Vol. 134, No. 38 — September 16, 2000

COMMISSIONS

CANADA CUSTOMS AND REVENUE AGENCY

INCOME TAX ACT

Revocation of Registration of Charities

Following a request from the charities listed below to have their status as a charity revoked, the following notice of proposed revocation was sent:

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

Business Number	Name/Address
105250963RR0001	RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE SOCIETY OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS, MISSISSAUGA, ONT.
106914823RR0001	THE WABASCA/DESMARAIS CHILDREN'S PLACE PLAYSCHOOL ASSOCIATION, WABASCA, ALTA.
106962202RR0001	COMMUNITY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, VICTORIA, B.C.
107482994RR0001	HILLSIDE PLACE PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOL SOCIETY, BURNABY, B.C.
118783208RR0001	ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, WATERTON PARK, ALTA.
118785690RR0001	AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CANADA ENGLISH SECTION GROUP 24, SAINT JOHN, N.B.
118932458RR0001	FRIENDS OF CAMP SHANTI INCORPORATED, WINNIPEG, MAN.
118992312RR0001	LA FABRIQUE DE LA PAROISSE DE SAINT-AIMÉ, ASBESTOS (QUÉ.)
119020360RR0001	L'INSTITUT DE NOTRE-DAME DES MISSIONS, WINNIPEG, MAN.
119051076RR0001	NAOMI BRONSTEIN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION-FONDATION POUR ENFANTS NAOMI BRONSTEIN, VAL-MORIN, QUE.
119053106RR0001	NEIGHBOURHOOD GOODWILL CENTRE, ST. JOHN'S, NFLD.
119066744RR0001	OLE JOHNSON MUSEUM INC., SWAN RIVER, MAN.
119088854RR0001	PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA, GERMAN BRANCH ONTARIO-QUEBEC DISTRICT, KITCHENER, ONT.
119126480RR0001	ROYAL CANADIAN ARTILLERY MUSEUM, SHILO, MAN.
119129104RR0001	ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA (RMC), KINGSTON, ONT.
119143741RR0001	SEARS OSHAWA EMPLOYEES CHARITABLE FUND, OSHAWA, ONT.
119153575RR0001	SOCIÉTÉ DE ST-VINCENT DE PAUL, CONSEIL PARTICULIER DES LAURENTIDES, QUÉBEC (QUÉ.)
119154789RR0001	SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES IN EDMONTON (S.P.A.R.E.), EDMONTON, ALTA.
119160448RR0001	SPORTS FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED OF PERTH COUNTY, STRATFORD, ONT.
119187219RR0001	ST. MARK'S FINNISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, TIMMINS, ONT.
119227767RR0001	THE COALITION FOR DEVELOPMENT, DARTMOUTH, N.S.
119241743RR0001	THE LAZARUS AND ROSALIE PHILLIPS FAMILY FOUNDATION, MONTRÉAL, QUE.
119281889RR0001	VANCOUVER LODGE OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN CANADA, VANCOUVER, B.C.
119299923RR0001	THE WINDSOR GROUP THERAPY PROJECT, WINDSOR, ONT.
119310555RR0001	331704 ALBERTA SOCIETY, CALGARY, ALTA.
126053719RR0001	MIDLAND STAGE COMPANY, MIDLAND, ONT.
132291436RR0001	LES DOMINICAINS OU FRÈRES PRÊCHEURS DE MONTRÉAL, MONTRÉAL (QUÉ.)
132348095RR0001	ALCONTROL HOMES, WATERLOO, ONT.
139265664RR0001	SOUTH COOKING LAKE SENIORS ASSOCIATION, SOUTH COOKING LAKE, ALTA.
140103003RR0001	SUDBURY YOUTH ENCOUNTER INC., VAL CARON, ONT.
140650896RR0001	GERMAN LADIES CHOIR OF CALGARY, CALGARY, ALTA.
