Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 47: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

November 22, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT

Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain sponsorship applications under the Refugee Class

These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act).

These Instructions are given, pursuant to section 87.3 of the Act, by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as, in the opinion of the Minister, these Instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada by managing intake in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.

Overview

The intent of these Instructions is to limit the number of new Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) applications from a group, as defined in section 138 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations), such that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be able to continue processing existing applications and meeting Cabinet approved admission targets, without further growing inventories.

Scope

These Instructions apply to groups, as referred to in section 138 of the Regulations, who are applying under Part 8, Division 2, of the Regulations, and for which the sponsorship application was submitted on or after the coming-into-effect date listed in these Instructions.

Applications made under a temporary public policy made under section 25.2 of the Act are excluded from these Instructions.

Setting the number of new sponsorship applications to be accepted for processing in a calendar year

The number of new sponsorship applications under Part 8 of Division 2 of the Regulations that will be accepted for processing in a calendar year, by groups, is set at zero.

The year begins on January 1, 2026, and ends on December 31, 2026.

Humanitarian and compassionate requests

A request made under subsection 25(1) of the Act from outside Canada and that accompanies an application that was not accepted for processing under these Instructions will not be processed.

Effective period

These Instructions take effect on January 1, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2026.

October 2, 2025

The Hon. Lena Metlege Diab, ECNS, KC, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 22245

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 1,3-propanediamine, N-[3-(C11-14-isoalkyloxy)propyl] derivs., C13-rich, acetates, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 151789-08-1;

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:

“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;
“engineered hazardous waste landfill facility”
means a facility that is part of an overall integrated hazardous waste management system where wastes that do not require additional treatment or processing are sent and where hazardous materials are confined or controlled for the duration of their effective contaminating lifespan;
“notifier”
means the person who has, on July 7, 2025, 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;
“substance”
means 1,3-propanediamine, N-[3-(C11-14-isoalkyloxy)propyl] derivs., C13-rich, acetates, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 151789-08-1; and
“waste”
means the following:
  • (a) effluents that result from the manufacture of products with the substance;
  • (b) effluents that result from rinsing equipment or vessels used for transportation of the substance;
  • (c) disposable vessels used for the substance;
  • (d) spillage that contains the substance;
  • (e) process effluents that contain the substance; and
  • (f) any residual quantity of the substance in any equipment or vessel.

2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.

Restrictions

3. The notifier shall not import the substance

4. The notifier shall not manufacture the substance to manufacture a consumer product or cosmetic, unless the substance is chemically reacted into a stable matrix and cured during the manufacture process.

5. At least 120 days prior to manufacturing the substance or products containing the substance in Canada, the notifier shall inform the Minister of the Environment, in writing, and provide the following information:

6. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who agrees not to use the substance to manufacture a consumer product or cosmetic, unless the substance is chemically reacted into a stable matrix and cured during the manufacture process.

Disposal

7. The notifier or the person to whom the substance has been transferred must thoroughly rinse any containers or transportation vessels that contained the substance prior to their reconditioning and incorporate the rinsate as a component in a mining flotation reagent processing aid, or dispose of any waste and containers or transportation vessels that contained the substance in an engineered hazardous waste landfill facility, in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the landfill is located.

Environmental release

8. Where any unauthorized or accidental release to the environment of the substance or waste containing it occurs, 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, notify an enforcement officer or the person providing the 24-hour emergency telephone service for the province where the release occurs referred to in the schedule to the Release and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations.

Other requirements

9. The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance, waste or containers or transport vessels that contained the substance to any person,

Record-keeping requirements

10. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating

(2) When the notifier learns of a change to the address referred to in paragraph (1)(c) or (1)(d), 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)

(5) Any records mentioned in subsection (1) that are kept electronically must be in an electronically readable format.

Coming into force

11. The present ministerial conditions come into force on October 23, 2025.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of summary of the assessment of six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group specified on the Domestic Substances List and of Ministerial Statements (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas a summary of the assessment conducted on six substances pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (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 on these substances at this time.

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Marjorie Michel
Minister of Health

ANNEX
Summary of the assessment of the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group

Pursuant to section 68 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted an assessment of six substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group. The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS RNs),footnote 1 the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names, and the common names for these substances are listed in the table below.

Table: Substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group
CAS RN DSL name Common name
71-23-8 1-Propanol Propyl alcohol
67-63-0 2-Propanol Isopropanol
57-55-6 1,2-Propanediol Propylene glycol
71-41-0 1-Pentanol n/a
78-83-1 1-Propanol, 2-methyl- Isobutanol
75-65-0 2-Propanol, 2-methyl- tert-Butanol

Abbreviation: n/a, not available

The substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group, except for tert-butanol, naturally occur in the environment. The substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group, except for propylene glycol, were included in a survey issued pursuant to section 71 of CEPA. In 2011, manufacturing quantities in Canada were reported for 1-propanol (1 410 kg), 2-propanol (over 10 000 000 kg), isobutanol (17 800 kg), and tert-butanol (over 10 000 000 kg), while 1-pentanol was not reported to be manufactured above the reporting threshold of 100 kg. In the same year, import quantities in Canada were reported for 1-propanol (8 285 724 kg), 2-propanol (17 934 589 kg), 1-pentanol (104 863 kg), isobutanol (over 10 000 000 kg), and tert-butanol (10 000 to 100 000 kg). According to the Canadian International Merchandise Trade Web Application, 24 199 865 kg of propylene glycol were imported into Canada in 2021.

According to information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey for these substances (except propylene glycol), the primary reported use is in paints and coatings. Other main uses include ink, toners and colourants; cleaning and furnishing care (1-propanol, 2-propanol, and isobutanol); automotive, aircraft and transportation (2-propanol and 1-pentanol); self-care products; adhesives and sealants; and oil and natural gas extraction (2-propanol). Substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group may be used in cosmetics (1-propanol, 2-propanol, propylene glycol, and tert-butanol), as food additives (2-propanol and propylene glycol), as food flavouring agents (1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-pentanol, and isobutanol), as components in the manufacture of food packaging materials (all), as incidental additives (tert-butanol), as medicinal or non-medicinal ingredients in drugs (all except 1-pentanol) including natural health products (1-propanol, 2-propanol, propylene glycol, and tert-butanol), as active ingredients in pest control products (2-propanol and propylene glycol), as formulants in pest control products (all except 1-pentanol), and in other products available to consumers.

The ecological risks of the substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols 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, the six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from the six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group. It is concluded that the six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group 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.

1-Propanol, 2-propanol, propylene glycol, and 1-pentanol are not identified as posing a high hazard to human health based on classifications by other national or international agencies for carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, or reproductive toxicity. They are assessed using the approach outlined in the science approach document for substances with low human health hazard potential (Health Canada, 2019). As these four substances are considered to be of low hazard potential, quantitative exposure estimates for these substances were not derived, and the risk to human health from these substances is considered to be low.

Exposure to the general population to isobutanol is expected from air, drinking water, food, and the use of products available to consumers, such as paints and coatings. In laboratory studies, neurodevelopmental effects were observed with oral exposures to 1-butanol, an analogue of isobutanol, although this effect was not observed in studies with isobutanol through the inhalation route. There are no available carcinogenicity studies for isobutanol or its analogue, 1-butanol, but they are not expected to be carcinogenic based on negative genotoxicity and their chemical structure. A comparison between critical effects and levels to which the general population, including those in the vicinity of facilities releasing isobutanol to air, may be exposed to isobutanol from environmental media, food, automotive spray paint, hobby lacquer top coat, and paint sprayer cleaner resulted in margins of exposure (MOEs) that are considered adequate to account for uncertainties in the health effects and exposure data used to characterize risk.

Exposure to the general population to tert-butanol is expected from air and drinking water, and from the use of various products available to consumers, such as cosmetics and drugs including natural health products. In laboratory studies with tert-butanol, there were increased non-cancer kidney effects (nephropathy). Increased incidences of kidney and thyroid tumours were also reported, although the relevance of increased kidney tumours to humans was unclear. tert-Butanol has not been shown to be genotoxic. A comparison between critical cancer and non-cancer effects and levels to which the general population may be exposed to tert-butanol from environmental media, cosmetics (such as teeth whitener, body lotion, and hair spray) and other self-care products (such as hand sanitizer and sunscreen lotion), markers, and multi-purpose odour eliminator spray resulted in MOEs that are considered adequate to account for uncertainties in the health effects and exposure data used to characterize risk.

The human health assessment took into consideration those groups of individuals within the Canadian population who, due to greater exposure or susceptibility, may be more vulnerable to experiencing adverse health effects. The potential for increased susceptibility during development and reproduction was assessed and age-specific exposure estimates were derived. In addition, people living near industrial releases were considered in the assessment of isobutanol and tert-butanol. These subpopulations were taken into account while assessing the potential harm to human health.

Considering all the information presented in this assessment, it is concluded that the six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group 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 the six substances in the Selected C3-C5 Alcohols Group do not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act.

The assessment for these substances is available on the Canada.ca (Latest news about the Chemicals Management Plan) website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of summary of the assessment of two substances — 1-decene, dimer, hydrogenated (hydrogenated didecene), CAS RN footnote 1 68649-11-6, and 1-decene, tetramer, mixed with 1-decene trimer, hydrogenated (HTTD), CAS RN 68649-12-7 — specified on the Domestic Substances List and of Ministerial Statements (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas a summary of the assessment conducted on hydrogenated didecene and HTTD pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is annexed hereby;

And whereas it is concluded that these substances meet one or more 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, under paragraph 77(6)(b) of the Act, to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor in Council that these substances be added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Notice is given that the ministers propose, for the purposes of subparagraph 77(6)(c)(i) of the Act, to regulate hydrogenated didecene and HTTD to restrict their use in cleaner/lubricant/preservative spray products available to consumers.

Notice is further given that the ministers have released a risk management approach document for these substances to continue discussions with stakeholders on the manner in which the ministers intend to develop a proposed regulation or instrument respecting preventive or control actions in relation to the substances.

Public comment period on the risk management approach — November 22, 2025, to January 21, 2026

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the risk management approach document. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website. The assessment and the risk management approach documents may also be consulted.

How to participate: All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Substances Management Information Line, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by one of the following methods:

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. The request must provide reasons as provided for under subsection 313(2) of the Act.

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Marjorie Michel
Minister of Health

ANNEX
Summary of the assessment of hydrogenated didecene and HTTD

Pursuant to section 68 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have conducted an assessment of two substances referred to collectively under the Chemicals Management Plan as the Decenes Group.footnote 2 The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS RNs), the Domestic Substances List (DSL) names and the common name of these substances are listed in the table below.

Table: Substances in the Decenes Group
CAS RN DSL name Common name
68649-11-6 table a2 note a 1-Decene, dimer, hydrogenated Hydrogenated didecene
68649-12-7 table a2 note a 1-Decene, tetramer, mixed with 1-decene trimer, hydrogenated Hydrogenated trimer and tetramer of decene

Table a2 note(s)

Table a2 note a

The substance bearing this CAS RN is a UVCB (substance of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products, or biological material).

Return to table a2 note a referrer

According to information submitted in response to a CEPA section 71 survey, imported quantities of hydrogenated didecene and hydrogenated trimer and tetramer of decene (HTTD) in Canada in 2011 were in the range of 10 000 kg to 100 000 kg and 203 742 kg, respectively. In the same year, no Canadian manufacturing activities were reported for hydrogenated didecene above the reporting threshold of 100 kg, while HTTD was reported to be manufactured in a quantity between 1 000 kg and 10 000 kg. Hydrogenated didecene is used in lubricants and greases, cosmetics, and mining applications. HTTD is used in lubricants and greases for automotive care and in the automotive, aircraft and transportation sectors.

The ecological risks of the substances in the Decenes Group were characterized using the ecological risk classification (ERC) of organic substances, 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, the substances in the Decenes Group are considered unlikely to be causing ecological harm.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this assessment, there is a low risk of harm to the environment from hydrogenated didecene and HTTD. It is concluded that hydrogenated didecene and HTTD 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.

With respect to the human health assessment, no critical health effects were identified for hydrogenated didecene or HTTD via the oral or dermal routes of exposure. This was based on the available health effects data on these substances as well as on analogues. Therefore, oral exposure to substances in the Decenes Group resulting from exposure to lipsticks is not a concern. In addition, dermal exposure from the use of automotive products and cosmetics containing these substances is not of concern.

