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:
| 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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