865479588RR0001	COMMUNITY ACTION OUTREACH COMMITTEE, MIDLAND, ONT.
869255927RR0001	RÉFÉRENCE QUÉBEC, LÉVIS (QUÉ.)
869371864RR0001	ATLANTIC ENGINEERING COMPETITION AND CONGRESS COMPETITION ET CONGRÈS ATLANTIQUE DE GÉNIE, MONCTON, N.B.
869746891RR0001	GLOBAL WULITON FOUNDATION, OTTAWA, ONT.
870957263RR0001	SACRED HEART YOUTH GROUP, SWIFT CURRENT, SASK.
871719795RR0001	AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS ADVOCATES OF STORMONT DUNDAS & GLENGARRY, CORNWALL, ONT.
873297337RR0001	THE RICHARD LEWAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, TORONTO, ONT.
885099762RR0001	PET FIND, NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.
886113257RR0001	FRIENDS OF THE AMATIS SOCIETY, SASKATOON, SASK.
886672195RR0001	PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY, WESTERN DIVISION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE W.M.S. AFFILIATE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALTA.
887209393RR0001	THE VIVAXIS ENERGIES RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY, VANCOUVER, B.C.
887939445RR0001	LES AMIS CANADIENS DE YESHIVAT TORAT SHLOMO, SAINT-LAURENT (QUÉ.)
888033347RR0001	FRIENDS OF THE MUSEE HERITAGE MUSEUM SOCIETY, ST. ALBERT, ALTA.
888407269RR0001	THE HAVELOCK BELMONT-METHUEN MEDICAL CENTRE, HAVELOCK, ONT.
888525060RR0001	PROTECTORS UNION HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC., FILLMORE, SASK.
888634060RR0001	ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, REGINA, SASK.
888946175RR0001	HAIDA GWAII RECYCLING SOCIETY, QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C.
889148771RR0001	GOSPEL LIGHT MISSION OF AENNOFIELD, GOLDEN, B.C.
889430799RR0001	PAULA BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, SOURIS, P.E.I.
889476792RR0001	NEWFOUNDLAND PONY CARE INC., MANUELS, NFLD.
889562443RR0001	PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY, WESTERN DIVISION, BEACHES MCINTYRE EVENING AUXILIARY, BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TORONTO, ONT.
889887170RR0001	GUELPH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, GUELPH, ONT.
890090996RR0001	SERVICE D'ENTRAIDE FAMILIAL DE NEUFCHÂTEL, NEUFCHÂTEL (QUÉ.)
890698996RR0001	COMITÉ DE PARRAINAGE SAINT-DOMINIQUE - N'ZENG-AYONG, QUÉBEC (QUÉ.)
890797541RR0001	CANCER QUÉBEC/REGROUPEMENT DES CENTRES D'ONCOLOGIE ET GROUPES D'ENTRAIDE DU QUÉBEC, OUTREMONT (QUÉ.)
890844244RR0001	BANK OF MONTREAL EMPLOYEES CHARITY TRUST, WINNIPEG, MAN.
891042293RR0001	THE SACRED ARTS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA, OTTAWA, ONT.
891043820RR0001	STRATHCLAIR AND AREA DONOR'S CHOICE, STRATHCLAIR, MAN.
891559684RR0001	NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH, TRURO, N.S.
894812726RR0001	THE LIFE CENTRE, SURREY, B.C.
898682265RR0001	RECYCLAGE LAC MASSAWIPPI ET REGION INC., AYERS CLIFF (QUÉ.)
899493456RR0001	CORPORATION DES 2 RIVIÈRES, SAINT-LUCIEN (QUÉ.)
899720361RR0001	FRIENDS OF THE ST-FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL FOUNDATION/LA FONDATION DES AMIS DE L'ÉCOLE ST-FRANCIS D'ASSISI, SAINT-LAMBERT, QUE.

