Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 45: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

November 5, 2022

BANK OF CANADA

Statement of financial position as at September 30, 2022
(unaudited)

Amounts are in millions of dollars.

Totals

Assets and Liabilities and Equity

Item	Amount
Assets	431,863
Liabilities and Equity	431,863

Assets

Cash and foreign deposits

Item	Amount
Cash and foreign deposits	12

Loans and receivables

Item	Amount
Securities purchased under resale agreements	427
Advances to members of Payments Canada	n/a
Other receivables	11
Total loans and receivables	438

Investments

Item	Amount
Government of Canada treasury bills	n/a
Government of Canada bonds — carried at amortized cost	113,942
Government of Canada bonds — carried at fair value through profit and loss	238,320
Canada Mortgage Bonds	9,169
Other bonds	10,645
Securities lent or sold under repurchase agreements	26,233
Other securities	n/a
Shares in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)	465
Total investments	398,774

Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada

Item	Amount
Derivatives — Indemnity agreements with the Government of Canada	31,535

Capital assets

Item	Amount
Property and equipment	515
Intangible assets	109
Right-of-use leased assets	45
Total capital assets	669

Other assets

Item	Amount
Other assets	435

Liabilities and Equity

Bank notes in circulation

Item	Amount
Bank notes in circulation	116,652

Deposits

Item	Amount
Government of Canada	75,893
Members of Payments Canada	199,707
Other deposits	13,278
Total deposits	288,878

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

Item	Amount
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	24,885

Other liabilities

Item	Amount
Other liabilities	494

Total liabilities

Item	Amount
Total liabilities	430,909

Equity

Item	Amount
Share capital	5
Statutory and special reserves	125
Investment revaluation reserve	427
Actuarial gains reserve	397
Total equity	954

I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.

Ottawa, October 27, 2022

Coralia Bulhoes
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accountant

I declare that the foregoing statement is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.

Ottawa, October 27, 2022

Tiff Macklem
Governor

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions under subsection 10.3(1)^{footnote a} and section 14.1^{footnote b} of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ^{footnote c}.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Simon Andrew Fraser
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Amending Certain Ministerial Instructions

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System

1 Section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System ^{footnote 1} is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

TEER Category

has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Regulations. (catégorie FÉER)

2 Paragraphs 7(1)(l) to (n) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

• (l) the five-digit code in the National Occupational Classification that corresponds to the occupation referred to in any qualifying offer of arranged employment that they have received;
• (m) their years of work experience in one or more occupations listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;
• (n) their years of work experience in Canada in one or more occupations listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;

3 (1) Subparagraph 11(1)(a)(vii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (vii) 135 points, if the foreign national has a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, and

(2) Subparagraph 11(1)(b)(vii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (vii) 126 points, if the foreign national has a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, and

4 (1) Paragraph 15(3)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) is acquired by a foreign national in Canada in one or more occupations listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;

(2) Paragraph 15(4)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) must specify in their expression of interest the five-digit code in the National Occupational Classification that corresponds to each of the occupations they have engaged in while accumulating their Canadian work experience; and

5 Paragraph 17(1)(g) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (g) 10 points, if their accompanying spouse or common-law partner has a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required; and

6 (1) Paragraph 19(4)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) is acquired by the accompanying spouse or common-law partner of the foreign national in Canada in one or more occupations listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;

(2) Paragraph 19(5)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) the foreign national must specify in their expression of interest the five-digit code in the National Occupational Classification that corresponds to each of the occupations that the accompanying spouse or common-law partner has engaged in while accumulating their Canadian work experience; and

7 (1) Subparagraph 21(1)(d)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, or

(2) Subparagraph 21(1)(e)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, or

8 (1) Subparagraph 22(1)(d)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, or

(2) Subparagraph 22(1)(e)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) a university-level credential at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, or

9 (1) Paragraph 25(1)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) is acquired by a foreign national outside Canada in one or more occupations listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification;

(2) Paragraph 25(2)(a) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (a) must specify in their expression of interest the five-digit code in the National Occupational Classification that corresponds to each of the occupations they have engaged in while accumulating their foreign work experience; and

10 Subparagraph 29(2)(a)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) the foreign national holds a valid work permit, the offer of employment is made by an employer for whom the foreign national currently works and who is specified on the work permit, the work permit was issued based on a positive determination made by an officer under subsection 203(1) of the Regulations with respect to the foreign national’s employment with that employer in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification and the assessment provided by the Department of Employment and Social Development on the basis of which the determination was made is not suspended or revoked, or

11 Subparagraph 30(1)(c)(ii) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (ii) an eligible credential from a university-level program at the master’s level or an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required, or

12 The Instructions are amended by adding the following after section 32:

Transitional Provisions

National Occupational Classification codes

33 (1) A foreign national who submitted to the Minister, prior to November 16, 2022, an expression of interest in respect of the federal skilled worker class, the Canadian experience class or the federal skilled trades class referred to in subsections 75(1), 87.1(1) or 87.2(2) of the Regulations, respectively, and who was not issued an invitation before that date must update their expression of interest with the applicable five-digit codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions to be eligible to be issued an invitation on or after November 16, 2022.

Provincial nominee class

(2) A member of the provincial nominee class referred to in subsection 87(2) of the Regulations who submitted an expression of interest prior to November 16, 2022 and who was not issued an invitation before that date must update their expression of interest with the five-digit code 93888 instead of the codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions to be eligible to be issued an invitation on or after November 16, 2022.

Nomination certificate

(3) A member of the provincial nominee class referred to in subsection 87(2) of the Regulations whose nomination certificate was issued on the basis of an application for nomination made to the government of a province before November 16, 2022 must specify in any expression of interest submitted to the Minister on or after that date the five-digit code 93888 instead of the codes referred to in paragraphs 15(4)(a), 19(5)(a) or 25(2)(a) of these Instructions.

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Child Care Provider Class

13 The definition eligible occupation in section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Child Care Provider Class ^{footnote 2} is replaced by the following:

eligible occupation

means an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification under unit group 44100, other than foster parent. (profession admissible)

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Support Worker Class

14 The definition eligible occupation in section 1 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Home Support Worker Class^{footnote 2} is replaced by the following:

eligible occupation

means an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification under unit group 44101. (profession admissible)

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class

15 (1) Subparagraphs 4(2)(d)(i) to (v) of the Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class ^{footnote 3} are replaced with the following:

• (i) if the work experience referred to in subsection 3(1) was acquired in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 0 of the National Occupational Classification, listed in TEER Category 0 or 1,
• (ii) if the work experience referred to in subsection 3(1) was acquired in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 1 of the National Occupational Classification, listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3,
• (iii) if the work experience referred to in subsection 3(1) was acquired in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification, listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,
• (iv) if the work experience referred to in subsection 3(1) was acquired in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 4 of the National Occupational Classification, listed in TEER Category 2, 3 or 4, or
• (v) if the work experience referred to in subsection 3(1) was acquired in an occupation that is listed in TEER Category 5 of the National Occupational Classification, the same occupation as the one in which the work experience was acquired.

(2) Subsection 4(3) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

Exception — health care

(3) An applicant who meets the work experience requirements set out in section 3 based on experience in an occupation that corresponds to unit group 31301 of the National Occupational Classification and who has an offer of employment in an occupation that corresponds to unit group 33102 or to the occupational description of a home support worker in unit group 44101 of the National Occupational Classification does not need to meet the requirement set out in paragraph (2)(d).

16 Paragraphs 5(a) to (c) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

• (a) for occupations listed in TEER Category 0 or 1, benchmark 6;
• (b) for occupations listed in TEER Category 2 or 3, benchmark 5; or
• (c) for occupations listed in TEER Category 4 or 5, benchmark 4.

Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class

17 (1) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(A)(I) to (III) of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class ^{footnote 4} are replaced by the following:

• (I) an occupation listed in unit group 82030 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (II) an occupation listed in unit group 84120 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (III) an occupation listed in unit group 85100 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (IV) an occupation listed in unit group 85101 of the National Occupational Classification,

(2) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(B)(I) and (II) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

• (I) an occupation listed in unit group 82030 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (II) an occupation listed in unit group 84120 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (III) an occupation listed in unit group 85100 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (IV) an occupation listed in unit group 85101 of the National Occupational Classification, or

(3) Subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(C)(I) to (IV) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

• (I) an occupation listed in unit group 63201 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (II) an occupation listed in unit group 65202 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (III) an occupation listed in unit group 82030 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (IV) an occupation listed in unit group 84120 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (V) an occupation listed in unit group 85100 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (VI) an occupation listed in unit group 94141 of the National Occupational Classification,
• (VII) an occupation listed in unit group 95106 of the National Occupational Classification,

(4) Subparagraph 2(3)(f)(i) of the Instructions is replaced by the following:

• (i) in non-seasonal full-time work in one or more of the occupations referred to in subclauses (c)(iv)(A)(I) to (IV), (B)(I) to (IV) and (C)(I) to (VII) for one or more employers, and

18 Paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (e) of the Instructions are replaced by the following:

• (a) 50 applications made in respect of an offer of employment in an occupation referred to in any of subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(A)(I) to (III), (B)(I) to (III) and (C)(III) to (V);
• (b) 1,470 applications made in respect of an offer of employment in an occupation referred to in subclause 2(3)(c)(iv)(C)(I), (II) or (VI);
• (c) 730 applications made in respect of an offer of employment in an occupation referred to in subclause 2(3)(c)(iv)(C)(VII);
• (d) 200 applications made in respect of an offer of employment in an occupation referred to in any of subclauses 2(3)(c)(iv)(A)(II) to (IV) and (B)(II) to (IV); and
• (e) 300 applications made in respect of an offer of employment in an occupation referred to in subclause 2(3)(c)(iv)(A)(IV).

Taking Effect

19 These Instructions take effect on the day on which the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (National Occupational Classification 2021) come into force.

