Highlights

  • Dominic Vautour from Employment and Social Development Canada has permission to run in the Dieppe-Memramcook, New Brunswick provincial election and will take a leave of absence during the election period.
  • Health Canada has developed a new approach to prioritize human health risks of substances on the Domestic Substances List and is inviting public comments.
  • The Government of Canada is seeking public input on the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement in preparation for its first joint review in 2026.
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released a new standard for radio services to improve spectrum utilization.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to a transparent and merit-based appointment process for various positions, ensuring diversity and representation.
  • Western Assurance Company, Intact Insurance Company, and 13130126 Canada Inc. plan to merge into a single entity named “Intact Insurance Company,” pending approval.
  • Westport Insurance Corporation intends to apply for the release of its assets maintained in Canada, with opposition filings due by a specified date.

Dominic Vautour Granted Leave to Run in New Brunswick Provincial Election

The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted Dominic Vautour from Employment and Social Development Canada permission to seek nomination and run as a candidate in the Dieppe-Memramcook, New Brunswick provincial election, scheduled on or before October 21, 2024. This permission is in accordance with section 116 and subsection 114(4) of the Public Service Employment Act. Additionally, Vautour has been granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, starting from the first day he becomes a candidate. [Source]

Health Canada Prioritizes Substance Risks, Seeks Public Input on CUSMA and Radio Standards, and Opens Appointment Opportunities

Health Canada has developed a science approach document to prioritize human health risks of approximately 25,200 substances on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This approach, detailed in the Health Canada Automated Workflow for Prioritization (HAWPr), integrates data collection, predictive modeling, evidence evaluation, and hazard and exposure-based prioritization to identify substances of concern more efficiently. The public is invited to comment on this approach within 60 days of the notice.

The Government of Canada is also seeking public input on the operation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in preparation for its first joint review in 2026. Canadians are encouraged to provide feedback on various chapters of the agreement, including trade in goods, agriculture, rules of origin, customs procedures, and more. Submissions are open until October 31, 2024.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released a new standard for land mobile and fixed radio services in specific frequency bands to improve spectrum utilization.

The Government of Canada is committed to a transparent and merit-based appointment process for various positions, ensuring diversity and representation. Current opportunities for appointments include positions in organizations such as the Bank of Canada, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Canadian Energy Regulator, and more. Applications are open for a minimum of two weeks from the posting date. [Source]

Intact Insurance Amalgamation and Westport Asset Release Notices

Western Assurance Company, Intact Insurance Company, and 13130126 Canada Inc. plan to apply for letters patent of amalgamation to merge into a single entity named “Intact Insurance Company” in English and “Intact Compagnie d’assurance” in French, with the head office in Toronto, Ontario. The application will be made to the Minister of Finance on or after September 9, 2024, pending approval from the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. The proposed amalgamation is expected to take effect on January 1, 2025, or another date specified in the letters patent. A report by an independent actuary will be available for policyholders upon request.

Westport Insurance Corporation intends to apply for the release of its assets maintained in Canada, as per section 651 of the Insurance Companies Act. Policyholders or creditors opposing this release must file their opposition with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions by September 30, 2024. [Source]

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