Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 31: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
August 5, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 19317
Rescinding Ministerial Condition
(Section 84 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the Minister of the Environment had published in Part I of the Canada Gazette (Vol. 151, No. 44) on November 4, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, Ministerial Condition No. 19317 permitting the import of the substance bentonite, lanthanian, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 302346-65-2, under certain conditions;
Whereas the Minister of the Environment has been informed that the substance is imported for a use that is regulated under the Pest Control Products Act footnote b;
And whereas subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a and the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) footnote c do not apply to substances manufactured or imported for uses that are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act footnote b,
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment hereby rescinds Ministerial Condition No. 19317, pursuant to subsection 84(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a.
Marc D’Iorio
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 20267
Rescinding Ministerial Condition
(Section 84 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Whereas the Minister of the Environment had published in Part I of the Canada Gazette (Vol. 154, No. 24) on June 13, 2020, and varied on October 10, 2020 (Vol. 154, No. 41), pursuant to paragraph 84(1)(a) and subsection 84(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, Ministerial Condition No. 20267 permitting the import of the substance bentonite, lanthanian, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 302346-65-2, under certain conditions;
Whereas the Minister of the Environment has been informed that the substance is imported for a use that is regulated under the Pest Control Products Act footnote b;
And whereas subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a and the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) footnote c do not apply to substances manufactured or imported for uses that are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act footnote b,
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment hereby rescinds Ministerial Condition No. 20267, pursuant to subsection 84(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a.
Marc D’Iorio
Assistant Deputy Minister
Science and Technology Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 21574
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 1-octanesulfonic acid, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluoro-, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 27619-97-2;
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 1, 2023, provided to the Minister of the Environment the prescribed information concerning the substance, in accordance with subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act);
- “substance”
- means 1-octanesulfonic acid, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6, 6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluoro-, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 27619-97-2.
2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.
Restrictions
3. At least 120 days prior to beginning manufacturing 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) and item 9 and paragraph 10(b) of Schedule 5 to those Regulations; and
- (d) the following information related to the manufacturing 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 reactants and the points of release of substances, and the processes to eliminate environmental release.
Environmental release
4. Where release of the substance to the environment occurs during the manufacture of the substance or the manufacture of products containing the substance, the notifier shall immediately take all measures necessary to prevent any further release, and to limit the dispersion of any release. Furthermore, the notifier shall, as soon as possible in the circumstances, inform the Minister of the Environment by contacting an enforcement officer designated under the Act.
Other requirements
5. The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person
- (a) inform the person, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions; and
- (b) 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.
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, distributes, sells and uses;
- (c) the name and address of each person to whom the notifier transfers the physical possession or control of the substance;
- (d) the written confirmation referred to in paragraph 5(b).
(2) When the notifier learns of a change to the address referred to in paragraph (1)(c), the notifier must update the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) accordingly within 30 days after learning of the change.
(3) The notifier shall create the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1) no later than 30 days after the date the information or documents become available.
(4) The notifier shall maintain the electronic or paper records mentioned in subsection (1)
- (a) in English, French, or both languages; and
- (b) at the notifier’s 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.
(5) Any records mentioned in subsection (1) that are kept electronically must be in an electronically readable format.
Coming into force
7. The present ministerial conditions come into force on July 25, 2023.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Order 2023-87-08-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Whereas, under subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote d;
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment makes the annexed Order 2023-87-08-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List under subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a.
Gatineau, July 20, 2023
Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment
Order 2023-87-08-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Amendment
1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 1 is amended by deleting the following:
- 6920-22-5
- 18297-63-7
- 51728-26-8
- 141091-65-8
Coming into Force
2 This Order comes into force on the day on which Order 2023-87-08-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality – Iron
Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality – Iron. The proposed technical document for these guidelines will be available later this month on the Health Canada consultation web page. Any person may file written comments on the proposed document with the Minister of Health within 60 days after its publication.
July 27, 2023
Greg Carreau
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health
ANNEX
Proposed guideline
An aesthetic objective (AO) of ≤ 0.1 mg/L (100 µg/L) is proposed for total iron in drinking water.
Executive summary
This guideline technical document was prepared in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water and assesses all available information on iron.
Exposure
Iron is a ubiquitous metal that enters the environment from both natural sources and human activities. It occurs mostly in the form of organic and inorganic compounds and, to a lesser extent, in its metallic form. Iron is used mainly for steel production and industrial, commercial and consumer product applications, such as water mains, batteries, pesticides, fertilizers, cosmetics, food additives and multivitamin supplements.
People living in Canada are exposed to iron mainly through food and, to a lesser extent, via drinking water, principally because of corrosion in the distribution system. Exposure through drinking water contributes less than 10% of the total daily iron intake. In most Canadian sources of water, the median iron concentration is below 1 mg/L. Higher concentrations are typically found in groundwater. The iron content in treated water entering the distribution system is generally very low. Elevated iron concentrations are likely to result in an off-flavour (bitter or metallic taste) and discoloured water.
Health effects
Iron is an essential element for humans. However, oral exposure to very high levels may cause adverse health effects, with gastrointestinal distress being the most sensitive endpoint. The overall weight of scientific evidence indicates that iron is neither a reproductive toxicant nor a developmental toxicant nor a carcinogen.
Aesthetic considerations
Concerns about iron in drinking water are often related to consumer complaints regarding discoloured water. The proposed AO of ≤ 0.1 mg/L (100 µg/L) is intended to minimize the occurrence of discoloured water due to the presence of iron oxides and to improve consumer confidence in drinking water quality. It is important to note that when both iron and manganese (Mn) are present, the removal of iron generally improves the removal of Mn and thus will reduce the health risk associated with this metal.
Analytical and treatment considerations
The development of a drinking water guideline takes into consideration the ability to measure the contaminant and to remove it from drinking water supplies. Several analytical methods are available for measuring iron in water at concentrations well below the proposed AO. Total iron, which includes both the dissolved and particulate forms of iron in a water sample, should be measured.
At the municipal level, treatment technologies that are available to effectively decrease iron concentrations in drinking water include aeration, chemical oxidation followed by filtration, coagulation, adsorption, membrane filtration, and coagulation followed by ultrafiltration. The performance of these technologies depends on factors such as iron species, pH, coagulant type, coagulant dose and type of adsorbent. Using appropriate process controls, these technologies can achieve treated water concentrations well below the proposed AO. Most well-operated and optimized treatment plants can achieve iron concentrations of 0.1 mg/L or less in the treated water. The proposed AO of ≤ 0.1 mg/L would minimize the occurrence of discoloured water and taste complaints, aid in the removal of co-occurring Mn, ensure that a disinfectant residual is maintained and improve consumer confidence in drinking water quality. Prior to full-scale implementation, bench- and/or pilot-scale studies should be conducted using source water to ensure sufficient iron removal and to optimize performance.
In cases where iron removal is desired at a small-system or household level, for example a private well, a residential drinking water treatment unit may be an option. Although there are no treatment units currently certified for the removal of iron from drinking water, technologies that are expected to be effective include ion exchange, oxidizing filters and reverse osmosis. When using a residential drinking water treatment unit, it is important to take samples of water entering and leaving the treatment unit and send them to an accredited laboratory for analysis, to ensure that adequate iron removal is achieved. Routine operation and maintenance of treatment units, including replacement of filter components, should be conducted according to manufacturer specifications.
Distribution system
It is recommended that water utilities develop a distribution system management plan to minimize the release of iron and the potential for co-occurring contaminants in the system. This includes minimizing the iron concentration entering the distribution system and distribution system maintenance (main cleaning). It is particularly important to maintain stable chemical and biological water quality conditions throughout the system and minimize physical and hydraulic disturbances that can release iron corrosion by-products.
Application of the guidelines
Note that specific guidance on implementing drinking water guidelines should be obtained from the appropriate drinking water authority.
All water utilities should implement a risk management approach, such as the source-to-tap or water safety plan approach, to ensure water safety. These approaches require a system assessment to characterize the source water; describe the treatment barriers that prevent or reduce contamination; identify the conditions that can result in contamination; and implement control measures. Operational monitoring is then established and operational and management protocols, such as standard operating procedures, corrective actions and incident responses, are instituted. Other protocols to validate the water safety plan, such as record keeping and consumer satisfaction, are also implemented. Operator training is also required to always ensure the effectiveness of the water safety plan.
Considering that iron levels can vary significantly in source water, within treatment plants, and especially in distribution systems, monitoring programs should be system specific to enable utilities to have a good understanding of iron levels from source to tap. Monitoring programs should be designed based on risk factors that contribute to the likelihood of finding elevated iron levels in the drinking water system. These factors may include historical infrastructure (for example presence of unlined cast-iron mains), lack of treatment, limited distribution system maintenance and variable source and distribution system water chemistry. The sampling locations, frequency and type of samples that should be collected will differ depending on the desired goal (such as identifying sources of iron, minimizing accumulation and removal of co-occurring Mn) and site-specific considerations. Suggested monitoring details for different points in a drinking water system are provided in section 5.2.
Total iron in drinking water should be monitored at the tap when discolouration (coloured water) events occur. Discolouration events may be accompanied by the release of accumulated contaminants, including arsenic (As), lead (Pb), Mn and radiological contaminants. Iron oxides can adsorb and accumulate these contaminants and release them into the bulk water and plumbing systems. Therefore, discoloured water events should not be considered only an aesthetic issue; they should trigger sampling for iron and other metals and possibly distribution system maintenance.
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. DGSO-005-23 — Consultation on Conditions of Licence relating to the Provision of Service within the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway System
The intent of this notice is to announce a consultation process entitled DGSO-005-23, Consultation on Conditions of Licence relating to the Provision of Service within the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway System. This consultation process will introduce additional conditions of licence applicable to telecommunications common carriers operating in Toronto, Ontario, relating to the provision of service in subway stations and tunnels operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
Submitting comments
Interested parties should submit their comments no later than August 8, 2023. Respondents are requested to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to ic.spectrumoperations-operationsduspectre.ic@canada.ca. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments will be posted on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. ISED will also provide interested parties with the opportunity to reply to comments from other parties. Reply comments will be accepted no later than 15 days after initial comments are posted.
Written submissions should be addressed to
Senior Director, Spectrum Operations Directorate
Spectrum Management Operations Branch
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
235 Queen Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H5
All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the reference number of this notice (DGSO-005-23).
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
July 24, 2023
Marc-André Rochon
Senior Director
Spectrum Management Operations Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SMSE-009-23 — Publication of RSS-199, Issue 4, and SRSP-517, Issue 2
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has published the following documents:
- RSS-199, Issue 4, “Broadband Radio Service (BRS) Equipment Operating in the Band 2500-2690 MHz”, which sets out the requirements for the certification of equipment used in broadband radio services (BRS) operating in the frequency band 2500-2690 MHz.
- SRSP-517, Issue 2, “Technical Requirements for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) in the Band 2500-2690 MHz”, which sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the band 2500-2690 MHz by broadband radio service (BRS).
These documents are now official and available on the Published documents page of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving these documents may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.
July 20, 2023
Martin Proulx
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch
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 | Bank of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Business Development Bank of Canada | |
| Director | Business Development Bank of Canada | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Innovation | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology | |
| Director | Canada Revenue Agency | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Director | Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization | |
| Director | Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse | |
| Director | Canadian Commercial Corporation | |
| Chief Executive Officer | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Director | Canadian Energy Regulator | |
| Chief Commissioner | Canadian Grain Commission | |
| Chief Commissioner | Canadian Human Rights Commission | |
| Member | Canadian Human Rights Tribunal | |
| Member | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| President | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | |
| Member | Canadian International Trade Tribunal | |
| Permanent Member | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| President | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | |
| Member | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | |
| Member | Canadian Statistics Advisory Council | |
| Director | Canadian Tourism Commission | |
| Chairperson | Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board | |
| Member | Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board | |
| Member | Canadian Transportation Agency | |
| Director | Export Development Canada | |
| Director | First Nations Financial Management Board | |
| Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Director | Halifax Port Authority | |
| Member | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada | |
| Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel | House of Commons | |
| Dispute/Appellate Panellist | Internal Trade Secretariat – Canadian Free Trade Agreement | |
| Commissioner | International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas | |
| Commissioner | International Joint Commission | |
| Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Military Grievances External Review Committee | |
| Chairperson | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Member | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Member (Children’s Issues) | National Advisory Council on Poverty | |
| Commissioner | National Battlefields Commission | |
| Canadian Representative | North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization | |
| Canadian Representative | North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission | |
| Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner | Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner | |
| Member | Patented Medicine Prices Review Board | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Patented Medicine Prices Review Board | |
| President | Public Service Commission | |
| Principal | Royal Military College of Canada | |
| Member | Standards Council of Canada |