Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 3: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

January 17, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Ministerial Condition No. 22256

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 amides, tall-oil fatty, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 68650-79-3;

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:

“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 August 27, 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 amides, tall-oil fatty, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 68650-79-3; 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 may import the substance only to incorporate it as a component of asphalt or bitumen emulsions.

4. The notifier shall transfer the physical possession or control of the substance only to a person who agrees to use it in accordance with section 3.

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

Disposal

6. The notifier or the person to whom the substance has been transferred must

Environmental release

7. Where any 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

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

Record-keeping requirements

9. (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), 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

10. The present ministerial conditions come into force on December 15, 2025.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2026-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, under subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote b;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment makes the annexed Order 2026-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List under subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a.

Ottawa, January 6, 2026

Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment

Order 2026-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Amendment

1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 1 is amended by deleting the following:

Coming into Force

2 This Order comes into force on the day on which Order 2026-87-01-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Publication of summary of the updated draft assessment of phenol, methylstyrenated (MSP), CAS RN 68512-30-1, specified on the Domestic Substances List and of Ministerial Statements (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

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

And whereas it is proposed to conclude that the substance meets 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(1)(a) of the Act, to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor in Council that this substance be added to Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Notice is furthermore given that the ministers have released a revised risk management scope document for MSP to continue discussions with stakeholders on the development of risk management options.

Public comment period — January 17, 2026, to March 18, 2026

Any person may, within 60 days after publication of this notice, file with the Minister of the Environment written comments on the measure the ministers propose to take and on the scientific considerations on the basis of which the measure is proposed. More information regarding the scientific considerations may be obtained from the Canada.ca (Chemical substances) website. The updated draft assessment and the revised risk management scope document 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.

Jacqueline Gonçalves
Director General
Science Reporting and Assessment Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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

Summary of the updated draft assessment of phenol, methylstyrenated (MSP)

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 phenol, methylstyrenated, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) 68512-30-1, hereinafter referred to as MSP.

MSP was previously assessed as part of the Final screening assessment report for potentially toxic substances in 2008. As no exposure to humans or the environment was expected based on information available at the time, it was concluded that MSP did not meet any of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA as it was not posing a risk to humans or the environment. However, it was determined that new activities could result in MSP meeting the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA. Therefore, this substance has been subject to the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of CEPA since 2008.

Since 2015, there were multiple Significant New Activity Notifications (SNANs) received in response to the SNAc provisions applied to MSP. These notifications have not indicated intent to manufacture this substance in Canada, but the total notified imports are in the range of 10 000 kg to 100 000 kg per year. The major proposed use of this substance specified in these notifications is for paints and coatings on ships and large equipment. Outcomes from evaluation of the SNANs suggest that releases of MSP may pose a risk to the environment. Given the indication of increasing use in Canada, it was determined that the potential risk to the environment and human health should be further evaluated in an assessment. A draft assessment of MSP was published in November 2021 for a 60-day public comment period. Since then, CEPA was amended and an updated draft assessment of MSP was published to account for some of the amendments to the Act.

MSP is an organic Unknown or Variable composition, Complex reaction products or Biological material (UVCB) substance, which consists of oligomerization and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene (C9 monomer) and phenol. More significant components of MSP are expected to be a phenol with 1 to 3 methylstyrenated substituents, and dimers and trimers of C9 monomer. The proportions of these components can vary in commercially manufactured MSP under the same CAS RN. In MSP imported into Canada, the composition is dominated by three major components: mono- and di-methylstyrenated phenol and dimers of C9 monomer.

On the basis of empirical data and model predictions, two major components of MSP (monomethylstyrenated phenol and dimers of C9 monomer) are not expected to degrade rapidly in the environment; two major components of MSP (dimethylstyrenated phenol and dimers of C9 monomer) are also expected to bioaccumulate in organisms. Empirical effects data suggest that the three major components can cause adverse effects in aquatic organisms at low exposure concentrations. Some components are also associated with endocrine estrogenic activity and endocrine effects on organisms. Environmental exposure associated with the notified uses was predicted on the basis of data submitted in SNANs. Outcomes from the ecological risk characterization for MSP indicate that releases of this substance from notified uses may pose a risk to aquatic organisms.

