Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 6: GOVERNMENT NOTICES

February 8, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2020-87-02-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote b;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote a, makes the annexed Order 2020-87-02-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Gatineau, January 28, 2020

Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of the Environment

Order 2020-87-02-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Amendment

1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 1 is amended by deleting the following:

Coming into Force

2 This Order comes into force on the day on which Order 2020-87-02-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2020-87-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote c, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote d;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote c, makes the annexed Order 2020-87-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Gatineau, January 28, 2020

Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of the Environment

Order 2020-87-03-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Amendments

1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 2 is amended by deleting the following:

2 Part II of the List is amended by deleting the following:

18498-3

Benzaldehyde, reaction products with polyalkylenepolyamines, hydrogenated

Produits de la réaction entre le benzaldéhyde et des polyalcanepolyamines, hydrogénés

19155-3

2-Propenenitrile, reaction products with alkylenediamine, hydrogenated, N-benzyl derivs.

Acrylonitrile, produits de la réaction avec une alcane-1,2-diamine, hydrogénés, dérivés N-benzyliques
Coming into Force

3 This Order comes into force on the day on which Order 2020-87-03-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2020-87-05-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

Whereas, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote e, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed Order to the Domestic Substances List footnote f;

Therefore, the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 87(5) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 footnote e, makes the annexed Order 2020-87-05-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List.

Gatineau, January 29, 2020

Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of the Environment

Order 2020-87-05-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
Amendment

1 Part I of the Non-domestic Substances List footnote 3 is amended by deleting the following:

Coming into Force

2 This Order comes into force on the day on which Order 2020-87-05-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List comes into force.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Final guideline for Canadian drinking water quality for chloramines

Pursuant to subsection 55(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of Health hereby gives notice of a final guideline for Canadian drinking water quality for chloramines. The technical document for this guideline is available on the Water Quality website. This document underwent a public consultation period of 60 days in 2019 and was updated to take into consideration the comments received.

February 8, 2020

Greg Carreau
Acting Director General
Safe Environments Directorate

On behalf of the Minister of Health

ANNEX
Guideline

It is not considered necessary to establish a maximum acceptable concentration for chloramines in drinking water, based on the low toxicity of monochloramine at concentrations found in drinking water. Any measures taken to limit the concentration of chloramines or their by-products in drinking water supplies must not compromise the effectiveness of disinfection.

Executive summary

The term “chloramines” refers to both inorganic and organic chloramines. This document focuses on inorganic chloramines, which consist of monochloramine, dichloramine and trichloramine. Unless specified otherwise, the term “chloramines” will refer to inorganic chloramines throughout the document.

Chloramines are found in drinking water mainly as a result of treatment, either intentionally as a disinfectant in the distribution system, or unintentionally as a by-product of the chlorination of drinking water in the presence of natural ammonia. As monochloramine is more stable and provides longer-lasting disinfection than chlorine, it is commonly used in the distribution system as a secondary disinfectant. Chlorine is more effective as a primary disinfectant and is used in the treatment plant. Chloramines have also been used in the distribution system to help reduce formation of common disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. However, chloramines also react with natural organic matter to form other disinfection by-products.

All public drinking water supplies should be disinfected unless specifically exempted by the responsible authority. Disinfection is an essential component of public drinking water treatment; the health risks associated with disinfection by-products are much less than the risks from consuming water that has not been adequately disinfected. Where chloramines are used in a Canadian drinking water supply, the residual is typically below 4 mg/L in the distribution system.

This guideline technical document focuses on the health effects related to exposure to chloramines in drinking water supplies, also taking into consideration taste and odour concerns. It does not review the benefits or the processes of chloramination; nor does it assess the health risks related to exposure to by-products formed as a result of the chloramination process. Health Canada, in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water, does not consider it necessary to establish a guideline for chloramines in drinking water based on health considerations. It also does not consider it necessary to establish an aesthetic objective, since levels commonly found in drinking water are within an acceptable range for taste and odour, and since protection of consumers from microbial health risks is paramount.

Health effects

The International Agency for Research on Cancer and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) have classified monochloramine as “not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans” based on inadequate evidence in animals and in humans. The information on dichloramine and trichloramine is insufficient to establish any link with unwanted health effects in animals or in humans.

These forms are also less frequently detected in drinking water. Studies have found minimal effects in humans and animals following ingestion of monochloramine in drinking water, with the most significant effect being decreased body weight gain in animals. However, this effect is due to reduced water consumption caused by taste aversion.

Exposure

Human exposure to chloramines primarily results from their presence in treated drinking water; monochloramine is usually the predominant chloramine. Intake of monochloramine and dichloramine from drinking water is not expected through either skin contact or inhalation. Intake of trichloramine from drinking water might be expected from inhalation; however, it is relatively unstable in water and is only formed under specific conditions (at very high chlorine to ammonia ratios or under low pH), which are unlikely to occur in treated drinking water. Consequently, exposure to chloramines via inhalation and skin contact during showering or bathing is expected to be negligible.

Analysis and treatment

Although there are no standardized methods to directly measure chloramines, there are several such methods to measure total and free chlorine. The results from these methods can be used to calculate the levels of combined chlorine (chloramines). There are also online and portable analyzers that can directly measure monochloramine and total and free ammonia with limited interferences.

For municipal plants, a change in distribution system disinfectant (such as changing the disinfectant residual to chloramine) can impact water quality. When considering conversion to chloramines, utilities should assess the impacts on their water quality and system materials, including the potential for corrosion, nitrification and formation of disinfection by-products.

In treatment plants using free chlorine or chloramines for disinfection, chloramines may be found in drinking water at the treatment plant, in the distribution system and in premise plumbing. For consumers that find the taste of chloramines objectionable, there are residential drinking water treatment devices that can decrease concentrations of chloramines in drinking water. However, removal of the disinfectant residual is not recommended.

International considerations

Drinking water quality guidelines, standards and/or guidance from other national and international organizations may vary due to the science available at the time of assessment, as well as differing policies and approaches, including the choice of key study, and the use of different consumption rates, body weights and allocation factors.

Several organizations have set guidelines or regulations for chloramines in drinking water, all based on the same study, which found no health effects at the highest dose administered.

The U.S. EPA has established a maximum residual disinfectant level of 4 mg/L for chloramines, recognizing the benefits of adding a disinfectant to water on a continuous basis and of maintaining a residual to control for pathogens in the distribution system. The World Health Organization and Australia National Health and Medical Research Council both established a drinking water guideline of 3 mg/L for monochloramine. The European Union has not established a guideline value for either monochloramine or chloramines.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointment

Instrument of Advice dated January 27, 2020

Queen’s Privy Council of Canada

January 30, 2020

Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

January 31, 2020

Diane Bélanger
Official Documents Registrar

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.

Position

Organization

Closing date

Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Energy Regulator

  

Commissioner (full-time), Commissioner (part-time)

Canadian Energy Regulator

  

Director

Canadian Energy Regulator

  

Chairperson

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

  

Director

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

  

Member (Alberta and Northwest Territories)

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

  

Member (Atlantic and Nunavut)

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

  

Chairperson

Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada

  

Chairperson

Marine Atlantic Inc.

  

Secretary

National Battlefields Commission

  

Auditor General of Canada

Office of the Auditor General of Canada

  

BANK OF CANADA

Statement of financial position as at December 31, 2019

(Millions of dollars) Unaudited

ASSETS

Amount

Total

Cash and foreign deposits

  

6.4

Loans and receivables

Securities purchased under resale agreements

15,516.5

  

Advances

—

  

Other receivables

5.4

  
   

15,521.9

Investments

Treasury bills of Canada

23,367.4

  
Canada Mortgage Bonds

510.7

  

Government of Canada bonds

79,030.5

  

Other investments

438.3

  
   

103,346.9
Capital assets

Property and equipment

590.6

  

Intangible assets

59.4

  

Right-of-use leased assets

50.9

  
   

700.9
Other assets  

66.7

Total assets

  

119,642.8

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Amount

Total

Bank notes in circulation

  

93,094.3

Deposits

Government of Canada

21,765.6

  

Members of Payments Canada

249.5

  

Other deposits

3,228.2

  
   

25,243.3

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

  

—

Other liabilities

  

774.9
   

119,112.5

Equity

Share capital

5.0

  

Statutory and special reserves

125.0

  

Investment revaluation reserve

400.3

  
   

530.3

Total liabilities and equity

119,642.8

I declare that the foregoing statement is correct according to the books of the Bank.

Ottawa, January 27, 2020

Carmen Vierula
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accountant

I declare that the foregoing statement is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.

Ottawa, January 27, 2020

Stephen S. Poloz
Governor