Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 24: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
June 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Ministerial Condition No. 22545
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-propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-(C12-18 and C18-unsatd. acyl) derivs., inner salts, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number 691400-36-9;
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:
- “cosmetic”
- means a cosmetic as defined in section 2 of the Food and Drugs Act;
- “leave-on cosmetic”
- means a cosmetic that is not meant to be rinsed or washed off immediately after its application and includes products such as hairstyling products, leave-on makeup, lotions, after shave, perfume, moisturizer, makeup remover, sun tanning products, skin creams, oils, serums, baby powder, baby oil, baby salve, diaper cream and oral hygiene products;
- “notifier”
- means the person who has, on May 22, 2026, 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; and
- “substance”
- means 1-propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-(C12-18 and C18-unsatd. acyl) derivs., inner salts, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 691400-36-9.
2. The notifier may manufacture or import the substance subject to the present ministerial conditions.
Restrictions
3. The notifier shall manufacture or import the substance only when the following conditions are met:
- (a) the concentration of 1,3-propanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, CAS Registry Number 109-55-7, in the substance is less than 0.01% by weight; and
- (b) the concentration of fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine (amidoamine) impurities in the substance is less than or equal to 1.5% by weight.
4. The notifier shall not manufacture or import the substance for use in the manufacture of a leave-on cosmetic in which the substance is present at a concentration greater than 0.6% by weight.
5. The notifier shall not import the substance if it is present in a leave-on cosmetic at a concentration greater than 0.6% by weight.
Other requirements
6. (1) The notifier shall, prior to transferring the physical possession or control of the substance to any person
- (a) inform the person, in writing, of the terms of the present ministerial conditions; and
- (b) obtain, prior to the first transfer of the substance, written confirmation from this person that they were informed of the terms of the present ministerial conditions and agree to not use the substance in the manufacture of a leave-on cosmetic in which the substance is present at a concentration greater than 0.6% by weight.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to persons to whom the substance is transferred when it is contained in a product.
Record-keeping requirements
7. (1) The notifier shall maintain electronic or paper records, with any documentation supporting the validity of the information contained in these records, indicating
- (a) the use of the substance;
- (b) the concentration by weight of the substance in products;
- (c) that 1,3-propanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, CAS Registry Number 109-55-7, is present or not in the substance imported or manufactured, and if present, its concentration by weight;
- (d) that fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine (amidoamine) impurities are present or not in the substance imported or manufactured, and if present, their concentration by weight;
- (e) the quantity of the substance that the notifier manufactures, imports, purchases, distributes, sells and uses;
- (f) the name and address of each person referred to in subsection 6(1); and
- (g) the written confirmation referred to in paragraph 6(1)(b).
(2) When the notifier learns of a change to the address referred to in paragraph (1)(f), 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)
- (a) in English, French, or both languages; and
- (b) at the notifier’s principal place of business in Canada, or at the principal place of business in Canada of their representative, for a period of at least five years after they are made.
(5) Any records mentioned in subsection (1) that are kept electronically must be in an electronically readable format.
Coming into force
8. The present ministerial conditions come into force on May 29, 2026.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999
Order 2026-87-06-02 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 substance referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote b;
Therefore, the Minister of the Environment makes the annexed Order 2026-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List under subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a.
Ottawa, May 26, 2026
Julie Dabrusin
Minister of the Environment
Order 2026-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Amendment
1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 1 is amended by deleting the following:
- 12027-96-2
Coming into Force
2 This Order comes into force on the day on which the Order 2026-87-06-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.
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 Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and the Nova Scotia Minister of Energy have issued a joint directive to the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator pursuant to paragraphs 41(1)(a) and (e) of the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation and Offshore Renewable Energy Management Act with respect to Exploration Licences and Work Deposits, and to undertake a review of the administrative requirements for Work Deposits and provide advice to the ministers on potential changes.
Interested parties may request a copy of the joint directive by writing to info@cnsoer.ca or to the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator, 201 Brownlow Avenue, Suite 27, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1W2.
PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE
Appointment opportunities
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified individuals to Governor in Council positions through competency-based assessments. Governor in Council appointments are guided by principles of competency, transparency and respect for diversity. These principles ensure appointees are held to the high standards of professionalism, responsibility, and ethical behaviour. High quality and timely appointments ensure that the Government carries out its mandate and achieves its objectives in an efficient manner.
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from Canadians 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.
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