Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 10: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

March 9, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE

DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE ACT

Notice of annual fee adjustment

Notice is hereby given that the Minister of Canadian Heritage, pursuant to section 10 and subsection 11(2) of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act and in compliance with sections 16 and 17 of the Service Fees Act, has revised fees for certain services provided by the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO).

The revised fees as of March 31, 2024, are listed below.

Table 1: Revised fees — Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit

Fee category

Fee as of March 31, 2024

Canadian film or video production certificate (Part A)

0.15% of eligible production cost

Certificate of completion (Part B)

0.15% of eligible production cost

Application for both certificates (parts A and B)

0.30% of eligible production cost

(minimum: $229.75)

Amended certificate

$344.65

Certified copy

$100
Table 2: Revised fees — Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit

Fee category

Fee as of March 31, 2024

Accreditation certificate

$5,744.37

Amended certificate

$1,148.86

Certified copy

$100

The application fee for a Canadian film or video production certificate (0.15% of eligible production cost), the application fee for a certificate of completion (0.15% of eligible production cost), and the application fee if both certificates are requested at the same time (0.30% of eligible production cost) are exempt from an annual adjustment. These fees are based on a percentage of a production’s eligible production costs; therefore, they self-adjust for inflation.

The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) and Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) certified copy fees ($100) are exempt from the annual fee adjustment, as they are considered “low-materiality fees” as per the Service Fees Act.

Any inquiries or comments about the revised fees can be directed to CAVCO, 1‑888‑433‑2200 (telephone) or bcpac-cavco@pch.gc.ca (email).

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality — Operational parameters: calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, total dissolved solids and hydrogen sulphide in drinking water

Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of the Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality — Operational parameters: calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, total dissolved solids and hydrogen sulphide in drinking water. The proposed guideline document is available from March 8, 2024, to May 31, 2024, on Health Canada’s web page Environment and workplace health consultations. Any person may file written comments on the proposed document with the Minister of Health within 60 days after publication of this notice. Comments must be sent by email to water-eau@hc-sc.gc.ca.

March 8, 2024

Greg Carreau
Director General
Safe Environments Directorate
On behalf of the Minister of Health

ANNEX
Proposed guideline values

Aesthetic objectives (AOs) are proposed for the following parameters in drinking water:

Executive summary

This guideline technical document was prepared in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water (CDW). It consolidates and updates all relevant information for the seven following parameters: calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, TDS and hydrogen sulphide.

Exposure

Calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, TDS and hydrogen sulphide occur naturally and are found in all Canadian waters. They are most significant in groundwater aquifers.

Health effects

Calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulphate are essential elements.

Studies in humans have found that intake of calcium supplements may increase the risk of kidney stone formation. Excess calcium intake and hypercalcemia from foods and water alone are unlikely. A health-based value of 300 mg/L is proposed for calcium based on an elevated risk of kidney stone formation.

Studies in humans have found that increased intake of chloride, as sodium chloride, may elevate blood pressure. A health-based value of 470 mg/L is proposed for chloride based on an elevated risk of blood pressure.

Currently, there is insufficient evidence to support the need for health-based values for magnesium, hardness, sulphate, TDS or hydrogen sulphide.

Aesthetic considerations

Calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, TDS and hydrogen sulphide are considered to have operational significance for drinking water utilities and residential water consumers.

Increased chloride levels can result in an objectionable water taste when it is in the presence of sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Sulphate also has a taste threshold, with moderate concentrations more acceptable to most consumers from a taste perspective. Hydrogen sulphide is predominantly an issue due to its offensive rotten egg odour and its low odour threshold. High levels of TDS can lead to excessive scaling in water pipes, heaters, boilers and home appliances. Concerns regarding the presence of these substances in drinking water are often related to consumer complaints.

The AOs for chloride (≤ 250 mg/L), sulphate (≤ 500 mg/L), TDS (≤ 500 mg/L) and hydrogen sulphide (≤ 0.05 mg/L) are intended to minimize the occurrence of complaints based on unacceptable taste, odour or excessive scaling, and to improve consumer confidence in drinking water quality. The AOs are primarily based on taste and odour acceptance, which varies based on source water, local conditions, habituation, pH and water temperature.

Analytical and treatment considerations

Analytical methods are available for measuring all of the operational parameters well below their respective AO values.

At the municipal level, various treatment technologies are available to decrease the levels of calcium, magnesium, hardness, chloride, sulphate, TDS and hydrogen sulphide in drinking water to below their applicable AO. The technologies include softening, membrane filtration, ion exchange (IX) and aeration.

Several treatment technologies can be effective for reducing these substances at a residential scale, e.g. a small system or in a household whose drinking water supply is from a private well. Water softeners are the best potential technology for the overall reduction of these operational parameters.

Individuals on sodium-restricted diets or needing to limit their exposure to sodium should be aware that residential water softening systems will increase the concentration of sodium in the treated water. In this case, it is recommended that a portion of the water most frequently consumed (i.e. from the kitchen tap) bypass the softener altogether to avoid excessive salt intake. Generally, children under 8 years of age should not drink water containing sodium from a water softener as they may exceed the recommended upper limit of 1.5–1.9 mg of sodium/day.

(Erratum)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

STATUTES REPEAL ACT

List of repeals

Notice is hereby given that in the notice bearing the above-mentioned title published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 158, No. 6, Saturday, February 10, 2024, on page 173, the following schedule contained an error and should have been written as follows:

SCHEDULE

  1. Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, S.C. 2012, c. 19, sections 432 and 433.
  2. Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act, S.C. 2013, c. 24, section 73.
  3. Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 2, S.C. 2013, c. 40, section 262.

INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. SMSE-014-23 — Publication of ICES-Gen (Issue 2)

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

This document is now official and available on the Published documents page of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.

Submitting comments

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

February 23, 2024

Martin Proulx
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
Director Bank of Canada  
Director Canada Foundation for Innovation  
Director Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology  
Director Canada Infrastructure Bank  
Chairperson Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  
Director Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  
President Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation  
Chairperson Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization  
President Canadian Broadcasting Corporation  
Director Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse  
Director Canadian Commercial Corporation  
Commissioner Canadian Energy Regulator  
Director Canadian Energy Regulator  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Grain Commission  
Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission  
Member Canadian Institutes of Health Research  
President Canadian Institutes of Health Research  
Chairperson Canadian Museum for Human Rights  
President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission  
Director Canadian Race Relations Foundation  
Director Canadian Tourism Commission  
Chairperson Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board  
Member Copyright Board  
Director Export Development Canada  
Commissioner First Nations Tax Commission  
Director (Federal) Halifax Port Authority  
Deputy Chairperson and Member, Refugee Appeal Division Immigration and Refugee Board  
Member Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures  
Vice-Chairperson Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures  
Member International Pacific Halibut Commission  
Chairperson Laurentian Pilotage Authority  
Commissioner Law Commission of Canada  
Parliamentary Librarian Library of Parliament  
Chairperson National Advisory Council on Poverty  
Member (Children’s Issues) National Advisory Council on Poverty  
Chairperson National Gallery of Canada  
Chairperson National Seniors Council  
Member National Seniors Council  
Member Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council  
Canadian Representative North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization  
Director of Public Prosecutions Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions  
Member Parole Board of Canada April 16, 2024
Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments Senate  
Member Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council  
Chairperson Telefilm Canada  
Member Telefilm Canada  
Director VIA Rail Canada Inc.