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial instructions with respect to the processing on a priority basis of applications for work permits and the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations

Canadian workers are among the most highly educated and highly skilled workers in the world. The goods they produce and the services they provide are respected the world over. That said, Canada needs to be able to access the skills and expertise of talented workers from around the world to enable Canadian firms to succeed in the global marketplace. Once here, these talented workers can drive innovation and help Canadian firms to grow and prosper — leading to more jobs for Canada’s middle class and a stronger economy for all.

As part of the Global Skills Strategy, the Government of Canada has committed to process on a priority basis applications for work permits meeting the conditions established by these instructions as well as, as the case may be, the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations.

Therefore, pursuant to section 87.3 and subsections 92(1.1) and (2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, I give these instructions as, in my opinion, these instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada by supporting the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.

Interpretation

1. For the purpose of these instructions, family member has the same meaning as in subsection 1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations).

Scope

2. (1) Subject to subsection (2), these instructions apply

• (a) to applications for a work permit referred to in section 197 of the Regulations as well as, as the case may be, the related applications for a temporary resident visa referred to in paragraph 179(a) of the Regulations and for the electronic travel authorization referred to in subsection 12.04(5) of the Regulations; and
• (b) for a family member of an applicant whose application meets the conditions established by these instructions, in addition to applications referred to in paragraph (a), applications for a study permit.

(2) These instructions do not apply to applications referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if these applications are made by the following applicants:

• (a) the applicant
  • (i) who applies for an employer-specific work permit in the Young Professionals category of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program,
  • (ii) who is a citizen of a country that has an agreement with Canada that allows them to apply for an IEC work permit, or they have used one of the recognized organizations listed on the departmental website, as amended from time to time,
  • (iii) who has an offer of employment that would contribute to their professional development, and
  • (iv) who intends to work for the same employer and in the same location during their stay in Canada; or
• (b) the applicant
  • (i) who applies for an employer-specific work permit in the International Co-op Internship category of the IEC program,
  • (ii) who is a citizen of a country that has an agreement with Canada that allows them to apply for an IEC work permit, or they have used one of the recognized organizations listed on the departmental website, as amended from time to time,
  • (iii) is a student registered in a post-secondary institution,
  • (iv) has an offer of employment for a work placement or internship in Canada,
  • (v) is required to do a work placement or internship to complete their studies, and
  • (vi) intends to work for the same employer and in the same location during their stay in Canada.

(3) These instructions apply to applications referred to in these instructions that are received by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (the Department) on or after the day on which these instructions take effect.

Conditions

3. (1) In order to be processed on a priority basis, any application referred to in these instructions must meet the following conditions:

• (a) the application is made by an applicant who
  • (i) intends to perform work described in section 204 or 205 of the Regulations and has an offer of employment to perform that work that is in an occupation that is listed in Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) Category 0 or 1 of the National Occupational Classification, as defined in section 2 of the Regulations,
  • (ii) has been offered employment in respect of which the positive determination referred to in subparagraph 200(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulations was based, and the employer who has offered the employment has a Labour Market Benefit Plan following an assessment made by the Department of Employment and Social Development based on elements set out in paragraphs 203(1)(a) to (e) and paragraphs 203(3)(a) to (g) of the Regulations, or
  • (iii) is a family member of the applicant referred to in subparagraphs (i) or (ii) and whose application is submitted with the primary applicant’s;
• (b) in the case of an application for a work permit or an application for a temporary resident visa, the application is made by means of an electronic system that is made available by the Department for that purpose;
• (c) the application is accompanied by the following documents:
  • (i) in the case of a foreign national referred to in subsection 30(3) of the Regulations, the medical certificate referred to in that subsection, and
  • (ii) evidence of payment of the applicable fee for the provision of services in relation to the collection of biometric information under Division 2.1 of Part 2 of the Regulations; and
• (d) in the case of the family member referred to in subparagraph (a)(iii), their application is received by the Department at the same time as the application of the applicant referred to in subparagraph (a)(i) or (ii).

(2) If an applicant is unable to make an application referred to in these instructions by means of the electronic system because of a physical or mental disability, it may be made by another means made available by the Department for that purpose that would enable the applicant to make the application, including a paper application form.

Disposition of applications

4. Any application that does not meet the conditions established by these instructions is processed under regular processing guidelines of the Department.

Coming into effect

5. These instructions replace the ministerial instructions with respect to the processing on a priority basis of applications for work permits and the related applications for temporary resident visas and electronic travel authorizations signed on May 29, 2017. These ministerial instructions take effect on November 16, 2022.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

New ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications

Notice is hereby given under subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act) that the Department of Citizenship and Immigration (the Department) has established the following ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications.

Overview

Authority for ministerial instructions is derived from section 87.3 of the Act. The instructions are being issued to ensure that the processing of applications is conducted in a manner that, in the opinion of the Minister, will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.

The instructions are consistent with objectives as laid out in section 3 of the Act. Specifically, in order to pursue the maximum social, cultural and economic benefits of immigration aligned with the goals of the new caregiver permanent residence pilots, a moratorium on new caregiver temporary foreign worker intake outside Quebec is necessary to control arrivals without a clear pathway for permanent residence.

These instructions complement the June 18, 2019, ministerial instructions, made pursuant to section 14.1 of the Act, to establish two new economic permanent residence classes for in-home caregivers.

Instructions to refuse to process certain work permit applications

Instructions are directed to designated officers who are charged with handling and/or reviewing applications for work permits.

Officers are instructed not to process applications for work permits made by foreign nationals under subparagraph 200(1)(c)(iii) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, if the application is described under Part 1 or Part 2 below:

Part 1. For applications submitted at a port-of-entry:

• (a) the applicant is making a work permit application on entry to Canada per section 198 of the Immigration and Refugee Protections Regulations; and
• (b) the applicant intends to engage in work as described under National Occupational Classification (NOC) 44100 (excluding foster parents) and 44101; or

Part 2. For applications submitted before or after entry to Canada:

• (a) the applicant is making a work permit application before entry to Canada per section 197 or after entry to Canada per section 199 of the Immigration and Refugee Protections Regulations;
• (b) the applicant is making a new work permit application (i.e. does not currently hold a valid work or study permit or was not, immediately preceding the application, authorized to work without a work permit under section 186 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations).
• (c) the applicant intends to engage in work as described under National Occupational Classification (NOC) 44100 (excluding foster parents) and 44101;
• (d) the applicant is destined to a job location outside Quebec; and
• (e) the assessment, by the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada, and on the basis of which the officer must make a determination pursuant to paragraphs 203(1)(a) to (e) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, was requested on or after June 18, 2019.

Coming into effect

These instructions revoke and replace the New ministerial instructions regarding the processing of certain work permit applications signed on April 22, 2022. They take effect on November 16, 2022.

Disposition of applications

Where new work permit applications are not processed pursuant to these instructions, the applicant will be notified of the refusal to process, and the associated work permit processing fee will be returned.

Expiry

These instructions will expire on June 17, 2024.

Ottawa, September 27, 2022

Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 21184

Ministerial condition

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

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to the substance iron(1+), chloro[dimethyl 9,9-dihydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-di(2-pyridinyl-κN)-7-[(2-pyridinyl-κN)methyl]- 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-1,5dicarboxylate-κN3, κN7]-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 478945-46-9;

And whereas the ministers suspect that the substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act),

The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Act, hereby permits the manufacture or import of the substance subject to the conditions of the following annex.

Marc D’Iorio
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Conditions

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

1. The following definitions apply in these ministerial conditions:

“notifier”

means the person who has, on June 28, 2022, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Act;

“paint” or “coating”

means a product either in liquid or aerosol form, that is intended to be applied onto or impregnated into a substrate and that is water-based, alcohol-based, oil-based or solvent-based, and includes interior and exterior paint, wood stain, primer, varnish, and lacquer, whether tinted or untinted;

“solvent system”

means any liquid diluent added to a paint or coating during the formulation process for the purpose of adjusting the viscosity of the formulation; and

“substance”

means iron(1+), chloro[dimethyl 9,9-dihydroxy-3-methyl-2,4-di(2-pyridinyl-κN)-7-[(2-pyridinyl-κN)methyl]- 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-1,5-dicarboxylate-κN3, κN7]-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 478945-46-9.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance in accordance with the present ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. The substance shall only be used to manufacture a paint or a coating, and the following conditions must be met:

• (a) the concentration of the substance in the paint or coating is less than or equal to 100 parts per million (ppm);
• (b) the paint or coating is manufactured with a waterborne solvent system or an alcohol-based solvent system (e.g. propylene glycol, ethylene glycol); and
• (c) the paint or coating is not intended for use by children under the age of 18.

4. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who will use it in accordance with item 3.

5. At least 120 days prior to beginning the manufacture of the substance in Canada, the notifier shall inform the Minister of the Environment, in writing, and provide the following information:

• (a) the information specified in paragraph 7(a) of Schedule 4 to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) [the Regulations];
• (b) the address of the manufacturing facility within Canada;
• (c) the information specified in paragraphs 8(a) to (e), item 9 and paragraph 10(b) of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; and
• (d) the following information related to the manufacture of the substance in Canada:
  • (i) a brief description of the manufacturing process that details the precursors of the substance, the reaction stoichiometry and the nature (batch or continuous) and scale of the process,
  • (ii) a flow diagram of the manufacturing process that includes features such as process tanks, holding tanks and distillation towers, and
  • (iii) a brief description of the major steps in manufacturing operations, the chemical conversions, the points of entry of all feedstock and the points of release of the substance, and the processes to eliminate environmental release.

Record-keeping requirements

6. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

• (a) the use of the substance;
• (b) the quantity of the substance that the notifier manufactures, imports, purchases, sells and uses, respectively;
• (c) the name and address of each person to whom the notifier transfers the physical possession or control of the substance; and
• (d) the concentration of the substance in the paint or coating manufactured with the substance.

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

Other requirements

7. The notifier shall inform any person to whom they transfer the physical possession or control of the substance, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions. The notifier shall obtain, prior to the first transfer of the substance, written confirmation from this person that they were informed of the terms of the present ministerial conditions. This written confirmation shall be maintained at the principal place of business in Canada of the notifier or of their representative in Canada for a period of at least five years from the day it was received.

Coming into force

8. The present ministerial conditions come into force on October 24, 2022.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Notice of intent — Consultation by Environment and Climate Change Canada on the assessment of the status of the Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis)

Introduction

This notice provides interested stakeholders with the opportunity to provide comments on the assessments completed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) on the status of Monarch and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) and COSEWIC’s recommendations related to Schedule 1 (List of Wildlife Species at Risk) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

Background

Pollinators help transfer pollen from one flowering plant to another. This crucial activity fertilizes plants so that they can produce seeds and fruit. The Monarch and the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) are important pollinators in Canada; they are critical to the production of many crops and play an essential ecological role.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the Red List of Threatened Species (the IUCN Red List), which provides an indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. Both the Monarch and the Western Bumble Bee are on the Red List; the Monarch, as least concern, in 2021, and the Western Bumble Bee, as vulnerable, in 2014. Recently, in July 2022, a subspecies of the Monarch, the Migratory Monarch, was added to the IUCN Red List as endangered.

Consultations

COSEWIC assessed these pollinators and found them to be at risk in Canada. The Monarch, first assessed in 1997 and classified as special concern, was reassessed in 2016 by COSEWIC, who recommended it be up-listed to endangered. Both subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee (mckayi, occidentalis) were assessed by COSEWIC in 2014, when they recommended these be listed as special concern and threatened, respectively.

For additional information on these species:

• Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
• Western Bumble Bee mckayi subspecies (Bombus occidentalis mckayi)
• Western Bumble Bee occidentalis subspecies (Bombus occidentalis occidentalis)

Public comments

The publication of this notice of intent in the Canada Gazette, Part I, initiates a 45-day comment period that will end on December 20, 2022. If you are interested in participating in this consultation, please send written comments to SARA Policy, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Comments can be sent by email to LEPreglementations-SARAregulation@ec.gc.ca, or by mail to the following address:

Paula Brand
Director SARA Policy
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 15th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
J8Y 3Z5

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of final decision after screening assessment for 21 Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas 20 of the 21 substances identified in the annex below are substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on one substance pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act and on 20 substances pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that the 21 substances do 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 at this time under section 77 of the Act for the 20 substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Act.

Notice is further given that the ministers propose to take no further action on the remaining substance at this time.

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

ANNEX

Summary of the screening assessment of the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group

Pursuant to section 68 or 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of 21 substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group. Substances in this group — namely one poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), one paraformaldehyde (PF), three alcohol ethoxylate sulfates (AESs), eight alcohol ethoxylates (AEs), two octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs), and six alkyl amine ethoxylates (ANEOs) — were identified as priorities for assessment as they met categorization criteria under subsection 73(1) of CEPA or were considered a priority on the basis of other concerns. One substance in this group (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers [CAS RN]^{footnote 5} 68155-39-5) was identified as a priority for risk assessment as part of the identification of risk assessment priorities (IRAP) approach’s 2015 review.^{footnote 6} The CAS RNs, the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names and the subgroups of these substances are listed in the table below.

Substances in the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group

CAS RN	DSL name	Subgroup table b1 note a
25322-69-4	Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-	PPG
30525-89-4	Paraformaldehyde	PF
9004-82-4	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt	AES
67762-19-0	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers, ammonium salts	AES
68585-34-2	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C10-16-alkyl ethers, sodium salts	AES
9002-92-0	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-dodecyl-ω-hydroxy-	AE
66455-14-9	Alcohols, C12-13, ethoxylated	AE
68002-97-1	Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated	AE
68131-39-5	Alcohols, C12-15, ethoxylated	AE
68439-45-2	Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated	AE
68439-46-3	Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated	AE
68439-50-9	Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated	AE
68951-67-7	Alcohols, C14-15, ethoxylated	AE
9002-93-1	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxy-	OPE
9036-19-5	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxy-	OPE
28724-32-5	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,α′-[(methyloctadecyliminio)di-2,1-ethanediyl]bis[ω-hydroxy-, chloride	ANEO
61791-24-0	Amines, soya alkyl, ethoxylated	ANEO
61791-26-2	Amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (POEA)	ANEO
68155-39-5 table b1 note b	Amines, C14-18 and C16-18-unsatd. alkyl, ethoxylated	ANEO
68439-72-5	Amines, C8-18 and C18-unsatd. alkyl, ethoxylated	ANEO
68603-75-8	Amines, N-tallow alkyltrimethylenedi-, propoxylated	ANEO
Table b1 note(s) Table b1 note a Abbreviations of subgroup: poly(propylene glycol) (PPG); paraformaldehyde (PF); alcohol ethoxylate sulfates (AESs), alcohol ethoxylates (AEs), octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEs), and alkyl amine ethoxylates (ANEOs). Return to table b1 note a referrer Table b1 note b This substance was not identified under subsection 73(1) of CEPA but was included in this screening assessment as it was considered a priority on the basis of other concerns. Return to table b1 note b referrer

Various poly(alkoxylate/ether) polymers in this screening assessment are registered active ingredients or formulants used in pest control products, and these uses are regulated by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency under the Pest Control Products Act. This screening assessment only considers the potential effects of poly(alkoxylate/ether) on human health and the environment as a result of non-pesticidal uses of the substance.

These 21 substances were previously evaluated under the second phase of polymer rapid screening, which identified PPG and PF as having low potential to cause ecological harm and the AES, AE, OPE, and ANEO subgroups (except POEA; CAS RN 61791-26-2) as having low potential to cause harm to human health. The substances listed above were identified as requiring further assessment for potential human health and/or ecological risks on the basis of structural alerts and/or uses associated with significant consumer exposure. The present assessment further elaborates on the potential for PPG, PF and POEA of the ANEO subgroup to cause harm to human health and for three AESs, eight AEs, two OPEs and six ANEOs to cause ecological harm, in order to reach an overall conclusion under section 64 of CEPA as to whether they pose an unacceptable risk to the environment or human health.

PPG does not occur naturally in the environment, is prepared industrially, and has widespread applications. In Canada, it is reported to be used in coatings for paper and cans, pulping processes, ultrafiltration/reverse osmosis water treatment systems, laminated films, inks, textile dyes, paper-based materials, paint, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, toys, and personal care products. It may also be used as a component in an incidental additive used in food processing establishments, and as a component in the manufacture of food packaging materials. According to the information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey, more than one million kilograms of PPG were imported and/or manufactured in Canada in 2014. PPG does not contain any reactive functional chemical groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. PPG has a low hazard profile for human health based on classification guidelines from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S EPA., 2004). Given its physical/chemical properties, both direct exposure (oral, inhalation, dermal) and indirect exposure (through drinking water) of the general population to PPG are expected to be minimal.

PF does not occur naturally in the environment but is prepared industrially from formaldehyde (which can occur naturally in the environment). It has widespread applications, the most important of which is as a formaldehyde-generating substance. However, the PF is consumed during manufacturing, leaving only trace amounts of unreacted PF or formaldehyde in products available to consumers. In Canada, PF has been used in the manufacture of adhesives, sealants, agricultural products, coatings, inks, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, toys, and other products available to consumers. It may also be used as a component in the manufacture of food packaging materials. More than one million kilograms of PF were imported and/or manufactured in Canada in 2014. PF does not contain any reactive functional groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. PF has a moderate hazard profile based on classification guidelines from the U.S. EPA (2004) for human health. Both direct and indirect exposure of the general population to PF is expected to be minimal. Although PF is a potential source for the release of formaldehyde, the release is very slow at ambient temperatures. Therefore, air concentrations of formaldehyde would remain low in the presence of PF.

AESs are anionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the three AESs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in products available to consumers. No AESs were reported to be manufactured in Canada, but a combined import quantity of more than 10 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the three AESs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

AEs are nonionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the eight AEs considered in this screening assessment are used in many sectors but are primarily found in products available to consumers, such as cleaners. A combined import quantity of 1 000 000 kg to 10 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the eight AEs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

OPEs are nonionic surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the two OPEs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in paints and coatings and products available to consumers. A combined import quantity of 0.1 million kilograms to 1 000 000 kg was reported in 2014. On the basis of current use patterns, the two OPEs are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm. It is noted, however, that NPEs (nonylphenol and its ethoxylates) and OPEs are structurally similar and have similar physical-chemical properties. Additionally, both NPEs and OPEs have similar ecotoxicological hazard and their degradation products have similar endocrine (estrogen) disrupting potential. Thus, from an environmental perspective, the two OPE surfactants considered in this screening assessment would not be considered suitable alternatives to NPEs. In the Priority Substances List assessment report from 2001, it was concluded that nonylphenol and its ethoxylates are 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. Therefore, nonylphenol and its ethoxylates were concluded to be “toxic” as defined in CEPA paragraph 64(a).

ANEOs are amine surfactants that do not occur naturally in the environment. According to available information, the six ANEOs considered in this screening assessment are used primarily in oil and gas extraction, metal working fluids, and products available to consumers. The combined import quantity in 2014 was between 1 000 000 kg and 10 000 000 kg. On the basis of current use patterns, the six ANEOs are unlikely to be resulting in concerns for the environment in Canada. ANEOs do not contain any reactive functional groups or other structural features associated with human health concerns. The substance POEA within the subgroup ANEO has a moderate hazard profile for human health. Due to its widespread applications, direct and indirect exposures to humans from POEA are expected to be moderate. However the calculated margin of exposure (MOE) is considered adequate and no human health risk is anticipated.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is low risk of harm to the environment from the 21 substances considered in this assessment. It is concluded that the 21 substances considered in this assessment do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(a) or (b) of CEPA, as they are 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.

Considering all the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that the 21 substances considered in this screening assessment do not meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are 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.

Overall conclusion

It is therefore concluded that the 21 substances considered in the screening assessment do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The screening assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2 is required to deal with an urgent issue related to the provision of pilotage services that poses a significant risk to safety, human health or the environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under the Pilotage Act ^{footnote d};

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2 under subsection 52.2(1)^{footnote e} of the Pilotage Act ^{footnote d}.

Ottawa, October 18, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, No. 2

Interpretation

Definition of Regulations

1 (1) In this Interim Order, Regulations means the General Pilotage Regulations.

Interpretation

(2) Words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Overview

Overview

2 This Interim Order modifies the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area for the purposes of the Regulations.

Compulsory Pilotage Area

Compulsory Pilotage Area

3 The Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area described in section 5 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations is deemed to be replaced by the area that consists of the following areas:

• (a) Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area (Zone A, Placentia Bay) that consists of all the navigable waters north of a line drawn from Long Harbour Head to Fox Island, thence to Ragged Point (the most southerly point of Red Island), thence to Eastern Head; and
• (b) Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area (Zone B, Argentia) that consists of all the navigable waters east of a line drawn from Long Harbour Head to Fox Island, then along a line to a position of Latitude 47°20.6′00″N., Longitude 54°01.8′00″W., thence to Latine Point at a position of Latitude 47°18.9′00″N., Longitude 54°00.3′00″W.

Licences and Pilotage Certificates

Exchange

4 (1) On application by a holder of a licence or a pilotage certificate for the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area issued before the day on which this Interim Order is made, the Minister must exchange that licence or certificate for a licence or a pilotage certificate, as the case may be, for Zone A.

Continuity

(2) The holder of a licence or a pilotage certificate for the Placentia Bay compulsory pilotage area issued before the day on which this Interim Order is made is authorized to have the conduct of a ship in Zone A and Zone B, until the day that is two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made.

Licence

5 To issue a licence for Zone B to an applicant under subsection 38.1(1) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

• (a) the Minister receives the application no later than two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made;
• (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that zone during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
• (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
  • (i) are a licensed pilot who is authorized to have the conduct of a ship in Zone A, or
  • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Pilotage certificate

6 To issue a pilotage certificate for Zone B to an applicant under subsection 38.1(2) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

• (a) the Minister receives the application no later than two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made;
• (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that zone during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
• (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
  • (i) are a pilotage certificate holder who is authorized to have the conduct of a ship in Zone A, or
  • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Documents

7 An applicant who, on the basis of section 5 or 6, has not been referred to a Board of Examiners for an examination must, on request, provide the Minister with the documents referred to in paragraphs 22.29(a) to (f) of the Regulations.

Repeal

8 The Interim Order Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area (Argentia), made on June 9, 2022, is repealed.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

PILOTAGE ACT

Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area is required to deal with an urgent issue related to the provision of pilotage services that poses a significant risk to safety, human health or the environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under the Pilotage Act^{footnote d};

Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area under subsection 52.2(1)^{footnote e} of the Pilotage Act ^{footnote d}.

Ottawa, October 18, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area

Definition of Regulations

1 (1) In this Interim Order, Regulations means the General Pilotage Regulations.

Interpretation

(2) Words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Overview

2 This Interim Order establishes a new compulsory pilotage area for the purposes of the Regulations.

Compulsory pilotage area

3 The area consisting of all the navigable waters east of a line drawn from Seacow Head to a position at Latitude 46°20.9′00″ N., Longitude 63°54.5′00″ W., and thence to Ives Point is deemed to be described in Schedule 2 to the Regulations as the Summerside compulsory pilotage area within the Atlantic Pilotage Authority’s region.

Licence

4 To issue a licence for the Summerside compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(1) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

• (a) the Minister receives the application no later than two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made;
• (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
• (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
  • (i) are a licensed pilot for the Charlottetown or Confederation Bridge compulsory pilotage area, or
  • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Pilotage certificate

5 To issue a pilotage certificate for the Summerside compulsory pilotage area to an applicant under subsection 38.1(2) of the Act, the Minister is not required, despite section 22.28 of the Regulations, to refer the applicant to a Board of Examiners for an examination if

• (a) the Minister receives the application no later than two months after the day on which this Interim Order is made;
• (b) the applicant demonstrates that they have completed, while being on the bridge of a ship, at least four one-way trips in that area during the two years that precede the day on which this Interim Order is made; and
• (c) the applicant demonstrates that they
  • (i) are a pilotage certificate holder for the Charlottetown or Confederation Bridge compulsory pilotage area, or
  • (ii) meet any requirement of the Regulations that applies to them, other than a requirement that is related to an examination conducted by a Board of Examiners with respect to their qualifications.

Documents

6 An applicant who, on the basis of section 4 or 5, has not been referred to a Board of Examiners for an examination must, on request, provide the Minister with the documents referred to in paragraphs 22.29(a) to (f) of the Regulations.

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Western Rattlesnake, of Great Basin Gophersnake and of Desert Nightsnake critical habitat in the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area

The Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) is listed as threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Western Rattlesnake occurs in the Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones found in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Within these areas, Western Rattlesnake use grassland, shrub-steppe, riparian, talus slopes and rocky outcrops, open ponderosa pine, or Douglas-fir forest habitats during the active season for foraging, mating, gestation, shedding, refuge and migration. Western Rattlesnake overwinters in communal dens on steep slopes in rock outcrops, along talus slopes or earthen-covered rock outcrops. This species typically displays considerable fidelity to hibernacula and foraging sites.

The Great Basin Gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) is listed as threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Great Basin Gophersnake is found within the dry, hot Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones, mostly below 1 000 m in elevation but may occur up to 1 700 m. The Great Basin Gophersnake requires access to foraging, hibernating, and egg-laying habitats that are within approximately 500 m of each other. Foraging typically occurs in open habitats, such as grasslands, dry open forests, shrubby areas, cultivated fields, talus, wetlands, and riparian areas. Underground burrows are used for shelter and also serve as important habitat for females to lay eggs. The Great Basin Gophersnake hibernates over winters in dens located in bedrock crevices, deep burrows in the soil or in road fill, or in the spaces between rocks in talus slopes.

The Desert Nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act. In Canada, the Desert Nightsnake is found exclusively in the hot, dry interior of British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley, south of Penticton to the United States border, and in the Lower Similkameen Valley. The Desert Nightsnake resides in Bunchgrass, Ponderosa Pine, and Interior Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zones mainly below 1 000 m elevation. The Desert Nightsnake shows a preference for south-facing talus slopes and rock outcrops. Habitat typically includes overwintering dens, foraging sites with suitable cover, suitable prey densities, and egg-laying sites, all located close together. The Desert Nightsnake likely spends most of the active season underground in talus slopes, rodent burrows, or partially burrowed in their own excavations.

The latest recovery strategy for the Western Rattlesnake, the Great Basin Gophersnake and the Desert Nightsnake identifies critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within a federally protected area.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to subsection 58(2) of the Species at Risk Act, subsection 58(1) of that Act applies, 90 days after this publication, to the critical habitat of the Western Rattlesnake, of Great Basin Gophersnake and of Desert Nightsnake identified in the recovery strategy — for those species that are included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that are found within the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area, described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act.

Interested parties are invited to contact Environment and Climate Change Canada by email at ec.protectionep-sarprotection.ec@canada.ca to request clarifications regarding the location, biophysical attributes and protection of these species’ critical habitats. Note, however, that some details may be withheld to protect the species and their critical habitats.

November 5, 2022

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT

Odyssey Trust Company — Letters patent of continuance and order to commence and carry on business

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

• pursuant to section 33 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of letters patent continuing Odyssey Trust Company, a body corporate incorporated under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act of Alberta, as a company under the Trust and Loan Companies Act, effective October 20, 2022; and
• pursuant to subsection 52(4) and 57(1) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, of an order authorizing Odyssey Trust Company to commence and carry on business, effective October 20, 2022.

November 5, 2022

Peter Routledge
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities

Position	Organization	Closing date
Director	Bank of Canada
Director	Business Development Bank of Canada
Chairperson	Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal
Director	Canada Council for the Arts
Director	Canada Development Investment Corporation
Director	Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
President	Canada Lands Company Limited
Director	Canada Post Corporation
Director	Canada Revenue Agency
Member	Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
Chairperson	Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Chief Executive Officer	Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Director	Canadian Commercial Corporation
Member	Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board
Director	Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation
Director	Canada Energy Regulator
Chairperson	Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Member	Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Vice-Chairperson	Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Chief Commissioner	Canadian Human Rights Commission
Pay Equity Commissioner	Canadian Human Rights Commission
Member	Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Secretary	Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
Director	Canadian Museum of History
Trustee	Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Chairperson	Canadian Museum of Nature
Chairperson	Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Vice-Chairperson	Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Member	Canadian Statistics Advisory Council
Member	Canadian Transportation Agency
Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia	Department of Canadian Heritage
Chairperson	Export Development Canada
Director	Export Development Canada
President	Farm Credit Canada
Director	First Nations Financial Management Board
Member	Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Commissioner	International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
President	International Development Research Centre
Director	Invest in Canada Hub
Commissioner	Law Commission of Canada
President	Law Commission of Canada
Chairperson	National Arts Centre Corporation
Chairperson	National Capital Commission
Member	National Capital Commission
Member	National Farm Products Council
Vice-Chairperson	National Farm Products Council
Government Film Commissioner	National Film Board
Trustee	National Museum of Science and Technology
Member	Net-Zero Advisory Body
Canadian Representative	North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization
Canadian Representative	North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner	Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
Member	Pacific Pilotage Authority
Member	Parole Board of Canada
Chairperson	Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
Member	Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel
Chairperson	Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board
Member	Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board
Vice-Chairperson	Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board
Deputy Registrar	Supreme Court of Canada
Executive Director	Telefilm Canada