Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 34: COMMISSIONS

August 21, 2021

CANADA ENERGY REGULATOR

APPLICATION TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO THE UNITED STATES

Heartland Generation Ltd.

By an application dated 13 August 2021, Heartland Generation Ltd. (the Applicant) has applied to the Canada Energy Regulator (the CER) under Division 2 of Part 7 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the Act) for authorization to export up 10 000 000 MW.h combined firm and interruptible energy annually, for a period of 10 years. The Applicant, or its affiliates, has an interest in the following generation or transmission facilities in Canada:

Canadian generating stations owned by Heartland Generation Ltd. (HGL) and its affiliates Alberta Power (2000) Ltd. (AP2K), Calpine Corporation (Calpine), and Convergent Energy & Power Inc. (Convergent)
Generating Station Location Generation Type Maximum Capability (MW) Entity
Scotford Upgrader Alberta Gas cogeneration 195 HGL
Joffre Alberta Gas cogeneration 474 HGL 40% ownership
Muskeg River Alberta Gas cogeneration 202 HGL
Poplar Hill Alberta Simple cycle gas 48 HGL
Primrose Alberta Gas cogeneration 100 HGL 50% ownership
Rainbow 5 Alberta Simple cycle gas 50 HGL 50% ownership
Rainbow Lake 1 Alberta Gas cogeneration 47 HGL 50% ownership
Valleyview 1 Alberta Simple cycle gas 50 HGL
Valleyview 2 Alberta Simple cycle gas 50 HGL
Battle River 4 Alberta Dual fuel
(coal and gas)
155 AP2K
Battle River 5 Alberta Dual fuel
(coal and gas)
385 AP2K
Sheerness 1 Alberta Natural gas 400 AP2K 50% ownership
Sheerness 2 Alberta Natural gas 400 AP2K 50% ownership
McMahon British Columbia Gas cogeneration 120 HGL 50% ownership
Greenfield Energy Center Ontario Gas cogeneration 1052 Calpine 50% ownership
Sarnia 1 Ontario Battery storage 10 Convergent
Bolton 1 Ontario Battery storage 4.1 Convergent
Sarnia 2 Ontario Battery storage 10 Convergent 60% ownership
Brockville Ontario Battery storage 0.6 Convergent 60% ownership
Windsor Ontario Battery storage 4 Convergent
Collingwood Ontario Battery storage 5 Convergent
Sault Ste. Marie 1 Ontario Battery storage 7 Convergent 55% ownership
Guelph 1 Ontario Battery storage 5 Convergent 69% ownership

The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (the Commission) wishes to obtain the views of interested parties on this application before issuing a permit or recommending to the Governor in Council that the application be designated for a licensing procedure. The Directions on Procedure that follow explain in detail the procedure that will be used.

  1. The Applicant shall provide a copy of the application by email to any person who requests one by emailing shanelle.sinclair@heartlandgeneration.com. The application is also publicly available on the CER’s website.
  2. Written submissions that any interested party wishes to present shall be filed online with the CER in care of the Secretary of the Commission, and emailed to the Applicant by 20 September 2021.
  3. Pursuant to subsection 359(2) of the Act, the Commission is interested in the views of submitters with respect to
    • (a) the effect of the exportation of the electricity on provinces other than that from which the electricity is to be exported; and
    • (b) whether the Applicant has
      • (i) informed those who have declared an interest in buying electricity for consumption in Canada of the quantities and classes of service available for sale; and
      • (ii) given an opportunity to buy electricity on conditions as favourable as the conditions specified in the application to those who, within a reasonable time after being so informed, demonstrate an intention to buy electricity for consumption in Canada.
  4. Any answer to submissions that the Applicant wishes to present in response to items 2 and 3 of this Notice of Application and Directions on Procedure shall be filed with the CER in care of the Secretary of the Commission and emailed to the party that filed the submission by 5 October 2021.
  5. For further information on the procedures governing the Commission’s examination, contact the Secretary of the Commission at 403‑292‑4800 (telephone).

The Canada Energy Regulator is dedicated to the safety and well-being of its staff, Indigenous communities, the public, and all those with whom it works closely. For information on how the CER is continuing its regulatory oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic, please refer to the CER COVID-19 updates page.

The CER’s preferred filing method is online through its e-filing tool, which provides step-by-step instructions. If you are unable to file documents online, you may send them by email to secretary@cer-rec.gc.ca.

Jean-Denis Charlebois
Secretary of the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

DETERMINATION

Transportation, travel and relocation services

Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a determination (File No. PR-2020-102) on August 11, 2021, with respect to a complaint filed by CTS Defence Inc. (CTS Defence), of Calgary, Alberta, 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. W8485-20SC07/A) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation was for the lease of aircraft.

CTS Defence alleged that PWGSC wrongly interpreted the mandatory requirements of the solicitation.

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 Registry, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).

Ottawa, August 11, 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 application for renewal or amendment, or complaint was posted on the Commission’s website between August 6 and August 12, 2021.

Application filed by Application number Undertaking City Province Deadline for submission of interventions, comments or replies
TELUS Communications Inc. 2021-0402-4 Various terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings Various locations in Canada   September 7, 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
Applicant’s name Undertaking City Province Date of decision
Shaw Communications Inc. Various undertakings Various locations Across Canada August 3, 2021
Corus Entertainment Inc. Various undertakings Various locations Across Canada August 3, 2021
NOTICES OF CONSULTATION
Notice number Publication date of the notice City Province Deadline for filing of interventions, comments or replies OR hearing date
2021-281 August 12, 2021 Gatineau Quebec September 13, 2021
DECISIONS
Decision number Publication date Applicant’s name Undertaking City Province
2021-274 August 12, 2021 Canadian Association of Broadcasters     Across Canada
2021-275 August 12, 2021 2784486 Ontario Limited CKFG-FM Toronto Ontario
2021-276 August 12, 2021 Intercity Broadcasting Network Inc. CKFG-FM Toronto Ontario
ORDERS
Order number Publication date Licensee’s name Undertaking Location
2021-277 August 12, 2021 Intercity Broadcasting Network Inc. Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, the Commission orders Intercity Broadcasting Network Inc., licensee of CKFG-FM Toronto, to comply at all times during the term of the licence granted in CKFG-FM Toronto – Licence renewal, licence amendment and issuance of mandatory orders, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2021-276 and Broadcasting Orders CRTC 2021-277 and 2021-278, 12 August 2021, with the requirement set out in condition of licence 3 in Appendix 1 to the decision. Toronto, Ontario
2021-278 August 12, 2021 Intercity Broadcasting Network Inc. Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, the Commission orders Intercity Broadcasting Network Inc., licensee of CKFG-FM Toronto, to comply at all times during the term of the licence granted in CKFG-FM Toronto – Licence renewal, licence amendment and issuance of mandatory orders, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2021-276 and Broadcasting Orders CRTC 2021-277 and 2021-278, 12 August 2021, with the requirement set out in condition of licence 8 in Appendix 1 to the decision. Toronto, Ontario

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT

Permission granted (Martin, Gary Peter)

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 Gary Peter Martin, Directives, Forms and Web Pages Coordinator, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period for the position of Councillor for the City of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, in the municipal election expected to be held on September 28, 2021.

July 19, 2021

Lynn Brault
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT

Permission granted (Murphy, Jocelyne)

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 Jocelyne Murphy, Legal Council, Department of Justice Canada, to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period for the position of Councillor for the City of Beauharnois, Quebec, in the municipal election expected to be held on November 7, 2021.

July 23, 2021

Lynn Brault
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate