Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 5: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

January 31, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Significant New Activity Notice No. 22299

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 glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, sodium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2892303-59-0, under section 83 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act);

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 Julie Dabrusin
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.
“oral cosmetic”
means a cosmetic intended to be applied or introduced into the oral cavity (teeth and all parts of the mouth other than the lips), and includes products such as toothpaste, mouthwash and tooth whitening products.
“substance”
means glycolipids, rhamnose-contg., Pseudomonas putida-fermented, from D-glucose, sodium salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 2892303-59-0.

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 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 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on May 12, 1981, that are current at the time the studies are 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.

Class of persons

7. For the purpose of subsection 86(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, persons to whom physical possession or control of the substance is transferred are not required to be notified if, at the time of the transfer, the substance is contained in a consumer product or cosmetic.

Transitional provisions

8. Despite section 2, in the period between the date of publication of the present notice and January 31, 2027, 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 pursuant to section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act) to apply the SNAc provisions of the Act to the substance defined in the Notice. 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 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 the 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 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.

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, (the Pest Control Products Act, the Fertilizers Act and the Feeds Act) are excluded from the Notice. The Notice also does not apply to substances described in section 3.2 of the Guidance Document for the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers).

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 of the Environment 90 days before the day on which the substance is used for a significant new activity. The Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health will use the information submitted in the SNAN to conduct a risk assessment within 90 days after the complete information is received.

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).

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. 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).

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 subsection 86(1) 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. A SNAc notice may specify that subsection 86(1) of the Act does not apply under defined conditions.

A pre-notification consultation (PNC) is recommended for notifiers who wish to consult with the 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.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

January 23, 2026

Rachida Lagmiri
Official Documents Registrar

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 Grande Prairie Police Service as a fingerprint examiner:

Ottawa, January 5, 2026

Julie Thompson
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

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, January 5, 2026

Julie Thompson
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

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 Winnipeg Police Service as a fingerprint examiner:

Ottawa, January 5, 2026

Julie Thompson
Director General
Crime Prevention Branch

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SPB-001-26 — Access Licensing Framework: Decision on the Indigenous Priority Window Policy

The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the document entitled SPB-001-26, Access Licensing Framework: Decision on the Indigenous Priority Window Policy. This document sets out Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) decision on the criteria for the application of an Indigenous Priority Window (IPW). The IPW will be applied to the access spectrum licensing process outlined in SPB-001-24, Decision on New Access Licensing Framework, Changes to Subordinate Licensing and White Space to Support Rural and Remote Deployment, which will first apply to the unused portions of the 800 MHz Cellular and 1900 MHz Personal Communications Services spectrum bands.

This document is a result of the engagement process undertaken in SPB-002-24, Improving Indigenous Access to Spectrum: Draft Indigenous Priority Window Spectrum Policy Framework.

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

January 16, 2026

Matthew Kellison
Director General
Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-001-26 — Publication of RSS-195, issue 3, and SRSP-516, issue 2

Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has published the following documents:

These documents are now official and available on the Published documents page of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.

Submitting comments

Comments and suggestions for improving this Radio Standards Specification may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.

January 16, 2026

Wen Kwan
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch

PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE

Appointment opportunities

We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada has implemented an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.

We are equally committed to providing a healthy workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work to one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful and harassment-free work environment.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions.

Current opportunities

The following opportunities for appointments to Governor in Council positions are currently open for applications. Every opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Governor in Council appointment opportunities
Position Organization Closing date
Parliamentary Budget Officer Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer