Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 8: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

February 22, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Interim Order Modifying the Operation of Certain Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Whereas certain provisions of subpart S of part 86 of Title 40, chapter I, subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States correspond to certain provisions of the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations footnote a;

Whereas certain provisions of those Regulations are inconsistent with certain provisions of that subpart because of the final rule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency published in April 2024 in volume 89 of the Federal Register of the United States, at page 27,842;

Whereas certain provisions of subpart B of part 600 of Title 40, chapter I, subchapter Q of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States correspond to certain provisions of the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations footnote b;

Whereas certain provisions of those Regulations are inconsistent with certain provisions of that subpart because of the final rule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency published in April 2024 in volume 89 of the Federal Register of the United States, at page 27,842;

Whereas certain provisions of part 1037 of Title 40, chapter I, subchapter U of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States correspond to certain provisions of the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations footnote c;

And whereas certain provisions of those Regulations are inconsistent with certain provisions of that part because of the final rule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency published in April 2024 in volume 89 of the Federal Register of the United States, at page 29,440;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment makes the annexed Interim Order Modifying the Operation of Certain Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 under subsection 163(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote d.

Ottawa, January 31, 2025

Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

Interim Order Modifying the Operation of Certain Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations

Definition of medium-duty passenger vehicle

1 Despite the definition medium-duty passenger vehicle in section 1 of the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, for the purposes of those Regulations, medium-duty passenger vehicle has the same meaning as in section 1803 of Title 40, chapter I, subchapter C, part 86, subpart S, of the CFR.

Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

Definitions of automobile and work truck

2 (1) For the purposes of the definitions automobile and work truck in subsection 1(1) of the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, the reference to “4 536 kg (10,000 pounds)” is to be read as a reference to “6 350 kg (14,000 pounds)”.

Reference to CFR

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the description of A in subsection 18.1(2) of those Regulations, the reference to “section 113(n)(2) of Title 40, chapter I, part 600, subpart B, of the CFR” is to be read as a reference to “section 116(c) of Title 40, chapter I, subchapter Q, part 600, subpart B, of the CFR”.

Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

January 1, 2020

3 Despite any provision of the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, the Regulations do not apply to trailers whose manufacture is completed on or after January 1, 2020.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Interim Order.)

The Interim Order Modifying the Operation of Certain Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 was made by the Minister of the Environment on January 31, 2025. The Interim Order temporarily suspends the application of the trailer provisions in the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, updates the light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicle calculation reference in the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, and revises the “medium-duty passenger vehicle” definition in the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations. Upon approval by the Governor in Council, and in accordance with subsection 163(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Interim Order will cease to have effect one year after it is made, or the day it is repealed, or the day on which any of these regulations are amended or repealed to give effect to the Order, whichever is earlier.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(4.1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Whereas the substance 1,2-oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide (Chemical Abstracts Service [CAS] Registry Number footnote 11120-71-4) is specified on the Domestic Substances List;

Whereas the Minister of the Environment previously published an Order in the Canada Gazette, Part II, pursuant to subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote d amending the Domestic Substances List to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to this substance;footnote 2

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) have assessed information pertaining to this substance following receipt of a significant new activity notification;

And whereas the ministers no longer suspect that the information concerning a significant new activity in relation to this substance may contribute to determining the circumstances in which this substance is toxic or capable of becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of that Act,

Therefore, notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment intends to amend the Domestic Substances List pursuant to subsection 87(4.1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, such that the substance 1,2-oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide (CAS Registry Number 1120-71-4) is no longer subject to the significant new activity provisions under subsection 81(3) of that Act.

Public comment period

Any person may, within 60 days of publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment comments with respect to this proposal. All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice. Comments can be submitted by using the online reporting system through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Single Window, by email to substances@ec.gc.ca, or by mail to the Director, Regulatory Operations, Policy and Emerging Science Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3.

In accordance with section 313 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, 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.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the notice of intent.)

Description

This notice of intent is an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed amendments to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to rescind the significant new activity (SNAc) requirements for the substance 1,2-oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number [CAS Registry Number] 1120-71-4). Pursuant to subsection 87(4.1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (the Act), the substance would be moved from Part 2 to Part 1 of the DSL.

Background

If a person’s proposed activities with a substance are captured by the definition of a significant new activity, that person is required to submit a significant new activity notification (SNAN) to the Government for assessment within the specified regulatory period prior to the new activity being undertaken. The SNAN must contain all the information prescribed in the published order. SNANs must be submitted to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change through the Regulatory Operations, Policy and Emerging Sciences Division.

A SNAN was received for the substance 1,2-oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide (CAS Registry Number 1120-71-4). The information was assessed by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada and no concerns were identified with the notified use or potential uses. Based on the substance properties, the low environmental exposure and negligible exposure, if any, of the general population to the substance from its intended, notified and potential uses, it was determined that the substance is not suspected to be harmful to human health or the environment according to the criteria under section 64 of the Act. For details, consult the Summary of Risk Assessment Conducted Pursuant to subsection 83(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 for Significant New Activity Notification 21986.

Therefore, the SNAc requirements for this substance are proposed for rescission. The substance would be moved from Part 2 (public chemicals and polymers with SNAc requirements) to Part 1 (public chemicals and polymers) of the DSL.

Next steps

Within 60 days of publication of this notice of intent, any person may submit comments on the proposed amendment. These comments will be taken into consideration during the development of the final order. The final order will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Amendments to the DSL are not in force until the order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Contact information

If you have any questions, please contact the Substances Management Information Line at 1‑800‑567‑1999 (within Canada), 819‑938‑3232 (outside Canada), or substances@ec.gc.ca. You may also visit the New Substances program website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice with respect to the availability of an equivalency agreement with British Columbia (upstream oil and gas sector)

Pursuant to subsection 10(7) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment makes available, before it is entered into, the Agreement on the Equivalency of Federal and British Columbia Regulations Respecting the Release of Methane from the Oil and Gas Sector in British Columbia, 2025.

The agreement is available as of February 22, 2025, on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry.

Contact

Magda Little
Director
Oil, Gas, and Alternative Energy Division
Department of the Environment
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Email: methane-methane@ec.gc.ca

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Notice of intent to control fentanyl precursor chemicals and carisoprodol under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Notice is hereby given that the above-mentioned notice was published as Extra Vol. 159, No. 1, on Friday, February 14, 2025.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointment

Instrument of Advice dated January 24, 2025

February 14, 2025

Rachida Lagmiri
Official Documents Registrar

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

February 14, 2025

Rachida Lagmiri
Official Documents Registrar

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Senators called

Her Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to summon to the Senate of Canada, by letters patent under the Great Seal of Canada, bearing the date of February 7, 2025:

February 14, 2025

Rachida Lagmiri
Official Documents Registrar

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

BOARDS OF TRADE ACT

Chambre de commerce et d’Industrie du Centre-Abitibi

Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated January 31, 2025, has been pleased to change the name of the Chambre de commerce et d’Industrie du Centre-Abitibi to the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie d’Amos-Harricana upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.

February 10, 2025

Hantz Prosper
Director
For the Minister of Industry

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

BOARDS OF TRADE ACT

La Chambre de commerce et industrie Mont-Joli-Mitis

Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated January 31, 2025, has been pleased to change the name of La Chambre de commerce et industrie Mont-Joli-Mitis to the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de La Mitis upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.

February 10, 2025

Hantz Prosper
Director

For the Minister of Industry

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

BOARDS OF TRADE ACT

Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce

Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated January 31, 2025, has been pleased to change the name of the Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce to the Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.

February 7, 2025

Hantz Prosper
Director
For the Minister of Industry

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  
Chairperson Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation  
Chairperson Canada Industrial Relations Board  
Vice-Chairperson Canada Industrial Relations Board  
Chairperson Canada Infrastructure Bank  
Director Canada Lands Company Limited  
President Canada Water Agency
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization  
Assistant Chief Commissioner Canadian Grain Commission  
President Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Permanent Member Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission  
Director Canadian Tourism Commission  
President Canadian Tourism Commission  
Chairperson Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police  
Vice-Chairperson Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police  
Director Defence Construction (1951) Limited  
Reviewer Department of Citizenship and Immigration  
Vice-Chairperson Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board  
Chairperson First Nations Infrastructure Institute  
Director First Nations Infrastructure Institute  
Director (Federal) Halifax Port Authority  
Commissioner of Official Languages Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages  
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions  
Ombudsperson for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces Office of the Ombudsperson for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces  
Member Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel  
Chief Public Health Officer Public Health Agency of Canada  
Principal Royal Military College of Canada  
Director Sept-ĂŽles Port Authority  
Administrator Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund and Fund for Railway Accidents Involving Designated Goods  
Co-chair Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council  
Member Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council  
Chairperson The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.  
Secretary The National Battlefields Commission
Member Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada  
Chairperson VIA Rail Canada Inc.