With respect to inhalation exposure, the critical health effects are histopathological effects observed in the nasal cavity and lungs of rats exposed to aerosolized hydrogenated didecene. Hydrogenated didecene and HTTD were identified in spray products used for firearm maintenance [that is, cleaner/lubricant/preservative (CLP)]. Margins of exposure between concentrations of hydrogenated didecene and HTTD following the use of CLP spray products for firearm maintenance and critical effects levels in laboratory studies are considered potentially inadequate to address the uncertainties in the health effects and exposure data used to characterize risk.

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. For instance, age-specific exposures were considered and developmental and reproductive toxicity studies were evaluated for potential adverse health effects. The potential for cumulative effects was considered in this assessment by examining cumulative exposures to both substances in the sentinel scenario.

Considering all the information presented in this assessment, it is concluded that hydrogenated didecene and HTTD meet the criteria set out in paragraph 64(c) of CEPA, as they are entering or may enter 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 concluded that hydrogenated didecene and HTTD meet one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

The assessment and the risk management approach document for these substances are available on the Canada.ca (Latest news about the Chemicals Management Plan) website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of supplemental material after draft screening assessment of the Flame Retardants Group, including phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester (triphenyl phosphate; TPHP), CAS RN footnote 1 115-86-6, and ethanol, 2-butoxy-, phosphate (3:1) [tris(2-butoxethyl) phosphate; TBOEP], CAS RN 78-51-3, specified on the Domestic Substances List (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health (the ministers) published a summary of the draft screening assessment of the Flame Retardants Group in the Canada Gazette on November 6, 2021, for a 60-day public comment period ending on January 5, 2022;

Whereas the ministers at that time proposed to conclude that TPHP meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act;

And whereas the ministers at that time proposed to conclude that TBOEP does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act;

Whereas new information concerning TPHP and TBOEP has been identified since then;

Whereas a summary of the additional risk characterization conducted on TPHP and TBOEP in support of the draft screening assessment pursuant to paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Act is annexed hereby;

And whereas the proposed conclusion that TPHP meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act has not changed;

And whereas the proposed conclusion that TBOEP does not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act has changed,

Notice therefore is hereby given that the ministers may use the supplemental material in the additional risk characterization document to inform the final assessment of the Flame Retardants Group and any subsequent risk management.

Notice is furthermore given that the ministers have released an updated risk management scope document for these substances to initiate discussions with stakeholders on the development of risk management options, and to inform the subsequent risk management of TPHP and TBOEP.

Public comment period — November 22, 2025, to January 21, 2026

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the scientific considerations presented in the additional risk characterization document. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website. The risk management scope may also be consulted.

How to participate: All comments must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice and be sent to the Substances Management Information Line, Department of the Environment, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3, by one of the following methods:

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.

Jacinthe David
Director General
Industrial Sectors and Chemicals Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

Greg Carreau
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health

ANNEX I
Summary of the additional risk characterization document

A draft screening assessment of the Flame Retardants Group was published on November 6, 2021. This current document contains additional information to support the assessment of phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester (CAS RN 115-86-6) and ethanol, 2-butoxy-, phosphate (3:1) [CAS RN 78-51-3], hereinafter referred to as TPHP and TBOEP, respectively, which are 2 of the 10 substances in the Flame Retardants Group. Data identified or generated since the publication of the draft assessment are included herein.

The scope of this risk characterization document is limited to assessing potential human health concerns with respect to TPHP and TBOEP. For TPHP, significant new critical health effects were identified and exposures were re-examined. For TBOEP, updated exposure parameters used to estimate dermal intakes of substances found in foam-containing mattresses or upholstered furniture and infant or child restraint systems were incorporated. This document contains an updated characterization and an updated draft conclusion of the human health risks associated with exposure to TPHP and TBOEP. The public has the opportunity to comment on data and analysis included herein prior to it being considered in the finalization of the assessment of TPHP and TBOEP, and, if appropriate, the corresponding risk management approach document.

In Canada, TPHP and TBOEP are primarily used as either additive flame retardants or plasticizers in various applications, including paints and coatings (TPHP and TBOEP), foam (TPHP and TBOEP), plastics and rubber products (TPHP), lubricants and greases (TPHP), adhesives and sealants (TPHP), and floor coverings (TBOEP). These substances are also used in food packaging applications. TPHP is also used as a formulant in pest control products and in nail care products in Canada.

Significant new information on the critical effects of TPHP was identified through the scientific literature since the publication of the draft assessment, resulting in a change in the critical endpoint used to characterize risk. The critical effects associated with exposure to TPHP are developmental effects. People living in Canada may be exposed to TPHP from dust, soil, indoor air, drinking water, food, human milk, and the use of products available to consumers, including nail care products, lubricants and greases, foam-containing mattresses or furniture, and infant and child restraint systems (including booster seats). Children may also be exposed to mouthing foam toys or other products available to consumers containing TPHP. For TPHP, the margins of exposure associated with environmental media, food, and mouthing of foam objects are considered adequate to account for uncertainties in the exposure and health effects data used to characterize risk. However, the margins for dermal exposure to nail care products, lubricants and greases, as well as for prolonged skin contact from lying on foam-containing mattresses or upholstered furniture or from sitting in infant or child restraint systems (0 to 13 years), are considered potentially inadequate to account for uncertainties in the exposure and health effects data used to characterize risk.

For TBOEP, no significant changes were identified for the health effects (liver effects in males), the exposure to environmental media and food, or the exposure to products available to consumers (e.g. rust paint). Updates to exposure parameters used to estimate dermal exposures while lying on foam-containing mattresses or upholstered furniture and sitting in an infant or child restraint system (including boosters) were incorporated. As a result, the calculated margins associated with prolonged skin contact to TBOEP from lying on foam-containing mattresses or upholstered furniture (all age groups) and sitting in infant or child restraint systems (0 to 13 years) are considered potentially inadequate to account for uncertainties in the exposure and health effects data used to characterize risk.

The human health assessment took into consideration those groups of individuals living in Canada who, due to greater susceptibility or greater exposure, may be more vulnerable to experiencing adverse health effects. The potential for increased susceptibility during reproduction and development was assessed and age-specific exposure estimates were derived. Generally, infants and children were found to have higher exposure than adults. All of these populations were taken into consideration while assessing the potential harm to human health.

ANNEX II
Summary of the updated risk management scope

This risk management scope outlines the risk management options under consideration for TPHP and TBOEP. It is proposed to conclude that these substances are harmful to human health under human health risk characterization. The proposed risk management options under consideration for human health are being considered in addition to the risk management options under consideration to address the risks to the environment of the aryl organophosphates subgroup (which includes TPHP), as outlined in the November 2021 Risk Management Scope for TPHP, BPDP, BDMEPPP, IDDP, IPPP and TEP.

For the purposes of paragraph 77(1)(a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Government of Canada proposes to recommend that TPHP and TBOEP be added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 to CEPA.footnote 3 As a result, the Government of Canada is considering the following new risk management actions:

The Government of Canada is also considering other risk management actions, as follows:

To inform risk management decision-making, information on the following topics should be provided (ideally on or before January 7, 2026) to the contact details identified in section 8 of the Risk Management Scope for TPHP and TBOEP:

The risk management options outlined in this updated risk management scope document may evolve through consideration of assessments and risk management options or actions published for other Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) substances as required to ensure effective, coordinated, and consistent risk management decision-making.

Note: The above summary is an abridged list of options under consideration to manage these substances and to seek information on identified gaps. Refer to section 3 of the Risk Management Scope for more complete details in this regard. It should be noted that the proposed risk management options may evolve through consideration of additional information obtained from the public comment period, literature and other sources.

Proposed overall conclusion

Considering all the information presented in this document, it is proposed to conclude that TPHP and TBOEP meet the criteria under paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as they are entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

The supplemental materials for these substances are available on the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

BOARDS OF TRADE ACT

La Chambre de Commerce de St Georges

Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated October 30, 2025, has been pleased to change the name of La Chambre de Commerce de St Georges to La Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Saint-Georges upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.

November 12, 2025

Hantz Prosper
Director
For the Minister of Industry

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

BOARDS OF TRADE ACT

Surrey Board of Trade

Notice is hereby given that Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, by Order in Council dated October 30, 2025, has been pleased to change the name of the Surrey Board of Trade to the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade upon petition made therefor under section 39 of the Boards of Trade Act.

November 12, 2025

Hantz Prosper
Director
For the Minister of Industry

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT

BMO Life Insurance Company and BMO Life Assurance Company — Letters patent of amalgamation and order to commence and carry on business

Notice is hereby given of the issuance,

November 22, 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
Parliamentary Budget Officer Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer