Vol. 137, No. 20 — May 17, 2003

COMMISSIONS

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

COMMENCEMENT OF INTERIM REVIEW

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, it has initiated an interim review of its order (Interim Review No. RD-2002-006) made on May 17, 1999, in Review No. RR-98-004, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on May 17, 1994, in Inquiry No. NQ-93-004, concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate not further manufactured than hot-rolled, heat-treated or not, in cut lengths, originating in or exported from Italy, the Republic of Korea, Spain and the Ukraine.

The above-mentioned order applies to subject goods (subject to certain product exclusions) in widths from 24 inches (610 mm) to 152 inches (3 860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.187 inch (4.75 mm) to 4 inches (101.6 mm) inclusive.

On March 5, 2003, the Tribunal received from Wirth Steel, A General Partnership (Wirth), a request that the above-noted order be revised to "reflect a maximum thickness of 2.75 inches (or equivalent) except for plate less than or equal to 72 inches wide where the maximum thickness would be 3 inches." Wirth submitted that the plate in the dimensions specified in the request was no longer produced in Canada.

The Tribunal decided that the request was properly documented and, accordingly, pursuant to subrule 70(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules (Rules), on April 7, 2003, provided parties to Review No. RR-98-004 with a copy of Wirth's request. Gerdau MRM Steel Inc., a small Canadian producer of hot-rolled steel plate, was also provided with a copy of Wirth's request although it was not a party in the review. Submissions opposing or supporting the request were sought by April 22, 2003. Stelco Inc., IPSCO Inc. and Algoma Steel Inc. filed submissions opposing the request. Wirth was given an opportunity to respond to the domestic producers' submissions, and did so on April 29, 2003.

In light of the applicant's request, the submissions opposing the request and the applicant's reply, the Tribunal has decided that an interim review is warranted. The purpose of this interim review is to determine if the order should be amended to exclude certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate in the dimensions referred to in the request.

Submissions already filed by parties have been placed on the record of the interim review. Any further submissions by interested parties should be filed no later than May 27, 2003. Submissions should be based 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 public edited version of the confidential information. Confidential submissions will be made available to counsel who have filed the relevant declarations and undertakings. Each person or government that filed a submission in response to the notice of interim review will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to the representations of other persons or governments. Persons or governments wishing to respond to the submissions must do so not later than noon on June 4, 2003. In accordance with paragraph 25(c) of the Rules, the Tribunal has decided to proceed with its review by way of written submissions.

The Tribunal has notified the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, as well as other interested persons, of the commencement of an interim review. The Tribunal will make its decision on whether to amend its order in Review No. RR-98-004 no later than June 26, 2003.

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, May 7, 2003

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

COMMENCEMENT OF INTERIM REVIEW

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, it has initiated an interim review of its orders (Interim Review No. RD-2002-007) made on January 10, 2003, in Review No. RR-2001-006 continuing, with amendment, its findings made on October 27, 1997, in Inquiry No. NQ-97-001, concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation. The Tribunal rescinded the finding relating to subject goods originating in or exported from Mexico.

The above-mentioned orders apply to subject goods (subject to certain product exclusions) in widths from 24 inches (+/-610 mm) to 152 inches (+/-3 860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.187 inch (+/-4.75 mm) to 4 inches (+/-101.6 mm) inclusive.

On March 5, 2003, the Tribunal received from Wirth Steel, A General Partnership (Wirth), a request that the above-noted orders be revised to "reflect a maximum thickness of 2.75 inches (or equivalent) except for plate less than or equal to 72 inches wide where the maximum thickness would be 3 inches." Wirth submitted that the plate in the dimensions specified in the request was no longer produced in Canada.

The Tribunal decided that the request was properly documented and, accordingly, pursuant to subrule 70(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules (Rules), on April 7, 2003, provided parties to RR-2001-006 with a copy of Wirth's request. Gerdau MRM Steel Inc., a small Canadian producer of hot-rolled steel plate, was also provided with a copy of Wirth's request although it was not a party in the review. Submissions opposing or supporting the request were sought by April 22, 2003. Stelco Inc., IPSCO Inc. and Algoma Steel Inc. filed submissions opposing the request. Wirth was given an opportunity to respond to the domestic producers' submissions, and did so on April 29, 2003.

In light of the applicant's request, the submissions opposing the request and the applicant's reply, the Tribunal has decided that an interim review is warranted. The purpose of this interim review is to determine if the orders should be amended to exclude certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate in the dimensions referred to in the request.

Submissions already filed by parties have been placed on the record of the interim review. Any further submissions by interested parties should be filed no later than May 27, 2003. Submissions should be based 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 public edited version of the confidential information. Confidential submissions will be made available to counsel who have filed the relevant declarations and undertakings. Each person or government that filed a submission in response to the notice of interim review will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to the representations of other persons or governments. Persons or governments wishing to respond to the submissions must do so not later than noon on June 4, 2003. In accordance with paragraph 25(c) of the Rules, the Tribunal has decided to proceed with its review by way of written submissions.

The Tribunal has notified the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, as well as other interested persons, of the commencement of an interim review. The Tribunal will make its decision on whether to amend its orders in Review No. RR-2001-006 no later than June 26, 2003.

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, May 7, 2003

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

COMMENCEMENT OF INTERIM REVIEW

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, it has initiated an interim review of its finding (Interim Review No. RD-2002-008) made on June 27, 2000, in Inquiry No. NQ-99-004 concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Finland, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Ukraine, and the subsidizing of the aforementioned goods originating in or exported from India, Indonesia and Thailand.

The above-mentioned finding applies to subject goods (subject to certain product exclusions) in widths from 24 inches (+/-610 mm) to 152 inches (+/-3 860 mm) inclusive, and in thicknesses from 0.187 inch (+/-4.75 mm) to 5.25 inches (+/-133 mm) inclusive. The Ukraine is excluded for certain thicknesses as the subject goods are covered in Review No. RR-98-004.

On March 5, 2003, the Tribunal received from Wirth Steel, A General Partnership (Wirth), a request that the above-noted finding be revised to "reflect a maximum thickness of 2.75 inches (or equivalent) except for plate less than or equal to 72 inches wide where the maximum thickness would be 3 inches." Wirth submitted that the plate in the dimensions specified in the request was no longer produced in Canada.

The Tribunal decided that the request was properly documented and, accordingly, pursuant to subrule 70(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules (Rules), on April 7, 2003, provided parties to Inquiry No. NQ-99-004 with a copy of Wirth's request. Gerdau MRM Steel Inc., a small Canadian producer of hot-rolled steel plate, was also provided with a copy of Wirth's request although it was not a party in the inquiry. Submissions opposing or supporting the request were sought by April 22, 2003. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia filed a submission supporting the request. Submissions opposing the request were filed by Stelco Inc., IPSCO Inc. and Algoma Steel Inc. Wirth was given an opportunity to respond to the domestic producers' submissions, and did so on April 29, 2003.

In light of the applicant's request, the submissions opposing or supporting the request and the applicant's reply, the Tribunal has decided that an interim review is warranted. The purpose of this interim review is to determine if the finding should be amended to exclude certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate in the dimensions referred to in the request.

Submissions already filed by parties have been placed on the record of the interim review. Any further submissions by interested parties should be filed no later than May 27, 2003. Submissions should be based 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 public edited version of the confidential information. Confidential submissions will be made available to counsel who have filed the relevant declarations and undertakings. Each person or government that filed a submission in response to the notice of interim review will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to the representations of other persons or governments. Persons or governments wishing to respond to the submissions must do so not later than noon on June 4, 2003. In accordance with paragraph 25(c) of the Rules, the Tribunal has decided to proceed with its review by way of written submissions.

The Tribunal has notified the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, as well as other interested persons, of the commencement of an interim review. The Tribunal will make its decision on whether to amend its finding in Inquiry No. NQ-99-004 no later than June 26, 2003.

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, May 7, 2003

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

INQUIRY

EDP Hardware and Software

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has received a complaint (File No. PR-2003-013) from Montage-DMC eBusiness Services, A Division of AT&T Canada (Montage-DMC), of Ottawa, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. 1000160306) by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA). The solicitation is for the provision of a licensing and support arrangement for business intelligence software. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Tribunal has decided to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.

It is alleged that, contrary to the trade agreements, CCRA improperly applied the evaluation criteria, did not provide clear evaluation criteria, failed to follow the evaluation process identified in the tender documents and conducted the evaluation in a manner that did not allow equal access.

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, May 7, 2003

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

INQUIRY

Textiles and Apparel

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has received a complaint (File No. PR-2003-015) from Patlon Aircraft & Industries Limited, of Mississauga, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W7702-020598/A) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation is for the provision of nuclear, biological and chemical suits. Pursuant to subsection 30.13(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act and subsection 7(2) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procurement Inquiry Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Tribunal has decided to conduct an inquiry into the complaint.

It is alleged that PWGSC conducted an improper sole source procurement, contrary to the provisions of the applicable trade agreements.

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, May 7, 2003

MICHEL P. GRANGER
Secretary

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL

Needleloom Felt

Notice is hereby given that, on May 5, 2003, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal submitted to the Minister of Finance, pursuant to section 19 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, a report, with a recommendation, with respect to a request for tariff relief filed by Peerless Clothing Inc. regarding needleloom felt (Request No. TR-2002-002).

May 5, 2003

By Order of the Tribunal

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, Room G-5, 1 Promenade du Portage, 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, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4, (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 texts of the decisions summarized below are available from the offices of the CRTC.

2003-143 May 7, 2003

Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors Haines Junction, Yukon Territory

Approved — Broadcasting licence to operate a radiocommunication distribution undertaking consisting of an FM radio transmitter to serve Haines Junction, Yukon Territory. The licence will expire on August 31, 2009.

2003-144 May 7, 2003

Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors Horse Camp Hill, Yukon Territory

Approved — Acquisition of the assets of the radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Horse Camp Hill from The Beaver Creek Community Club and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking. The licence will expire on August 31, 2003.

2003-145 May 7, 2003

Medicine Hat Broadcasting Ltd. Rocky Mountain House, Nordegg and Drayton Valley, Alberta

Approved — Acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CIBW-FM Drayton Valley, CHBW-FM Rocky Mountain House and its rebroadcaster CHBW-FM-1 Nordegg from Big West Communications Corp. and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings. The licences will expire on August 31, 2007.

2003-146 May 7, 2003

Sound of Faith Broadcasting Woodstock, Ontario

Approved — Low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Woodstock, Ontario. The licence will expire on August 31, 2009.

2003-147 May 7, 2003

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Victoria, British Columbia

Approved — New transmitter in Victoria to rebroadcast the programming of the national French-language network service La Première Chaîne.

2003-148 May 8, 2003

MacKenzie and Area Community Radio Society MacKenzie, British Columbia

Approved — Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language Type B community FM radio programming undertaking in MacKenzie. The licence will expire on August 31, 2009.

2003-149 May 9, 2003

CHUM Limited Windsor, Ontario

Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CIMX-FM Windsor from September 1, 2003, to August 31, 2007.

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING 2003-3-1

Further to its Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2003-3 dated March 21, 2003, relating to a Public Hearing which will be held on May 26, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, the Commission announces the following:

Correction to Item No. 24

At the licensee's request the following item is amended and the changes are in bold

Burlington, Ottawa and London, Ontario

Application No. 2002-0350-6

Application by Crossroads Television System relating to television station CITS-TV.

The licensee has sought an amendment to its application whereby the Ottawa transmitter would operate on channel 32B, with an effective radiated power of 54 000 watts. The licensee had originally proposed that the Ottawa transmitter would operate on channel 14C, with an effective radiated power of 109 000 watts. The Commission has accepted this change to the application. Therefore, this application is no longer technically mutually exclusive with the application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited (2002-0641-8) to establish a rebroadcasting transmitter for OMNI.2 in Ottawa.

May 9, 2003

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING 2003-4-1

Further to its Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2003-4 dated April 10, 2003, relating to a public hearing which will be held on June 16, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., at the Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, the Commission announces that it will also consider the following:

6. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Coronation and Red Deer, Alberta

To amend the licence of the television station CBXT Edmonton, Alberta.

Deadline for intervention: May 30, 2003

May 9, 2003

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING 2003-6

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on July 14, 2003, at 9 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following:

1. Jonathan E. Bogo (OBCI) Across Canada

For a licence to operate a national English-language specialty television service to be known as FW TV.

2. Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited Across Canada

For a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty television service to be known as Zoomer.

3. Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited Across Canada

For a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty television service to be known as The Crime Channel.

4. 1490525 Ontario Inc. (Cal Millar) Across Canada

For a licence to operate a national Category 2 English-language specialty television service to be known as Silver Screen Classics.

5. Radio Charlevoix Inc. Saint-Siméon, Quebec

To amend the licence of radio station CIHO-FM Saint-Hilarion.

6. Radio Charlevoix Inc. Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec

To amend the licence of radio station CIHO-FM, Saint-Hilarion.

7. Norwesto Communications Ltd. Vermillion Bay, Ontario

For a licence to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Vermillion Bay with re-transmitters located in Dryden and Kenora, Ontario.

8. Saskatchewan Telecommunications Saskatchewan

To operate a regional Saskatchewan-based English-language video-on-demand programming undertaking.

9. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Bonnyville, Alberta

To amend the licence of radio station CBX Edmonton.

Deadline for intervention: June 19, 2003

May 8, 2003

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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

PUBLIC NOTICE 2002-56-1

Further to its Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2002-56 dated October 3, 2002, the Commission announces the following :

At the request of the applicant, the following item is withdrawn from the public notice:

Item 2
CHUM Limited
Lindsay, Ontario

May 5, 2003

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CANADA

PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT

Leave of Absence Granted

The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 33(4) of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted leave of absence without pay, pursuant to subsection 33(3) of the said Act, effective at the end of business on May 2, 2003, to Mr. Michael Van Walleghem, Regional Pesticide Officer (BI-02), Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Health Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, to allow him to seek nomination as a candidate and to be a candidate in the next Manitoba provincial election in the riding of Morris.

May 1, 2003

SCOTT SERSON
President

NURJEHAN MAWANI
Commissioner

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