Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 20: COMMISSIONS
May 15, 2021
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT
Certain upholstered domestic seating — Decisions
On May 5, 2021, pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing concerning certain upholstered domestic seating originating in or exported from China and Vietnam.
The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
- 9401.40.00.00
- 9401.61.10.10
- 9401.61.10.90
- 9401.71.10.10
- 9401.71.10.90
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will conduct a full inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry and will make an order or finding not later than 120 days after its receipt of the notice of the preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing.
Pursuant to section 8 of SIMA, provisional duty is payable on subject goods that are released from the CBSA during the period commencing on May 5, 2021, and ending on the earlier of the day the investigation is terminated, the day on which the CITT makes an order or finding, or the day an undertaking is accepted. Where margins of dumping and/or amounts of subsidy are considered insignificant, the investigations will continue, but provisional duties will not be collected. The investigations schedule can be viewed on the CBSA website.
The amount of provisional duties payable is not greater than the estimated margin of dumping and the estimated amount of subsidy. The Customs Act applies with respect to the accounting and payment of provisional duties. Therefore, failure to pay duties within the prescribed time will result in the application of the interest provisions of the Customs Act.
Information
The Statement of Reasons regarding these decisions will be issued within 15 days following the decisions and will be available on the CBSA website or by contacting Kevin Lambertsen at 613‑954‑7341.
Ottawa, May 5, 2021
Doug Band
Director General
Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT
Concrete reinforcing bar — Decision
On May 5, 2021, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made a final determination of dumping respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
- 7213.10.00.00
- 7214.20.00.00
In some instances, the subject goods may also be imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
- 7215.90.00.90
- 7227.90.00.90
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) inquiry into the question of injury to the domestic industry is continuing and the CITT will issue its finding by June 4, 2021. Provisional duty will continue to be imposed on the subject goods from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, until the CITT renders its finding.
If the CITT finds that the dumping has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury, anti-dumping duty will be applied to future importations of the subject goods. In that event, the importer in Canada shall pay such duty.
The Customs Act applies, with any modifications that the circumstances require, with respect to the accounting and payment of anti-dumping duty.
Information
The Statement of Reasons regarding this decision will be issued within 15 days following the decision and will be available on the CBSA website.
Ottawa, May 5, 2021
Doug Band
Director General
Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
INCOME TAX ACT
Revocation of registration of a charity
The following notice of proposed revocation was sent to the charity listed below revoking it for failure to meet the parts of the Income Tax Act as listed in this notice:
“Notice is hereby given, pursuant to paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(e), and subsection 149.1(3) of the Income Tax Act, that I propose to revoke the registration of the charity listed below and that the revocation of registration is effective on the date of publication of this notice.”
| Business number | Name / Address |
|---|---|
| 811964493RR0001 | HUMANE SOCIETY OF CANADA FOUNDATION, TORONTO, ONT. |
Tony Manconi
Director General
Charities Directorate
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM BOARD
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Call for Bids No. NS21-1
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) hereby gives notice of a call for submission of bids for two Exploration Licences covering those lands in the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area described in Appendix I (the “Lands”) of Call for Bids No. NS21-1.
This notice of the Call for Bids No. NS21-1 is made pursuant to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 28, and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act, S.N.S. 1987, c. 3 (the “legislation”).
The following is a summary of Call for Bids No. NS21-1:
- (a) Bids must be received by the CNSOPB before 4 p.m. Atlantic Time on November 3, 2021.
- (b) All bids must be submitted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Call for Bids No. NS21-1.
- (c) Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CALL FOR BIDS No. NS21-1 (Parcel #)”.
- (d) The CNSOPB may amend this Call for Bids at any time up to 10 days prior to the closing date. Any amendment made to the Call for Bids will be published on the Call for Bids website.
- (e) The public is provided with the opportunity to submit written comments to the CNSOPB on the Lands included in the Call for Bids. The deadline for the submission of written comments is 60 days after the announcement of the Call for Bids on the CNSOPB website. Any comments received by the deadline will be made publicly available on the Call for Bids website.
- (f) For the purpose of assessing and selecting a bid, the sole criterion to be used for all parcels will be the total amount of money proposed to be expended on the exploration of the parcel within Period 1 of the term of the Exploration Licence (“Work Expenditure Bid”), determined in accordance with the Schedule of Allowable Expenditures as defined in Schedule B of the Exploration Licence attached as Appendix III of Call for Bids No. NS21-1.
- (g) The minimum bid that will be considered is $1,000,000.00 of work expenditure.
- (h) The CNSOPB is not obligated to accept any bid nor is the CNSOPB required to issue an interest as the result of this Call for Bids.
- (i) Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Deposit in the amount of $10,000.00, in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft payable to the Receiver General for Canada. The successful bidder will receive a refund of the Bid Deposit, without interest, if the Work Deposit is posted within the time specified and any outstanding Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) levies are paid as described below.
- (j) The successful bidder will be required to post security for the performance of work. The amount of the required security will be 25% of its Work Expenditure Bid. This Work Deposit is refundable to the extent of 25% of approved Allowable Expenditures, described in the form of Exploration Licence.
- (k) The successful bidder must post this Work Deposit within 30 days of being notified that their bid was successful, as a condition of issuance of the Exploration Licence.
- (l) Upon issuance of the Exploration Licence, the successful bidder must pay ESRF levies under Part VII of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.) [see the Environmental Studies Research Fund website].
- (m) The legislation requires that a Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the CNSOPB prior to the approval of any development plan, or the authorization of any other work or activity in the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area. Canada-Nova Scotia Benefits Plan Guidelines can be found on the CNSOPB website.
- (n) In accordance with the legislation, prior to the authorization of any petroleum-related activities on the Lands, the operator must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the CNSOPB that such activities can be conducted in an environmentally safe manner. Special precautions, such as enhanced environmental assessments, more stringent mitigation measures and environmental effects monitoring, may be required in some cases.
- (o) Before carrying out any work or activity in the offshore area, an operator must first obtain an Operating Licence.
- (p) No activities related to the exploration for, development of, or transportation of petroleum on the Lands can be conducted without a specific authorization issued by the CNSOPB. Operators are required to meet certain regulatory requirements before the CNSOPB can approve offshore petroleum – related activities. The regulatory framework which governs offshore petroleum operations consists of the legislation, its regulations, and CNSOPB guidelines and policies.
- (q) Any licence that may be issued will be in the form of the Exploration Licence attached to Call for Bids No. NS21-1 as Appendix III.
- (r) Each resulting Significant Discovery Licence will be in the form attached to Call for Bids No. NS21-1 as Appendix IV.
- (s) Failure to comply with the Call for Bids or any term or condition of the Exploration Licence or resulting Significant Discovery Licence or Production Licence may result in cancellation of the respective Licence.
The full text of Call for Bids No. NS21-1 is available on the Call for Bids website or upon request made to the Director, Resources and Rights, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, TD Centre, 8th Floor, 1791 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K9, 902‑422‑5588.
March 24, 2021
Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, P.Eng.
Acting Chief Executive Officer
APPENDIX I
Call for Bids No. NS21-1
the “Lands”
| Grid (NAD 1927) | Hectares (ha) | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| 42°10′ N 64°30′ W | 3 820 | 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 |
| 42°10′ N 64°15′ W | 3 820 | 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 |
| 42°10′ N 64°00′ W | 11 460 | 8-10, 18-20, 28-30, 38-40, 48-50, 58-60, 68-70, 78-80, 88-90, 98-100 |
| 42°10′ N 63°45′ W | 6 876 | 48-50, 58-60, 68-70, 78-80, 88-90, 98-100 |
| 42°20′ N 65°00′ W | 38 160 | 1-100 |
| 42°20′ N 64°45′ W | 38 160 | 1-100 |
| 42°20′ N 64°30′ W | 38 160 | 1-100 |
| 42°20′ N 64°15′ W | 38 160 | 1-100 |
| 42°20′ N 64°00′ W | 38 160 | 1-100 |
| 42°20′ N 63°45′ W | 22 896 | 41-100 |
| 42°30′ N 65°00′ W | 11 430 | 1-6, 11-16, 21-26, 31-36, 41-46 |
| 42°30′ N 64°45′ W | 33 128 | 1-39, 41-49, 51-59, 61-69, 71-79, 81-86, 91-96 |
| 42°30′ N 64°30′ W | 38 070 | 1-100 |
| 42°30′ N 64°15′ W | 38 070 | 1-100 |
| 42°30′ N 64°00′ W | 22 845 | 1-2, 11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-42, 51-100 |
| 42°30′ N 63°45′ W | 4 572 | 41-42, 51-52, 61-62, 71-72, 81-82, 91-92 |
| 42°40′ N 64°45′ W | 2 280 | 1-2, 11-12, 21-22 |
| 42°40′ N 64°30′ W | 23 556 | 1-8, 11-18, 21-28, 31-38, 41-45, 51-55, 61-65, 71-75, 81-85, 91-95 |
| 42°40′ N 64°15′ W | 33 422 | 1-48, 51-58, 61-68, 71-78, 81-88, 91-98 |
| 42°40′ N 64°00′ W | 18 985 | 51-100 |
| 42°50′ N 64°15′ W | 3 032 | 1-2, 11-12, 21-22, 31-32 |
| 42°50′ N 64°00′ W | 3 790 | 51-52, 61-62, 71-72, 81-82, 91-92 |
| Total hectares (Approximate) | 472 852 ha | |
| Grid (NAD 1927) | Hectares (ha) | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| 41°20′ N 65°00′ W | 3 096 | 9-10, 19-20, 29-30, 39-40 |
| 41°20′ N 64°45′ W | 7 740 | 9-10, 19-20, 29-30, 39-40, 49-50, 59-60, 69-70, 79-80, 89-90, 99-100 |
| 41°20′ N 64°30′ W | 3 870 | 59-60, 69-70, 79-80, 89-90, 99-100 |
| 41°30′ N 64°45′ W | 15 093 | 1-6, 11-16, 21-26, 31-36, 41-46, 51-53, 61-63, 71-73 |
| 41°30′ N 64°30′ W | 27 050 | 7-10, 17-20, 27-30, 37-40, 47-100 |
| 41°30′ N 64°15′ W | 9 264 | 47-50, 57-60, 67-70, 77-80, 87-90, 97-100 |
| 41°40′ N 64°30′ W | 11 576 | 1-15, 21-25, 31-35, 41-45 |
| 41°40′ N 64°15′ W | 27 756 | 8-10, 18-20, 28-30, 38-100 |
| 41°40′ N 64°00′ W | 4 620 | 68-70, 78-80, 88-90, 98-100 |
| 41°50′ N 64°30′ W | 1 540 | 1-4 |
| 41°50′ N 64°15′ W | 33 848 | 1-84, 91-94 |
| 41°50′ N 64°00′ W | 26 910 | 6-10, 16-20, 26-30, 36-40, 46-50, 56-100 |
| 41°50′ N 63°45′ W | 19 210 | 6-10, 16-20, 26-30, 36-40, 46-50, 56-60, 66-70, 76-80, 86-90, 96-100 |
| 41°50′ N 63°30′ W | 11 526 | 46-50, 56-60, 66-70, 76-80, 86-90, 96-100 |
| 42°00′ N 64°30′ W | 38 360 | 1-100 |
| 42°00′ N 64°15′ W | 38 360 | 1-100 |
| 42°00′ N 64°00′ W | 38 360 | 1-100 |
| 42°00′ N 63°45′ W | 38 360 | 1-100 |
| 42°00′ N 63°30′ W | 23 016 | 41-100 |
| 42°10′ N 64°30′ W | 34 440 | 1-9, 11-19, 21-29, 31-39, 41-49, 51-59, 61-69, 71-79, 81-89, 91-99 |
| 42°10′ N 64°15′ W | 34 440 | 1-9, 11-19, 21-29, 31-39, 41-49, 51-59, 61-69, 71-79, 81-89, 91-99 |
| 42°10′ N 64°00′ W | 26 800 | 1-7, 11-17, 21-27, 31-37, 41-47, 51-57, 61-67, 71-77, 81-87, 91-97 |
| 42°10′ N 63°45′ W | 26 800 | 1-7, 11-17, 21-27, 31-37, 41-47, 51-57, 61-67, 71-77, 81-87, 91-97 |
| 42°10′ N 63°30′ W | 10 720 | 61-67, 71-77, 81-87, 91-97 |
| Total hectares (Approximate) | 512 755 ha | |
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
COMMENCEMENT OF INQUIRY (E-REGISTRY SERVICE PILOT PROJECT)
Certain upholstered domestic seating
Notice was received by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on May 5, 2021, from the Director General of the Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods defined as follows:
- Upholstered seating for domestic purposes originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, whether motion (including reclining, swivel and other motion features) or stationary, whether upholstered with a covering of leather (either full or partial), fabric (including leather substitutes) or both, including, but not limited to seating such as sofas, chairs, loveseats, sofa-beds, day-beds, futons, ottomans, stools and home-theatre seating.
- Excluding
- (a) stationary (i.e. non-motion) seating upholstered only with fabric (rather than leather), even if the fabric is a leather substitute (such as leather-like or leather-look polyurethane or vinyl);
- (b) dining table chairs or benches (with or without arms) that are manufactured for dining room end-use, which are commonly paired with dining table sets;
- (c) upholstered stools with a seating height greater than 24 inches (commonly referred to as “bar stools” or “counter stools”), with or without backs, and/or foldable;
- (d) seating manufactured for outdoor use (e.g. patio or swing chairs);
- (e) bean bag seating; and
- (f) foldable or stackable seating.
- For greater certainty, the product definition includes
- (a) upholstered motion seating with reclining, swivel, rocking, zero-gravity, gliding, adjustable headrest, massage functions or similar functions;
- (b) seating with frames constructed from metal, wood or both;
- (c) seating produced as sectional items or parts of sectional items;
- (d) seating with or without arms, whether part of sectional items or not; and
- (e) foot rests and foot stools (with or without storage).
Pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Tribunal has initiated an inquiry (Inquiry No. NQ-2021-002) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, and to determine such other matters as the Tribunal is required to determine under that section.
Each person or government wishing to participate in the inquiry and at the hearing as a party must file a Form I —Notice of Participation with the Tribunal on or before May 20, 2021. Each counsel who intends to represent a party in the inquiry and at the hearing must file a Form II —Notice of Representation, as well as a Form III —Declaration and Undertaking, with the Tribunal on or before May 20, 2021. The forms can be found in English and French on the Tribunal's website.
The Tribunal will hold a hearing relating to this inquiry in August 2021. Given the current COVID-19 situation, the type of hearing, the place, and the exact date will be communicated at a later date.
In accordance with section 46 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, a person who provides information to the Tribunal and who wishes some or all of the information to be kept confidential must submit to the Tribunal, at the time the information is provided, a statement designating the information as confidential, together with an explanation as to why that information is designated as confidential. Furthermore, the person must submit a non-confidential edited version or non-confidential summary of the information designated as confidential, or a statement indicating why such a version or summary cannot be made.
Written submissions, correspondence and requests for information regarding this notice should be addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Canadian International Trade Tribunal Secretariat, at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email). The Registry can also be reached by telephone at 613‑993‑3595.
The documents entitled “Additional Information” and “Inquiry Schedule” are available on the Tribunal's website.
