Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 5: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
February 4, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice with respect to the proposed Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors
Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 54(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (“the Act”) that the Minister of the Environment is issuing the proposed Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors under subsection 54(1) of the Act.
Any person may, within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments with respect to the proposed Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors. All comments must be sent to the Chemical Production Division of Environment and Climate Change Canada at the following address: pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca.
The proposed Code of Practice for the Environmentally Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber Sectors is available on the Government of Canada’s website.
Cecile Siewe
Director General
Industrial Sectors and Chemicals Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
FISHERIES ACT
Notice with respect to availability of an administrative agreement
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment has concluded with New Brunswick the “Administrative Agreement between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada Regarding the Administration of the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations in New Brunswick” pursuant to subsection 4.1(8) of the Fisheries Act.
The final Agreement is available as of February 4, 2023, on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website.
Interested persons requiring additional information may send a request to eu-ww@ec.gc.ca.
Ottawa, February 4, 2023
Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
FISHERIES ACT
Notice with respect to comments received on an administrative agreement
Pursuant to subsection 4.1(7) of the Fisheries Act, notice is hereby given that no comments were received at the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period on the proposed “Administrative Agreement between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada Regarding the Administration of the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations in New Brunswick”.
Interested persons requiring additional information may send a request to eu-ww@ec.gc.ca.
Ottawa, February 4, 2023
Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Publication of final decision after screening assessment of four substances in the Ethers Group specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas diethyl ether (DEE), diphenyl ether (DPE), and dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPGME) are substances identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;
Whereas a summary of the screening assessment conducted on dimethyl ether (DME) pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act and on DEE, DPE, and DPGME pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby;
And whereas it is concluded that the 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 three 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 Ethers Group
Pursuant to section 68 or 74 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted a screening assessment of four substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Ethers Group. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RNfootnote 1), the Domestic Substances List (DSL) name, the common name and the abbreviation of these substances are listed in the table below.
| CAS RN | DSL name | Common name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60-29-7 | Ethane, 1,1′-oxybis- | Diethyl ether | DEE |
| 101-84-8 | Benzene, 1,1′-oxybis- | Diphenyl ether | DPE |
| 115-10-6 table 1 note a | Methane, oxybis- | Dimethyl ether | DME |
| 34590-94-8 | Propanol, 1(or 2)-(2-methoxymethylethoxy)- | Dipropylene glycol methyl ether | DPGME |
Table 1 note(s)
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DEE, DPE and DME naturally occur at low levels in some foods, but DPGME does not occur naturally in the environment. All four substances in the Ethers Group were included in surveys issued pursuant to section 71 of CEPA. The submitted information indicated that DEE and DPE are not manufactured in Canada above the reporting threshold of 100 kg, while 100 000 kg to 1 000 000 kg of DME and 10 000 kg to 100 000 kg of DPGME were manufactured in Canada in 2011. The four substances were also imported into Canada in quantities ranging from 487 199 kg to 1 287 772 kg. Reported uses are wide-ranging, with most substances being used in air care (e.g. air fresheners); the automotive, aircraft and transportation sectors (e.g. solvents used in the manufacturing of vehicles or functional fluids contained within components of a vehicle); cleaning and furnishing care; fuels and related products; oil and natural gas extraction; and paints and coatings.
In Canada, the substances in the Ethers Group may also be used as components in food packaging materials, food processing aids, and food flavouring agents, as medicinal or non-medicinal ingredients in disinfectants, and human or veterinary drug products, as non-medicinal ingredients in natural health products, cosmetics, and various other products available to consumers, and as formulants in pest control products.
The ecological risks of the four substances in the Ethers Group were characterized using the ecological risk classification of organic substances (ERC), which is a risk-based approach that employs multiple metrics for both hazard and exposure, with weighted consideration of multiple lines of evidence for determining risk classification. Hazard profiles are based principally on metrics regarding mode of toxic action, chemical reactivity, food web–derived internal toxicity thresholds, bioavailability, and chemical and biological activity. Metrics considered in the exposure profiles include potential emission rate, overall persistence, and long-range transport potential. A risk matrix is used to assign a low, moderate or high level of potential concern for substances on the basis of their hazard and exposure profiles. Based on the outcome of the ERC analysis, substances in the Ethers Group are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.
Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this screening assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from DEE, DPE, DME and DPGME. It is concluded that DEE, DPE, DME and DPGME 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.
Scenarios that resulted in the highest levels of exposure were used to characterize potential exposure of the general population of Canadians to substances in the Ethers Group through the use of products available to consumers, and from environmental media and food.
According to the available information, the general population is expected to be exposed to DEE from environmental media and from the use of various products available to consumers such as body lotions, corn and callus removers, and automotive starting fluids. Based on laboratory studies, the most critical effects for DEE were maternal toxicity-based changes in body weight and food consumption when laboratory animals were exposed to the substance orally, and liver toxicity when they were exposed to the substance via the inhalation route.
Exposure of the general population to DPE is expected from environmental media and potential use as a food flavouring agent, and from the use of various products available to consumers such as air fresheners and hand creams. Based on laboratory studies, changes in body weight were noted as the most critical effects for oral and long-term inhalation exposures to DPE.
Exposure of the general population to DME is expected from environmental media and from the use of various products available to consumers such as spray sunscreens. Based on laboratory studies, the critical effect for DME was decreased survival rates in rats exposed to the substance long term via inhalation.
Although potential inhalation and dermal exposures to DPGME may occur from the use of products available to consumers, exposure to DPGME is characterized qualitatively, as it is considered to be of low hazard potential. DPGME was not identified as inducing any adverse effects in any of the available studies. A structurally similar substance, propylene glycol methyl ether, was also used to inform the health effects assessment of DPGME.
The human health assessment took into consideration those groups of individuals within the Canadian population who, due to greater susceptibility or greater exposure, may be more vulnerable to experiencing adverse health effects from exposure to substances. The potential for increased susceptibility during development and reproduction was assessed. Exposure estimates are routinely assessed by age to take into consideration physical and behavioural differences during different stages of life. Young children (e.g. one-year-olds) are expected to have higher exposure to ambient air, household air fresheners, and spray sunscreens than adults. All these populations were taken into consideration while assessing the potential harm to human health.
Comparisons of levels of exposure to DEE, DPE and DME from environmental media and from the use of products available to consumers, as well as exposure to DPE from food as a result of its potential use as a food flavouring agent, resulted in margins that are considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure data used to characterize risk. As DPGME is considered to be of low hazard potential, the risk to human health is considered to be low.
On the basis of the information presented in this screening assessment, it is concluded that DEE, DPE, DME and DPGME 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 DEE, DPE, DME and DPGME 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
AERONAUTICS ACT
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 75
Whereas the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 75 is required to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;
Whereas the provisions of the annexed Order may be contained in a regulation made under sections 4.71footnote a and 4.9footnote b, paragraphs 7.6(1)(a)footnote c and (b)footnote d and section 7.7footnote e of the Aeronautics Act footnote f;
Whereas, under subsection 6.41(1.1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f, the Minister of Transport authorized the Deputy Minister of Transport to make an interim order that contains any provision that may be contained in a regulation made under Part I of that Act to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;
And whereas, in accordance with subsection 6.41(1.2)footnote g of that Act, the Deputy Minister of Transport has consulted with the persons and organizations that the Deputy Minister considers appropriate in the circumstances before making the annexed Order;
Therefore, the Deputy Minister of Transport makes the annexed Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 75 under subsection 6.41(1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f.
Ottawa, January 17, 2023
Michael Keenan
Deputy Minister of Transport
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 75
Interpretation
Definitions
1 (1) The following definitions apply in this Interim Order.
- air carrier
- means any person who operates a commercial air service under Subpart 1, 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII of the Regulations. (transporteur aérien)
- COVID-19
- means the coronavirus disease 2019. (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 antigen test
- means a COVID-19 screening or diagnostic immunoassay that
- (a) detects the presence of a viral antigen indicating the presence of COVID-19;
- (b) is authorized for sale or distribution in Canada or in the jurisdiction in which it was obtained;
- (c) if the test is self-administered, is observed and produces a result that is verified
- (i) in person by an accredited laboratory or testing provider, or
- (ii) in real time by remote audiovisual means by the accredited laboratory or testing provider that provided the test; and
- (d) if the test is not self-administered, is performed by an accredited laboratory or testing provider. (essai antigénique relatif à la COVID-19)
- COVID-19 molecular test
- means a COVID-19 screening or diagnostic test, including a test performed using the method of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), that
- (a) if the test is self-administered, is observed and produces a result that is verified
- (i) in person by an accredited laboratory or testing provider, or
- (ii) in real time by remote audiovisual means by the accredited laboratory or testing provider that provided the test; or
- (b) if the test is not self-administered, is performed by an accredited laboratory or testing provider. (essai moléculaire relatif à la COVID-19)
- (a) if the test is self-administered, is observed and produces a result that is verified
- COVID-19 test
- means either
- (a) a COVID-19 molecular test, or
- (b) a COVID-19 antigen test. (essai relatif à la COVID-19)
- Regulations
- means the Canadian Aviation Regulations. (Règlement)
- testing provider
- means
- (a) a person who may provide COVID-19 screening or diagnostic testing services under the laws of the jurisdiction where the service is provided; or
- (b) an organization, such as a telehealth service provider or pharmacy, that may provide COVID-19 screening or diagnostic testing services under the laws of the jurisdiction where the service is provided and that employs or contracts with a person referred to in paragraph (a). (fournisseur de services d’essais)
Interpretation
(2) Unless the context requires otherwise, all other words and expressions used in this Interim Order have the same meaning as in the Regulations.
Conflict
(3) In the event of a conflict between this Interim Order and the Regulations or the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012, the Interim Order prevails.
COVID-19 Tests
Application
2 This Interim Order applies to a private operator or air carrier operating a flight referred to in subsection 2(1) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order.
Prohibition
3 (1) A private operator or air carrier must not permit a person to board an aircraft for a flight that they operate if the person does not provide evidence that they received
- (a) a negative result for a COVID-19 test that was performed on a specimen collected no more than 2 days before the flight’s initial scheduled departure time; or
- (b) a positive result for a COVID-19 test that was performed on a specimen collected at least 10 days and no more than 90 days before the flight’s initial scheduled departure time.
Exception
(2) However, a person listed in any of paragraphs 2(2)(a) to (g) of the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order is not required to provide the evidence referred to in subsection (1).
Evidence of COVID-19 test
4 Evidence of a result for a COVID-19 test must include
- (a) the name and date of birth of the person from whom the specimen was collected for the test;
- (b) the name and civic address of the accredited laboratory or the testing provider that performed or observed the test and verified the result;
- (c) the date the specimen was collected and the test method used; and
- (d) the test result.
Designated Provision
Designation
5 (1) The provision of this Interim Order set out in column 1 of the schedule is designated as a provision the contravention of which may be dealt with under and in accordance with the procedure set out in sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Act.
Maximum amounts
(2) The amounts set out in column 2 of the schedule are the maximum amounts of the penalty payable in respect of a contravention of the designated provision set out in column 1.
Notice
(3) A notice referred to in subsection 7.7(1) of the Act must be in writing and must specify
- (a) the particulars of the alleged contravention;
- (b) that the person on whom the notice is served or to whom it is sent has the option of paying the amount specified in the notice or filing with the Tribunal a request for a review of the alleged contravention or the amount of the penalty;
- (c) that payment of the amount specified in the notice will be accepted by the Minister in satisfaction of the amount of the penalty for the alleged contravention and that no further proceedings under Part I of the Act will be taken against the person on whom the notice in respect of that contravention is served or to whom it is sent;
- (d) that the person on whom the notice is served or to whom it is sent will be provided with an opportunity consistent with procedural fairness and natural justice to present evidence before the Tribunal and make representations in relation to the alleged contravention if the person files a request for a review with the Tribunal; and
- (e) that the person on whom the notice is served or to whom it is sent will be considered to have committed the contravention set out in the notice if they fail to pay the amount specified in the notice and fail to file a request for a review with the Tribunal within the prescribed period.
