Vol. 133, No. 49 — December 4, 1999

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendment

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provision currently exists in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of the lipase enzyme produced by Aspergillus oryzae genetically modified to contain the lipase gene from Rhizomucor miehei (previous name: Mucor miehei) at a level of use consistent with good manufacturing practice in the production of modified triglycerides. Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of this lipase enzyme in the production of cheese and in flavour enhancement of cheese. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of these uses of the lipase enzyme from Aspergillus oryzae genetically modified to contain the lipase gene from Rhizomucor miehei.

The use of this lipase enzyme, as indicated above, will benefit both the industry and the consumer by providing an alternative and more efficient method for the production of varietal cheeses, thus improving yield, productivity and availability of cheeses.

Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to amend the Food and Drug Regulations to permit the use of the lipase enzyme produced by Aspergillus oryzae genetically modified to contain the lipase gene from Rhizomucor miehei in the production of varietal cheeses at a maximum level of use consistent with good manufacturing practice.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate use of this lipase enzyme as indicated above while the regulatory process to amend the Regulations formally is undertaken.

November 26, 1999

J. Z. LOSOS, M.D.
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Protection Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT

Food and Drug Regulations — Amendment

Interim Marketing Authorization

Provision currently exists in the Food and Drug Regulations for the use of potassium sorbate and calcium propionate as preservatives in a wide variety of foods. Health Canada has received a submission to increase the levels of use of potassium sorbate and calcium propionate in shelf-stable soft flour tortillas from 0.1 percent and 0.2 percent to 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Evaluation of available data supports the effectiveness and safety of these increased levels of use of these substances in this application.

The increased levels of use of potassium sorbate and calcium propionate in soft flour tortillas will benefit both the industry and the consumer by allowing a longer durable life of these foods without the necessary use of special packaging materials. Therefore, production costs will be reduced. In addition, production techniques will be harmonized with those used in the United States.

It is the intention of Health Canada to amend the Food and Drug Regulations to permit the use of potassium sorbate and calcium propionate in shelf-stable soft flour tortillas at levels of 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.

As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization (IMA) is being issued to permit the immediate use of increased levels of these preservatives, as indicated above, while the regulatory process to amend the Regulations formally is undertaken.

November 26, 1999

J. Z. LOSOS, M.D.
Assistant Deputy Minister
Health Protection Branch

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

Name and Position	Order in Council
Canada Pension Plan	1999-2027
Pension Appeals Board
Temporary Members
Bernstein, The Hon./L'hon. J. Douglas
Gotlib, The Hon./L'hon. Lorraine
Hurley, The Hon./L'hon. Bernard W.
Legg, The Hon./L'hon. Hugh P.
Loukidelis, The Hon./L'hon. Ernest
Meehan, The Hon./L'hon. Michael R.
Sheard, The Hon./L'hon. Joseph D.
Southey, The Hon./L'hon. James B. S.
Quinlan, The Hon./L'hon. Thomas E.
Wallace, The Hon./L'hon. Patricia H.
Canada Shipping Act	1999-2053
Steamship Inspectors
Hounsell, Terrance
Mannion, Paul
Steamship Inspectors and Inspectors of Ships' Tackle
Currivan, Colm Anthony
Kasprzak, Antony J.
Mangat, Paramjeet Singh
Scolt, Peter Alexander
Civil Aviation Tribunal
Part-time Members
Boulianne, Michel G.	1999-2019
Larose, Michel	1999-2020
Deloitte & Touche	1999-2022
Canada Post Corporation
Auditor
Employment Insurance Act
Chairpersons of the Boards of Referees
Ontario
Potts, Agnes — Toronto Appeals Centre	1999-2026
Quebec
Lambropoulos, Marie — Centre-ville de Montréal	1999-2025
Federal Court of Canada — Appeal Division
Judges
Trial Division of the Federal Court of Canada
Members ex officio
(see footnote a)Malone, J. Brian D., Q.C./c.r.	1999-2011
(see footnote b) Sharlow, The Hon./L'hon. Karen R.	1999-2010
(see footnote c) Heneghan, Mary Elizabeth, Q.C./c.r.	1999-2012
Federal Court of Canada — Trial Division
Judge
Federal Court of Appeal
Member ex officio
Government of Ontario	1999-2067
Administrators
Morden, The Hon./L'hon. John W.
December 26, 1999, to January 4, 2000
Smith, The Hon./L'hon. Heather
November 19 to 21, 1999
Gushue, The Hon./L'hon. James R.	1999-2066
Government of Newfoundland
Administrator
November 24 to 28, 1999
Johnson, Peggy J.	1999-2021
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Director of the Board of Directors
MacPherson, The Hon./L'hon. Donald Kenneth	1999-2068
Government of Saskatchewan
Administrator
November 20 to 24, 1999
Ouellet, The Hon./L'hon. André	1999-2017
Canada Post Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer
Scott, Marilyn Marie	1999-2028
Farm Credit Corporation
Director of the Board of Directors
Showler, Peter	1999-2018
Immigration and Refugee Board
Chairperson
Standards Council of Canada
Members
Konow, Hans	1999-2024
Sulzenko, Andrei	1999-2023
Van Houten, Stephen	1999-2024

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DEPARTMENT OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

CRIMINAL CODE

Pursuant to subsection 667(5) of the Criminal Code, I hereby designate the following person as a Fingerprint Examiner:

Luc Gagnon
of the Quebec Police Force

JEAN T. FOURNIER
Deputy Solicitor General of Canada

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT

Canada Life Financial Corporation

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 60(2) of the Insurance Companies Act, an order to commence and carry on business was issued approving the commencement and carrying on of business by Canada Life Financial Corporation, effective October 27, 1999.

November 23, 1999

JOHN PALMER
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at November 17, 1999

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	319,825,541
(b) Other currencies	4,161,310
Total $	323,986,851
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	354,260,362
Total	354,260,362
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	11,451,680,632
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	7,243,914,804
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	13,058,430,581
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	2,633,197
Total	31,756,659,214
5. Bank premises	177,718,060
6. All other assets	2,022,190,542
Total $	34,634,815,029

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	33,086,171,359
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	7,879,098
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	756,366,896
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	47,116,178
(e) Other	236,152,488
Total	1,047,514,660
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	166,204,174
(b) To others
Total	166,204,174
6. All other liabilities	304,924,836
Total $	34,634,815,029

NOTES	amount
MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS):
(a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years	$	3,706,066,597
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years		5,439,687,369
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years		3,912,676,615
	$	13,058,430,581
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SECURITIES INCLUDED IN ITEMS 4(a) TO (c) OF ABOVE ASSETS HELD UNDER PURCHASE AND RESALE AGREEMENTS*
* Effective November 10, 1999, the amount of securities held under Purchase and Resale Agreements is no longer recorded under item 4 of above assets. Please refer to the following disclosures.
TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS	$	1,521,972,821
TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS	$

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, November 18, 1999

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at November 24, 1999

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	360,005,535
(b) Other currencies	4,084,879
Total $	364,090,414
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	448,680,944
Total	448,680,944
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	11,487,371,927
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	7,243,941,046
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	13,058,357,374
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	706,203,572
Total	32,495,873,919
5. Bank premises	178,012,110
6. All other assets	1,557,234,050
Total $	35,043,891,437

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	33,313,610,719
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	12,685,715
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	854,768,088
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	40,945,473
(e) Other	246,726,590
Total	1,155,125,866
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	205,371,994
(b) To others
Total	205,371,994
6. All other liabilities	339,782,858
Total $	35,043,891,437

NOTES	amount
MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY CANADA NOT MATURING WITHIN 3 YEARS (ITEM 4(c) OF ABOVE ASSETS):
(a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years	$	3,706,221,543
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years		5,439,489,800
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years		3,912,646,031
	$	13,058,357,374
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SECURITIES INCLUDED IN ITEMS 4(a) TO (c) OF ABOVE ASSETS HELD UNDER PURCHASE AND RESALE AGREEMENTS*
* Effective November 10, 1999, the amount of securities held under Purchase and Resale Agreements is no longer recorded under item 4 of above assets. Please refer to the following disclosures.
TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER ASSETS RELATED TO SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER RESALE AGREEMENTS	$	1,025,372,200
TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS	$

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, November 25, 1999

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Footnote a

Corrections

Footnote b

Corrections

Footnote c

Corrections

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