GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Order 2009-87-05-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

June 25, 2009

DIANE BÉLANGER
Acting Manager

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGTP-007-09 — Narrowband and Wideband Public Safety Radiocommunication Systems in the Bands 768-776 MHz and 798-806 MHz

Intent

The purpose of this notice is to announce the release of a spectrum utilization policy under the above-mentioned title. This document announces Industry Canada’s decisions on public safety use of the bands 768-776 MHz and 798-806 MHz, including a new band plan and transition measures.

Background

On January 19, 2008, the Department released a consultation paper titled Proposed Revisions to the Frequency Plan for Public Safety in the 700 MHz Band (SMSE-004-08). Significant public input was received on this consultation from the broadcasting, mobile wireless and public safety communities. The decisions made in this spectrum policy take into account these comments.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at www.ic.gc.ca/ spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

June 24, 2009

PAMELA MILLER
Acting Director General
Telecommunications Policy Branch
MARC DUPUIS
Director General
Spectrum Engineering Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGTP-008-09 — Release of Radio System Policy 25 for Public Safety Radio Interoperability

Intent

The purpose of this notice is to announce the release of the above-mentioned document to facilitate radio interoperability in the development and deployment of public safety radiocommunication systems.

Background

Public safety agencies rely heavily on the ability to communicate with each other by radio, or to be interoperable. In recent years, the need for radio interoperability has been identified in the public safety community. The issue of radio interoperability is a broad and complex matter. The above-mentioned radio system policy addresses only the issue of radio interoperability as it relates to the area of technology, including radio frequency spectrum issues.

In June 2006, the Department released a consultation paper on public safety radio interoperability through Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-005-06. This consultation proposed radio interoperability definitions and sought comments on methods the Department could use to facilitate and enable radio interoperability.

Discussion

Comments in response to the consultation generally supported the Department’s proposals. Subsequent to the consultation, the Department participated at many meetings of the Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group, a group dedicated to furthering Canadian public safety interoperability. With the support of Public Safety Canada, this group is facilitating the development of the Canadian Communication Interoperability Plan. Taking this into account, the Department considers it timely to release its policy principles on this subject.

It is understood that there is a need for public safety radio interoperability. This release of Radio Systems Policy represents an example of the Department’s commitment to assist the public safety community in advancing radio interoperability.

Details of the Radio System Policy include definitions of radio interoperability and other associated terms, descriptions of certain radio technology solutions for inter-agency communications, and descriptions of the Department’s policy principles with respect to facilitating and enabling radio interoperability.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at www.ic.gc.ca/ spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

June 2009

PAMELA MILLER
Acting Director General
Telecommunications Policy Branch
MARC DUPUIS
Director General
Spectrum Engineering Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGTP-009-09 — Extension to the comment period: Proposed revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations (2009 Edition)

The above-noted consultation paper was announced in the Canada Gazette on Saturday, May 9, 2009, as Notice DGTP-003-09. The deadline for the receipt of comments was August 10, 2009.

The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties that, based on the merits of a request for additional time by the Radio Advisory Board of Canada, the deadline for the receipt of comments has been extended to September 30, 2009.

All comments received will be posted on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at www.ic.gc.ca/ spectrum.

Official versions of Canada Gazette notices can be viewed at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/index-eng.html. Printed copies of the Canada Gazette can be ordered by telephoning the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at 613-941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

June 25, 2009

PAMELA MILLER
Acting Director General
Telecommunications Policy Branch

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER

Information Commissioner (full-time position)

Location: National Capital Region

The Office of the Information Commissioner was created in 1983 under the Access to Information Act. An agent of Parliament, the Information Commissioner oversees the implementation of the Access to Information Act by government institutions. The Information Commissioner is also responsible for investigating complaints under the Access to Information Act regarding access to government records and mediates between dissatisfied applicants and government institutions.

The successful candidate must have a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience. The preferred candidate must have demonstrated decision-making experience with respect to sensitive issues. Management experience, at the senior executive level, in a private or public sector organization, including managing human and financial resources, with experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and policies, is required. The chosen candidate will also have significant experience dealing with government, preferably with senior government officials, as well as stakeholders and the media.

Knowledge of the mandate, roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner, together with knowledge of the role of an agent of Parliament and its relationship with Parliament and the government, is essential. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework within which the Commissioner carries out his or her mandate, in particular the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act and their regulations. Knowledge of seminal case law and relevant government policies on access to information, as well as emerging access to information issues in Canada and their impact on government, individual Canadians and Canadian society at large, is important. Knowledge of access to information regimes in other jurisdictions, provincial or international, would be an asset. The preferred candidate will also have knowledge of the Canadian parliamentary system and the work of parliamentary committees.

The selected candidate must be a leader with sound judgment, objectivity, integrity, strong professional ethics and superior interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must also be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, policy makers at all levels, the media and the public at large. The ability to interpret relevant statutes, regulations and policies and analyze complex situations in order to make equitable decisions and recommendations, while anticipating their short and long-term consequences, is essential. The chosen candidate will have the ability to think strategically, anticipate trends and act to influence the policy development process. Finally, superior communications skills, both written and oral, as well as the ability to act as a spokesperson on access to information issues in dealing with Parliament, the government, the media and other organizations, are vital.

Proficiency in both official languages is essential.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.

The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.