitions in this section apply in this notice.

Persons required to provide information

2. This notice applies to any person who, during the 2019 calendar year,

3. This notice also applies to any person or class of persons who is the successor or assign of the persons identified in section 2.

Exclusions

4. This notice does not apply to a substance, whether alone, in a mixture, in a product or in a manufactured item that

Information required

5. If the person subject to the notice owns more than one facility, a single response to the notice shall be submitted. The response shall amalgamate the information from all facilities.

6. If the person subject to the notice provides a response that is an amalgamation of information, the person shall provide the name and physical address of each facility.

7. Any persons to whom this notice applies shall provide the following information:

8. (1) For each substance that a person manufactured or imported, whether alone, in a mixture, in a product or in a manufactured item, during the 2019 calendar year, for which the criteria set out in section 2 have been met, the person shall provide the following information:

(2) Where code U999 is provided pursuant to paragraph 8(1)(d), a written description of the function associated with the substance must be provided.

(3) Where code C999 is provided pursuant to paragraph 8(1)(e), a written description of the application associated with the substance must be provided.

9. (1) For each substance that a person used, whether alone, in a mixture or in a product, in the manufacture of a mixture, a product or a manufactured item, during the 2019 calendar year, for which the criteria set out in section 2 have been met, the person shall provide the following information:

(2) Where code U999 is provided pursuant to paragraph 9(1)(d), a written description of the function associated with the substance must be provided.

(3) Where code C999 is provided pursuant to paragraph 9(1)(e), a written description of the application associated with the substance must be provided.

10. For each substance that a person exported, whether alone, in a mixture, in a product or in a manufactured item, during the 2019 calendar year, for which the criteria set out in section 2 have been met, the person shall provide the following information:

SCHEDULE 1

Substances
CAS RN Name of the Substance
355-46-4 Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid
423-50-7 Perfluorohexanesulphonyl fluoride
1893-52-3 2-Propenoic acid, 2-[ethyl[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl ester
3871-99-6 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, potassium salt
34455-03-3 1-Hexanesulfonamide, N-ethyl-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
38850-52-1 1-Propanaminium, 3-[(carboxymethyl)[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt
38850-58-7 1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(3-sulfopropyl)[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-, hydroxide, inner salt
38850-60-1 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-[[3-(dimethylamino)propyl][(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-
50598-28-2 1-Hexanesulfonamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-
52166-82-2 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-, chloride
55120-77-9 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, lithium salt (1:1)
56372-23-7 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[2-[ethyl[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl]-ω-hydroxy-
66008-72-8 1-Propanaminium, N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[methyl[(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)sulfonyl]amino]-, hydroxide, inner salt
67584-53-6 Glycine, N-ethyl-N-[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]-, potassium salt
67584-57-0 2-Propenoic acid, 2-[methyl[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl ester
67584-61-6 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[methyl[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl ester
67906-70-1 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[ethyl[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]ethyl ester
67939-92-8 1-Hexanesulfonamide, N,N′-[phosphinicobis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl)]bis[N-ethyl-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-
68227-98-5 2-Propenoic acid, 4-[methyl[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]butyl ester
68259-08-5 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, ammonium salt
68259-15-4 1-Hexanesulfonamide, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-N-methyl-
68298-09-9 1-Hexanesulfonamide, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-N-(phenylmethyl)-
68555-70-4 Glycine, N-ethyl-N-[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]-, sodium salt (1:1)
68555-75-9 1-Hexanesulfonamide, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl-
68815-72-5 Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-6-[[[3-[[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]oxy]phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-, monopotassium salt
68891-98-5 Chromium, diaquatetrachloro[µ-[N-ethyl-N-[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]glycinato-O1:O1′]]-µ-hydroxybis(2-propanol)di-
68957-32-4 Glycine, N-ethyl-N-[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]-
68957-58-4 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-, iodide
68957-61-9 1-Hexanesulfonamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, monohydrochloride
70225-16-0 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluoro-, compd. with 2,2′ -iminobis[ethanol] (1:1)
73772-32-4 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-[[3-(dimethylamino)propyl][(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
80621-17-6 Sodium, 3-[methyl[3-[[(tridecafluorohexyl)sulphonyl]amino]propyl] amino]propanesulphonate
81190-38-7 1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-[(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino]-N,N-dimethyl-, hydroxide, sodium salt (1:1:1)

SCHEDULE 2

Substance function codes
Substance function codes Title Description
U001 Abrasives Substances used to wear down or polish surfaces by rubbing against the surface.
U002 Adhesives and sealant substances Substances used to promote bonding between other substances, promote adhesion of surfaces, or prevent seepage of moisture or air.
U003 Adsorbents and absorbents Substances used to retain other substances by accumulation on their surface or by assimilation.
U004 Agricultural substances (non-pesticidal) Substances used to increase the productivity and quality of farm crops.
U005 Anti-adhesive agents Substances used to prevent bonding between other substances by discouraging surface attachment.
U006 Bleaching agents Substances used to lighten or whiten a substrate through chemical reaction, usually an oxidative process which degrades the colour system.
U007 Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Substances used to prevent or retard corrosion or the formation of scale.
U008 Dyes Substances used to impart colour to other materials or mixtures by penetrating into the surface of the substrate.
U009 Fillers Substances used to provide bulk, increase strength, increase hardness, or improve resistance to impact.
U010 Finishing agents Substances used to impart such functions as softening, static-proofing, wrinkle resistance, and water repellence.
U011 Flame retardants Substances used on the surface of or incorporated into combustible materials to reduce or eliminate their tendency to ignite when exposed to heat or a flame.
U012 Fuels and fuel additives Substances used to create mechanical or thermal energy through chemical reactions, or which are added to a fuel for the purpose of controlling the rate of reaction or limiting the production of undesirable combustion products, or which provide other benefits such as corrosion inhibition, lubrication, or detergency.
U013 Functional fluids (closed systems) Liquid or gaseous substances used for one or more operational properties in a closed system. This code does not include fluids used as lubricants.
U014 Functional fluids (open systems) Liquid or gaseous substances used for one or more operational properties in an open system.
U015 Intermediates Substances consumed in a reaction to produce other substances for commercial advantage.
U016 Ion exchange agents Substances that are used to selectively remove targeted ions from a solution. This code also includes aluminosilicate zeolites.
U017 Lubricants and lubricant additives Substances used to reduce friction, heat, or wear between moving parts or adjacent solid surfaces, or that enhance the lubricity of other substances.
U018 Odour agents Substances used to control odours, remove odours, mask odours, or impart odours.
U019 Oxidizing and reducing agents Substances used to alter the valence state of another substance by donating or accepting electrons or by the addition or removal of hydrogen to a substance.
U020 Photosensitive substances Substances used for their ability to alter their physical or chemical structure through absorption of light, resulting in the emission of light, dissociation, discolouration, or other chemical reactions.
U021 Pigments Substances used to impart colour to other materials or mixtures by attaching themselves to the surface of the substrate through binding or adhesion.
U022 Plasticizers Substances used in plastics, cement, concrete, wallboard, clay bodies, or other materials to increase their plasticity or fluidity.
U023 Plating agents and surface treating agents Substances applied to metal, plastic, or other surfaces to alter physical or chemical properties of the surface.
U024 Process regulators Substances used to change the rate of a reaction, start or stop the reaction, or otherwise influence the course of the reaction.
U025 Processing aids, specific to petroleum production Substances added to water, oil, or synthetic drilling muds or other petroleum production fluids to control foaming, corrosion, alkalinity and pH, microbiological growth or hydrate formation, or to improve the operation of processing equipment during the production of oil, gas, and other products or mixtures from beneath the earth’s surface.
U026 Processing aids, not otherwise covered in this table Substances used in applications other than the production of oil, gas, or geothermal energy to control foaming, corrosion or alkalinity and pH, or to improve the operation of processing equipment.
U027 Propellants and blowing agents Substances used to dissolve or suspend other substances and either to expel those substances from a container in the form of an aerosol or to impart a cellular structure to plastics, rubber, or thermoset resins.
U028 Solids separation agents Substances used to promote the separation of suspended solids from a liquid.
U029 Solvents (for cleaning or degreasing) Substances used to dissolve oils, greases and similar materials from textiles, glassware, metal surfaces, and other articles.
U030 Solvents (which become part of formulation or mixture) Substances used to dissolve another substance to form a uniformly dispersed solution at the molecular level.
U031 Surface active agents Substances used to modify surface tension when dissolved in water or water solutions, or reduce interfacial tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid or between liquid and air.
U032 Viscosity adjustors Substances used to alter the viscosity of another substance.
U033 Laboratory substances Substances used in a laboratory for chemical analysis, chemical synthesis, extracting and purifying other chemicals, dissolving other substances, and similar activities.
U034 Paint additives and coating additives not otherwise covered in this table Substances used in a paint or coating formulation to enhance properties such as water repellence, increased gloss, improved fade resistance, ease of application or foam prevention.
U061 Pest control substances Substances used as active ingredients in products, mixtures or manufactured items used for directly or indirectly controlling, destroying, attracting or repelling a pest or for mitigating or preventing its injurious, noxious or troublesome effects.
U062 Active ingredients in health products and drugs Substances used as active ingredients in natural health products or prescription or non-prescription drugs.
U063 Flavourants Substances used as non-medicinal ingredients or excipients in foods, natural health products, and drugs that impart a certain flavour to the food, natural health product or drug.
U064 Contaminants Substances naturally present in a reactant or a substance that are produced as a result of the manufacturing process and have no beneficial properties in the final product, mixture or manufactured item.
U065 By-products Substances resulting from the manufacturing process, which can be partially or completely removed from the intended product, mixture or manufactured item and have commercial value on their own or when added to another product, mixture or manufactured item.
U066 Wastes Substances that are removed from the final product, mixture or manufactured item during the manufacturing process and have no commercial value.
U999 Other (specify) Substances with a function not otherwise described in this table. A written description must be provided when using this code.

SCHEDULE 3

Application codes

PART 1

Substances used for furnishings, cleaning, treatment or care
Application codes Title Description
C101 Floor coverings Substances contained in floor coverings. This code does not include wood and pressed wood flooring products included in Building or construction materials — Wood and engineered wood code.
C102 Foam seating and bedding Substances contained in foam mattresses, pillows, cushions, and any seating, furniture and furnishings containing foam.
C103 Furniture and furnishings not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in furniture and furnishings made from metal, wood, leather, plastic or other materials. This code does not include foam seating and bedding products.
C104 Fabric, textile and leather articles not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in fabric, textile and leather products to impart colour and other desirable properties such as water, soil, stain repellence, wrinkle resistance, or flame resistance.
C105 Cleaning and furnishing care Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items that are used to remove dirt, grease, stains, and foreign matter from furniture and furnishings, or to cleanse, sanitize, bleach, scour, polish, protect, or improve the appearance of surfaces.
C106 Laundry and dishwashing Substances contained in laundry and dishwashing products, mixtures or manufactured items.
C107 Water treatment Substances contained in water treatment products, mixtures or manufactured items that are designed to disinfect, reduce contaminants or other undesirable constituents, and condition or improve aesthetics of water. Excludes any substance contained in pest control products as defined under the Pest Control Products Act.
C108 Personal care and cosmetics Substances contained in personal care products, mixtures or manufactured items that are used for cleansing, grooming, improving or altering skin, hair, or teeth.
C109 Air care Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items that are used to odorize or deodorize indoor air in homes, offices, motor vehicles, and other enclosed spaces.
C110 Apparel and footwear care Substances contained in apparel and footwear care products, mixtures or manufactured items that are applied post-market.
C160 Pet care Substances contained in pet care products, mixtures or manufactured items that are used for cleansing, grooming, improving or altering skin, hair or teeth and intended for animal use.

PART 2

Substances used for construction, paint, electrical or metal
Application codes Title Description
C201 Adhesives and sealants Substances contained in adhesive or sealant products or mixtures used to fasten other materials together or prevent the passage of liquid or gas.
C202.01 Paints and coatings Substances contained in paints or coatings.
C202.02 Paint thinners and removers Substances contained in paint thinners and removers.
C203 Building or construction
materials — Wood and engineered wood		 Substances contained in building and construction materials made of wood and pressed or engineered wood products, mixtures or manufactured items. Excludes any substance contained in pest control products as defined under the Pest Control Products Act.
C204 Building or construction materials not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in building and construction materials not otherwise covered in this table.
C205 Electrical and electronics Substances contained in electrical and electronic products, mixtures or manufactured items.
C206 Metal materials not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in metal products, mixtures or manufactured items not otherwise covered in this table.
C207 Batteries Substances contained in non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries including dry and wet cell units that store energy.

PART 3

Substances contained in packaging, paper, plastic or hobby
Application codes Title Description
C301 Food packaging Substances contained in single or multi-layered packaging consisting of paper, plastic, metal, foil or other materials which have or may have direct contact with food.
C302 Paper products, mixtures or manufactured items Substances contained in paper products, mixtures or manufactured items.
C303.01 Plastic materials not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in plastic products, mixtures or manufactured items not otherwise covered in this table.
C303.02 Rubber materials not otherwise covered in this table Substances contained in rubber products, mixtures or manufactured items not otherwise covered in this table.
C304 Toys, playground and sporting equipment Substances contained in toys, playground, and sporting equipment made of wood, metal, plastic or fabric.
C305 Arts, crafts and hobby materials Substances contained in arts, crafts, and hobby materials.
C306 Ink, toner and colourants Substances contained in ink, toners and colourants used for writing, printing, creating an image on paper; and substances contained in other substrates, or applied to substrates to change their colour or hide images.
C307 Photographic
supplies, film and photo-chemicals		 Substances contained in photographic supplies, film, photo-processing substances, and photographic paper.

PART 4

Substances used for automotive, fuel, agriculture or outdoor use
Application codes Title Description
C401 Automotive care Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items used in automotive cleaning and care of exterior and interior vehicle surfaces. This code does not include antifreeze, de-icing products, or lubricants.
C402 Lubricants and greases Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items to reduce friction, heat generation and wear between solid surfaces.
C403 Antifreeze and de-icing Substances added to fluids to reduce the freezing point of the mixture, or substances applied to surfaces to melt or prevent build-up of ice.
C404 Fuels and related products, mixtures or manufactured items Substances burned to produce heat, light or power, or added to inhibit corrosion, provide lubrication, increase efficiency of use, or decrease production of undesirable by-products.
C405 Explosive materials Substances capable of producing a sudden expansion, usually accompanied by the production of heat and large changes in pressure upon ignition.
C406 Agricultural products, mixtures or manufactured items (non-pesticidal) Substances used to increase the productivity and quality of plants, animals or forestry crops, produced on a commercial scale. Includes animal feed (any substance or mixture of substances for consumption by livestock, for providing the nutritional requirements of livestock, or for the purpose of preventing or correcting nutritional disorders of livestock, as defined in the Feeds Act and its regulations).
C407 Lawn and garden care Substances contained in lawn, garden, outdoor or potted plant and tree care products, mixtures or manufactured items. Excludes any substance contained in pest control products as defined under the Pest Control Products Act.
C461 Pest control Substances contained in any product, mixture or manufactured item for directly or indirectly controlling, preventing, destroying, mitigating, attracting, or repelling any pest.
C462 Automotive, aircraft and transportation Substances contained in automobiles, aircraft and other types of transportation, or used in their manufacture.
C463 Oil and natural gas extraction Substances that are, or are contained in, any mixtures, products or manufactured items, used for oil and natural gas drilling, extraction and processing.

PART 5

Substances contained in items for food, health or tobacco
Application codes Title Description
C562 Food and beverage Substances contained in food and beverage products, mixtures or manufactured items.
C563 Drugs Substances contained in prescription and non-prescription drugs intended for humans or animals.
C564 Natural health Substances contained in natural health products, mixtures or manufactured items intended for humans or animals.
C565 Medical devices Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items used for either the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, or an abnormal physical state; or those used in restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in humans or animals.
C566 Tobacco products, mixtures or manufactured items Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items composed in whole or in part of tobacco, including tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves.

PART 6

Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items not described by other codes
Application codes Title Description
C999 Other (specify) Substances contained in products, mixtures or manufactured items that are not described within any other application code. A written description must be provided when using this code.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the notice.)

This notice requests information on perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and its precursors (PFHxS) for the purposes of assessing whether to control or the manner in which to control the risks posed by these substances. PFHxS, which are found in the Canadian environment, have been assessed internationally as persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. In October of 2019, the technical expert committee responsible for reviewing chemicals under the Convention decided to recommend PFHxS for listing in Annex A, for elimination, without exemptions for production or use. The listing of PFHxS will be considered by the Conference of the Parties, the governing body of the Stockholm Convention, at its next meeting in July 2021.

The information gathered on PFHxS will comprise commercial quantities and use patterns, including mixtures, products and manufactured items containing these substances, in order to identify the state of PFHxS in Canadian commerce. The information will ensure that future decision-making is based on the best available information, and that the appropriate technical and economic factors are considered in Canada’s negotiating position on the listing of PFHxS to the Stockholm Convention.

Pursuant to subsection 71(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act’’), every person to whom this notice applies shall comply with this notice within the time specified in the notice. Responses to this notice shall be submitted to the Minister of the Environment, no later than November 20, 2020, using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window. Inquiries concerning the notice may be directed to the Substances Management Information Line at 1‑800‑567‑1999 (toll-free in Canada), 819‑938‑3232 (outside of Canada) or eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.

Pursuant to subsection 71(4) of the Act, the Minister of the Environment may, on request in writing from any person to whom this notice applies, extend the time or times within which the person shall comply with this notice. The person seeking such extension shall submit, prior to the deadline, a request to the Minister of the Environment at the following email address: eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca.

Any person not subject to this notice, who has an interest in a substance, may identify themselves by completing a voluntary Declaration of Stakeholder Interest.

Persons who do not meet the requirements of the notice and have no interest in the substances may submit a Declaration of Non-Engagement.

Compliance with the Act is mandatory and specific offences are established by subsection 272.1(1) of the Act. Subsections 272.1(2), (3) and (4) of the Act set the penalties for persons who contravene section 71 of the Act. Offences include the offence of failing to comply with an obligation arising from the present notice and the offence of providing false or misleading information. Penalties include fines, and the amount of the fine can range from a maximum of $25,000 for an individual convicted following summary proceedings to a maximum of $500,000 for a large corporation convicted on indictment. The maximum fines are doubled for second or subsequent offences.

The current text of the Act, including the most recent amendments, is available on the Department of Justice website.

The Act is enforced in accordance with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Suspected violations under the Act can be reported to the Enforcement Branch by email at ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication after screening assessment of a substance — urea, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N’-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)- (triclocarban), CAS RNfootnote 2 101-20-2 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas triclocarban is a substance identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas a summary of the draft screening assessment conducted on triclocarban pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is proposed to conclude that triclocarban does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) propose to take no further action on this substance at this time under section 77 of the Act.

Notice is further given that options are being considered for follow-up activities to track changes in exposure to triclocarban.

Public comment period

As specified under subsection 77(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the measure the ministers propose to take and on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the measure is proposed. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be addressed to the Executive Director, Program Development and Engagement Division, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by email to eccc.substances.eccc@canada.ca or by using the online reporting system available through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window.

In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit with the information a request that it be treated as confidential.

Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

Greg Carreau
Acting Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the draft screening assessment of triclocarban

Pursuant to section 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of urea, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N′-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-, hereinafter referred to as triclocarban. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) for triclocarban is 101-20-2. This substance was identified as a priority for assessment as it met the categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA.

According to information submitted in response to surveys under section 71 of CEPA, triclocarban was reported to be imported into Canada in quantities ranging from 10 000 to 100 000 kg and 1 000 to 10 000 kg in 2008 and 2015, respectively, but triclocarban was not reported to be manufactured in Canada above the reporting threshold of 100 kg. Triclocarban was reported to be used in Canada as an antibacterial ingredient in cosmetic and drug products such as bar soaps and facial cleansers.

The ecological risk of triclocarban was characterized using the ecological risk classification (ERC) of organic substances, which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. The ERC resulted in an exposure classification of low for triclocarban, based on its reported use patterns, and in a hazard classification of moderate. As this substance is a known antibacterial agent, its hazard classification was reviewed using a broader set of data than considered under the initial ERC analysis. Based on this additional analysis, triclocarban is considered to have a high hazard based on its inherent toxicity in aquatic organisms and high potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic invertebrates and gastropods. However, due to its limited exposure potential, triclocarban is considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this draft screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from triclocarban. It is proposed to conclude that triclocarban does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity or that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.

The critical health effect identified for triclocarban was reduced absolute and relative organ weight (spleen, kidneys, liver, adrenal, heart, and pituitary) with changes in organ histology in animal studies. Triclocarban exposure also produced effects on fecal microbial diversity, body weight and organ weight in repeat dose studies. Effects on male reproductive tissues, reproduction, live births, reduced rat pup body weight and reduced pup survival were observed in animal studies. Canadians are mainly exposed to triclocarban via cosmetics and drug products. Canadian biomonitoring data indicated that the majority of the population have a low exposure to triclocarban. Margins of exposure were considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases.

On the basis of the information presented in this draft screening assessment, it is proposed to conclude that triclocarban does not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

Proposed conclusion

It is proposed to conclude that triclocarban does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

Consideration for follow-up

While exposure of the general population and the environment to triclocarban is not of concern at current levels, this substance is associated with effects of concern. Therefore, there may be concern if exposure were to increase. Follow-up activities to track changes in exposure or commercial use patterns are under consideration.

Stakeholders are encouraged to provide, during the 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment, any information pertaining to the substance that may help inform the choice of follow-up activity. This could include information on new or planned import, manufacture, or use of the substance, if the information has not previously been submitted to the ministers.

The draft screening assessment for this substance is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of the science assessment of plastic pollution (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Government of Canada has conducted a science assessment of plastic pollution pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act;

The executive summary of the science assessment conducted on plastic pollution is annexed hereby.

Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of the Environment

Patty Hajdu
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Executive summary of the science assessment of plastic pollution

Plastics are among the most universally used materials in modern society. Since the 1950s, the production and use of plastics have been increasing faster than that of any other material, mostly due to their durability and low cost. However, the improper management of plastic waste has led to plastics becoming ubiquitous in all major compartments of the environment. Plastic that is discarded, disposed of, or abandoned in the environment outside of a managed waste stream is considered plastic pollution. Plastic pollution has been detected on shorelines, and in surface waters, sediment, groundwater, soil, indoor and outdoor air, food and drinking water. In Canada, it is estimated that 1% of plastic waste enters the environment. In 2016, this amounted to 29 000 tonnes of plastic pollution. Since plastic degrades very slowly and is persistent in the environment, the amount of plastic pollution is anticipated to continue to increase over time. There are growing concerns that plastic pollution may adversely impact the health of the environment and humans.

The purpose of this report is to summarize the current state of the science regarding the potential impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health, as well as to guide future research and inform decision-making on plastic pollution in Canada. It provides a review of the available information on plastic pollution, including its sources, occurrence, and fate, as well as on the potential effects of plastic pollution on the environment and human health. This report is not intended to quantify the risks of plastic pollution on the environment or human health, but rather to survey the existing state of science in order to guide future scientific and regulatory activities.

In an environmental context, plastics are often categorized by their size, with macroplastics being larger than 5 mm and microplastics being less than or equal to 5 mm. Plastic waste can be released into the environment as complete materials (e.g. discarded single-use or short-lived products, such as plastic bags and straws), as large pieces of plastics (e.g. fragments of plastic products) or as microplastics (e.g. microfibres released from washing of clothes or microbeads released through wastewater). Microplastics can also be formed through the breakdown of larger plastic items in the environment.

While plastics can degrade, the rate at which they break down is slow and can be affected by multiple factors, such as temperature and light. In water, the rate of degradation is temperature dependent, being slower in cold water. The lack of exposure to sunlight also slows down the degradation of plastics. While oxidation can promote the degradation of plastics in soil, the rate of degradation is still slow. Although biodegradable, compostable, biobased, and oxo-degradable plastics are increasingly being used as alternatives to conventional plastics, there is a lack of significant evidence that they will fully degrade in natural environments. Further studies would assist in understanding their environmental impact, particularly in comparison to conventional plastics.

Plastic pollution is found in aquatic and terrestrial environments, as well as in indoor and outdoor air, and arises from various sources. For example, plastic may enter the aquatic environment as a result of litter, mismanaged waste, and abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, or may be deposited in the terrestrial environment from agricultural activities. In additional, microplastics removed from wastewater settle in sewage sludge and can be released to land through the application of biosolids. Moreover, release of microfibres from wastewater treatment systems is known to represent a source of microplastic pollution. Products available to consumers that are discarded to the environment or not properly managed may also represent a source of plastic pollution. Sources of microplastic pollution to indoor air include the shedding of fibres from clothing, furniture, carpeting and household goods, while microplastics in outdoor air are influenced by various sources, including vehicle tire wear and tear.

In Canada as well as internationally, single-use plastics make up the bulk of macroplastics found on shorelines. The most common litter items collected on Canadian shorelines include cigarette butts, bottle caps, plastic bags, plastic bottles, and straws. Microplastic particles such as fragments and pellets are also found on shorelines where they accumulate within the organic matter along the strandline. Generally, a greater abundance of plastic pollution has been found in areas with high human and industrial activity, notably in the Great Lakes.

Microplastic particles are also found in fresh and marine surface waters. Globally, microfibres are one of the most common types of microplastics found in water. However, it is recognized that there is a lack of standardized, high-quality methods for sampling plastics, particularly for measuring, quantifying and characterizing microplastics.

Microplastics are also found in sediment and soil. Through various mechanisms, such as the formation of biofilms — layers of microorganisms that form on a surface — microplastics in surface waters may eventually sink, leading to the accumulation of microplastics in the sediment of both freshwater and marine environments. Soils are also expected to act as a major sink for plastic particles, as microplastics are likely to remain in soils for long periods due to factors such as vertical transport, which pulls particles down from the surface, slowing their degradation. Currently, only limited evidence is available on the occurrence of microplastics in groundwater, although it has been hypothesized that microplastics may travel from soil into groundwater.

Air is also anticipated to be an important pathway for microplastic transport, and microplastics have been detected in both indoor and outdoor air. While there are no Canadian data available on the occurrence of microplastics in air, limited data from other parts of the world suggest that concentrations may be higher in indoor air than in outdoor air. Indoors, microplastics are also found in settled house dust.

Current data on the occurrence of microplastics in food are limited, and most available information concerns microplastics found in seafood, specifically fish and shellfish from marine environments. In fish, microplastics have been found in both muscle tissue and the gastrointestinal tract, mostly as fragments and fibres. Microplastics have also been detected in mussels, clams, oysters, scallops and snails, and in a very small number of other foods, such as salt.

Internationally, a limited number of studies have investigated the presence of microplastics in tap and bottled water. Of these studies, few are considered reliable due to concerns with quality assurance measures. While the available studies indicate that microplastics have been detected in bottled water samples purchased from outside of Canada, the concentrations do not correlate with bottle type (i.e. plastic, glass or beverage carton) and vary depending on the use conditions (i.e. single-use versus multi-use bottles). The sources of microplastics in bottled water are still unknown and further research is required. In the case of tap water, some studies have detected microplastics while others have not. It is anticipated that drinking water treatment will remove a large proportion of microplastic particles.

Plastic pollution has been shown to impact organisms and their habitats. Macroplastics have been demonstrated to cause physical harm to environmental receptors on an individual level and to have the potential to adversely affect habitat integrity. Physical harm to biota is often a result of entanglement or ingestion. Entanglement can lead to suffocation, strangulation, or smothering, and a high frequency of reported entanglements has led to direct harm or mortality. Ingestion can lead to direct harm through physical damage; it can block airways or intestinal systems leading to suffocation or starvation. An increasing amount of plastic pollution in water bodies may also adversely affect ecosystem function, biodiversity, and habitat integrity. Plastics can act as transport mediums for organisms, microorganisms, or other organic matter, which can alter ecosystem dynamics.

The observed effects of microplastics on biota are primarily driven by physical effects. Published studies on the ecotoxicological effects of microplastics report conflicting observations, even for the same endpoint in the same species. This conflicting information could be addressed by developing and using standard approaches for testing the effects of microplastics on environmental organisms, using environmentally relevant testing materials, and developing an understanding of the impact of shape, size and chemical composition on ecotoxicological effects.

Humans may be exposed to microplastics via the ingestion of food, bottled water, and tap water, as well as through the inhalation of indoor and outdoor air. However, information on the human health effects of microplastics is limited, and further research is required to better inform target tissues, threshold doses, and mode of action. Some associations between exposures to high levels of microplastics and adverse health effects in laboratory animals and in humans have been reported, but these health effects cannot be linked to exposure in the general population. Occupational inhalation exposure studies show associations between work in microplastic-related industries and increased incidence of various respiratory symptoms and diseases. Conflicting observations have been made for cancers of the respiratory tract and digestive system.

Effects observed in animal studies are primarily associated with tissues related to where particles enter the body (e.g. effects on the digestive system after oral exposure and on the respiratory tract after inhalation). Effects following oral exposure include inflammation of the liver, oxidative stress, metabolic changes, and altered gut microbiota. Movement of a small fraction of microplastic particles to lymphatic tissues has also been observed. Although the current scientific literature does not identify a concern for human health, there are insufficient data to allow for a robust evaluation of the potential human health risks of ingested microplastics.

Effects in the respiratory tract are likely related to the physical impact of microplastics as particulate matter and include oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, inflammation, and development of foreign body granulomas. In inhalation studies, movement of a small fraction of microplastic particles to lymphatic or systemic tissues has also been observed. No dose-response relationship has been observed in mortality, survival time, behaviour, clinical observations, or tumour incidence from inhalation exposures.

In addition to physical impacts, there are concerns that plastics may serve as a means of transport for other chemicals. Since plastics can contain unbound monomers and chemical additives and can sorb persistent organic pollutants from the environment, it is possible that these substances may be transported to organisms or humans, where they may then be released. The extent of release is expected to depend on a variety of factors, such as the properties of the receiving environment, the plastic particle, and the bound chemical. The current literature suggests that, while the transport of chemicals via plastics is possible, the impact to biota is likely limited, and recent international reviews indicate that there is likely a low health concern for human exposure to chemicals from ingestion of microplastics from food or drinking water (EFSA 2016, FAO 2017, WHO 2019). Many of the chemicals observed to be bound to plastic particles have been assessed by various programs at Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada.

Plastics can also provide a habitat for microorganisms, including potential pathogens, through the formation of biofilms. There is currently no indication that microplastic-associated biofilms would impact human health. In addition, despite very limited data, it is anticipated that drinking water treatment would inactivate biofilm-associated microorganisms.

In order to advance the understanding of the impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health, it is recommended that research be carried out in the following areas to address the key knowledge gaps identified in this report:

Given the increasing amounts of plastic pollution in the environment and the demonstrated ability of macroplastics to harm biota, it is anticipated that the frequency of occurrence of physical effects on individual environmental receptors will continue to increase if current trends continue without mitigation measures.

In accordance with the precautionary principle, action is needed to reduce macroplastics and microplastics that end up in the environment.

The science assessment of plastic pollution is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical Substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA ACT

Business Development Bank of Canada authorized capital

Pursuant to paragraph 23(1)(a) of the Business Development Bank of Canada Act, the Minister of Finance hereby determines that, effective September 30, 2020, the amount of paid-in capital of the Business Development Bank of Canada, together with any contributed surplus relating to it and any proceeds referred to in paragraph 30(2)(d) of the Act that have been prescribed as equity, must not at any time exceed $20,000,000,000.

Greg Reade
Director General
Economic Development and Corporate Finance Branch
On behalf of the Minister of Finance

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT ACT

Export Development Canada limit of liability for the Canada Account

Pursuant to paragraph 24(1.1)(a) of the Export Development Act, the Minister of Finance hereby gives notice that, effective September 30, 2020, the amount of the total liabilities and obligations referred to in subsection 24(1) shall at no time exceed $115,000,000,000.

Martin Tabi
Director General
International Trade and Finance Branch
On behalf of the Minister of Finance

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)

Order Respecting Time Limits Under the Special Import Measures Act (COVID-19)

The Minister of Finance, pursuant to subsections 7(1) and (5) of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)footnote a, makes the annexed Order Respecting Time Limits Under the Special Import Measures Act (COVID-19).

Ottawa, September 30, 2020

Chrystia Freeland
Minister of Finance

Order Respecting Time Limits Under the Special Import Measures Act (COVID-19)

Definition

Definition of Act

1 In this Order, Act means the Special Import Measures Act.

Extension

Extension of time limit

2 (1) A time limit that is established by a provision set out in column 1 of the schedule and that is set out in column 2 is extended by the period set out in column 3 or to December 31, 2020 if that day occurs before the day on which the extended time limit would expire.

Application

(2) An extension under subsection (1) applies to

Coming into Force

March 13, 2020

3 This Order is deemed to have come into force on March 13, 2020.

SCHEDULE

(Subsection 2(1))

Time Limits Extended
Item

Column 1

Provision of the Act

Column 2

Time Limit

Column 3

Period of Extension
1 subsection 41(1) 90 days 165 days
2 subsection 43(1) 120 days 180 days
3 paragraph 57(b) two years six months
4 paragraph 59(1)(e) two years six months
5 paragraph 59(3)(a) one year six months
6 paragraph 59(3)(b) one year six months
7 paragraph 76.03(7)(a) 150 days 180 days
8 subsection 76.03(10) 160 days 180 days

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES

TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)

Order Respecting Time Limits and Other Periods Established by the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act (COVID-19)

The Minister of Justice, the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, pursuant to subsection 7(1) of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)footnote a, make the annexed Order Respecting Time Limits and Other Periods Established by the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act (COVID-19).

Ottawa, September 30, 2020

David Lametti
Minister of Justice

Ottawa, September 30, 2020

Harjit Singh Sajjan
Minister of National Defence

Ottawa, September 30, 2020

Chrystia Freeland
Minister of Finance

Ottawa, September 30, 2020

Anita Anand
Minister of Public Works and Government Services

Order Respecting Time Limits and Other Periods Established by the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act (COVID-19)

Extensions — subsection 39(2) of Act

1 The 30-day time limit established by subsection 39(2) of the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act is extended by 30 days or to December 31, 2020, if that day occurs before the day on which the 30-day extension ends, and the further period of 90 days established by that subsection is extended by 180 days or to December 31, 2020, if that day occurs before the day on which the 180-day extension ends.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)

Order Respecting Time Limits Established by or Under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (COVID-19)

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, pursuant to subsections 7(1) and (5) of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)footnote a, makes the annexed Order Respecting Time Limits Established by or Under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (COVID-19).

Ottawa, September 29, 2020

William Sterling Blair
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Order Respecting Time Limits Established by or Under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (COVID-19)

Extension

Extension of time limit

1 A time limit set out in column 2 of a Part of the schedule and established under the provision set out in column 1 is extended by 180 days or to December 31, 2020, if that day occurs before the day on which the 180-day extension ends.

Coming into Force

March 13, 2020

2 This Order is deemed to have come into force on March 13, 2020.

SCHEDULE

(Section 1)

Extended Time Limits

PART 1
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act
Item

Column 1

Provision

Column 2

Time Limit Being Extended
1 clause 6(b)(ii)(A) 1 year
2 clause 6(b)(ii)(C) 1 year
3 clause 6(b)(ii)(D) 1 year
4 clause 6(b)(ii)(E) 1 year
5 clause 6(b)(ii)(G) 1 year
6 clause 6(b)(ii)(I) 1 year
7 clause 6(b)(ii)(K) the day on which the contributor ceases to be a member of the Force
8 clause 6(b)(ii)(N) 1 year
9 subsection 8(1) 1 month
10 paragraph 9(4)(a) 1 year
11 subsection 18(4) 3 months
12 subsection 24(1) 1 year
PART 2
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Regulations
Item

Column 1

Provision

Column 2

Time Limit Being Extended
1 subsection 9.03(1) 30 days
2 section 9.091 30 days
3 subsection 9.1(2) 30 days
4 paragraph 10.2(a) 30 days
5 subsection 10.7(1) 3 months after the day on which the contributor returns to duty
6 subsection 10.7(4) 3 months
7 section 11.5 1 year after the day on which the advisor sent the corrected information
8 subsection 11.9(3) 1 year after the day on which the contributor most recently became a contributor
9 subsection 11.9(3) 1 month
10 paragraph 13(1)(d) 1 year
11 subsection 13(1.2) 6 months
12 subparagraph 15(b)(i) 30 days
13 subparagraph 15(b)(ii) 3 months
14 subparagraph 15(e)(i) 3 months
15 subparagraph 15(e)(ii) 3 months
16 subsection 16(3) 3 months
17 subsection 26.2(1) 6 months
18 subsection 26.2(2) 6 months
19 subsection 26.2(5) 30 days
20 section 34 1 year
21 subsection 35(2) 3 months
22 section 38 1 year
23 section 41 1 year
24 paragraph 46(4)(a) 3 months
25 paragraph 46(4)(b) 3 months
26 section 56 1 year
27 paragraph 57(1)(b) 6 months
28 subsection 57(4) 3 months
29 paragraph 58(b) 1 year
PART 3
Former Members of Parliament Counting of Service Regulations
Item

Column 1

Provision

Column 2

Time Limit Being Extended
1 subsection 1(2) day on which the contributor ceases to be a member of the Force
2 subsection 2(3) 1 month
3 subsection 2(5) 1 year after the day on which the advisor sent the corrected information
4 paragraph 2(6)(a) 1 year after the day on which the advisor sent the corrected information
5 paragraph 4(a) 1 year
6 paragraph 4(b) 1 year
7 subsection 9(1) 30 days
8 subsection 16(1) 6 months
9 subsection 16(2) 6 months
10 section 17 30 days

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TIME LIMITS AND OTHER PERIODS ACT (COVID-19)

Order Respecting Time Limits Established by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Regulations (COVID-19)

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, pursuant to subsections 7(2) and (5) of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)footnote a, makes the annexed Order Respecting Time Limits Established by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Regulations (COVID-19).

Ottawa, September 29, 2020

William Sterling Blair
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Order Respecting Time Limits Established by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Regulations (COVID-19)

Extension

Extension of time limit

1 A time limit set out in column 2 of the schedule and established under the provision set out in column 1 is extended by 180 days or to December 31, 2020, if that day occurs before the day on which the 180-day extension ends.

Coming into Force

March 13, 2020

2 This Order is deemed to have come into force on March 13, 2020.

SCHEDULE

(Section 1)

Extended Time Limits
Item

Column 1

Provision of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Regulations

Column 2

Time Limit Being Extended
1 section 9 1 year
2 subsection 10(2) 3 months
3 section 13 1 year
4 section 16 1 year
5 paragraph 21(3)(a) 3 months
6 paragraph 21(3)(b) 3 months

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

AERONAUTICS ACT

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 9

Whereas the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 9 is required to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;

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

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

Therefore, the Minister of Transport, pursuant to subsection 6.41(1)footnote h of the Aeronautics Act footnote g, makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 9.

Ottawa, September 28, 2020

Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 9

Interpretation

Definitions

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

Interpretation

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

Conflict

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

Notification

Federal, provincial and territorial measures

2 (1) A private operator or air carrier operating a flight between two points in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from any other country must notify every person boarding the aircraft for the flight that they may be subject to a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 taken by the provincial or territorial government with jurisdiction where the destination aerodrome for that flight is located or by the federal government.

Quarantine Act Order — other country except United States

(2) A private operator or air carrier operating a flight to Canada departing from any other country except the United States must notify every foreign national boarding the aircraft for the flight that they may be prohibited from entering Canada under the Order made by the Governor General in Council, under the Quarantine Act, entitled Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States).

Quarantine Act Order — United States

(3) A private operator or air carrier operating a flight to Canada departing from the United States must notify every foreign national boarding the aircraft for the flight that they may be prohibited from entering Canada under the Order made by the Governor General in Council, under the Quarantine Act, entitled Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States).

False declarations

(4) A private operator or air carrier operating a flight between two points in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from any other country must notify every person boarding the aircraft for the flight that they may be liable to a monetary penalty if they provide a confirmation referred to in subsection 3(1), (2) or (3) that they know to be false or misleading.

Confirmation

Federal, provincial and territorial measures

3 (1) Before boarding an aircraft for a flight between two points in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from any other country, every person must confirm to the private operator or air carrier operating the flight that they understand that they may be subject to a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 taken by the provincial or territorial government with jurisdiction where the destination aerodrome for that flight is located or by the federal government.

Quarantine Act Order — other country except United States

(2) Before boarding an aircraft for a flight to Canada departing from any other country except the United States, a foreign national must confirm to the private operator or air carrier operating the flight that, to the best of their knowledge, they are not prohibited from entering Canada under the Order referred to in subsection 2(2).

Quarantine Act Order — United States

(3) Before boarding an aircraft for a flight to Canada departing from the United States, a foreign national must confirm to the private operator or air carrier operating the flight that, to the best of their knowledge, they are not prohibited from entering Canada under the Order referred to in subsection 2(3).

False declaration

(4) A person must not provide a confirmation under subsection (1), (2) or (3) that they know to be false or misleading.

Exception

(5) A competent adult may provide a confirmation referred to in subsection (1), (2) or (3) on behalf of a person who is not a competent adult.

Prohibition

4 A private operator or air carrier operating a flight between two points in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from any other country must not permit a person to board the aircraft for the flight if the person is a competent adult and does not provide a confirmation that they are required to provide under subsection 3(1), (2) or (3).

Foreign Nationals

Prohibition

5 A private operator or air carrier must not permit a foreign national to board an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates to Canada departing from any other country.

Exception

6 Section 5 does not apply to a foreign national who is permitted to enter Canada under an Order referred to in subsection 2(2) or (3).

Health Check

Non-application

7 Sections 8 to 10 do not apply to either of the following persons:

Health check

8 (1) A private operator or air carrier must conduct a health check of every person boarding an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates by asking questions to verify whether they exhibit any of the following symptoms:

Additional questions

(2) In addition to the health check, the private operator or air carrier must ask every person boarding an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates

Notification

(3) A private operator or air carrier must notify every person boarding an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates that the person may not be permitted to board the aircraft if

False declaration — obligation of private operator or air carrier

(4) The private operator or air carrier must advise every person not to provide answers that they know to be false or misleading with respect to the health check and the additional questions.

False declaration — obligations of person

(5) A person who, under subsections (1) and (2), is subjected to a health check and is asked the additional questions must

Exception

(6) A competent adult may answer all questions on behalf of a person who is not a competent adult and who, under subsections (1) and (2), is subjected to a health check and is asked the additional questions.

Observations — private operator or air carrier

(7) During the boarding process for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates, the private operator or air carrier must observe whether any person boarding the aircraft is exhibiting any symptoms referred to in subsection (1).

Prohibition

9 A private operator or air carrier must not permit a person to board an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates if

Period of 14 days

10 A person who is not permitted to board an aircraft under section 9 is not permitted to board another aircraft for a period of 14 days after the refusal, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that any symptoms referred to in subsection 8(1) that they are exhibiting are not related to COVID-19.

Temperature Screening — Flights to Canada

Application

11 (1) Sections 12 to 18 apply to an air carrier operating a flight to Canada departing from any other country and to every person boarding an aircraft for such a flight.

Non-application

(2) Sections 12 to 18 do not apply to either of the following persons:

Requirement

12 (1) An air carrier must conduct a temperature screening of every person boarding an aircraft for a flight that the air carrier operates. The screening must be conducted using equipment that complies with the standards and conducted according to the procedures set out in the standards.

Second screening

(2) The air carrier must conduct a second temperature screening if the first temperature screening indicates that the person has an elevated temperature. The second temperature screening must be conducted using equipment that complies with the standards and conducted according to the procedures set out in the standards.

Notification

13 (1) An air carrier must notify every person boarding an aircraft for a flight that the air carrier operates that they may not be permitted to board an aircraft for a flight to Canada for a period of 14 days if the temperature screening conducted under subsection 12(2) indicates that they have an elevated temperature, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Confirmation

(2) Before boarding an aircraft for a flight, every person must confirm to the air carrier operating the flight that they understand that they may not be permitted to board an aircraft for a flight to Canada for a period of 14 days if the temperature screening conducted under subsection 12(2) indicates that they have an elevated temperature, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Prohibition — elevated temperature

14 (1) If the temperature screening conducted under subsection 12(2) indicates that the person has an elevated temperature, the air carrier must

Prohibition — refusal

(2) If a person refuses to be subjected to a temperature screening, the air carrier must not permit the person to board the aircraft.

Period of 14 days

15 A person who is not permitted to board an aircraft under section 14 is not permitted to board another aircraft for a flight to Canada for a period of 14 days after the refusal, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Requirement — equipment

16 An air carrier must calibrate and maintain the equipment that it uses to conduct temperature screenings under subsection 12(2) to ensure that the equipment is in proper operating condition.

Requirement — training

17 An air carrier must ensure that the person using the equipment to conduct temperature screenings under subsection 12(2) has been trained to operate that equipment and interpret the data that it produces.

Record keeping — equipment

18 (1) An air carrier must keep a record of the following information in respect of each flight it operates:

Record keeping — training

(2) An air carrier must keep a record of the name of every person who has received training under section 17, as well as the contents of the training.

Retention period

(3) The air carrier must retain the records referred to in subsection (1) for a period of 90 days after the day of the flight.

Ministerial access

(4) The air carrier must make the records referred to in subsections (1) and (2) available to the Minister on request.

Temperature Screening — Aerodromes in Canada

Definition of screening authority

19 (1) For the purposes of this section and sections 20 to 30, screening authority has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012.

Application

(2) Sections 20 to 30 apply to all of the following persons:

Non-application

(3) Sections 20 to 30 do not apply to any of the following persons:

Requirement

20 A person entering a restricted area within an air terminal building from a non-restricted area within the air terminal building must do so at a passenger screening checkpoint or non-passenger screening checkpoint.

Requirement — temperature screening

21 (1) A screening authority must conduct a temperature screening of every person who presents themselves at a passenger screening checkpoint or non-passenger screening checkpoint within an air terminal building for the purpose of entering a restricted area from a non-restricted area and of every person undergoing a screening at a non-passenger screening checkpoint outside an air terminal building. The screening must be conducted using equipment that complies with the standards and conducted according to the procedures set out in the standards.

Second screening

(2) Following a rest period of 10 minutes, the screening authority must conduct a second temperature screening if the first temperature screening indicates that the person has an elevated temperature. The second temperature screening must be conducted using equipment that complies with the standards and conducted according to the procedures set out in the standards.

Notification — consequence of elevated temperature

22 (1) An air carrier must notify every person, other than a crew member, who intends to board an aircraft for a flight that the air carrier operates that they may not be permitted to board an aircraft for a flight originating in Canada and that they must not enter a restricted area at any aerodrome in Canada for a period of 14 days if the temperature screening conducted under subsection 21(2) indicates that they have an elevated temperature, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Confirmation — consequence of elevated temperature

(2) Before passing beyond a passenger screening checkpoint to board an aircraft for a flight, every person other than a crew member must confirm to the air carrier operating the flight that they understand that they may not be permitted to board an aircraft for a flight originating in Canada and that they must not enter a restricted area at any aerodrome in Canada for a period of 14 days if the temperature screening conducted under subsection 21(2) indicates that they have an elevated temperature, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Prohibition — elevated temperature

23 (1) If the temperature screening conducted under subsection 21(2) indicates that the person has an elevated temperature, the screening authority must

Prohibition — refusal

(2) If a person refuses to be subjected to a temperature screening, the screening authority must deny them entry to the restricted area.

Period of 14 days

24 A person who is denied entry to the restricted area under section 23 is not permitted to enter a restricted area at any aerodrome in Canada for a period of 14 days after the denial, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Denial — person intending to board aircraft

25 (1) If, under section 23, a screening authority denies entry to a restricted area to a person who intends to board an aircraft for a flight, other than a crew member, the screening authority must, for the purpose of paragraph 25(4)(a), notify the air carrier operating the flight that that person has been denied entry to the restricted area and provide the person’s name and flight number to the air carrier.

Denial — person not intending to board aircraft

(2) If, under section 23, a screening authority denies entry to a restricted area to a person who does not intend to board an aircraft for a flight, the screening authority must, for the purpose of subsection 25(5), provide the following information to the operator of the aerodrome:

Denial — crew member

(3) If, under section 23, a screening authority denies entry to a restricted area to a crew member, the screening authority must provide the information referred to in subsection (2) to the air carrier for the purpose of allowing the air carrier to assign a replacement crew member, if necessary.

Denial — air carrier requirements

(4) An air carrier that has been notified under subsection (1) must

Denial — aerodrome operator requirement

(5) The operator of an aerodrome that has been notified under subsection (2) must suspend the person’s restricted area entry privileges for a period of 14 days after the person was denied entry to the restricted area, unless the person provides a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Prohibition — restricted area

(6) If, under section 23, a screening authority denies entry to a restricted area to a crew member or to a person who does not intend to board an aircraft for a flight, the crew member or that person must not present themselves at a passenger screening checkpoint or non-passenger screening checkpoint at any aerodrome for the purpose of entering a restricted area for a period of 14 days after the denial, unless they provide a medical certificate certifying that their elevated temperature is not related to COVID-19.

Requirement — equipment

26 A screening authority must calibrate and maintain the equipment that it uses to conduct temperature screenings under section 21 to ensure that the equipment is in proper operating condition.

Requirement — training

27 A screening authority must ensure that the person using the equipment to conduct temperature screenings under section 21 has been trained to operate that equipment and interpret the data that it produces.

Record keeping — equipment

28 (1) A screening authority must keep a record of the following information with respect to any temperature screening it conducts:

Record keeping — training

(2) The screening authority must keep a record of the name of every person who has received training under section 27, as well as the contents of the training.

Ministerial access

(3) The screening authority must make the records referred to in subsections (1) and (2) available to the Minister on request.

Temperature screening facilities

29 The operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for temperature screening that are accessible without having to enter a restricted area.

Requirement — air carrier representative

30 An air carrier must ensure that the screening authority at the aerodrome has been provided with the name and telephone number of the on-duty representative of the air carrier for the purpose of facilitating the return of checked baggage to persons who are denied entry to a restricted area under section 23.

Face Masks

Non-application

31 Sections 32 to 37 do not apply to any of the following persons:

Notification

32 A private operator or air carrier must notify every person who intends to board an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates that

Obligation to possess face mask

33 Every person must be in possession of a face mask prior to boarding an aircraft for a flight.

Wearing of face mask — persons

34 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), a private operator or air carrier must require a person to wear a face mask at all times during the boarding process and during a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates when the person is two metres or less from another person.

Exceptions — person

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply

Exceptions — flight deck

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following persons when they are on the flight deck:

Exception — physical barrier

(4) During the boarding process, subsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person is two metres or less from another person and both persons are separated by a physical barrier that allows them to interact and reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Compliance

35 A person must comply with any instructions given by a gate agent, a member of the aerodrome security personnel or a crew member with respect to wearing a face mask.

Prohibition — private operator or air carrier

36 A private operator or air carrier must not permit a person to board an aircraft for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates if

Refusal to comply

37 If, during a flight that a private operator or air carrier operates, a person refuses to comply with an instruction given by a crew member with respect to wearing a face mask, the private operator or air carrier must

Wearing of face mask — crew member

38 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), a private operator or air carrier must require a crew member to wear a face mask at all times during the boarding process and during a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates when the crew member is two metres or less from another person.

Exceptions — crew member

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply

Exception — flight deck

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a crew member who is a flight crew member when they are on the flight deck.

Exception — physical barrier

(4) During the boarding process, subsection (1) does not apply to a crew member if the crew member is two metres or less from another person and the crew member and the other person are separated by a physical barrier that allows them to interact and reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Wearing of face mask — gate agent

39 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a private operator or air carrier must require a gate agent to wear a face mask during the boarding process for a flight that the private operator or air carrier operates when the gate agent is two metres or less from another person.

Exceptions

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply

Exception — physical barrier

(3) During the boarding process, subsection (1) does not apply to a gate agent if the gate agent is two metres or less from another person and the gate agent and the other person are separated by a physical barrier that allows them to interact and reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Deplaning

Non-application

40 Section 41 does not apply to any of the following persons:

Wearing of face mask — person

41 A person who is on board an aircraft must wear a face mask at all times from the moment the doors of the aircraft are opened until the person enters the air terminal building by a passenger loading bridge or otherwise when the person is two metres or less from another person, unless both persons are occupants of the same dwelling-house or other place that serves that purpose.

Screening Authority

Definition of screening authority

42 (1) For the purposes of sections 43 and 46, screening authority means a person responsible for the screening of persons and goods at an aerodrome set out in the schedule to the CATSA Aerodrome Designation Regulations or at any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act.

Non-application

(2) Sections 43 to 46 do not apply to any of the following persons:

Requirement — passenger screening checkpoint

43 (1) A screening authority must notify a person who is subject to screening at a passenger screening checkpoint that they must wear a face mask at all times during screening.

Wearing of face mask — person

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a person who is the subject of screening referred to in subsection (1) must wear a face mask at all times during screening.

Requirement to remove face mask

(3) A person who is required by a screening officer to remove their face mask during screening must do so.

Wearing of face mask — screening officer

(4) A screening officer must wear a face mask at a passenger screening checkpoint when conducting the screening of a person if, during the screening, the screening officer is two metres or less from the person being screened.

Requirement — non-passenger screening checkpoint

44 (1) A person who presents themselves at a non-passenger screening checkpoint to enter into a restricted area must wear a face mask at all times.

Wearing of face mask — screening officer

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a screening officer must wear a face mask at all times at a non-passenger screening checkpoint.

Exceptions

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply

Exception — physical barrier

45 Sections 43 and 44 do not apply to a person, including a screening officer, if the person is two metres or less from another person and both persons are separated by a physical barrier that allows them to interact and reduces the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Prohibition — passenger screening checkpoint

46 (1) A screening authority must not permit a person who has been notified to wear a face mask and refuses to do so to pass beyond a passenger screening checkpoint into a restricted area.

Prohibition — non-passenger screening checkpoint

(2) A screening authority must not permit a person who refuses to wear a face mask to pass beyond a non-passenger screening checkpoint into a restricted area.

Designated Provisions

Designation

47 (1) The provisions of this Interim Order set out in column 1 of Schedule 2 are designated as provisions the contravention of which may be dealt with under and in accordance with the procedure set out in sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Act.

Maximum amounts

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

Notice

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

Repeal

48 The Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 8, made on September 15, 2020, is repealed.

SCHEDULE 1

(Subsection 19(2))

Aerodromes

Name

ICAO
Location Indicator

Calgary International Airport

CYYC

Edmonton International Airport

CYEG

Halifax / Robert L. Stanfield International Airport

CYHZ

Kelowna International Airport

CYLW

Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

CYUL

Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

CYOW

Québec / Jean Lesage International Airport

CYQB

Regina International Airport

CYQR

Saskatoon / John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

CYXE

St. John’s International Airport

CYYT

Toronto / Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

CYTZ

Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport

CYYZ

Vancouver International Airport

CYVR

Victoria International Airport

CYTZ

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

CYWG

SCHEDULE 2

(Subsections 47(1) and (2))

Designated Provisions

Column 1

Designated Provision

Column 2

Maximum Amount of Penalty ($)

Individual

Corporation

Subsection 2(1)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 2(2)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 2(3)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 2(4)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 3(1)

5,000

  

Subsection 3(2)

5,000

  

Subsection 3(3)

5,000

  

Subsection 3(4)

5,000

  

Section 4

5,000

25,000

Section 5

5,000

25,000

Subsection 8(1)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 8(2)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 8(3)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 8(4)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 8(5)

5,000

  

Subsection 8(7)

5,000

25,000

Section 9

5,000

25,000

Section 10

5,000

  

Subsection 12(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 12(2)

  

25,000

Subsection 13(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 13(2)

5,000

  

Subsection 14(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 14(2)

  

25,000

Section 15

5,000

  

Section 16

  

25,000

Section 17

  

25,000

Subsection 18(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 18(2)

  

25,000

Subsection 18(3)

  

25,000

Subsection 18(4)

  

25,000

Section 20

5,000

  

Subsection 21(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 21(2)

  

25,000

Subsection 22(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 22(2)

5,000

  

Subsection 23(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 23(2)

  

25,000

Section 24

5,000

  

Subsection 25(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 25(2)

  

25,000

Subsection 25(3)

  

25,000

Subsection 25(4)

  

25,000

Subsection 25(5)

  

25,000

Subsection 25(6)

5,000

  

Section 26

  

25,000

Section 27

  

25,000

Subsection 28(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 28(2)

  

25,000

Subsection 28(3)

  

25,000

Section 29

  

25,000

Section 30

  

25,000

Section 32

5,000

25,000

Section 33

5,000

  

Subsection 34(1)

5,000

25,000

Section 35

5,000

  

Section 36

5,000

25,000

Section 37

5,000

25,000

Subsection 38(1)

5,000

25,000

Subsection 39(1)

5,000

25,000

Section 41

5,000

  

Subsection 43(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 43(2)

5,000

  

Subsection 43(3)

5,000

  

Subsection 43(4)

5,000

  

Subsection 44(1)

5,000

  

Subsection 44(2)

5,000

  

Subsection 46(1)

  

25,000

Subsection 46(2)

  

25,000

GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA

Public release of the initial environmental assessment of the Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement negotiations

In accordance with the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, Global Affairs Canada is committed to conducting environmental assessments for all trade and investment negotiations using a process that requires interdepartmental coordination and public consultation. The objectives of the environmental assessment of a trade agreement are

The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable development. Mutually supportive trade and environmental policies can contribute to this objective. To this end, the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade has directed trade officials to seek information and otherwise improve their understanding of the relationship between trade and environmental issues at the earliest stages of decision-making, and to do this through an open and inclusive process. Environmental assessments of trade negotiations are critical to this work.

On March 9, 2018, Canada officially launched negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mercosur. On September 11, 2018, the Government of Canada published a Notice of intent to conduct impact assessments of the Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement negotiations. In light of the input received from stakeholders and Canadians, the Government of Canada is releasing on October 10, 2020, the initial environmental assessment of the Canada-Mercosur FTA negotiations. This initial environmental assessment attempts to determine whether significant environmental impacts are likely to occur as a result of a potential Canada-Mercosur FTA.

All interested parties are invited to submit their comments on the initial environmental assessment of the Canada-Mercosur FTA negotiations by November 10, 2020. Once negotiations conclude, and prior to ratification of the FTA, a final environmental assessment will be undertaken to assess the potential impacts of the negotiated outcome on the environment.

The Government of Canada is seeking the views of industry stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and all interested Canadian citizens. If you are interested in participating, please do so by completing the online questionnaire.

Should you prefer to provide your comments directly to Global Affairs Canada, either as an individual or on behalf of an organization, or for any questions concerning this consultation, please contact

Consultations on the environmental assessment of the Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement negotiations
Trade Agreements and North American Free Trade Agreement Secretariat (TCT)
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G2
Email: EAconsultationsEE@international.gc.ca

Related links

Initial Environmental Assessment

Consulting Canadians on a possible Canada-Mercosur FTA

PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE

Appointment opportunities

We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada has implemented an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.

We are equally committed to providing a healthy workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work to one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful and harassment-free work environment.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions.

Current opportunities

The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Position

Organization

Closing date

Member

Atlantic Pilotage Authority Canada

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

  

Director

Business Development Bank of Canada

  

Director — Board Risk Committee Chairperson

Business Development Bank of Canada

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

Canada Development Investment Corporation

  

Commissioner for Employers

Canada Employment Insurance Commission

  

Commissioner for Workers

Canada Employment Insurance Commission

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

Canada Lands Company Limited

  

President

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

  

Member (Federal)

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

  

President

Canadian Commercial Corporation

  

Commissioner (full-time), Commissioner (part-time)

Canadian Energy Regulator

  

Director

Canadian Energy Regulator

  

Chief Commissioner

Canadian Grain Commission

  

Commissioner

Canadian Grain Commission

  

Member

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

  

Chairperson

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

  

Chairperson

Canadian Museum of History

  

Permanent Member

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

  

Executive Director

Canadian Race Relations Foundation

  

President

Canadian Space Agency

  

Chairperson

Canadian Transportation Agency

  

Temporary Member

Canadian Transportation Agency

  

Chief Administrator

Courts Administration Service

  

Director

Export Development Canada

  

Director

Farm Credit Canada

  

Chairperson

Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board

  

Vice-Chairperson

Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board

  

Chairperson

Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada

  

Director (Federal)

Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority

  

Member, Northwest Territories

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

  

Assistant Deputy Chairperson

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

  

Member (appointment to roster)

International Trade and International Investment Dispute Settlement Bodies

  

Chairperson

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

  

Chairperson

Marine Atlantic Inc.

  

Director (Federal)

Nanaimo Port Authority

Secretary

National Battlefields Commission

  

Member

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

  

Taxpayers’ Ombudsman

Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman

  

Veterans’ Ombudsman

Office of the Veterans’ Ombudsman

  

Member

Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel

  

Chairperson

Polar Knowledge Canada

  

Member

Polar Knowledge Canada

  

President

Polar Knowledge Canada

  

Director

Public Sector Pension Investment Board

  

Commissioner

Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission

  

Member

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

  

President

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

  

Registrar

Supreme Court of Canada

  

Member

Telefilm Canada

  

Chairperson and Member

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

  

Member

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

  

Vice-Chairperson

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada