Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 11: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

March 15, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION ACT

Notice of annual change for the Right of Citizenship fee pursuant to the Service Fees Act

Notice is hereby given that the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 19.1 of the Financial Administration Act and section 32 of the Citizenship Regulations, and in compliance with section 17 of the Service Fees Act, has revised the fee to be paid for the right to be a citizen. This fee will increase on March 31, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern daylight time, at a cumulative percentage change of the April All-items Consumer Price Index for Canada, as published by Statistics Canada, rounded down to the nearest twenty-five cents.

The current fee and the updated fee as of March 31, 2025, are listed below.

Any inquiries or comments about the updated fees can be directed to Martin Mulligan, Director, Fees, Passport and Financial Business Intelligence, Financial Partnership Branch, 613‑793‑8242 or IRCC.FSBFees-FraisDGSF.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.

Table 1: Comparison of current and new Right of Citizenship fee
Program Applicants Current fee (February 1995–March 30, 2025) New fee (March 31, 2025–March 30, 2026) table 1 note 1
Right of Citizenship fee Adult citizenship grant applicants $100 $119.75

Table 1 note(s)

Table 1 note 1

The new fee is adjusted on March 31 of each fiscal year, by the percentage change over 12 months in the April All-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada, as published by Statistics Canada under the Statistics Act, for the previous fiscal year. The April CPI for past years are as follows: 2.2% for April 2018, 2% for April 2019, −0.2% for April 2020, 3.4% for April 2021, 6.8% for April 2022 and 4.4% for April 2023. The cumulative CPI change results in a fee of $119.75, rounded down to the nearest $0.25.

Return to table 1 note 1 referrer

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 21861

Significant New Activity Notice
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in their possession in respect of the substance L-proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 1364318-34-2, under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

Whereas the substance is not specified on the Domestic Substances List;

And whereas the ministers suspect that a significant new activity in relation to the substance may result in the substance becoming toxic within the meaning of section 64 of the Act,

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment indicates, pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that subsection 81(4) of that act applies with respect to the substance in accordance with the Annex.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Information requirements
(Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

1. The following definitions apply in this notice:

“Consumer product”
means a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act applies.
“Cosmetic”
means a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act.
“Substance”
means L-proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 1364318-34-2.

2. In relation to the substance, a significant new activity is

3. Despite section 2, a use of the substance is not a significant new activity if the substance is used

4. For each proposed significant new activity, the following information must be provided to the Minister of the Environment at least 90 days before the day on which the activity begins:

5. Any studies provided under paragraph 4(f) must be conducted in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Principles of Good Laboratory Practice set out in Annex II of the Decision of the Council Concerning the Mutual Acceptance of Data in the Assessment of Chemicals, adopted on May 12, 1981, that are current at the time the test is conducted.

6. The information provided under section 4 will be assessed within 90 days after the day on which it is received by the Minister of the Environment.

Transitional provisions

7. Despite section 2, in the period between the date of publication of the present notice and March 15, 2026, a significant new activity is

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This explanatory note is not part of the Significant New Activity Notice.)

Description

This Significant New Activity (SNAc) Notice is a legal instrument adopted by the Minister of the Environment (the Minister) pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) to apply the SNAc provisions of that Act to the substance L-proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 1364318-34-2. The Notice is now in force and it has force of law. It is therefore mandatory for a person who intends to use the substance for a significant new activity as defined in the Notice to meet all the applicable requirements set out in the Notice.

A SNAc Notice does not constitute an endorsement from the Minister of the Environment, the Department of the Environment or the Government of Canada of the substance to which it relates, nor does it constitute an exemption from any other laws or regulations that are in force in Canada and that may apply to this substance or activities involving the substance.

Applicability of the Significant New Activity Notice

The Notice requires that any person (individual or corporation) engaging in a significant new activity in relation to the substance L-proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), CAS Registry Number 1364318-34-2, submit a Significant New Activity Notification (SNAN) containing all of the information prescribed in the Notice at least 90 days prior to using the substance for the significant new activity.

In order to address the human toxicity concerns, the Notice requires notification in relation to the use of the substance in the manufacture of the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 3% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA), a liquid laundry soap/detergent that is a consumer product to which the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) applies, or a hand dish soap/detergent. Notification is also required in relation to the distribution for sale in Canada of the substance when contained the following products in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 3% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the F&DA, a liquid laundry soap/detergent that is a consumer product to which the CCPSA applies, or a hand dish soap/detergent.

A SNAN is required 90 days before the use of the substance in a significant new activity.

Activities not subject to the Notice

Uses of the substance that are regulated under the acts of Parliament listed in Schedule 2 of the Act, including the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act are excluded from the Notice. The Notice also does not apply to transient reaction intermediates, impurities, contaminants, partially unreacted materials, or in some circumstances to items such as, but not limited to, wastes, mixtures, or manufactured items. However, it should be noted that individual components of a mixture may be subject to notification under the provisions of the Act. See subsection 81(6) and section 3 of the Act, and section 3.2 of the Guidance Document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) for additional information.

Activities involving the use of the substance as a research and development substance or a site-limited intermediate or an export-only product are excluded from the Notice. The terms “research and development substance” and “site-limited intermediate substance” are defined in subsection 1(1) of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers.

Information to be submitted

The Notice sets out the information that must be provided to the Minister 90 days before the day on which the substance L-proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), CAS Registry Number 1364318-34-2, is used for a significant new activity. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Health will use the information submitted in the SNAN to conduct risk assessments within 90 days after the complete information is received.

The assessment of the substance identified potential severe eye irritation with irreversible effects associated with activities involving the use of the substance in a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the F&DA, a liquid laundry soap/detergent that is a consumer product to which the CCPSA applies, or a hand dish soap/detergent. The SNAc Notice is issued to gather toxicity information to ensure that the substance will undergo further assessment before significant new activities are undertaken.

The information requirements in the Notice relate to general information in respect of the substance, details surrounding its use, exposure information, and toxicity to human health and the environment. Some of the information requirements reference the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Additional guidance on preparing a SNAN can be found in section 9.6.2 of the Guidance Document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

Transitional provision

A transitional provision is included in the Notice to facilitate compliance by persons who may already have imported or manufactured the substance up to 100 kg and started activities with it in concentrations that are greater than 3% by weight in the following products: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the F&DA, a liquid laundry soap/detergent that is a consumer product to which the CCPSA applies, or a hand dish soap/detergent. The Notice comes into force immediately. However, for the period between the publication of the Notice and March 15, 2026, the substance may be used in a quantity not exceeding 100 kg in the manufacture or the distribution for sale of the following products, in which the substance is present in a concentration that is greater than 3% by weight: a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the F&DA, a liquid laundry soap/detergent that is a consumer product to which the CCPSA applies, or a hand dish soap/detergent. On March 16, 2026, the threshold will be lowered.

Compliance

When assessing whether or not a substance is subject to SNAc provisions, a person is expected to make use of information in their possession or to which they may reasonably have access. This means information in any of the notifier’s offices worldwide or other locations where the notifier can reasonably have access to the information. For example, manufacturers are expected to have access to their formulations, while importers or users of a substance, mixture, or product are expected to have access to import records, usage information and the relevant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

Although an SDS is an important source of information on the composition of a product, it should be noted that the goal of the SDS is to protect the health of workers in the workplace from specific hazards of chemical products. Therefore, an SDS may not list all product ingredients that may be subject to a SNAc notice due to human health or environmental concerns. Any person requiring more detailed information on product composition is encouraged to contact their supplier.

Where a person involved in activities with the substance obtains information that reasonably supports the conclusion that the substance is toxic or is capable of becoming toxic, the person is obligated, under section 70 of the Act, to provide that information to the Minister without delay.

A company can submit a SNAN on behalf of its clients. For example, in cases where a person takes possession or control of a substance from another person, they may not be required to submit a SNAN, under certain conditions, if their activities were covered by an original SNAN submitted by the person from whom they obtained the substance.

Under section 86 of the Act, any person who transfers the physical possession or control of a substance subject to a SNAc Notice must notify all persons to whom the physical possession or control is transferred of the obligation to comply with the notice, including the obligation to notify the Minister of any SNAc and to provide all the required information.

A pre-notification consultation (PNC) is recommended for notifiers who wish to consult with the New Substances program during the planning or preparation of their SNAN to discuss any questions or concerns they have about the prescribed information and test plans.

For further information, please contact the Substances Management Information Line (substances@ec.gc.ca [email], 1‑800‑567‑1999 [toll-free in Canada], and 819‑938‑3232 [outside of Canada]).

The Act is enforced in accordance with the publicly available Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. In instances of non-compliance, consideration is given to the following factors, when deciding which enforcement measure to take: nature of the alleged violation, effectiveness in achieving compliance with CEPA and its regulations and consistency in enforcement.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT ACT

Joint directive

Notice is hereby given that the Federal Minister of Natural Resources and the Provincial Minister of Energy have issued a joint directive to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a.1) of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation and Offshore Renewable Energy Management Act with respect to offshore renewable energy recommendations related to call for bids for the issuance of a submerged land licence.

Interested parties may request a copy of the joint directive by writing to info@cnsnoer.ca or the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator, 201 Brownlow Avenue, Suite 27, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1W2.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

CRIMINAL CODE

Designation as fingerprint examiner

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a fingerprint examiner:

Ottawa, February 27, 2025

Craig Oldham
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

CANADA MARINE ACT

Prince Rupert Port Authority — Supplementary letters patent

WHEREAS letters patent were issued by the Minister of Transport (“Minister”) for the Prince Rupert Port Authority (“Authority”) under the authority of the Canada Marine Act (“Act”), effective May 1, 1999;

WHEREAS Schedule C of the letters patent sets out the real property, other than federal real property, held or occupied by the Authority;

WHEREAS pursuant to subsection 46(2.1) of the Act, the Authority wishes to acquire real properties described below;

WHEREAS the board of directors of the Authority has requested that the Minister issue supplementary letters patent to set out the real properties in Schedule C of the letters patent;

AND WHEREAS the Minister is satisfied that the amendment to the letters patent is consistent with the Act,

NOW THEREFORE pursuant to subsection 9(1) of the Act, the letters patent are amended as follows:

  1. Schedule C of the letters patent is amended by adding the following after PID number 012-454-885 and its corresponding description:
    PID NUMBER DESCRIPTION
    031-885-942 That part of District Lot 1992 range 5 coast district shown as Closed Road on Plan EPP93769
    031-886-027 That part of District Lots 1992 and 7590 range 5 coast district as shown as Closed Road on Plan EPP93771
    n/a The structure identified as structure number 02437 — Ridley Island Overpass, an overhead bridge to carry the Prince Rupert–Ridley Island Highway across and over the right of way and track of the Canadian National Railways at mileage 88.66 Skeena Subdivision, as shown on Drawing No. 2437-01 dated March 17, 1981, attached to Canadian Transport Commission, Western Division, Railway Transport Committee Order No. WDR-00376 on file with the Commission under File No. 30213.515.
  2. These supplementary letters patent take effect on the date of registration in the Prince Rupert Land Title Office of the documents evidencing the transfer of the real property to the Authority.

ISSUED this 5th day of March, 2025.

The Honourable Anita Anand, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Bicknell’s Thrush critical habitat in the St. Paul Island National Wildlife Area

The Bicknell’s Trush (Catherus bicknelli) is listed as threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act and is a migratory bird protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. In Canada, the Bicknell’s Thrush is typically found in coastal lowland forests and high-elevation, montane and managed forests in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The recovery strategy for the Bicknell’s Thrush identifies the 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(3) of the Species at Risk Act, subsection 58(1) of that Act will apply, 90 days after this publication, to the critical habitat of the Bicknell’s Thrush identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the St. Paul Island National Wildlife Area, described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act.

March 15, 2025

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA

SPECIES AT RISK ACT

Description of Roseate Tern critical habitat in the Country Island National Wildlife Area

The Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) is listed as endangered on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act and is a migratory bird protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. In Canada, the Roseate Tern nests in colonies almost exclusively on small islands with low vegetation, but will occasionally nest on mainland spits. They generally select nest sites with vegetated cover but will also nest under beach debris and driftwood, and in tires and nest boxes if provided.

The recovery strategy for the Roseate Tern identifies the critical habitat for the species in a number of areas, including within federally protected areas.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to subsection 58(3) of the Species at Risk Act, subsection 58(1) of that Act will apply, 90 days after this publication, to the critical habitat of the Roseate Tern identified in the recovery strategy for that species — that is included on the Species at Risk Public Registry — that is found within the Country Island National Wildlife Area, described in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Wildlife Act.

March 15, 2025

Sarah Wren
Director
Species at Risk Act Implementation
Canadian Wildlife Service

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SPB-001-25 — Addendum to the Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework to include Spectrum in the 27.5-28.35 GHz Band

The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled Notice No. SPB-001-25, Addendum to the Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework to include Spectrum in the 27.5-28.35 GHz Band. This document sets out Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) decisions regarding the application of the non-competitive local licensing framework to millimetre wave spectrum in the 27.5-28.35 GHz band.

This document is an addendum to Notice No. SPB-001-23, Decision on a Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, Including Spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz Band and Portions of the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands, and a result of the consultation process undertaken in Notice No. SPB-003-22, Consultation on a Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, Including Spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz Band and Portions of the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands.

Documents referred to in this notice are available on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.

March 15, 2025

Chantal Davis
Senior Director
Spectrum Policy Branch

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SPB-002-25 — Consultation on the 26 GHz and 38 GHz Bands

The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled SPB-002-25, Consultation on the 26 GHz and 38 GHz Bands, which sets out Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) proposals on repurposing the lower 26 GHz frequency bands (24.25-26.5 GHz), and additional proposals regarding the mmWave auction in the 26 GHz and 38 GHz bands. This includes proposals regarding competitive measures, deployment requirements, and other considerations for the upcoming mmWave auction.

Submitting comments

To ensure consideration, parties should submit their comments no later than May 5, 2025. Following this, reply comments will be accepted until June 4, 2025. Respondents are asked to provide their comments in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) by email to spectrumauctions-encheresduspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the reference number of this notice (SPB-002-25).

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.

March 15, 2025

Chantal Davis
Senior Director
Spectrum Policy Branch

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TRUST AND LOAN COMPANIES ACT

MCAN Mortgage Corporation — Exemption

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 160.05(4) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act (the “Act”), that the management of MCAN Mortgage Corporation (“MCAN”) has, pursuant to subsection 160.05(3) of the Act, been exempted from the requirements of subsection 160.05(1) and section 160.04 of the Act to send the prescribed management proxy circular to each shareholder whose proxy is solicited for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on or about May 8, 2025, and any subsequent annual and/or special meetings.

The exemption is granted on the basis that MCAN makes the prescribed management proxy circular accessible, as well as sends a notice thereof, in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations and National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer, to each shareholder whose proxy is solicited.

This exemption was granted on February 19, 2025.

March 15, 2025

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
Chairperson Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation  
Vice-Chairperson Canada Industrial Relations Board  
Director Canada Lands Company Limited  
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  
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  
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  
Secretary The National Battlefields Commission
Member Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada