Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 18: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

April 30, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Waiver of information requirements for living organisms (subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas any person who proposes to import or manufacture a living organism that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 106(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; and

Whereas a person may, pursuant to subsection 106(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, request any of the requirements to provide information under subsection 106(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to be waived;

Therefore, notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that the Minister of the Environment waived some requirements to provide information in accordance with the following annex pursuant to subsection 106(8) of that Act.

Thomas Kruidenier
Acting Executive Director
Program Development and Engagement Division
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Waiver of information requirements

(Subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Person to whom a waiver was granted Information concerning a living organism in relation to which a waiver was granted
McMaster University
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on aquatic plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed (2)footnote 1
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on terrestrial plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed (2)
  • Data from tests of antibiotic susceptibility (2)
Queen’s University
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on aquatic plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on terrestrial plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests of antibiotic susceptibility
University Health Network
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on aquatic plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on terrestrial plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests of antibiotic susceptibility
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on aquatic plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests to determine the effects of the living organism on terrestrial plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species likely to be exposed
  • Data from tests of antibiotic susceptibility

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The decision to grant a waiver is made on a case-by-case basis by the Minister of the Environment in consultation with the Minister of Health. Every year, approximately 450 regulatory declarations are submitted for chemicals, polymers and living organisms under subsections 81(1), (3) and (4) and 106(1), (3) and (4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and around 100 waivers are granted yearly for chemicals, polymers and living organisms under subsections 81(8) and 106(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

For more information, please see the waivers web page on the New Substances website.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Waiver of information requirements for substances (subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Whereas any person who proposes to import or manufacture a substance that is not on the Domestic Substances List must provide to the Minister of the Environment the information required under subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; and

Whereas a person may, pursuant to subsection 81(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, request any of the requirements to provide information under subsection 81(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to be waived;

Therefore, notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, that the Minister of the Environment waived some requirements to provide information pursuant to subsection 81(8) of that Act and in accordance with the following annex.

Thomas Kruidenier
Acting Executive Director
Program Development and Engagement Division
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

ANNEX

Waiver of information requirements

(Subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
Person to whom a waiver was granted Information concerning a substance in relation to which a waiver was granted
3M Canada Company
  • Data in respect of hydrolysis rate as a function of pH
  • Data from an in vivo mammalian mutagenicity test for chromosomal aberrations or gene mutations
Chemical Compliance CA Inc.
  • Data in respect of vapour pressure
  • Data from an in vivo mammalian mutagenicity test for chromosomal aberrations or gene mutations
Piramal Healthcare (Canada) Limited Data in respect of vapour pressure

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The decision to grant a waiver is made on a case-by-case basis by the Minister of the Environment in consultation with the Minister of Health. Every year, approximately 450 regulatory declarations are submitted for chemicals, polymers and living organisms under subsections 81(1), (3) and (4) and 106(1), (3) and (4) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and around 100 waivers are granted yearly for chemicals, polymers and living organisms under subsections 81(8) and 106(8) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

For more information, please see the waivers web page on the New Substances website.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT

Filing of claims for exemption

A supplier can file a claim for exemption under the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA) with Health Canada from having to disclose information under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) that they consider to be confidential business information (CBI) on a safety data sheet (SDS) or label associated with a hazardous product.

An employer can also file a claim for exemption under the HMIRA with Health Canada from having to disclose information under the Canada Labour Code or the provisions of the Accord Act that they consider to be CBI on an SDS or label associated with a hazardous product.

Notice is hereby given of the filing of claims for exemption under the HMIRA listed in the table below.

Claims for exemption
Note: C.i. = chemical identity and C. = concentration
Claimant Product identifier Subject of the claim for exemption Registry Number
3M Canada Company 3M™ Scotch-Seal™ Tamper Proof Sealant White C. of one ingredient 03451973
DPS Skis Phantom Glide C.i. and C. of five ingredients 03452559
UOP LLC Merox FB Catalyst C.i. of one ingredient 03452560
Covestro LLC BAYTHERM 3005 INTER C.i. and C. of three ingredients 03453492
Power Service Products, Inc. DIESEL KLEEN +CETANE BOOST 1:500 Ratio C.i. of three ingredients 03453507
Power Service Products, Inc. DIESEL FUEL SUPPLEMENT +CETANE BOOST 1:500 Treatment Ratio C.i. of five ingredients 03453541
Hybrid Chemical Technologies Ltd. HXP-300 C.i. and C. of one ingredient, C. of one ingredient 03453553
Calfrac Well Services Ltd. CalTreat™ 7312 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03454143
BASF Canada Inc. Acroflor 3000 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03454164
Integrity Bio-Chemicals, LLC OC-924 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03454525
PurposeBuilt Brands Green Gobbler Main Line Opener & Toilet Clog Remover C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03454667
Calfrac Well Services DynaBoost™ 9971 C.i. of one ingredient 03454669
Buckman Laboratories of Canada BLX-14718 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455052
Albemarle Corporation KF-787 PULSAR C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455751
Albemarle Corporation KF-774 C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455752
Albemarle Corporation KF-757 C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455753
Albemarle Corporation KF-757H C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455754
Albemarle Corporation KF-770 C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455755
Albemarle Corporation KF-780 C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455756
Albemarle Corporation KF-905 C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455757
Albemarle Corporation KF-905N C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455758
Albemarle Corporation KF-860 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455759
Albemarle Corporation KF-861 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455760
Albemarle Corporation KF-868 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455761
Albemarle Corporation KF-870 C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455762
Dow Chemical Canada ULC VORACOR™ CG 2727 Polyol C.i. of one ingredient 03455924
Allnex Canada Inc., c/o Goodmans, LLP SETALUX® 57-1460 C.i. of one ingredient 03455925
DuBois Chemicals Canada Inc. Dubois 2777A C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455926
DuBois Chemicals Canada Inc. Dustbind S2728A C.i. and C. of two ingredients 03455927
2119565 Alberta Ltd. dba Raptor Innovations Scale Solver C.i. and C. of one ingredient 03455928
3M Canada Company 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 560, White, Gray, Black C. of three ingredients 03455929

Lynn Berndt-Weis
Director
Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau
Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate
Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT

Notice No. TIPB-001-2022 — Petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2021-397

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received by the Governor in Council (GIC) under section 12 of the Telecommunications Act with respect to Telecom Decision CRTC 2021-397, Iristel Inc. – Application to review, vary, and stay Telecom Decision 2020-268 and Telecom Notice of Consultation 2020-269 regarding the routing of traffic to Numbering Plan Area 867, a decision issued by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

Subsection 12(1) of the Telecommunications Act provides that, within one year after a decision by the CRTC, the GIC may, on petition in writing presented to the GIC within 90 days after the decision, or on the GIC’s own motion, by order, vary or rescind the decision or refer it back to the CRTC for reconsideration of all or a portion of it.

Submitting comments

Submissions regarding this petition should be filed by May 31, 2022. As all comments received will be posted on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum management and telecommunications website, those making the submissions are responsible for ensuring that they do not contain any personal or confidential information.

Submissions should be addressed to the Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, preferably in electronic format (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to the following email address: telecomsubmission-soumissiontelecom@ised-isde.gc.ca. Written copies can be sent to the Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 235 Queen Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5.

All submissions should cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the publication date, the title and the notice reference number (TIPB-001-2022).

Obtaining copies

Copies of the petition, as well as copies of all relevant documents and submissions received in response, may be obtained electronically on the Spectrum management and telecommunications website. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check the public record from time to time to keep abreast of submissions received.

Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.

April 30, 2022

Andre Arbour
Director General
Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001

Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2022

Whereas the Minister of Transport believes that the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2022 is required to deal with a direct or indirect risk to marine safety or to the marine environment;

And whereas the provisions of the annexed Interim Order may be contained in a regulation made under paragraphs 35.1(1)(k)footnote a and 136(1)(f)footnote b of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001footnote c;

Therefore, the Minister of Transport, under subsection 10.1(1)footnote d of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 footnote c, makes the annexed Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2022.

Ottawa, April 20, 2022

Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2022

Definitions

Definitions

1 The following definitions apply in this Interim Order.

buffer area
means the area that extends 5 nautical miles south of a dynamic shipping zone and that extends 2.5 nautical miles east and west of that zone and of the area that is 5 nautical miles south of that zone. (zone tampon)
dynamic shipping zone
means a zone described in Part 2 of the schedule. (zone de transport maritime dynamique)
Minister
means the Minister of Transport. (ministre)
navigational warning
means a communication identified as a navigational warning, or NAVWARN, that the Canadian Coast Guard publishes online or broadcasts. (avertissement de navigation)
restricted area
means the area that is within the southern static zone and that is described in Part 4 of the schedule. (zone de restriction)
right whale
means a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). (baleine noire)
seasonal management area
means an area described in Part 3 of the schedule. (zone de gestion saisonnière)
static zone
means a zone described in Part 1 of the schedule. (zone statique)

Application

Vessels

2 (1) This Interim Order applies to vessels that are more than 13 m in length.

Non-application

(2) This Interim Order does not apply to

Definition of length

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), length means the distance measured from the forward end of the foremost outside surface of the hull shell to the aft end of the aftermost outside surface of the hull shell.

Static Zones

Speed limit

3 A vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within a static zone.

Exclusion — commercial fishing and ice clearing

4 (1) The following vessels are not subject to the speed limit set out in section 3:

Exception — right whale detection

(2) However, if a notice to fish harvesters states that at least one right whale has been detected in a static zone in waters that are not more than 36.57 m deep, the speed limit set out in section 3 applies to a vessel described in paragraph (1)(a) for a period beginning at the time specified in the notice to fish harvesters and ending on the 15th day after the day on which the right whale is detected.

New detection

(3) If a new notice to fish harvesters with the same statement is published during the last seven days of the period referred to in subsection (2), the speed limit continues to apply for a further 15 days after the day on which the right whale, in respect of which the new notice was published, is detected.

Definition of notice to fish harvesters

(4) In this section, notice to fish harvesters means a communication identified as a notice to fish harvesters that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans publishes online.

Dynamic Shipping Zones

Right whale detection

5 (1) If the Minister detects at least one right whale in a dynamic shipping zone or in that zone’s buffer area, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that zone.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the zone referred to in the navigational warning.

Duration

(3) The speed limit ceases to apply on the 15th day after the day on which the right whale is detected.

New detection

(4) The Minister’s obligation under subsection (1) does not apply with respect to the detection of a right whale that occurs in the zone referred to in the navigational warning or in that zone’s buffer area during the first eight days after the day on which the right whale, in respect of which the navigational warning was published or broadcast, is detected.

Inability to conduct detection activities

6 (1) If the Government of Canada is unable for a period of at least seven days to conduct right whale detection activities or to have those activities conducted on its behalf, in respect of a dynamic shipping zone or that zone’s buffer area, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that zone.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the zone referred to in the navigational warning.

Detection activities resume

(3) When whale detection activities resume, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the speed limit no longer applies.

Duration

(4) The speed limit ceases to apply from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Seasonal Management Areas

Beginning of season

7 Until June 28, 2022, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within a seasonal management area.

Right whale detection

8 (1) Beginning on June 29, 2022, if the Minister detects at least one right whale in a seasonal management area, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within that area.

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within the area referred to in the navigational warning.

Duration

(3) The speed limit ceases to apply on the 15th day after the day on which the right whale is detected.

New detection

(4) The Minister’s obligation under subsection (1) does not apply with respect to the detection of a right whale that occurs in the area referred to in the navigational warning during the first eight days after the day on which the right whale, in respect of which the navigational warning was published or broadcast, is detected.

Restricted Area

Restricted area

9 (1) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not navigate in the restricted area if the Minister determines that it is necessary to restrict navigation in that area for the purpose of protecting right whales due to either of the following factors:

Prohibition

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not navigate in the restricted area.

End of prohibition

(3) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the prohibition under subsection (2) no longer applies if the Minister determines that it is no longer necessary to restrict navigation in the restricted area for the purpose of protecting right whales, due to either of the following factors:

Duration

(4) The prohibition no longer applies from the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Exceptions

(5) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following vessels:

Speed limit

(6) Despite the speed limit set out in section 3, a vessel referred to in subsection (5), other than a vessel referred to in paragraph (5)(c), must not proceed at a speed in excess of 8 knots over ground within the restricted area while the prohibition against navigation under subsection (2) is in effect.

General Speed Limit

Report of death or injury

10 (1) If the Minister receives a report of the death or injury of at least one right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within

Speed limit

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, a vessel must not proceed at a speed in excess of 10 knots over ground within any area or zone referred to in the navigational warning.

Duration

(3) The speed limit ceases to apply on the 15th day after the day on which the navigational warning comes into effect.

Clarification

New navigational warning

11 For greater certainty, if a navigational warning referred to in subsection 5(1), 8(1) or 10(1) is in effect with respect to a zone or area, as applicable, when a new navigational warning is published or broadcast with respect to the same zone or area, the speed limit continues to apply for a further 15 days after

Exception

Weather conditions

12 (1) If the Minister determines that, because of current or forecast weather conditions, the suspension of a speed limit or prohibition that is in effect under this Interim Order is necessary to maintain marine safety, the Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a navigational warning indicating that the speed limit or prohibition, as applicable, is suspended for the area or zone referred to in the navigational warning.

Suspension

(2) From the time that the navigational warning comes into effect, the speed limit or prohibition set out in the navigational warning is suspended for the area or zone specified in the navigational warning.

Improved weather conditions

(3) The Minister must request that the Canadian Coast Guard publish or broadcast a new navigational warning indicating that the navigational warning referred to in subsection (1) has ceased to have effect if the Minister determines that current or forecast weather conditions have improved such that the suspension is no longer necessary to maintain marine safety.

Duration

(4) The suspension referred to in subsection (2) applies until the time that the new navigational warning comes into effect.

Clarification

(5) For greater certainty, the suspension does not extend the duration of a speed limit.

Repeal

November 15, 2022

13 This Interim Order is repealed on November 15, 2022.

SCHEDULE

(Section 1)

Zones and Areas

PART 1
Static Zones

Northern Static Zone

The northern static zone is the area bounded by a line

Southern Static Zone

The southern static zone is the area bounded by a line

PART 2
Dynamic Shipping Zones

Dynamic Shipping Zone A

Dynamic shipping zone A is the area bounded by a line

Dynamic Shipping Zone B

Dynamic shipping zone B is the area bounded by a line

Dynamic Shipping Zone C

Dynamic shipping zone C is the area bounded by a line

Dynamic Shipping Zone D

Dynamic shipping zone D is the area bounded by a line

Dynamic Shipping Zone E

Dynamic shipping zone E is the area bounded by a line

PART 3
Seasonal Management Areas

Seasonal Management Area 1

Seasonal management area 1 is the area bounded by a line

Seasonal Management Area 2

Seasonal management area 2 is the area bounded by a line

PART 4
Restricted Area

The restricted area is the area bounded by a line

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT

Definity Financial Corporation — Exemption

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 164.04(4) of the Insurance Companies Act (the “Act”), that the management of Definity Financial Corporation (“DFC”) has, pursuant to subsection 164.04(3) of the Act, been exempted from the requirements of subsection 164.04(1) and section 164.03 of the Act to send the prescribed management proxy circular to each shareholder whose proxy is solicited for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on or about May 19, 2022, and any subsequent annual and/or special meetings.

The exemption is granted on the basis that DFC makes the prescribed management proxy circular accessible, as well as sends a notice thereof, in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations and National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer, to each shareholder whose proxy is solicited.

This exemption was granted on February 23, 2022.

April 30, 2022

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
Director Bank of Canada  
Chairperson Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal  
Director Canada Development Investment Corporation  
Director Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology  
Chairperson Canada Lands Company Limited  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse  
Member Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board  
Chief Executive Officer Canadian Dairy Commission  
Chairperson Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Member Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Vice-Chairperson Canadian High Arctic Research Station  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Deputy Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Member Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Trustee Canadian Museum for Human Rights  
Director Canadian Museum of History  
Director Canadian Museum of Nature  
Member Canadian Museum of Nature  
President Farm Credit Canada  
Member Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada  
Chairperson International Development Research Centre  
Chairperson Invest in Canada Hub  
Chief Executive Officer Invest in Canada Hub  
Director Invest in Canada Hub  
Commissioner Law Commission of Canada  
President Law Commission of Canada  
Member National Capital Commission  
Trustee National Museum of Science and Technology  
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime  
Privacy Commissioner Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada  
Member Pacific Pilotage Authority  
Chairperson Patented Medicine Prices Review Board  
Member Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dispute Advisory Panel  
Deputy Registrar Supreme Court of Canada  
Director Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority