Vol. 133, No. 37 — September 11, 1999

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Notice to Anyone Engaged in the Production, Import or Use of Ozone-depleting Substances (ODSs)

Pursuant to subparagraphs 15(a)(v) and 15(a)(viii) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the following notice describes the criteria, process and schedule that the Department of the Environment will use to determine the relevance of nominations for an exemption for an essential use of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs), as agreed to under the Montreal Protocol.

These exemptions, valid for calendar years 2001 and beyond, are with respect to the regulatory provisions that set the phase-out dates for the production and importation of ODSs. These exemptions allow the production or importation of new ODSs after their respective phase-out dates. The use of ODSs present in Canada before the phase-out date or the use of recycled or reclaimed ODSs does not require an application for exemption.

Producers, importers and users of ODSs are hereby invited to submit, prior to December 1, 1999, nominations for such essential use exemptions, as described in this notice.

J. A. BUCCINI
Director
Commercial Chemicals
Evaluation Branch

On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

I. Introduction

The Fourth Meeting (Copenhagen, November 23-25, 1992) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer agreed to phase out the production and consumption (see footnote 1) of halons by January 1, 1994, and of the following ODSs by January 1, 1996: chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), carbon tetrachloride (CTC), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA) or methyl chloroform (MCF), and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (other CFCs).

The Fourth Meeting of the Parties agreed to allow for possible exemptions to this production/consumption phase-out date in order to meet the marketplace demand for uses that are considered "essential". The Parties established, under Decision IV/25, criteria and a procedure to assess nominations for essential use exemptions.

Canada, as a signatory to the Montreal Protocol, must ensure that the requirements of this international treaty are implemented in Canada.

II. Criteria for essential use

For the implementation in Canada of the Montreal Protocol requirements, a use of ODS shall qualify as "essential" only if:

(1) it is necessary for the health, safety, or is critical for the functioning of society (encompassing cultural and intellectual aspects); and

(2) there are no available technically and economically feasible alternatives or substitutes that are acceptable from the standpoint of environment and health and that are consistent with regulatory regimes.

Furthermore, production and consumption of ODS for essential uses after the phase-out dates, if any, shall be permitted only if:

(3) all economically feasible steps have been taken to minimize the essential use and any associated emission of the ODS to the atmosphere; and

(4) the ODS is not available in sufficient quantity and quality from existing stocks of banked or recycled ODSs.

III. Process

The process that leads to decisions on essential use exemptions is as follows:

(01) Application: An organization in a developed country that is a Party to the Montreal Protocol makes an application for an essential use exemption to the relevant authorities in its Government. The Government reviews the application and decides whether it should be nominated.

(02) Nomination: The Party submits its essential use nomination to the Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) by January 31 of the year in which a decision is required; earlier submissions are encouraged.

(03) Assignment: The Ozone Secretariat forwards the nominations to the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) which in turn assigns the nomination to the appropriate Technical Option Committee (TOC). In some circumstances, two or more TOCs may jointly consider the nomination.

(04) Review: The Technical Options Committee (TOC) reviews the nomination to determine if it meets the criteria for an essential use established by Decision IV/25. The Panel reviews the TOC report and either recommends the nomination to the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol or reports that it is unable to recommend the nomination. The TEAP report to the OEWG is due by April 30 of the year of decision.

(05) Evaluation: The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) reviews the TEAP report and recommends a decision for consideration by the Parties.

(06) Decision: The Meeting of the Parties decides whether to allow production for essential use in accordance with the Montreal Protocol. The Parties may attach conditions to their approval.

(07) National decision: The Party in possession of an essential use exemption authorizes the applicant to acquire the ODS according to the terms of the decision.

(08) Execution of authorization: The applicant exercises its authorization to use the ODS.

Note: The Montreal Protocol authorizes but does not require production; each applicant must locate a willing supplier and negotiate supply.

IV. Timetable

The Parties agreed, under Decision V/18, that all nominations are due by January 31 for consideration by the Parties at their next meeting, typically in the fall of each year.

The international timetable for the submission of nominations for essential use exemption is as follows:

date	nominations
June-September	Applicant organizations prepare and submit nominations to national governments.
September-December	Governments review applications and prepare nominations to the Ozone Secretariat.
January 31	Deadline for submissions of nominations to the Ozone Secretariat. Nominations received after January 31 will be considered for the next year.
April 30	The TEAP publishes its evaluation and the Ozone Secretariat mails it to the Parties.
June-July	The OEWG meets and recommends whether or not the nomination should be approved.
October-November	The Parties meet and decide whether or not to grant the exemption for essential use.

V. Information requirements

The form recommended for nomination is attached. It calls for information in the following areas:

— role of use in society;

— alternatives/substitutes to use;

— steps to minimize use;

— steps to minimize emissions; and

— requested quantity per year.

VI. Canadian assessment of nominations

Only the Government of Canada, as a Party to the Protocol, may nominate essential use exemptions for Canada. Organizations and/or individuals interested in obtaining an exemption for ODSs for 2001 or later are hereby invited to submit nominations to the Department of the Environment.

The Department of the Environment will evaluate all nominations received in order to decide whether to support them for international review using the following process and schedule:

(1) Written submissions must be received at the following address by December 1, 1999: Jean M. Carbonneau, Ozone Protection Programs Section, Commercial Chemicals Evaluation Branch, Environment Canada, Place Vincent Massey, 14th Floor, Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3, (819) 953-1675 (Telephone), (819) 994-0007 (Facsimile), jean.carbonneau@ec. gc.ca (Electronic mail).

(2) Applicants must demonstrate that all elements of the essential use criteria described above have been met. Submissions must contain all the information elements.

(3) Nominations will be rigorously evaluated in consultation with independent recognized experts, other government departments and non-government organizations who will have complete access to all submitted information.

(4) The final decision to forward any nomination for international consideration rests with the Government of Canada.

FORM to nominate
ESSENTIAL USE EXEMPTION
for an
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCE (ODS)

(01) Applicant organization (User)

Organization:
____________________________
Address:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Contact person:
____________________________
Telephone:
____________________________
Facsimile:
____________________________
E-mail:
____________________________

(02) Identification of nominated use

(03) Substantiation of nominated use

Breakdown Table

ODS	% contained in finished product	% emitted in manufacture/use	% recycled or destroyed	Total
				100%

(04) Substantiation of volumes

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

Name and Position	Order in Council
Aspin, John Ferguson	1999-1463
Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Member
Auditor General of Canada	1999-1474
Canada Lands Company Limited
Examiner
Bennett, Arthur Yancey	1999-1475
National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
Member
Costigan, The Hon./L'hon. Peter T.	1999-1459
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Justice of Appeal
Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta
Member ex officio
Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories
Justice of Appeal
Hanen, Marsha P.	1999-1461
Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada
Director of the Board of Directors
Sorbara, Gregory	1999-1476
Business Development Bank of Canada
Director of the Board of Directors
The Hamilton Harbour Commissioners
Commissioners
Harris, C. Raymond	1999-1472
Wilson, Laurel Lynne	1999-1471
Wittmann, The Hon./L'hon. Neil C.	1999-1460
Court of Appeal of Nunavut
Judge

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY ACT

Notice No. DGRB-008-99 — Radio Authorization Fees for Fixed Wireless Access Systems in Rural Areas in the Frequency Range 3 400-3 550 MHz

Introduction

Fixed wireless access (FWA) systems offer an economical alternative to wireline as a way to provide improved telephony and data services that are reliable and affordable in rural areas of Canada. Typically, rural service areas have high service costs because of the extensive wireline facilities needed to serve few customers over a large area.

On August 1, 1998, Industry Canada issued Canada Gazette Notice No. DGTP-013-98 announcing the release of the paper entitled "Spectrum Policy and Licensing Provisions for Fixed Wireless Access Systems in Rural Areas in the Frequency Range 3400-3700 MHz". The paper set out the new microwave spectrum utilization policy for fixed radio systems operating in this frequency range and initiated a first come, first served selection and an interim authorization process.

Given the importance of rapid deployment of FWA systems in rural areas of Canada and the need to accommodate several service providers and technologies, Industry Canada opened immediately for licensing 150 MHz, in six 25 MHz blocks, in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range.

Interested parties were also invited to comment, by October 13, 1998, on the proposed annual authorization fee that would be proportional to the geographic area being licensed. Specifically, for each 25 km², an annual fee of $120 for each 25 MHz block in the 3 400-3 550 MHz band was proposed.

This fee was derived, in part, using the current per telephone channel licensing fee established in the Radiocommunication Regulations as a base and assumes that the block is shared, whether this is the case or not. The number of potential telephone channels that could be accommodated within 25 MHz of spectrum using state-of-the-art data transmission technology was then calculated. The resulting figure was tested against a calculation of the cost of the wireline substitute as reflected in the monthly line access charges of the carriers.

In response to the notice, four respondents commented on the proposed fee regime. All of the respondents fully support the Department's broad policy objectives of upgrading rural telecommunication services with fixed wireless access systems that can eliminate multi-party telephone lines and provide faster access to the Internet.

Most of the respondents favoured using a defined service area and frequency block assignment approach for determining the fee for FWA systems in rural areas. This approach, which does not require site-by-site authorization, facilitates the rapid deployment of these systems.

Several of the respondents, however, argued that the level of the proposed fees would be excessive for rural areas that have low teledensity. Essentially, as the cost per cell is fixed, the cost per customer will increase with lower population densities. A variable cost per customer creates an uncertainty and risk in plans to deploy FWA systems in rural areas. This could be eliminated by establishing a fixed annual fee of about $20 per customer or terminal or the minimum cost for the Government to process the application.

Recognizing these and other concerns, and in view of the significant expressed demand for this spectrum, Industry Canada has adopted the following policy that will:

(1) accommodate a greater number of licensees to offer service in rural areas for spectrum blocks in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range by licensing them on a shared use basis where circumstances warrant;

(2) apply these fees only to FWA systems that operate in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range and that are located in rural areas;

(3) defer licensing and fixing fees for FWA systems that operate in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range and that are located in urban areas;

(4) defer opening an additional 150 MHz for licensing FWA systems in the 3 550-3 700 MHz frequency range until service demand warrants the extra capacity;

(5) make use of an area grid of hexagonal cells with an area of 25 km², which allows licensees and the Department to define and refer to geographic service areas in Canada in a consistent and simple manner; and

(6) fix the annual licence fee at $60 per cell per 25 MHz spectrum block. For example, the fee for a FWA in a rural service area composed of five grid cells is $300 ($60 × 5) per 25 MHz.

Complete details of the fees fixed for FWA systems in rural areas are set out in the following fee schedule.

Fee Schedule

The Minister of Industry, pursuant to section 19 of the Department of Industry Act, hereby fixes the following fees, effective upon publication in the Canada Gazette of this notice. The fees are applicable to radio authorizations issued by the Minister pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act to establish fixed wireless access systems in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range in accordance with the terms of the authorization.

Interpretation

1. For the purpose of this fee schedule,

"cell" means a hexagonal cell with an area of 25 km²;

"rural service area" means the defined geographic area specified in the radio authorization;

"spectrum block" means a 25 MHz block, or portion thereof, of radio spectrum in the 3 400-3 550 MHz frequency range;

"total authorized cells" means the total number of cells in a rural service area;

"renewal fee" means the annual fee payable for the renewal of a radio authorization before the radio authorization expires on March 31 of each year.

Annual Radio Authorization Fee

Annual Fee

2. The annual radio authorization fee is $60 per cell, per spectrum block, times the total authorized cells.

Initial Annual Radio Authorization Fee

3. The prorated balance of the then-current fiscal year's authorization fee that corresponds to the total authorized cells per spectrum block is due on the date of the issuance of the radio authorization.

Prorated Fees

4. The month that the annual radio authorization is issued determines the applicable prorated fee.

5. The prorated fee is $5 per cell, per spectrum block, times the total authorized cells for each month until the licence expires on March 31.

Renewal Fee

6. The renewal fee is the applicable annual radio authorization fee.

General Notes

The aggregate fee is rounded to the nearest dollar.

This is an interim fee regime that may be adjusted as circumstances so warrant.

JOHN MANLEY
Minister of Industry

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGRB-012-99 — Granting Operating Privileges in the 28.0 MHz to 29.7 MHz Band to Individuals Holding an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic and Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualifications

This notice is associated with an earlier notice, DGRB-005-99, that solicited comments on a proposal to modify the current amateur radio operator qualification of basic and Morse code (12 w.p.m.) to grant operating privileges in the 28.0 MHz to 29.7 MHz band to individuals holding an amateur radio operator qualification of basic and Morse code (5 w.p.m.).

The Department received 56 submissions related to this proposal; the vast majority of which were highly supportive of the change. Other comments raised the issue of completely eliminating the Morse code requirement for amateur radio. While this issue was outside the scope of this proposal, the comments were noted. These comments are available for viewing on Industry Canada's Web site noted below.

World Wide Web (WWW)
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/spectrum

The responses will also be made available for viewing by the public, during normal business hours, at the Industry Canada Library, West Tower, 3rd Floor, 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, and at the offices of Industry Canada in Moncton, Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver, for a period of one year from the close of comments.

The amateur radio operator qualifications listed in Radiocommunication Information Circular 2 (RIC-2), Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service, have been amended as proposed. Individuals holding an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic and Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualifications may now operate in the 28.0 MHz to 29.7 MHz (10 metre band) amateur radio frequency band.

Copies of the revised RIC-2 are available from the Industry Canada Internet Web site at the following address:

World Wide Web (WWW)
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01226e.html

September 1, 1999

JAN SKORA
Director General
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE

INCOME TAX ACT

Revocation of Registration of a Charity

The following notice of proposed revocation was sent to the charity listed below revoking it for failure to meet the parts of the Income Tax Act as listed in this notice:

"Notice is hereby given, pursuant to paragraph 168(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act, that I propose to revoke the registration of the charity listed below and that by virtue of paragraph 168(2)(b) thereof, the revocation of the registration is effective on the date of publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette."

Business Number	Name/Address
118811991RR0001	BLUE WATER SHILOH PARK, WALLACEBURG, ONT.

NEIL BARCLAY
Director
Charities Division

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DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE

INCOME TAX ACT

Revocation of Registration of a Charity

The following notice of proposed revocation was sent to the charity listed below revoking it for failure to meet the parts of the Income Tax Act as listed in this notice:

"Notice is hereby given, pursuant to paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(c) and 168(1)(d) of the Income Tax Act, that I propose to revoke the registration of the charity listed below and that by virtue of paragraph 168(2)(b) thereof, the revocation of the registration is effective on the date of publication of this notice in the Canada Gazette."

Business Number	Name/Address
890238645RR0001	CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST GENERAL FUND, DON MILLS, ONT.

NEIL BARCLAY
Director
Charities Division

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

MARINE ATLANTIC INC.

President and CEO

Marine Atlantic Inc. is a federal crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. The Corporation operates the Gulf ferry service on behalf of the Government of Canada. The corporate offices are located in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. The President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management and operation of its services and the maintenance of contractual obligations to the federal government. The President is also responsible for providing leadership and advice to the Board of Directors on all matters of policy affecting the direction and operation of the Corporation.

Location: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland or North Sydney, Nova Scotia

The successful candidate must have a university degree or equivalent experience. The preferred candidate should have management skills gained through significant experience in a senior management capacity in the marine or transportation sectors. The chosen candidate should have experience in leading a large company and in dealing with government organizations. The preferred candidate should be familiar with the objectives and priorities of Marine Atlantic.

A sound understanding of the communities and constituents served by the organization and the transportation and trade practices of Atlantic Canada would be an asset. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be able to play a leadership role in the region's transportation sector and work effectively with industry in the Atlantic region. Initiative, superior communications and interpersonal skills, and the ability to act as the Corporation's spokesperson are also required.

The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland or to North Sydney, Nova Scotia, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.

Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

This notice has been placed to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. Applications forwarded through the Internet will not be considered for reasons of confidentiality.

Please send your curriculum vitae by October 4, 1999, to the Director of Appointments, Prime Minister's Office, Langevin Block, 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2, (613) 957-5743 (Facsimile).

Further information is available upon request.

Bilingual notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format (i.e., audio cassette, diskette, braille, large print, etc.) upon request. For further information, please contact Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0S9, (819) 956-4800.

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at August 25, 1999

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	293,340,795
(b) Other currencies	4,309,806
Total $	297,650,601
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	576,097,450
Total	576,097,450
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	11,041,988,667
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	6,496,099,674
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	13,560,103,449
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	1,094,457,080
Total	32,192,648,870
5. Bank premises	181,572,299
6. All others assets	498,312,734
Total $	33,746,281,954

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	32,084,484,280
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	8,138,539
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	851,076,528
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	53,726,055
(e) Other	260,315,239
Total	1,173,256,361
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	137,420,179
(b) To others
Total	137,420,179
6. All other liabilities	321,121,134
Total $	33,746,281,954

Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets):	amount
(a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years	$ 3,682,734,328
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years	6,422,422,164
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years	3,454,946,957
	$ 13,560,103,449
Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements	$ 618,899,600

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

W. D. SINCLAIR

Acting Chief Accountant

I declare that the foregoing return 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.

M. KNIGHT

Senior Deputy Governor

Ottawa, August 26, 1999

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at August 31, 1999

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	298,721,234
(b) Other currencies	4,423,269
Total $	303,144,503
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	640,861,832
Total	640,861,832
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	11,074,565,067
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	6,509,496,627
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	14,034,959,514
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	856,302,355
Total	32,475,323,563
5. Bank premises	179,232,166
6. All others assets	506,548,957
Total $	34,105,111,021

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	32,405,774,606
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	5,045,723
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	865,915,309
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	73,359,743
(e) Other	242,395,962
Total	1,186,716,737
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	143,186,631
(b) To others
Total	143,186,631
6. All other liabilities	339,433,047
Total $	34,105,111,021

Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets):	amount
(a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years	$3,723,931,344
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years	6,243,712,648
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years	4,067,315,522
	$14,034,959,514
Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements	$1,107,295,050

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

W. D. SINCLAIR

Acting Chief Accountant 

I declare that the foregoing return 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.

G. G. THIESSEN

Governor 

Ottawa, September 2, 1999

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at September 1, 1999

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	296,739,588
(b) Other currencies	4,415,384
Total $	301,154,972
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	1,297,047,287
Total	1,297,047,287
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	11,223,606,934
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	7,992,554,098
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	12,305,930,555
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	1,319,651,719
Total	32,841,743,306
5. Bank premises	179,238,516
6. All others assets	325,202,172
Total $	34,944,386,253

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	32,632,557,567
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	11,919,668
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	1,576,274,939
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	19,372,139
(e) Other	263,690,604
Total	1,871,257,350
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	141,493,515
(b) To others
Total	141,493,515
6. All other liabilities	269,077,821
Total $	34,944,386,253

Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets):	amount
(a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years	$3,237,524,050
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years	5,044,414,664
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years	4,023,991,841
	$12,305,930,555
Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements	$1,100,081,700

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

W. D. SINCLAIR

Acting Chief Accountant 

I declare that the foregoing return 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.

G. G. THIESSEN

Governor 

Ottawa, September 2, 1999

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Footnote 1

Under the Montreal Protocol, "consumption" refers to the supply (production + import - export) of ODSs, and not to the use of ODSs.

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