Highlights

  • The Canada Revenue Agency plans to revoke the registration of a Montréal-based charity for non-compliance.
  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal maintains its stance on the import of subsidized pasta from Türkiye.
  • The CRTC is handling various broadcasting-related decisions and has opened a new application for public comment.
  • Two government employees have been authorized to run in upcoming elections in British Columbia and Ontario.
  • Updated environmental guidelines for pulp and paper mills have been issued to reduce dye pollution.
  • New appointments have been made to several Canadian institutions and positions.
  • An auction for residual spectrum licenses has been announced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
  • Olympia Trust Company and Scotia General Insurance Company are seeking to continue operations under federal regulations.

Canadian Regulatory Updates: Charity Revocation, Pasta Trade Decision, CRTC Applications, and Public Service Candidacy Permissions

The Canada Revenue Agency has announced its intention to revoke the registration of the charity “Canadian Friends of Lelov Yeshivah” based in Montréal, Quebec, due to non-compliance with the Income Tax Act.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has continued its finding from 2018 regarding the dumping and subsidizing of dry wheat-based pasta from the Republic of Türkiye, following a review.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has posted various documents, including decisions, notices of consultation, and regulatory policies on its website. A new application from Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership has been made public for interventions, comments, or replies by April 25, 2024. Additionally, the CRTC has made several administrative decisions concerning broadcasting undertakings in Alberta, Manitoba, and various locations across Canada.

The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted Tamara Davidson, an employee of Indigenous Services Canada and Pacific Economic Development Canada, permission to seek nomination and be a candidate in the upcoming provincial election in Vancouver, British Columbia. Similarly, Emma Richardson of Indigenous Services Canada and Global Affairs Canada has been granted permission to seek nomination and be a candidate in the federal by-election for Toronto—St. Paul’s, Ontario. Both individuals have been granted leaves of absence without pay for the duration of their candidacies. [Source]

Canadian Environmental and Institutional Updates: Dye Reduction Guidelines and Key Appointments

The Canadian Minister of the Environment has issued updated Guidelines for the Reduction of Dyes Released from Pulp and Paper Mills under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. These guidelines aim to limit the release of triarylmethane dyes in wastewater effluent and complement existing Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations. The guidelines recommend retention standards for specific dyes and practices for primary wastewater treatment to enhance dye removal. Mills using these dyes must have a containment plan to prevent environmental release during storage, handling, and disposal. Operators must inform the Minister of their compliance intentions and report annually on their adherence to the guidelines. The guidelines include detailed definitions, performance standards, and procedures for testing dye retention on fibers.

Additionally, various appointments have been made to positions within Canadian institutions, including the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and the Federal Court, among others. The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness has designated and revoked certain individuals as fingerprint examiners.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has announced an upcoming auction for residual spectrum licenses, with details on the auction process and participation requirements. The Privy Council Office has listed current opportunities for Governor in Council positions, inviting applications from diverse Canadians. [Source]

Olympia Trust Company’s Federal Continuance and Scotia General Insurance Company’s Corporate Transition

Olympia Trust Company, currently under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act (Alberta), is planning to apply for continuance as a trust company under the federal Trust and Loan Companies Act (Canada). The company will retain its name in both English and French. Objections to this proposal can be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions by a specified date.

Scotia General Insurance Company intends to seek approval from the Minister of Finance to continue as a corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The company’s board has the right to withdraw the application before it is acted upon, without needing further approval from its sole shareholder. Approval is subject to a standard review process and the Minister’s discretion. [Source]

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