Considering all available lines of evidence presented in this updated draft assessment, there is a risk of harm to the environment from MSP. It is proposed to conclude that MSP meets the criteria set out in paragraph 64(a) of CEPA as it is entering or may enter 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. However, it is proposed to conclude that MSP does not meet the criteria set out in paragraph 64(b) of CEPA as it is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends.

The general population is not directly exposed to MSP from its use in industrial applications; however, the substance may be released to surface water, and the general population may be exposed via drinking water consumption. A comparison of the estimated exposure to MSP from drinking water and critical effect levels results in margins of exposure that are considered adequate to address uncertainties in the health effects and exposure databases.

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. People living in the vicinity of industrial releases of MSP are more likely to be exposed. Infants were found to be the subpopulation most highly exposed to MSP, due to their relative body weight and intake of drinking water. No subpopulation was identified as being more susceptible to the effects of MSP.

Considering all the information presented in this updated draft assessment, it is proposed to conclude that MSP does not meet the criteria set out in paragraph 64(c) of CEPA as it is 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.

Proposed overall conclusion

It is therefore proposed to conclude that MSP meets one or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of CEPA.

It is also proposed that MSP meets the criteria in paragraph 77(3)(a) for a substance that may have a long-term harmful effect on the environment. MSP is inherently toxic to non-human organisms, is persistent and bioaccumulative in accordance with the Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations of CEPA, is present in the environment primarily as a result of human activity, and is not a naturally occurring radionuclide or a naturally occurring inorganic substance.

The updated draft assessment and the revised risk management scope document for this substance are available on the Canada.ca (Latest news about the Chemicals Management Plan) website.

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-016-25 — Consultation on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the 5030-5091 MHz Band and Certain Bands Used to Provide Commercial Mobile Services

Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published the following document:

The document sets out ISED’s consultation process on a policy, licensing and technical framework for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the 5030-5091 MHz band and certain bands used to provide commercial mobile services.

All comments and reply comments received in response to the consultation will be made available on ISED’s Spectrum management and telecommunications website.

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.

January 5, 2026

Wen Kwan
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch
Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector

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  

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994

Notice of intent

Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment is considering amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 pursuant to section 12 of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Consultation on proposed amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 migratory game bird hunting seasons:

Purpose

Environment and Climate Change Canada (the Department) is proposing amendments to Schedule 3 of the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022. The purposes are to

The Department is also considering the future establishment of various new open seasons, with their earliest potential implementation being for the 2028–2029 hunting season.

In addition, the Department is proposing to discontinue the production of hard copy/paper migratory game bird hunting permits and Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries, starting in 2027–2028.

Background

The hunting provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 are reviewed every second year with input from the provinces and territories and a range of other stakeholders and partners. However, the Department evaluates the status of migratory game bird populations on an annual basis to ensure that harvest rates remain sustainable and to ensure that urgent regulatory amendments can be made if necessary.

The Department produces three reports as part of its consultation process when the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 are reviewed. The first report, titled Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada, contains population and other biological information on migratory game birds, thus providing the scientific basis for informing management decisions that ensure the long-term sustainability of their populations. The second report, titled Proposals to Amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations, outlines the proposed changes to the hunting provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022, as well as proposals to amend the special conservation measures for the management of overabundant species and other proposed amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022. These two reports provide the opportunity for input on the proposed regulatory amendments and are distributed to individuals and organizations with an interest in migratory game bird conservation. The third report, Migratory Birds Regulations in Canada, summarizes the hunting regulations for the upcoming two hunting seasons and is also provided to individuals and organizations with an interest in migratory game bird conservation.

Electronic copies of the above-mentioned documents may be viewed on the web page for the Consultation process on Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.

How to participate

Go to the report titled Proposals to Amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations to learn about the proposed amendments.

Comments may be submitted by email until February 15, 2026.

Who is the focus of this consultation

Contact

Caroline Ladanowski
Director
Wildlife Management and Regulatory Affairs Division
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 13th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3

Chris Evans
Director General
Wildlife Management Directorate
Canadian Wildlife Service