Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 45: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
November 11, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CANADA STUDENT LOANS REGULATIONS
Interest rates
In accordance with subsection 13(3) of the Canada Student Loans Regulations, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to subsections 13(1) and 13(2) respectively, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages has fixed the Class “A” rate of interest at 2.125% and the Class “B” rate of interest at 3.125% for the loan year of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
Note that, as per Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022, no interest is payable by a borrower on a guaranteed student loan.
Atiq Rahman
Assistant Deputy Minister
Learning Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. DGSO-003-23 — Consultation on Amending CPC-2-0-20 — Radio Frequency (RF) Fields — Signs and Access Control
The intent of this notice is to announce a consultation process entitled DGSO-003-23, Consultation on Amending CPC-2-0-20 — Radio Frequency (RF) Fields — Signs and Access Control. This consultation process will provide updates to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) CPC-2-0-20 — Radio Frequency (RF) Fields — Signs and Access Control, which became effective in March 2013.
Submitting comments
Respondents are requested to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) by email to spectrumoperations-operationsduspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca and to specify the section and subsection for ease of reference.
Printed submissions should be mailed to the Senior Director, Spectrum Management Operations Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 235 Queen Street, 6th Floor, East Tower, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5.
All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the notice reference number (DGSO-003-23). Respondents should submit their comments no later than January 4, 2024, to ensure consideration. Soon after the close of the comment period, all comments received will be posted on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website. As all comments and related information will be posted on ISED’s website, those making submissions are responsible for ensuring that they do not contain confidential or private information.
Obtaining copies
All ISED publications related to spectrum management and telecommunications are available on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
October 30, 2023
Luc Delorme
Senior Director
Spectrum Management Operations Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. DGSO-004-23 — Decision on Amendments to Requirements for Spectrum Licensees to Submit Technical Information about Sites
The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled DGSO-004-23, Decision on Amendments to Requirements for Spectrum Licensees to Submit Technical Information about Sites. This decision sets out Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) decision regarding revisions to section 5.11 and Annex B of CPC-2-1-23 — Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services to update the requirements for spectrum licensees to upload associated technical information related to radiocommunication installations as required by conditions of licence.
This document is the result of the consultation process undertaken in Canada Gazette notice No. DGSO-001-22, Consultation on Amendments to Requirements for Spectrum Licensees to Submit Technical Information about Sites.
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.
August 18, 2023
Marc-André Rochon
Senior Director
Spectrum Management Operations Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SMSE-013-23 — Publication of SRSP-303.65, Issue 3, and SRSP-521, Issue 1
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has published the following documents:
- Standard Radio System Plan SRSP 303.65, Issue 3, Technical Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650-3700 MHz, which sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient utilization of the band 3650-3700 MHz for wireless broadband services (WBS).
- Standard Radio System Plan SRSP-521, Issue 1, Technical Requirements for Non-Competitive Local Licensed Services, including Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, and Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 3900-3980 MHz, which sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the band 3900-3980 MHz for non-competitive local (NCL) licensed services and applies to fixed and mobile systems, including flexible use broad systems, operating in the band.
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.
October 25, 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 | Canada Foundation for Innovation | |
| Director | Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology | |
| Director | Canada Infrastructure Bank | |
| Chairperson | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| Director | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| President | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | |
| 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 | |
| Commissioner | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Member | Copyright Board | |
| Director | Export Development Canada | |
| Director | First Nations Financial Management Board | |
| Commissioner | First Nations Tax Commission | |
| Director (Federal) | Halifax Port Authority | |
| Member | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada | |
| Clerk of the House of Commons | House of Commons | |
| Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel | House of Commons | |
| Member | Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures | |
| Dispute/Appellate Panellist | Internal Trade Secretariat – Canadian Free Trade Agreement | |
| Commissioner | International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas | |
| Commissioner | International Joint Commission | |
| Chairperson | Laurentian Pilotage Authority | |
| 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 | |
| Chairperson | National Seniors Council | |
| Member | National Seniors Council | |
| 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 | |
| Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | |
| Director | Public Sector Pension Investment Board | |
| President | Public Service Commission | |
| Principal | Royal Military College of Canada | |
| Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments | Senate | |
| Member | Social Sciences and Humanity Research Council | |
| Member | Standards Council of Canada | |
| Chairperson | Telefilm Canada | |
| Member | Telefilm Canada | |
| Member | Veterans Review and Appeal Board | |
| Director | VIA Rail Canada Inc. |
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Notice of consultation published pursuant to subsection 108.1(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 for four genetically modified fish
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health are currently assessing four genetically modified fish, pursuant to subsection 108(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,footnote 1 and invite, pursuant to subsection 108.1(1) of that Act, any interested persons to submit comments from November 13 to December 13, 2023.
Background
The New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) help protect Canadians and the environment, as they allow for the assessment of new living organisms, including higher organisms such as fish, prior to their introduction into the Canadian marketplace. Following a New Substances Notification, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada carry out a joint assessment process to determine whether there is a potential for risk to the environment and human health.
In June 2023, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received royal assent, amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) by introducing, among other things, new obligations concerning living organisms new to Canada. For instance, consultation is now mandatory for all notifications concerning a vertebrate animal or a prescribed living organism or group of living organisms before the end of the assessment period.
Consultation
The New Substances program is currently evaluating the GloFish® Cosmic Blue®, Electric Green®, Galactic Purple® and Sunburst Orange® sharks, notified by Spectrum Brands Canada on October 3, 2023. A summary of the notifications is available on the Government of Canada website.
Further to subsection 108.1(1) of the Act, interested Canadians are invited to submit comments, including scientific information and test data related to potential risks to the environment or human health from the new living organisms, during a 30-day comment period, which will commence on November 13, 2023, and end on December 13, 2023. Information that could be shared to inform the risk assessment process includes
- environmental fate information
- ecological effects information
- human health effects information, or
- exposure information (including sources and routes of exposure)
Comments can be submitted by email to substances@ec.gc.ca or by mail addressed to Michel Lortie, Acting Director, Regulatory Operations, Policy and Emerging Sciences Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3.
Pursuant to section 313 of the Act, any person who provides information in response to this notice may submit, with the information, a request that it be treated as confidential. A request for confidentiality must indicate which specific information or data should be treated as confidential, and it must be submitted with reasons taking into account the criteria referred to in subsection 313(2) of the Act.
Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science and Risk Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment