Vol. 134, No. 51 — December 16, 2000

GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part 7, Division 3, Section 128, of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Permit No. 4543-2-06087 is approved.

1. Permittee: Connors Diving Service Ltd., Halifax, Nova Scotia.

2. Type of Permit: To dispose of a ship at sea.

3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from November 29 to December 31, 2000.

4. Loading Site(s): 43°59.50' N, 64°39.75' W, Eastern Head, Liverpool Bay, Nova Scotia.

5. Disposal Site(s): 43°59.00' N, 64°22.00' W, at a depth of 73 m.

6. Route to Disposal Site(s): Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site.

7. Method of Disposal: The ship will be disposed of in accordance with the Scuttling Plan required in paragraph 9.1 of this permit.

8. Description of Ship:

Description of Ship
Name:	Keta V
Location of Registry:	Québec
Official Number:	311874
International Maritime Organization:	5184929
Overall Length:	98 feet
Extreme Breadth:	26 feet
Gross Tonnage:	212 tons
Hull Material:	Steel
Owner:	Les Industries Verriault

9. Requirements and Restrictions:

9.1. A Scuttling Plan designed to ensure accurate positioning of the ship at the disposal site and to address navigational concerns shall be submitted to Mr. Victor Li, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, at least seven days prior to towing the vessel to the disposal site. The plan shall also identify contingency measures to be employed before, during and after the vessel is attached to the barge to cover incidents such as spills, equipment failure and pre-mature disposal. The plan must be approved by the Department of the Environment prior to towing the vessel to the disposal site. Scuttling and follow-up measures shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the plan.

9.2. It is required that the Permittee notify in writing, by facsimile or electronic mail, Mr. Clark Wiseman, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, (902) 426-8037 (Telephone), (902) 426-3897 (Facsimile), clark.wiseman@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to towing the ship to the disposal site.

9.3. A written report shall be submitted to the Canadian Hydrographic Service, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, within two weeks of the completion of the disposal operation. This report shall contain the following information: the exact latitude and longitude of the disposal site, a description of how the position was determined and its estimated accuracy, the orientation of the vessel, and a measurement of the depth of water over the vessel at low tide.

9.4. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Victor Li, identified in paragraph 9.1, within 30 days of the completion of the work. This report shall contain the following information: the date of the disposal operation and a copy of the report submitted to the Canadian Hydrographic Service as per the requirement of paragraph 9.3 of this permit.

9.5. It is required that the Permittee admit any enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the disposal at sea referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.

9.6. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Peter Winchester, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 215 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 1C6, (902) 742-6893 (Facsimile), at least 48 hours prior to towing the ship to the disposal site.

9.7. The Permittee shall ensure that all toxic and hazardous materials, including fuels, hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, other petroleum-based products and asbestos are removed from the vessel to the satisfaction of an enforcement officer designated pursuant to subsection 217(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 prior to towing the ship to the disposal site. The "day tank" will be inspected to identify if there is evidence of diesel fuel.

9.8. Any floating material resulting from the disposal of the vessel shall be collected by the Permittee and disposed of at an approved solid waste disposal facility.

9.9. The Permittee shall be responsible for the clean-up of any observed oil at the disposal site.

9.10. Any observed oil shall be reported immediately to the Canadian Coast Guard by calling 1-800-565-1633.

9.11. A copy of this permit shall be available on-site at the time of the scuttling.

9.12. The disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.

9.13. The term of this permit is valid for the dates noted in paragraph 3 as long as the Permittee is covered with enough insurance to carry out the contingency measures outlined in the Scuttling Plan mentioned in paragraph 9.1 and compensation responsibilities for impacts to local industry.

9.14. A Vessel Tracking Plan designed to electronically monitor vessel traffic to and from the disposal sites shall be submitted to Mr. Victor Li identified in paragraph 9.1. The plan shall be approved by the Department of the Environment prior to the commencement of the first operation to be conducted under this permit.

J. H. KOZAK
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

CANADA-LUXEMBOURG INCOME TAX CONVENTION ACT, 1999

Entry into Force of the Tax Convention Between Canada and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Notice is hereby given

(a) pursuant to section 53 (see footnote a) of the Canada-Luxembourg Income Tax Convention Act, 1999, that the Convention Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, signed at Luxembourg on September 10, 1999, entered into force on October 17, 2000; and

(b) pursuant to section 6 (see footnote b) of the Canada-Luxembourg Income Tax Convention Act, 1989, that, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 29 of the convention referred to above, the Convention between Canada and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, signed at Luxembourg on January 17, 1989, ceases to have effect,

December 5, 2000

PAUL MARTIN
Minister of Finance

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

RADIOCOMMUNICATION ACT

Notice No. DGRB-008-00 — Call for Applications to Develop and Operate Fixed-Satellite Space Stations in the 118.7° W Longitude Orbital Position

This notice announces the release of the Call for Applications to Develop and Operate Fixed-Satellite Space Stations in the 118.7° W Longitude Orbital Position (the "Call for Application").

In response to an expression of interest to use C (6/4 GHz) and Ku (14/12 GHz) band frequencies at the 118.7° W longitude orbital position, Industry Canada published the Call for Expressions of Interest to Develop and Operate a Fixed Satellite Space Station in Orbital Position 118.7° W Longitude to Serve the Canadian Market and Beyond on October 22, 1999, to determine the need for a competitive licensing process. Industry Canada received three additional expressions of interest on December 15, 1999. Since then, some parties have also expressed an interest in using Ka (29/19 GHz) band frequencies at this orbital position. Consequently, given the level of interest expressed in this orbital position, the Department will use a competitive licensing process to award licences. Having given due consideration to the comments received on the type of competitive licensing process to be used, as well as to the nature of the public policy objectives to be achieved by means of awarding licences, Industry Canada is initiating, with this release of the Call for Applications, an administrative comparative process, to award two licences to develop and operate space stations at the 118.7° W longitude orbital position. One licence will be awarded for the use of C and Ku band frequencies at the 118.7° W position, and the other will be for the use of Ka band frequencies.

The document, Call for Applications to Develop and Operate Fixed-Satellite Space Stations in the 118.7° W Longitude Orbital Position, is available electronically on the World Wide Web (WWW) at http://strategis.gc.ca/SSG/sf01692e.html or can be obtained in hard copy, for a fee, from: Tyrell Press Ltd., 2714 Fenton Road, Gloucester, Ontario K1T 3T7, 1-800-267-4862 (Canada toll-free telephone), 1-800-574-0137 (United States toll-free telephone), (613) 822-0740 (Worldwide telephone), (613) 822-1089 (Facsimile); and DLS, St-Joseph Print Group Inc., 45 Sacré-Cœur Boulevard, Hull, Quebec J8X 1C6, (819) 779-4335 (Worldwide telephone), (819) 779-2833 (Facsimile).

Instructions and dates for filing applications are included in the Call for Applications.

December 8, 2000

JAN SKORA
Director General
Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulatory Branch

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Foreign Bank Order

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 521(3) of the Bank Act, that on November 24, 2000, the Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), on behalf of the Minister of Finance, has consented to the following foreign bank, pursuant to subsection 521(1) of the Bank Act, acquiring shares of or ownership interests in one or more Canadian entities in such numbers as to cause the entities to become non-bank affiliates of the foreign bank:

Foreign Bank	Non-Bank Affiliates
ING Groep N.V.	Baker Insurance Brokers Ltd. Barnabe & Saurette Insurance Brokers Ltd. Gebler Agencies Ltd. Ben-Net Corporation Bishop-Morrow Insurance Ltd. Cedar Square Insurance & Financial Centre Ltd. Coastal Insurance Services Ltd. Equisure Insurance Services Ltd. Capital Insurance Brokers Ltd. Chapman Graham & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. Craig Hamilton Insurance Brokers Inc. Dinan Insurance Brokers and Financial Services Ltd. G.R. Hutchison Insurance Brokers Ltd. 1118632 Ontario Inc. (c.o.b. Eric Hyatt Insurance Brokers) H.J.M. Insurance Brokers (Ontario) Inc. L. Beaton Insurance Brokers Inc.MacLeod Fepco Insurance Brokers Ltd. North Star Insurance Services Ltd. Richard Vendetti Insurance & Real Estate Ltd. Stenning & Associates Financial Services Inc. Sturgeon Falls Insurance Brokers (1985) Ltd. Tucker, Roberts, Tierney & Wilson Limited Equisure Securities Ltd. Evangeline Real Estate Services Limited Evangeline Securities Limited	Equisure Trust Company Godfrey & Jolin Ltd. Harding Hall & Graburne Insurance Inc. Harrison & Associés Assurance Inc. Macdonald Chisholm Incorporated Medicine Hat Insurance Inc. Moneyramp.com Ltd. Morgex Insurance Group Ltd. Pro Technical Financial Services Ltd. ProTechnical Insurance Services Ltd. South Western Insurance Group Limited Cloutier, Matteau, Pinard et Associés inc. Chevrier, Laporte & Associés inc. Moïse & Jutras Inc. Chapdelaine Assurances Inc. Le Groupe Chapdelaine Assurances inc.Les Assurances Jules Chapdelaine inc. Le Groupe 3PCS inc. Ferron, Tousignant, Page et Associés inc. Grégoire, Bégin, Brunet et Associés inc. Poitras, Larue, Rondeau inc. Assurances Poitras, Pichette inc. Morgex Finance Group (a partnership) Groupe Ultima Inc. Info Ultima (1992) Inc.

December 6, 2000

JAMES SCOTT PETERSON
Secretary of State
(International Financial Institutions)

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

ING Groep N.V. — Order to Hold Shares

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 518(6) of the Bank Act, of the issuance on November 24, 2000, of the following order:

The Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), on behalf of the Minister of Finance and pursuant to subparagraph 518(3)(b)(ii) of the Bank Act, approves the application requesting permission for ING Groep N.V., a foreign bank, to acquire a substantial investment in the Canadian entities listed in Schedule I on the condition that:

— ING Groep N.V. continues to hold a substantial investment in the entities listed in Schedule I;

— the principal activity of each of the entities listed in Schedule I does not, and will not, consist of any activity referred to in paragraph 518(3)(a) of the Bank Act;

— ING Groep N.V., within the five-month period following the date of this consent, ceases to hold a substantial investment in EFNI Connect Ltd.;

— ING Groep N.V. winds up, or disposes of all shares beneficially owned by it in the entities listed under the heading "Inactive Entities" in Schedule I within one year or such other period or periods as may be specified from time to time by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions; and

— no entity listed under the heading "Inactive Entities" in Schedule I engages in any activity or business from the date of this consent to the date that ING Groep N.V. winds up or disposes of all shares beneficially owned by ING Groep N.V. in it.

December 6, 2000

JAMES SCOTT PETERSON
Secretary of State
(International Financial Institutions)

Schedule I to 518 Order
ING Groep N.V.

Non-financial services entities

Financial Holding Entities	Inactive Entities
Financial Holding Entities 828799 Alberta Ltd. T.L.C. Investments Inc. Healy Insurance Consultants Ltd. Kilduff Investments Ltd. GLO Investments Ltd. Equisure Financial Network Inc. Equisure Financial Management Limited Macdonald Chisholm Holdings Limited 1418583 Ontario Ltd. 3662578 Canada Inc. Dorada Insurance Services Ltd. Manacel Ltée 3441954 Canada Inc.	Inactive Entities 9026-2296 Quebec Inc. 9063-5806 Quebec Inc. Placements Dilujier Inc. EMSL Management Services Ltd. Equisure Financial Services Ltd. Kazarian Insurance Brokers Limited Insurancesmart Services Ltd. Northern Group Insurance Management Ltd. 828809 Alberta Ltd. 1084703 Ontario Inc. Macdonald Chisholm Travel Limited Medallion Insurance (Edmonton) Ltd. North Bay Mortgages.ca Services Ltd. 1158157 Ontario Ltd. 828803 Alberta Ltd. 829037 Alberta Ltd. 829031 Alberta Ltd. Carman Insurance Agency Ltd. Hartry Agencies Ltd. Pembina Hills Holdings Inc. 3180949 Manitoba ltd. (c.o.b. Boundary Trails Insurance Brokers) Equisure Mortgages Services Ltd.
Technology Services EFNI Connect Ltd.

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SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

SUPREME COURT ACT

Session Advanced

The session of the Supreme Court of Canada which would normally begin on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, will be advanced and shall begin on Monday, January 15, 2001.

December 16, 2000

ANNE ROLAND
Registrar

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at November 22, 2000

ASSETS	montant
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	309,953,046
(b) Other currencies	5,983,069
Total $	315,936,115
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	482,327,609
Total	482,327,609
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	8,381,444,723
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	8,689,540,037
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	15,318,613,872
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	1,693,833,697
Total	34,083,432,329
5. Bank premises	163,737,250
6. All other assets	639,906,096
Total $	35,685,339,399

LIABILITIES	montant
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	33,891,012,957
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	15,819,301
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	443,259,871
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	60,934,757
(e) Other	256,316,186
Total	776,330,115
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	147,987,639
(b) To others
Total	147,987,639
6. All other liabilities	840,008,688
Total $	35,685,339,399

NOTES	dollar	montant
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	$	3,701,752,447
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years		6,884,050,614
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years		4,732,810,811
	$	15,318,613,872
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	$
TOTAL VALUE INCLUDED IN ALL OTHER LIABILITIES RELATED TO SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS	$	483,932,885

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 23, 2000

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at November 29, 2000

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	322,284,405
(b) Other currencies	5,930,390
Total $	328,214,795
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	356,037,362
Total	356,037,362
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	8,445,610,625
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	9,039,045,020
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	15,318,659,479
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	1,334,277,510
Total	34,137,592,634
5. Bank premises	163,922,077
6. All other assets	668,518,554
Total $	35,654,285,422

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	34,221,567,775
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	11,316,503
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	534,421,564
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	47,114,478
(e) Other	257,401,165
Total	850,253,710
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	160,532,137
(b) To others
Total	160,532,137
6. All other liabilities	391,931,800
Total $	35,654,285,422

NOTES	dollar	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	$	3,701,953,680
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years		6,884,002,001
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years		4,732,703,798
	$	15,318,659,479
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	$
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 30, 2000

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BANK OF CANADA

Balance Sheet as at November 30, 2000

ASSETS	amount
1. Gold coin and bullion
2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies:
(a) U.S.A. Dollars $	296,676,934
(b) Other currencies	5,447,350
Total $	302,124,284
3. Advances to:
(a) Government of Canada
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association	1,172,829,435
Total	1,172,829,435
4. Investments
(At amortized values):
(a) Treasury Bills of Canada	8,460,623,538
(b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years	9,039,052,473
(c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years	15,318,665,994
(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada
(e) Other Bills
(f) Other investments	182,270,388
Total	33,000,612,393
5. Bank premises	161,723,482
6. All other assets	2,141,245,282
Total $	36,778,534,876

LIABILITIES	amount
1. Capital paid up $	5,000,000
2. Rest fund	25,000,000
3. Notes in circulation	34,333,891,392
4. Deposits:
(a) Government of Canada $	16,817,604
(b) Provincial Governments
(c) Banks	1,499,532,996
(d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association	95,669,385
(e) Other	268,336,369
Total	1,880,356,354
5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies:
(a) To Government of Canada	135,141,311
(b) To others
Total	135,141,311
6. All other liabilities	399,145,819
Total $	36,778,534,876

NOTES	dollar	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	$	3,701,982,428
(b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years		6,883,995,056
(c) Securities maturing in over 10 years		4,732,688,510
	$	15,318,665,994
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	$	1,475,963,340
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.

M. KNIGHT

Senior Deputy Governor 

Ottawa, December 4, 2000

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Footnote a

S.C., 2000, c. 11

Footnote b

S.C., 1989, c. 20

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