Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 17: COMMISSIONS
April 25, 2026
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT
Decorative and other non-structural plywood — Decisions
On April 10, 2026, pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Information
The full product definition and applicable tariff classification numbers are found on the CBSA’s Dumping and subsidy investigations web page. The Statement of Reasons regarding the decision will be available within 15 days following the decisions.
Ottawa, April 10, 2026
Richard StMarseille
Director General
Trade Programs Directorate
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
INCOME TAX ACT
Revocation of registration of charities
The registered charities listed below have consolidated or merged with other organizations and have requested that their registration be revoked. Therefore, the following notice of intention to revoke has been sent to the charities listed below, and is now being published according to the requirements of the Income Tax Act:
“Notice is hereby given, pursuant to paragraph 168(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, that I propose to revoke the registration of the charity listed below and that by virtue of paragraph 168(2)(a) thereof, the revocation of the registration is effective on the date of publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette.”
| Business number | Name / Address |
|---|---|
| 106693047RR0053 | EDMONTON MARANATHA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, EDMONTON, ALTA. |
| 107951618RR0574 | THE SALVATION ARMY - BARBARA MITCHELL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE, WINNIPEG, MAN. |
| 119150480RR0001 | SIMCOSIDE BIBLE CHAPEL, ORILLIA, ONT. |
| 707560892RR0001 | WAVERLEY HOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST, OTTAWA, ONT. |
| 745579482RR0001 | BRAMALEA WOODS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, BRAMPTON, ONT. |
| 757569314RR0001 | SIGN LANGUAGE CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, HAMILTON ONTARIO, HAMILTON, ONT. |
| 757661913RR0001 | TULLAMORE CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, BRAMPTON, ONT. |
| 758152466RR0001 | WEST SHORE MANDARIN CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, BURLINGTON, ONT. |
| 759000284RR0001 | RIDGEHILL CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, BRAMPTON, ONT. |
| 766257489RR0001 | PARKHILL CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, DAWSON CREEK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. |
| 860571447RR0001 | MIRAMICHI WESLEYAN CHURCH, MIRAMICHI, N.B. |
Sharmila Khare
Director General
Charities Directorate
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
APPEALS
Notice No. HA-2026-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has decided, pursuant to rule 25 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules, to consider the appeal referenced below by way of written submissions. Persons interested in intervening are requested to contact the Tribunal at 613‑993‑3595 or at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca prior to the commencement of the scheduled hearing. Interested persons seeking additional information should contact the Tribunal.
| Date of Hearing | May 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Appeal | AP-2025-012 |
| Good in Issue | Kershaw Bel Air folding knife (model KE-6105CF) |
| Issue | Whether the good in issue is properly classified under tariff item 9898.00.00 as a "prohibited weapon", as determined by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency. |
| Tariff Item at Issue | President of the Canada Border Services Agency—9898.00.00 |
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal referenced below. This hearing will be held via videoconference. Interested persons planning to attend should contact the Tribunal at 613‑993‑3595 or at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca at least two business days before the commencement of the hearing to register and to obtain further information.
| Date of Hearing | May 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Appeals | EA-2022-004, EA-2024-009, EA-2025-005 and EA-2025-010 |
| Goods in Issue | Various models of chairs and parts of sofas |
| Issue | Whether the goods in issue are of the same description as goods to which the Tribunal’s findings in inquiry NQ-2021-002 (concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain upholstered domestic seating for domestic purposes originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) applies and therefore fall within the scope of that finding. |
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
FILE PR-2026-001 — NOTICE OF INQUIRY
Automated data processing software
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has received a complaint from KEVEREST Technologies Inc. (KEVEREST), of Kitchener, Ontario, concerning a procurement (solicitation BPM025773/33514) issued by Shared Services Canada (SSC). The solicitation was for the provision of MATLAB maintenance and support services. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is given that the Tribunal made a decision on April 10, 2026, to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.
KEVEREST alleges that SSC’s evaluation of its bid was unreasonable.
Further information may be obtained from the Registry, 613‑993‑3595 (telephone), citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, April 10, 2026
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
PRELIMINARY INJURY INQUIRY PI-2026-001 — NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PRELIMINARY INJURY INQUIRY
Decorative and other non-structural plywood
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), it has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether there is evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood, as defined below (the subject goods), have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, as these words are defined in SIMA. The subject goods are defined as
- Decorative and other non-structural plywood, whether or not surface coated or covered, and veneer core platforms for the production of decorative and other non-structural plywood, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Decorative and other non-structural plywood is defined as a flat, multilayered plywood or other veneered panel, consisting of two or more layers or plies of wood veneers and a core, with the face and/or back veneer made of wood. The veneers, along with the core are glued or otherwise bonded together. Decorative and other non-structural plywood include products that meet the American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2016 (including any revisions to that standard).
- Excluding
- a) Structural plywood that (i) is manufactured to meet CSA O121 (Douglas fir plywood), CSA O151 (Canadian softwood plywood), CSA O153 (Poplar plywood), or U.S. Products Standard PS 1-09, PS 2-09, or PS 2-10 for Structural Plywood (including any revisions to that standard or any substantially equivalent domestic or international standard intended for structural plywood), (ii) which has both a face and a back veneer of coniferous wood, and (iii) which is for use in structural applications;
- b) Finished plywood products for use as flooring;
- c) Plywood which has a shape or design other than a flat panel;
- d) Phenolic Film Faced Plyform (PFF), also known as Phenolic Surface Film Plywood (PSF), defined as a panel with an “Exterior” or “Exposure 1” bond classification as is defined by The Engineered Wood Association, having an opaque phenolic film layer with a weight equal to or greater than 90 g/m3 permanently bonded on both the face and back veneers and an opaque, moisture resistant coating applied to the edges; and
- e) Laminated veneer lumber door and window components with (1) a maximum width of 44 millimeters, a thickness from 30 millimeters to 72 millimeters, and a length of less than 2413 millimeters, (2) water boiling point exterior adhesive, (3) a modulus of elasticity of 1,500,000 pounds per square inch or higher, (4) finger-jointed or lap-jointed core veneer with all layers oriented so that the grain is running parallel or with no more than 3 dispersed layers of veneer oriented with the grain running perpendicular to the other layers, and (5) top layer machined with a curved edge and one or more profile channels throughout.
The Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry will be conducted by way of written submissions. Each person or government wishing to participate in the preliminary injury inquiry must file Form I—Notice of Participation with the Tribunal, on or before April 23, 2026. Each counsel who intends to represent a party in the preliminary injury inquiry must file Form II—Notice of Representation and Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal, on or before April 23, 2026.
On April 28, 2026, the Tribunal will issue a list of participants. Counsel and self-represented participants are required to serve their respective submissions on each other on the dates outlined below. Public submissions are to be served on counsel and those participants who are not represented by counsel. Confidential submissions are to be served only on counsel who have access to the confidential record, and who have filed Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal. This information will be included in the list of participants. One complete electronic version of all submissions must be filed with the Tribunal.
Submissions by parties opposed to the complaint must be filed not later than noon (ET), on May 12, 2026. The complainants and supporting parties may make submissions in response to the submissions of parties opposed to the complaint not later than noon (ET), on May 20, 2026.
In accordance with section 46 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, a person who provides information to the Tribunal and who wishes some of or all the information to be kept confidential must, among other things, submit a non-confidential edited version or non-confidential summary of the information designated as confidential, or a statement indicating why such a summary cannot be made.
Written submissions, correspondence and requests for information regarding this notice should be addressed to the Registry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca. The Registry can also be reached by telephone at 613‑993‑3595.
Further details regarding this preliminary injury inquiry, including the schedule of key events, are contained in the sections entitled “Additional Information” and “Preliminary Injury Inquiry Schedule” of the Notice of Commencement of Preliminary Injury Inquiry available on the Tribunal’s website.
Ottawa, April 13, 2026
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The Commission posts on its website original, detailed decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, information bulletins and orders as they come into force. In accordance with Part 1 of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, these documents may be examined at the Commission’s office, as can be documents relating to a proceeding, including the notices and applications, which are posted on the Commission’s website, under “Public proceedings & hearings.”
The following documents are abridged versions of the Commission’s original documents.
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
| Decision number | Publication date | Applicant’s name | Undertaking | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-66 | April 13, 2026 | Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc. | Various undertakings | Various locations | Across Canada |
| 2026-68 | April 15, 2026 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | CBKR-FM | Regina | Saskatchewan |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted (Laporte-Roy, Maud)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 114(4) of the said Act, to Maud Laporte-Roy, Statistics Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, in the electoral district of Chapleau, Quebec, in the provincial election to be held on or before October 5, 2026.
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 114(5) of the said Act, has also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, effective the first day the employee is a candidate during the election period.
April 8, 2026
Emma Orawiec
Vice-President
Policy and Communications Sector
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Cormier, Janice)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Janice Cormier, Public Services and Procurement Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for a position as Councillor for the Town of Shediac, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Hudson, Evan)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Evan Hudson, Public Services and Procurement Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for a position as Councillor for the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Larochelle, Christine)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Christine Larochelle, Public Services and Procurement Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for a position of Councillor for the Town of Shediac, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Neil, Steven)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Steven Neil, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for the position of Mayor for the Town of Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Noël, Annik)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Annik Noël, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for a position of Councillor for the Town of Belle-Baie, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted (Power, Shawn)
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Shawn Power, Public Services and Procurement Canada, to seek nomination as, and to be, a candidate, before and during the election period, for the position of Mayor for the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, in the municipal election to be held on May 11, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Lily Klassen
Director General
Staffing Support, Priorities and Political Activities Directorate