Repeal
6 The Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 74, made on January 4, 2023, is repealed.
SCHEDULE
(Subsections 5(1) and (2))
Column 1 Designated Provision |
Column 2 Maximum Amount of Penalty ($) |
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|---|---|---|
| Individual | Corporation | |
| Subsection 3(1) | 5,000 | 25,000 |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
AERONAUTICS ACT
Order Repealing the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 73
Whereas the Deputy Minister of Transport made the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 73 on September 22, 2022 under subsection 6.41(1.1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f;
And whereas the Minister of Transport believes that that Interim Order is no longer required to deal with a significant risk, direct or indirect, to aviation safety or the safety of the public;
Therefore, the Minister of Transport makes the annexed Order Repealing the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 73 under subsection 6.41(1)footnote g of the Aeronautics Act footnote f.
Ottawa, September 30, 2022
Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport
Order Repealing the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 73
Repeal
1 The Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, No. 73, made on September 22, 2022, is repealed.
Coming into Force
2 This Order comes into force at 23:59:59 Eastern Daylight Time on September 30, 2022.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT
Pacific Life Re International Limited — Order to insure in Canada risks
Notice is hereby given of the issuance, pursuant to subsection 574(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of an order to insure in Canada risks, effective January 1, 2023, authorizing Pacific Life Re International Limited, under the name Pacific Life Re International Limited, to insure risks falling within the classes of life insurance, and accident and sickness insurance, limited to reinsurance of risks.
February 4, 2023
Peter Routledge
Superintendent of Financial Institutions
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation — Order to insure in Canada risks
Notice is hereby given of the issuance, pursuant to subsection 574(1) of the Insurance Companies Act, of an order to insure in Canada risks, effective January 1, 2023, authorizing Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation under the name, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation, to insure risks falling within the classes of accident and sickness insurance, aircraft insurance, automobile insurance, boiler and machinery insurance, credit insurance, fidelity insurance, hail insurance, liability insurance, marine insurance, property insurance, and surety insurance. The classes of aircraft insurance and hail insurance are limited to servicing policies to be assumed by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation, on an assumption basis, from the Canadian branch of Westport Insurance Corporation.
February 4, 2023
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.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada | |
| Director | Atomic Energy of Canada Limited | |
| Director | Bank of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Business Development Bank of Canada | |
| Director | Business Development Bank of Canada | |
| Director | Canada Council for the Arts | |
| Director | Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology | |
| President | Canada Lands Company Limited | |
| Director | Canada Post Corporation | |
| Director | Canada Revenue Agency | |
| 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 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 | |
| Member | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| President | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Secretary | Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat | |
| Trustee | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Museum of Nature | |
| Permanent Member | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| President | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| Member | Canadian Statistics Advisory Council | |
| Member | Canadian Transportation Agency | |
| Chairperson | Export Development Canada | |
| Director | Export Development Canada | |
| Director | First Nations Financial Management Board | |
| Deputy Administrator | Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods | |
| Member | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada | |
| Commissioner | International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas | |
| President | International Development Research Centre | |
| Commissioner | International Joint Commission | |
| Director | Invest in Canada Hub | |
| Commissioner | Law Commission of Canada | |
| President | Law Commission of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Chairperson | National Arts Centre Corporation | |
| Chairperson | National Capital Commission | |
| Member | National Capital Commission | |
| Member | National Farm Products Council | |
| Vice-Chairperson | National Farm Products Council | |
| Director | National Gallery of Canada | |
| 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 | |
| Chairperson | Patented Medicine Prices Review Board | |
| Commissioner | Public Service Commission | |
| 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 | |
| Principal | Royal Military College of Canada | |
| Deputy Administrator | Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund | |
| Executive Director | Telefilm Canada | |
| Chief Executive Officer | VIA Rail Canada Inc. | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority |