Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 3: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
January 18, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994
Notice of intent to amend the Migratory Birds Regulations
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change intends to propose that amendments be made to Schedule I of the Migratory Birds Regulations, pursuant to section 12 of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
The purpose of these amendments to Schedule I of the Migratory Birds Regulations is to change hunting season dates, set daily bag limits and possession limits, as well as make other related modifications for certain species of migratory game birds for the 2020–21 and 2021–22 hunting seasons. The proposed regulatory amendments are in response to changes in the status of migratory game bird populations and will ensure the sustainable harvest of migratory game bird populations in Canada. These amendments also include administrative changes to the Migratory Birds Regulations.
In 2014, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) moved to a biennial regulatory amendment cycle for the hunting provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations. However, ECCC continues to evaluate the status of migratory game bird populations on an annual basis to ensure that harvest rates remain sustainable and to ensure that urgent regulatory amendments can be made if necessary. The hunting provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations are reviewed every second year by ECCC, with input from the provinces and territories and a range of other interested stakeholders.
ECCC produces three reports as part of its consultation process when the Regulations are reviewed. The first report, titled Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada, contains population and other biological information on migratory game birds, thus providing the scientific basis for informing management decisions that ensure the long-term sustainability of their population. The second report, titled Proposals to Amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations, outlines the proposed changes to the hunting provisions of the Migratory Birds Regulations, as well as proposals to amend the special conservation measures for the management of overabundant species and other proposed amendments to the Regulations. These two reports are distributed to organizations, as well as to some individuals with an interest in migratory game bird conservation, and provide the opportunity for input regarding the proposed regulatory amendments. The third report, Migratory Birds Regulations in Canada, summarizes the hunting regulations for the upcoming two hunting seasons and is also provided to organizations and individuals with an interest in migratory game bird conservation.
Electronic copies of the above-mentioned documents may be viewed on the web page Consultation process on Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.
Interested parties who wish to comment on the proposed regulatory amendments as outlined in the report Proposals to Amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations are invited to submit their comments by February 16, 2020.
As is traditionally done, the Minister intends to request from the Treasury Board (Governor in Council) an exemption from prepublication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, given the extensive consultations undertaken. The final amendments are anticipated to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in the late spring of 2020.
Comments on the proposed amendments to Schedule I of the Migratory Birds Regulations can be submitted to
Caroline Ladanowski
Director
Wildlife Management and Regulatory Affairs Division
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, 16th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Email: ec.scf-oismiggibiers-cws-miggamebirds.ec@canada.ca
Julie Spallin
Director General
Wildlife Management Directorate
Canadian Wildlife Service
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
WILD ANIMAL AND PLANT PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL AND INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE ACT
Notice of intent to amend the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations
Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment intends to recommend to the Governor in Council that amendments be made to the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR), pursuant to section 21 of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA).
The purpose of these amendments is to update domestic regulations in order to meet obligations under subsection 21(2) of WAPPRIITA. These amendments will reflect changes to the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) agreed to by the Parties to the Convention during the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP18).
The 46 amendments to the CITES Appendices that were adopted at the CoP18 include additions, deletions and reclassifications of species listings as well as nomenclature modifications. Amendments that result in a decrease of trade controls have been adopted either because the controls are no longer needed or because they are not providing a conservation benefit.
The changes, which are proposed to be reflected in Schedule I of the WAPTR, include
- 1 family (including 10 species), 6 genus (including 86 species), 1 genus (17 species) with an annotation, 13 species, 3 species with additional trade restrictions and 1 species with an annotation added to Appendix II (new export controls);
- 2 species maintained in Appendix II with additional trade restrictions (new export controls);
- 7 new species and 1 subspecies added to Appendix I (new import and export controls);
- 5 species and 1 subspecies transferred from Appendix I to Appendix II (removal of import controls and decrease of export controls);
- 5 species, 1 subspecies and 1 subnational population of a species transferred from Appendix I to Appendix II (removal of import controls and decrease of export controls);
- 1 national population of a species transferred from Appendix I to Appendix II with additional trade restrictions (removal of import controls and decrease of export controls);
- 8 species transferred from Appendix II to Appendix I (new import controls and increased export controls);
- 18 species and 6 subspecies added to Appendix III (new export controls); and
- 6 species and 1 population deleted from Appendix III (removal of export controls).
In addition, 4 annotations were adopted or amended to modify trade controls for 1 genus and 6 species listed in Appendix II in order to better facilitate trade in parts and derivatives of the taxa involved. Additional minor changes, such as nomenclature updates, modification of existing definitions or addition of new definitions, have also been made.
The Convention was established to help ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. More than 35 000 species of animals and plants are listed in the three Appendices to CITES and are also listed in Schedule I to the WAPTR.
Species listed in Appendix I are considered threatened with extinction and generally may not be traded for commercial purposes. However, these species may be traded for non-commercial purposes, such as educational, scientific and re-introduction purposes, under strict conditions. These conditions include the prior issuance of import and export permits by the importing and exporting countries, respectively.
Appendix II species are those that are not considered threatened with extinction but that may become so if their trade is not regulated. Species may also be listed in Appendix II if they are similar in appearance to Appendix I and Apprendix II species, to ensure the protection of the species of concern. Only export permits issued by the exporting country are required for Appendix II species.
Species listed in Appendix III are under special management in a country and are listed unilaterally by that country in order to receive the assistance of other countries in preventing unauthorized exports. Export of Appendix III species requires either an export permit or a certificate of origin, depending on the circumstances.
As is traditionally done, the Minister intends to request from the Treasury Board (Governor in Council) an exemption from prepublication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, given the extensive consultations undertaken prior to Canada’s participation in the CoP18. The final amendments are anticipated to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, in the late spring of 2020.
For more information on these amendments and the specific species implicated, please refer to the outcomes of species proposals of the CoP18.
Julie Spallin
Director General
Wildlife Management Directorate
Canadian Wildlife Service
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SMSE-001-20 — Release of RSS-310, issue 5
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published the following standard:
Radio Standards Specification RSS-310, issue 5, Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category II Equipment, which sets out standard requirements for licence-exempt radio apparatus used for communication in various frequency bands that are exempt from certification.
This document will come into force upon its publication on the Official publications section of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
General information
The Radio equipment standards list will be amended accordingly.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving these standards may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
January 9, 2020
Martin Proulx
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA
RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT
Notice No. SMSE-009-19 — Release of RSS-210, issue 10
Notice is hereby given that Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published the following standard:
Radio Standards Specification RSS-210, issue 10, Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment, which sets out the certification requirements for licence-exempt radio apparatus in various frequency bands.
This document will come into force upon its publication on the Official publications section of the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
General information
The Radio equipment standards list will be amended accordingly.
Submitting comments
Comments and suggestions for improving this standard may be submitted online using the Standard Change Request form.
Obtaining copies
Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on the Spectrum management and telecommunications website.
Official versions of notices can be viewed on the Canada Gazette website.
December 20, 2019
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.
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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.
| Position | Organization | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Member (Alberta and Northwest Territories) | Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission | |
| Member (Atlantic and Nunavut) | Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission | |
| Chairperson | Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada | |
| Chairperson | Marine Atlantic Inc. | |
| Auditor General of Canada | Office of the Auditor General of Canada | |
| Member – All regional divisions | Parole Board of Canada | January 29, 2020 |