ENIKÖ VERMES
Acting Director General
Charities Directorate

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION

Dyed Woven Fabric of Rayon

Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the request (Request No. TR-2000-001) received from Peerless Clothing Inc. (the requester) of Montréal, Quebec, is properly documented. The request is for the removal, for an indeterminate period of time, of the customs duty on importations from all countries of woven fabric, dyed, solely of textured cuprammonium rayon filament yarns in one direction and textured viscose rayon filament yarns in the other direction, weighing less than 100 g/m^₂, of tariff item No. 5408.22.29, for use as lining in the manufacture of men's suits, jackets, blazers or vests (waistcoats) [the subject fabric]. The requester has asked the Tribunal to conduct its investigation expeditiously. The Tribunal has examined the request and is not persuaded that the circumstances constitute critical circumstances. However, barring any opposition to the request, the Tribunal intends to conduct its investigation in a more expeditious manner.

The Tribunal will conduct an investigation under section 19 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act into the appropriateness of reducing or removing the customs duty on importations of the subject fabric, which is classified under tariff item No. 5408.22.29.

The Tribunal's investigation was commenced on September 1, 2000, and will be conducted by way of written submissions. To participate in the Tribunal's investigation, the requester or an interested party must file with the Tribunal a notice of appearance in Form I of the Textile Reference Guidelines on or before September 28, 2000. The Tribunal's recommendations to the Minister of Finance are scheduled to be issued by December 29, 2000.

A schedule of events consisting of key dates is available from the Tribunal's Web site, which can be found at www.citt.gc.ca.

Submissions to the Tribunal may be written in English or in French. All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).

Ottawa, September 1, 2000

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

DETERMINATION

Facility Management and Project Management Services

Notice is hereby given that, after completing its inquiries, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) made a determination (File Nos. PR-2000-008 and PR-2000-021) on September 6, 2000, with respect to complaints filed by Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls Facility Management Services (the complainant), of Markham, Ontario, under subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, (4th Supp.), c. 47, as amended by the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1993, c. 44, concerning Solicitation No. 6 NS 00 RS R1 of Canada Post Corporation. The solicitation was for the provision of facility management and project management services.

The complainant alleged that Canada Post had violated a number of provisions under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Having examined the evidence presented by the parties and considered the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Tribunal determined that the complaints were valid.

Further information may be obtained from: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).

Ottawa, September 6, 2000

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

EXPIRY OF ORDER

Oil and Gas Well Casing Made of Carbon Steel

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that its order made on July 5, 1996, in Review No. RR-95-001, continuing, without amendment, its order made on June 10, 1991, in Review No. RR-90-005, continuing, with amendment, the review finding made by the Canadian Import Tribunal (the CIT) on November 6, 1986, in Review No. R-7-86, continuing, with amendment, the finding made by the CIT on April 17, 1986, in Inquiry No. CIT-15-85, concerning certain oil and gas well casing made of carbon steel originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea and the United States of America, is scheduled to expire on July 4, 2001. Under SIMA, findings of injury or threat of injury and the associated special protection in the form of anti-dumping or countervailing duties expire (Expiry No. LE-2000-001) five years from the date of the last order or finding, unless an expiry review has been initiated before that date. An expiry review will not be initiated unless the Tribunal decides that there is sufficient information to indicate that it is warranted.

Persons or governments requesting or opposing the initiation of an expiry review of the said order should file ten copies of written public submissions containing relevant information, opinions and arguments, with the Secretary of the Tribunal not later than September 26, 2000. Persons or governments should endeavour to base their submissions exclusively on public information; however, confidential information relevant to the issues before the Tribunal may be filed, if necessary, along with a comprehensive public summary or edited version thereof.

Submissions should address all relevant factors, including:

— the likelihood of continued or resumed dumping of the goods;

— the likely volume and price ranges of dumped imports if dumping were to continue or resume;

— the domestic industry's recent performance, including trends in production, sales, market share and profits;

— the likelihood of injury to the domestic industry if the order were allowed to expire, having regard to the anticipated effects of a continuation or resumption of dumped imports on the industry's future performance;

— any other developments affecting, or likely to affect, the performance of the domestic industry;

— changes in circumstances, domestically or internationally, including changes in the supply of or demand for the goods, and changes in trends in, and sources of, imports into Canada; and

— any other matter that is relevant.

Where there are opposing views, each person or government that filed a submission in response to the notice of expiry will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to the representations of other persons or governments. In these circumstances, the Tribunal will distribute copies of the public submissions to each person or government that filed a submission with the Tribunal. Persons or governments wishing to respond to the submissions must do so no later than October 4, 2000. If confidential submissions have been filed, the Secretary will notify persons or governments on how they may access these submissions through qualified counsel.

The Tribunal will issue a decision on October 20, 2000, on whether an expiry review is warranted based on the submissions and representations received and the responses to them.

— If there is no request for a review, the Tribunal will not initiate a review and the order will expire on its expiry date.

— If the Tribunal decides that a review is not warranted, the order will expire on its expiry date. The Tribunal will issue its reasons no later than 15 days after its decision.

— If the Tribunal decides to initiate a review, it will issue a notice of expiry review.

The Tribunal's Draft Guideline on Expiry Reviews can be found on the Tribunal's Web site at www.citt.gc.ca. In addition to providing more detailed information on the proceeding whereby the Tribunal determines if an expiry review is warranted, the draft guideline explains how an expiry review is conducted if the Tribunal determines that one is warranted. In an expiry review, the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (the Commissioner) first determines whether the expiry of the order or finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing of the goods. If the Commissioner determines that the expiry of the order or finding in respect of any goods is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing, the Tribunal will then conduct an inquiry to determine if the continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing is likely to result in injury or retardation. The Tribunal's notice of expiry review will provide more information on the expiry review process.

Written submissions, correspondence or requests for information regarding this notice should be addressed to: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).

Written or oral communications to the Tribunal may be made in English or in French.

Ottawa, September 1, 2000

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

NOTICE NO. HA-2000-005

Appeals

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold public hearings to consider the appeals listed hereunder. Unless otherwise specified, the hearings will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Tribunal's hearing room, Standard Life Centre, 18th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7. Interested persons planning to attend should contact the Tribunal at (613) 991-5767 for further information and to ensure that the hearings will be held as scheduled.

Customs Act

Appellant v. Respondent (Commissioner of the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency)

October 2000

Date	Appeal Number	Appellant
10	AP-99-119	Kwock Sane Leung
	Goods in Issue:	Tokyo Marui — Colt Carbine M4A1 (Replica airgun)
	Date of Entry:	January 24, 2000
	Prohibited Device
16	AP-98-041 and AP-98-060	Weiser Inc.
	Goods in Issue:	Keyed door handles
	Dates of Entry:	March 14 to December 27, 1995
	Tariff Items at Issue
	Appellant:	8302.41.90
	Respondent:	8301.40.90

September 8, 2000

By Order of the Tribunal

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

ORDER

Miscellaneous Services

Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) issued an order on August 30, 2000, with respect to a complaint (File No. PR-2000-026) filed by Dynasty Components Inc. (the complainant), under subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985 (4th Supp.), c. 47, as amended by the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 1993, c. 44, concerning a procurement (Serial No. RFP-99-600) by the Library of Parliament. The solicitation was for the supply of a new electronic news monitoring service.

The complainant alleged that the Library of Parliament had improperly found its proposal to be non-compliant.

Having examined the evidence presented by the parties, the Tribunal concluded that the complaint was not filed within the prescribed time limits and, therefore, ordered the dismissal of the complaint.

Further information may be obtained from: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).

Ottawa, September 6, 2000

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

WITHDRAWAL

Environmental Services

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal received a complaint (File No. PR-2000-015) submitted on behalf of Trans-Cycle Industries Inc. (the complainant), of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. EJ297-8-0005/B) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services. The solicitation is for the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of PCB-contaminated solid and liquid wastes.

Notice is hereby given that the complainant has withdrawn the complaint.

Further information may be obtained from: The Secretary, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Standard Life Centre, 15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7, (613) 993-3595 (Telephone), (613) 990-2439 (Facsimile).

Ottawa, September 5, 2000

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES

The following notices are abridged versions of the Commission's original notices bearing the same number. The original notices contain a more detailed outline of the applications, including additional locations and addresses where the complete files may be examined. The relevant material, including the notices and applications, is available for viewing during normal business hours at the following offices of the Commission:

— Central Building, Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, 1 Promenade du Portage, Ground Floor, Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2, (819) 997-2429 (Telephone), 994-0423 (TDD), (819) 994-0218 (Facsimile);

— Bank of Commerce Building, Suite 1007, 1809 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8, (902) 426-7997 (Telephone), 426-6997 (TDD), (902) 426-2721 (Facsimile);

— Kensington Building, Suite 1810, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3, (204) 983-6306 (Telephone), 983-8274 (TDD), (204) 983-6317 (Facsimile);

— 530-580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6, (604) 666-2111 (Telephone), 666-0778 (TDD), (604) 666-8322 (Facsimile);

— C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre, 405 De Maisonneuve Boulevard E, 2nd Floor, Suite B2300, Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5, (514) 283-6607 (Telephone), 283-8316 (TDD), (514) 283-3689 (Facsimile);

— C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre, 55 St. Clair Avenue E, Suite 624, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2, (416) 952-9096 (Telephone), (416) 954-6343 (Facsimile);

— C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre, Cornwall Professional Building, Room 103, 2125 11th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3, (306) 780-3422 (Telephone), (306) 780-3319 (Facsimile);

— C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre, Scotia Place Tower Two, 19th Floor, Suite 1909, 10060 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8, (780) 495-3224 (Telephone), (780) 495-3214 (Facsimile).

Interventions must be filed with the Secretary General, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2, together with proof that a true copy of the intervention has been served upon the applicant, on or before the deadline given in the notice.

Secretary General

CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

DECISIONS

The complete text of the decisions summarized below is available from the offices of the CRTC.

2000-89-1 September 7, 2000

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Sherbrooke, Asbestos, etc., Quebec

The Commission hereby corrects Decision CRTC 2000-89 dated March 29, 2000, by indicating that the licences for the new FM radio programming undertakings at Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières will expire on August 31, 2001.

2000-379 September 1, 2000

The Joy FM Network Inc.
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Approved — Broadcasting licence for a low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking at Fredericton, expiring August 31, 2007.

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE 2000-127

Call for comments on a licensing framework for low-power community television undertakings in urban areas, and in other markets not covered by existing policy

Summary

The Commission seeks comment on issues relating to a new policy framework for low-power community television stations operating in markets other than those remote or underserved communities of a type described in Public Notice CRTC 1987-8.

Background

Low-power television stations operate with a transmitter power of 50 watts or less on the VHF band, or 500 watts or less on the UHF band. Due to their limited effective radiated power, their Grade B service contour does not exceed 12 kilometres in any direction from the antenna site. The coverage that they provide is therefore much more limited than that of regular class television stations.

As well, low-power television stations are secondary assignments in relation to regular class stations, and are established on an unprotected basis with respect to the frequency band that they occupy. This means that they have no protection from interference by regular class stations. However, in the event that a low-power station causes interference to a regular station, the low-power station could be required to change its assigned channel or to cease operation in the event that no replacement channel could be found. Low-power television stations are, however, entitled to protection from other low-power stations that are established at a later date.

Policy for remote stations

In Public Notice 1987-8 entitled Regulations respecting television broadcasting, the Commission outlined a policy for low-power television in remote or underserved communities. The notice referred to such undertakings as "remote stations."

According to the policy, remote stations should develop community-oriented programming that contributes to the diversity of television services within the community. Although the policy allows for the broadcast of non-Canadian programs, it stipulates that a remote station must also fulfil the requirements of the television regulations or any condition of licence regarding Canadian content, as well as meet its responsibilities with respect to community-oriented programming. Advertising is also permissible under the policy, in accordance either with the television regulations or as stipulated by condition of licence.

Although the Commission's policy does not preclude profit-oriented ownership arrangements, it states that remote stations should be owned by organizations whose membership is primarily made up of representatives of the community at large.

In its policy, the Commission identified a number of further criteria that it would use in considering an application proposing a new low-power television undertaking. Among other things, the Commission stated that the undertaking should serve a community that has no competing local or regional television service currently providing television programming to it and selling television advertisements in the community on a regular basis. The Commission added that the area to be served should have no local community cable channel operating on a regular basis at the time of application. Although the policy made provision for the use of higher power transmitters in exceptional circumstances, it stipulated that remote stations should generally deliver their services by using low-power transmitters.

Development of a low-power television policy for communities that are not remote or underserved

The Commission considers that it is now appropriate to develop a policy framework for low-power community stations that would operate alongside existing over-the-air television stations in urban areas or in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations. It considers that such stations have the potential to make a contribution to the goals set out in the Broadcasting Act, especially with respect to the provision of local community-based programming. It notes further that the deployment of digital distribution technology by cable distributors over the next few years may well make it possible for such services to be distributed by cable systems in a more targeted manner.

Accordingly, the Commission seeks public comment on a number of specific issues relating to the formulation of an overall policy framework that could govern low-power community television undertakings serving those markets not covered by the existing policy for remote stations. Interested parties are also welcome to comment on other issues that they consider relevant to this proceeding.

Issues

Community ownership and control

In its community radio policy set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-13, the Commission has defined a community radio station as being owned and controlled by a not-for-profit organization, the structure of which provides for membership, management, operation and programming by members of the community at large.

With regard to low-power community television undertakings in urban markets or in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations, the Commission seeks comment on the following questions:

— Should such undertakings be owned and controlled by an organization whose membership is primarily made up of representatives of the community at large?

— Should ownership of such undertakings always reside in the community that the undertaking serves?

— Should profit-oriented ownership arrangements be accepted, or should such undertakings be not-for-profit only?

Participation by the community

The Commission's community radio policy expects licensees to facilitate community access to their programming, and to promote the availability of training opportunities for those who wish to participate in programming. The Commission seeks comment on the following:

— Should low-power community television licensees in urban areas, or in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations, be required to make use of volunteers and/or provide for ongoing training of community participants?

— Should such undertakings facilitate community access to programming? If so, how should this be done?

Community cable channel

Under the Commission's 1987 policy for remote television stations, one criterion for considering applications is that the community should have no local cable community channel operating on a regular basis. The Commission's Broadcasting Distribution Regulations no longer require cable licensees to provide a community channel. The Commission seeks comments on the following:

— Should low-power community television stations in urban areas and in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations be licensed in markets that are served by cable community channels?

Programming

Conventional television stations must fulfil a number of regulatory obligations. The Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987 require private television licensees to devote not less than 60 percent of the broadcast year, and not less than 50 percent of the evening broadcast period (6 p.m. to midnight) to Canadian programs.

As well, the Commission's new television policy Building on success — A Policy Framework for Canadian Television (Public Notice CRTC 1999-97) establishes certain program genres as priority categories. The Commission also imposes conditions of licence with respect to issues of broad social concern including violence in programming, gender portrayal and advertising to children.

In view of the above, the Commission seeks comments on the following questions relating to programming on low-power community television undertakings in urban areas, and in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations:

— Should such undertakings have higher Canadian content requirements than conventional stations? If so, what should be the minimum requirements?

— Should a minimum percentage of the program schedule be produced locally and/or reflect local concerns? If so, what should be the minimum percentage?

— Should such undertakings be expected to provide programming in the priority categories?

— What safeguards should be put in place to ensure that a station retains its community focus?

— Should the Commission's policies with respect to social concerns (violence, gender portrayal, advertising to children, closed captioning) apply?

— What should be expected from such stations with respect to reflecting the cultural diversity present in their communities?

— What program logging and other reporting requirements are appropriate?

Carriage requirements for broadcast distribution undertakings (BDUs)

Under the Commission's Broadcasting Distribution Regulations, all BDU licensees are required to distribute local television stations, on a priority basis, as part of their basic service. This requirement also applies to low-power services.

In view of the above, the Commission seeks comment on the following issues related to the distribution requirements applicable to low-power community television undertakings in urban areas, and in other markets not covered by the policy for remote stations:

— Should Class 1 and Class 2 distribution undertakings be required to distribute low-power community television stations as part of their analog offering, according to the current priority rules? Should distribution be required on a basis other than the current priority rules? For example, should distribution on the basic service be required, but channel placement be at the discretion of distributors?

— Should such distribution be required only in the geographic area to be served?

— Should distribution of these services be required only on a digital basis?

— Should distribution of low-power community television undertakings be at the discretion of BDUs?

Spectrum concerns

Spectrum space for low-power over-the-air stations could be cause for concern, especially during the transition phase from analog to digital transmission when each existing station may require the use of both its current analog over-the-air channel and a digital over-the-air channel. Larger markets may not have sufficient spectrum space to accommodate the current conventional television stations as well as a number of low-power stations. In view of this, the Commission seeks comment on the following:

— Given the limited analog and digital over-the-air spectrum available in major urban areas, is low-power community television the optimal use of this public resource?

— To what extent should low-power services adjust their technical parameters (antenna pattern, antenna height and transmitter power) so as to cover only the community to be served as precisely as possible, and should they be required to do so?

— Are there other, more effective methods to serve communities with local programming?

Advertising

The Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987 state that conventional stations shall not broadcast more than 12 minutes of advertising material in any clock hour in a broadcast day. The Commission seeks comment on a policy for low-power stations in this regard.

— Should such undertakings be required to limit advertising to less than 12 minutes per hour?

— Should such undertakings be restricted to the sale of local advertising only?

Other matters

This notice poses questions on specific issues relating to the formulation of an overall policy framework that could govern low-power community television stations not covered by the existing policy for remote stations. Although a separate policy may thus emerge from this proceeding, the Commission does not wish to preclude the formulation of a single policy — one that would apply to all low-power community television stations, both those in remote and underserved communities and others that might be licensed to operate alongside existing over-the-air television stations in urban areas or in other communities not covered by the policy for remote stations. Accordingly, the Commission seeks comment on the following questions:

— Should any policy framework that emerges from this proceeding with respect to low-power community television stations in urban areas and smaller communities be combined with the Commission's existing policy on remote television stations?

— What changes, if any, should be made to the existing policy for remote stations?

After it has analysed comments on these issues, the Commission intends to issue a draft policy for further public comment.

Call for comments

The Commission invites written comments that address the issues and questions set out in this notice. The Commission will accept comments on or before October 30, 2000.

The Commission will not formally acknowledge written comments. It will, however, fully consider all comments and they will form part of the public record of the proceeding, provided that the procedures for filing set out below have been followed.

Procedures for filing comments

Interested parties can file their comments on paper or electronically. Submissions longer than five pages should include a summary.

The hard copy should be sent to the Secretary General, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2.

Parties are encouraged to file electronic versions of their comments and can do so by electronic mail or on diskette. The Commission's electronic mail address is procedure@crtc.gc.ca.

Electronic submissions should be in the HTML format. As an alternative, those making submissions may use "Microsoft Word" for text and "Microsoft Excel" for spreadsheets.

Please number each paragraph of your submission. In addition, please enter the line ***End of document*** following the last paragraph. This will help the Commission verify that the document has not been damaged during transmission.

The Commission will make comments filed in electronic format available on its Web site at www.crtc.gc.ca in the official language and format in which they are submitted. This will make it easier for members of the public to consult the documents.

The Commission also encourages interested parties to monitor the public examination file (and/or the Commission's Web site) for additional information that they may find useful when preparing their comments.

September 1, 2000

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NAFTA SECRETARIAT

COMPLETION OF PANEL REVIEW

Cold-reduced Flat-rolled Sheet Products of Carbon Steel

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subrule 78(b) of the NAFTA Article 1904 Panel Rules, that the binational panel review of the the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, respecting certain cold-reduced flat-rolled sheet products of carbon steel (including high-strength low-alloy steel) originating in or exported from the United States of America is completed (Secretariat File No. CDA-USA-98-1904-02).

On July 19, 2000, the binational panel affirmed the investigating authority's order, respecting certain cold-reduced flat-rolled sheet products of carbon steel (including high-strength low-alloy steel) originating in or exported from the United States of America.

No Request for an Extraordinary Challenge Committee has been filed with the responsible Secretary. Therefore, pursuant to subrule 78(b) of the NAFTA Article 1904 Panel Rules, this Notice of Completion of Panel Review is effective on August 31, 2000, the 31st day following the date on which the responsible Secretary issued the Notice of Final Panel Action.

Copies of the complete decision may be obtained from Canadian Government Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0S9, (819) 956-4802 (Telephone), (819) 994-1498 (Facsimile).

Explanatory Note

Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement establishes a procedure for replacing domestic judicial review of determinations in anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases involving imports from a NAFTA country with review by binational panels.

These panels are established, when a Request for Panel Review is received by the NAFTA Secretariat, to act in place of national courts to expeditiously review final determinations to determine whether they are in accordance with the anti-dumping or countervailing duty law of the country that made the determination.

Under Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement which came into force on January 1, 1994, the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States and the Government of Mexico established the Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews. These Rules were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on January 1, 1994.

Requests for information concerning the present notice, or concerning the NAFTA Article 1904 Panel Rules, should be addressed to the Canadian Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Canadian Section, North American Free Trade Agreement, 90 Sparks Street, Suite 705, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4, (613) 992-9388.

FRANÇOY RAYNAULD
Canadian Secretary

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