Highlights

  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has found that imports of wind towers from China may harm domestic industry and dismissed complaints regarding procurement and contract awards.
  • The CRTC has scheduled hearings and made decisions affecting various Canadian broadcasting undertakings.
  • The Department of Industry has announced new government appointments across various judicial and administrative bodies.
  • Senators have been appointed to represent Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia in the Senate of Canada.
  • New fees for telecommunications and radio apparatus services have been announced, along with technical requirements for broadband equipment.
  • A directive from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions outlines the duty to inform the Attorney General about significant cases.
  • Innovation Federal Credit Union has been authorized to commence business.
  • The Privy Council Office has listed various appointment opportunities.
  • Citco Bank Canada has a new address for receiving enforcement notices.
  • Corrections are needed for errors in the Regulations Amending the Valuation for Duty Regulations, and stakeholders are encouraged to comment online.

Recent Trade Tribunal Determinations and CRTC Broadcasting Decisions

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has made several determinations. They found reasonable evidence that the import of certain wind towers from China may be harming the domestic industry. In a separate case, RollanTech’s complaint about a boiler coil procurement for the Martha L. Black was deemed invalid. Another complaint by Newland Canada Corporation regarding a contract for accommodations in Poland awarded to Park Hotel Brzeg was also found to be invalid.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has posted various decisions and notices of consultation. Upcoming hearings are scheduled, including one in Gatineau, Quebec. Decisions have been made on several broadcasting undertakings across Canada, affecting radio stations in Edmonton, Corner Brook, Iqaluit, Québec City, Chetwynd, and Dawson Creek. [Source]

Recent Government Appointments and Regulatory Updates in Canada

The Department of Industry has announced various government appointments. Lori Straznicky is appointed as the Pay Equity Commissioner for the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Court of Appeal of Alberta, Federal Court of Appeal, and other judicial institutions have new Justices and Judges ex officio, including Melanie Gaston, Christopher A. Rickards, Christopher D. Simard, and The Hon. Monica Biringer. Panagiotis Lambrinakos is a new part-time member of the Military Police Complaints Commission, while Harriet Solloway is appointed as the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner. Patricia Grier joins the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Management Advisory Board as a part-time member. The Social Security Tribunal’s Appeal Division welcomes Stephen Lawrence Bergen as a full-time member. The Superior Courts of Justice of Ontario and Quebec have new Judges and Associate Chief Justices, including The Hon. Aubrey Danielle Hilliard, Catherine H. Rhinelander, The Hon. Jean-François Michaud, and Marie Cossette. Charl Van Niekerk is the new CEO of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.

Senators Judy White and Paul Prosper have been summoned to the Senate of Canada representing Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, respectively.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released a notice regarding new fees for the assessment, registration, and technical services related to telecommunications and radio apparatus, effective September 1, 2023. The fee schedule includes a $4,000 wireless equipment certification fee per application and a $160 per hour wireless equipment recertification fee. There are also fees for equipment registration and amendments.

The department has also published documents concerning technical requirements for broadband equipment operating in the 3450-3900 MHz band and fixed wireless access systems in the 3475-3650 MHz band. Comments and suggestions for these documents are invited.

A decision document on service fees for the certification of radio equipment and registration of telecommunications equipment has been released following a public consultation.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has issued a directive clarifying the duty of the Director to inform the Attorney General of any prosecution or intervention that raises important questions of general interest. This includes cases that may impact public confidence in the justice system, national security, war crimes, environmental prosecutions, and significant constitutional challenges, among others.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has issued letters patent of continuance and an order to commence and carry on business to Innovation Federal Credit Union, effective June 23, 2023.

Lastly, the Privy Council Office has listed various appointment opportunities across different organizations, emphasizing a merit-based, transparent process that strives for diversity and a healthy, respectful work environment. [Source]

New Address for Citco Bank Canada’s Enforcement Notices on Support Orders

Citco Bank Canada has updated its designated office for receiving enforcement notices related to support orders and provisions. The new address for service is 20 Toronto Street, 10th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2B8. This change took effect on June 26, 2023. [Source]

Correction of Errors in Valuation for Duty Regulations and Update on Contact Information

The Regulations Amending the Valuation for Duty Regulations, previously published, contain errors that need correction. The contact information for the responsible official has changed. Valerie Dinis, now the Acting Director, replaces Janine Harker. Correspondence regarding these regulations should be directed to Valerie Dinis at the Canada Border Services Agency, with the updated address and email provided. Stakeholders are encouraged to use the online commenting feature on the Canada Gazette website for submitting their representations. [Source]

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