Ottawa, May 6, 2021
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
ADP input-output and storage devices
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2020-070) on May 6, 2021, with respect to a complaint filed by 1091847 Ontario Ltd., of Ottawa, Ontario, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. BPM011111) by Shared Services Canada (SSC). The solicitation was for the supply and delivery of Extreme Networks Local Area Network (LAN) switches, or equivalent products, and the provision of associated maintenance and support services.
1091847 Ontario Ltd. alleged that SSC improperly conducted the above-noted procurement by scheduling events in the tendering process in order to prevent certain suppliers from submitting tenders and refusing to provide information to allow suppliers of equivalent products to submit bids.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of various trade agreements, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was not valid.
Further information may be obtained from the Deputy Registrar, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, May 6, 2021
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Indoor and outdoor electric lighting fixtures
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2020-084) on May 7, 2021, with respect to a complaint filed by Luminaction Inc. (Luminaction) of Luskville, Quebec, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W168A-20MK16) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation was for the purchase of outdoor lighting fixtures.
Luminaction alleges irregularities in the procurement process.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of various trade agreements, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was not valid.
Further information may be obtained from the Deputy Registrar, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email)
Ottawa, May 7, 2021
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
DETERMINATION
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment
Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2020-069) on April 30, 2021, with respect to a complaint filed by Sourcetec Industries Inc. (Sourcetec) of Mississauga, Ontario, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W0107-21XC02/C) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation was for temporary particle filters used to filter motor vehicle exhaust.
Sourcetec alleged irregularities in the procurement process.
Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of various trade agreements, the Tribunal determined that the complaint was not valid.
Further information may be obtained from the Deputy Registrar, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email)
Ottawa, April 30, 2021
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The Commission posts on its website original, detailed decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, information bulletins and orders as they come into force. In accordance with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (2011), in Part 1 applications, these documents may be examined at the Commission's office, as can be documents relating to a proceeding, including the notices and applications, which are posted on the Commission's website, under “Public proceedings & hearings.”
The following documents are abridged versions of the Commission's original documents.
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 1 APPLICATIONS
The following applications for renewal or amendment, or complaints were posted on the Commission's website between April 30 and May 6, 2021.
| Application filed by | Application number | Undertaking | City | Province | Deadline for submission of interventions, comments or replies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebecor Media Inc. | 2020-0647-8 | Illico sur demande | Quebec | Quebec | June 7, 2021 |
| Télévision MBS inc. | 2021-0236-7 | CFTF-DT | Rivière-du-Loup | Quebec | June 7, 2021 |
| Quinte Broadcasting Company Limited | 2021-0254-9 | CIGL-FM | Belleville | Ontario | May 31, 2021 |
| Asian Television Network International Limited | 2021-0259-9 | Mirror Now | Across Canada | June 2, 2021 | |
| Carlsbad Springs Community Association | 2021-0262-2 | CJRO-FM; | Sarsfield | Ontario | June 2, 2021 |
| Applicant's name | Undertaking | City | Province | Date of decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Native Broadcasting (Terrace, B.C.) | CJNY-FM | Vancouver | British Columbia | April 28, 2021 |
| Notice number | Publication date of the notice | City | Province | Deadline for filing of interventions, comments or replies OR hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-165 | May 6, 2021 | Gatineau | Quebec | June 7, 2021 |
| Decision number | Publication date | Applicant's name | Undertaking | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-153 | May 3, 2021 | Maritime Broadcasting System Limited | CKDY | Digby | Nova Scotia |
| 2021-159 | May 5, 2021 | Fairchild Radio (Vancouver FM) Ltd. | CHKG-FM | Vancouver | British Columbia |
| 2021-160 | May 5, 2021 | Shaw Cablesystems Limited | Terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertaking | Sault Ste. Marie | Ontario |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Cormier, Janice)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Janice Cormier, Chief, Public Services and Procurement Canada, to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period for the position of Councillor for the Town of Shediac, New Brunswick, in the municipal election expected to be held on May 10, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Lynn Brault
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate