GOVERNMENT NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 127 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Disposal at Sea Permit No. 4543-2-03469 authorizing the loading for disposal and the disposal of waste or other matter at sea is approved.

 1. Permittee: Dayton & Knight Ltd., North Vancouver, British Columbia.

 2. Waste or other matter to be disposed of: Dredged material.

2.1. Nature of waste or other matter: Dredged material consisting of rock, gravel, sand, silt, clay or material typical to the approved loading site.

 3. Duration of permit: Permit is valid from January 15, 2010, to January 14, 2011.

 4. Loading site(s): Vancouver Harbour — Indian Arm, North Vancouver, British Columbia, at approximately 49°19.00′ N, 122°56.20′ W (NAD83).

 5. Disposal site(s): Within 30 m of the line defined by 49°19.06′ N, 122°56.66′ W; 49°19.05′ N, 122°56.57′ W; 49°19.05′ N, 122°56.43′ W; 49°18.87′ N, 122°56.10′ W; 49°18.83′ N, 122°55.80′ W; and 49°18.80′ N, 122°55.67′ W (NAD83).

 6. Method of loading: Loading will be carried out using hydraulic jetting or clamshell dredge.

 7. Route to disposal site(s) and method of transport: Most direct navigational route from the loading site to the disposal site via hydraulic jetting or clamshell dredge.

 8. Method of disposal: Disposal will be carried out by using hydraulic jetting or clamshell dredge.

 9. Total quantity to be disposed of: Not to exceed 1 000 m³.

10. Fees: The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with those Regulations.

11. Inspection:

11.1. By accepting this permit, the Permittee and their contractors accept that they are subject to inspection pursuant to Part 10 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

11.2. The Permittee shall ensure that records of all loading and disposal activities are kept on site for the duration of the permit and are available for inspection for two years following the expiry of the permit by any enforcement officer or analyst.

11.3. Ships operating under the authority of this permit shall carry and display a radar-reflecting device at all times mounted on the highest practical location.

12. Contractors:

12.1. The loading or disposal at sea referred to under this permit shall not be carried out by any person without written authorization from the Permittee.

12.2. The Permittee shall ensure that all contractors involved in the loading or disposal activity for which the permit is issued adhere to the conditions identified in the permit and are aware of possible consequences of any violation of these conditions.

13. Reporting and notification:

13.1. The Permittee shall provide the following information at least 48 hours before loading and disposal activities commence: name or number of ship, platform or structure used to carry out the loading and/or disposal, name of the contractor including corporate and on-site contact information, and expected period of loading and disposal activities. The above-noted information shall be submitted to Environment Canada’s Environmental Enforcement Division, Pacific and Yukon Region, 604-666-9059 (fax) or das.pyr@ec.gc.ca (email).

13.2. The Permittee shall submit a written report to the Minister, as represented by the Regional Director of Environmental Protection Operations Directorate, Pacific and Yukon Region, 201–401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3S5, within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: a list of all work completed pursuant to the permit, including the names of the loading and disposal sites used, the quantity of matter disposed of at the disposal site(s) and the dates on which disposal activities occurred.

STEVEN WRIGHT
Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Pacific and Yukon Region
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL

Appointments

December 3, 2009

DIANE BÉLANGER
Manager

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE

Chairperson (part-time position)

The origins of the Canadian Museum of Nature date back to 1856 when its predecessor, the Geological Survey of Canada, was given the mandate to exhibit its native collections of plants, animals, minerals and fossils. Home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections, including 24 major science collections of more than 10 million specimens, the Museum covers four billion years of Earth history. Its current status as a federal Crown corporation dates from 1990, when the Museums Act was proclaimed. As a national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, the Museum’s mandate is to increase, throughout Canada and internationally, interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation and respect for, the natural world.

The Board of Trustees has overall stewardship of the Corporation and is expected to provide strategic guidance to management and oversee the activities of the Corporation. It has a duty to act in the best interests of the Corporation and to exercise care and due diligence. The Chairperson is responsible for the proper conduct of the Board meetings in such a way that the Corporation carries out its mandate and objectives effectively, ensures good value for public funds, remains viable and holds management accountable for its performance.

The successful candidate must possess a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience. The Chairperson must possess significant experience on a board of directors, preferably as Chairperson, as well as significant experience at the senior management level within the private or public sector. Experience in the development of strategies, objectives, plans, best business practices, and in corporate governance is required. Experience in dealing with the federal government, preferably with senior government officials would be an asset. Experience in fundraising activities would also be an asset.

The qualified candidate must possess general knowledge of the legislative framework, mandate and activities of the Canadian Museum of Nature. Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Chairperson of the Board of a similar organization is required. The Chairperson must possess knowledge of corporate governance principles, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of performance. The successful candidate is financially literate and must possess knowledge of the government’s expectations with regard to accountability and reporting. Knowledge of the federal government’s policy agenda and how it relates to the Canadian Museum of Nature as well as knowledge of the cultural, patrimonial and/or recreational tourism sectors would be considered as assets.

The position requires superior leadership and management skills to enable the Board to accomplish its work effectively. The selected candidate must be able to lead discussions, foster debate among Board members, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts, should they arise. The ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board to seize opportunities and solve problems is essential. The qualified candidate possesses the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the Museum’s management, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, his Office and the Deputy Minister, and the Museum’s key stakeholders and partners. Superior communications skills, both written and oral, are required, as well as the ability to act as a spokesperson in dealing with the government, the media, the Museum’s stakeholders and partners and other organizations.

The selected candidate must possess leadership, be a person of judgement and integrity, adhere to high ethical standards and have superior interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.

Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.

To be appointed as Chairperson of the Board, a person must be a Canadian citizen. The Board meets four times per year, three times in Ottawa and one additional time in another Canadian city. The average annual time commitment, excluding committee work, is three to four weeks.

The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada’s regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANK ACT

Barclays Bank PLC — Order permitting a foreign bank to establish a branch in Canada

Pursuant to subsection 524(1) of the Bank Act, the Minister of Finance made an order on November 6, 2009, permitting Barclays Bank PLC to establish a branch in Canada to carry on business in Canada under the name Barclays Bank PLC, Canada Branch, and in French, Barclays Bank PLC, succursale canadienne.

December 2, 2009

JULIE DICKSON
Superintendent of Financial Institutions

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