Vol. 145, No. 37 — September 10, 2011
ARCHIVED — COMMISSIONS
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
APPEALS
Notice No. HA-2011-012
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) will hold public hearings to consider the appeals referenced hereunder. These hearings will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Tribunal’s Hearing Room No. 2, 18th Floor, Standard Life Centre, 333 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario. Interested persons planning to attend should contact the Tribunal at 613-998-9908 to obtain further information and to confirm that the hearings will be held as scheduled.
Customs Act
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency
Date of Hearing: October 4, 2011
Appeal No.: AP-2010-069
Goods in Issue: Quick-set camouflage blinds
Issue: Whether the goods in issue are properly classified under tariff item No. 6307.90.99 as other made up articles, including dress patterns, of other textile materials, as determined by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, or should be classified under tariff item No. 9507.90.99 as other fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy “birds” (other than those of heading No. 92.08 or 97.05) and similar hunting or shooting requisites, as claimed by Canadian Tire Corporation Limited.
Tariff Items at Issue: Canadian Tire Corporation Limited—9507.90.99
President of the Canada Border Services Agency—6307.90.99
Customs Act
Cambridge Brass Inc. v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency
Date of Hearing: October 6, 2011
Appeal No.: AP-2010-070
Goods in Issue: Compression couplings
Issue: Whether the goods in issue are properly classified under tariff item No. 7307.99.99 as other tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, as determined by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, or, in the alternative, under tariff item No. 7307.19.99 as other cast fittings or should be classified under tariff item No. 7307.92.10 as sleeves, as claimed by Cambridge Brass Inc.
Tariff Items at Issue: Cambridge Brass Inc.—7307.92.10
President of the Canada Border Services Agency—7307.99.99 or 7307.19.99
September 1, 2011
By order of the Tribunal
DOMINIQUE LAPORTE
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
INQUIRY
Environmental services
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has received a complaint (File No. PR-2011-022) from Almon Equipment Limited (Almon), of Ottawa, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W0125-11X006/B) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation is for the provision of aircraft de-icing glycol recovery services. 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.
Almon alleges that the requirements of the solicitation intentionally exclude it and other companies from competition and are anti-competitive, overly restrictive, biased and represent a restraint of trade.
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 (fax), secretary@citt-tcce.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, August 29, 2011
DOMINIQUE LAPORTE
Secretary
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
INQUIRY
Transportation, travel and relocation services
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has received a complaint (File No. PR-2011-023) from Almon Equipment Limited (Almon), of Ottawa, Ontario, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. W0125-11X012/B) by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Department of National Defence. The solicitation is for the provision of aircraft de-icing, de-snowing and anti-icing services. 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.
Almon alleges that the requirements of the solicitation intentionally exclude it and other companies from competition and are anti-competitive, overly restrictive, biased and represent a restraint of trade.
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 (fax), secretary@citt-tcce.gc.ca (email).
Ottawa, August 29, 2011
DOMINIQUE LAPORTE
Secretary
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES
The Commission posts on its Web site the decisions, notices of consultation and regulatory policies that it publishes, as well as information bulletins and orders. On April 1, 2011, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure came into force. As indicated in Part 1 of these Rules, some broadcasting applications are posted directly on the Commission’s Web site, www.crtc.gc.ca, under “Part 1 Applications.”
To be up to date on all ongoing proceedings, it is important to regularly consult “Today’s Releases” on the Commission’s Web site, which includes daily updates to notices of consultation that have been published and ongoing proceedings, as well as a link to Part 1 applications.
The following documents are abridged versions of the Commission’s original documents. The original documents contain a more detailed outline of the applications, including the locations and addresses where the complete files for the proceeding may be examined. These documents are posted on the Commission’s Web site and may also be examined at the Commission’s offices and public examination rooms. Furthermore, all documents relating to a proceeding, including the notices and applications, are posted on the Commission’s Web site under “Public Proceedings.”
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 1 APPLICATIONS
The following applications were posted on the Commission’s Web site between August 26 and September 1, 2011:
7590474 Canada Inc.
Laval, Quebec
2011-1208-6
Amendment of a condition of licence for CJLV-AM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 26, 2011
CIAM Media & Radio Broadcasting Association
Cleardale, Alberta
2011-1206-0
Amendment to the technical parameters of CIAM-FM-12 transmitter
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 26, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Percé, Quebec
2011-1223-4
Addition of a transmitter for CBGA-FM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 29, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Chandler, Quebec
2011-1216-9
Addition of a transmitter for CBGA-FM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 29, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Port Daniel, Quebec
2011-1191-3
Addition of a transmitter for CBGA-FM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 29, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
New Richmond, Quebec
2011-1178-1
Addition of a transmitter for CBGA-FM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 29, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
New Carlisle, Quebec
2011-1176-5
Addition of a transmitter for CBGA-FM
Deadline for submission of interventions, comments and/or answers: September 29, 2011
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
ORDERS
2011-536 August 30, 2011
Amendments to the distribution order for the Cable Public Affairs Channel and the House of Commons programming service.
2011-540 August 31, 2011
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times within the term of the licence granted in its decision with the condition of licence requiring it to broadcast at least once every half hour a station identification which includes specific reference to the frequency and location of the Chilliwack transmitter.
2011-541 August 31, 2011
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times within the term of the licence granted in its decision with the condition of licence requiring it to refrain from identifying CFUN-FM and its transmitters on a basis that includes exclusive reference to Vancouver.
2011-542 August 31, 2011
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times within the term of the licence granted in its decision with the condition of licence requiring it to include in the programming broadcast on CFUN-FM and its transmitters on a regular basis each day coverage of local news, sports and events of direct and particular relevance to the Fraser Valley, in particular Chilliwack.
2011-543 August 31, 2011
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times within the term of the licence granted in its decision with the condition of licence requiring it to include in each traffic report and each weather report broadcast on CFUN-FM and its transmitters a specific reference to the areas CFUN-FM is licensed to serve, including Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.
2011-545 August 31, 2011
La Radio communautaire du comté
Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times with subsection 9(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, relating to the filing of annual returns.
2011-553 August 31, 2011
1158556 Ontario Ltd.
Timmins, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Chapleau, Wawa and Kapuskasing, Ontario; and Red Deer, Alberta
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times with subsection 9(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, relating to the filing of annual returns.
2011-554 August 31, 2011
1158556 Ontario Ltd.
Timmins, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Chapleau, Wawa and Kapuskasing, Ontario; and Red Deer, Alberta
The Commission imposes a mandatory order, pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the licensee to comply at all times with subsections 15(2) and 15(4) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, relating to the contributions to Canadian content development initiatives.
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CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DECISIONS
The complete texts of the decisions summarized below are available from the offices of the CRTC.
2011-537 August 30, 2011
Various radiocommunication distribution undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the radiocommunication distribution undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012.
2011-539 August 31, 2011
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial radio station CFUN-FM Chilliwack and its transmitters CFUN-FM-1 Abbotsford and CFUN-FM-2 Vancouver, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012.
Denied — Licensee’s request to amend its condition of licence relating to local coverage.
2011-544 August 31, 2011
La Radio communautaire du comté
Rimouski and Mont-Joli, Quebec
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language community radio station CKMN-FM Rimouski and Mont-Joli, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2015.
2011-546 August 31, 2011
Northwest Broadcasting Inc.
Kaministiquia, Ontario
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, low-power commercial radio station CFQK-FM Kaministiquia and its transmitter CKED-FM Shuniah Township, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2017.
2011-547 August 31, 2011
Vancouver Co-operative Radio
Vancouver, British Columbia
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language community radio station CFRO-FM Vancouver, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2016.
2011-548 August 31, 2011
Radio Port-Cartier inc.
Port-Cartier, Quebec
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language commercial radio station CIPC-FM Port-Cartier, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2014.
2011-549 August 31, 2011
Radio Péninsule inc.
Pokemouche, New Brunswick
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language community radio station CKRO-FM Pokemouche, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2015.
2011-550 August 31, 2011
Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc., and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral Media Radio G.P.
Calgary, Alberta
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial radio station CIBK-FM Calgary, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2013
2011-551 August 31, 2011
Way of Life Broadcasting
Dryden, Ontario
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, low-power commercial specialty radio station CJIV-FM Dryden, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2013.
2011-552 August 31, 2011
1158556 Ontario Ltd.
Timmins, North Bay, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Chapleau, Wawa and Kapuskasing, Ontario; and Red Deer, Alberta
Approved — Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial specialty radio station CHIM-FM Timmins and its transmitters at the locations mentioned in the decision, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012.
2011-555 August 31, 2011
Various radio programming undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to August 1, 2012.
2011-556 August 31, 2011
Various radio programming undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012.
2011-557 August 31, 2011
Various radio programming undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012.
2011-558 August 31, 2011
Various radio programming undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011.
2011-559 August 31, 2011
Various transitional digital radio undertakings
Various locations
Renewed — Broadcasting licences for the transitional digital radio undertakings listed in the appendix to the decision, from September 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012.
2011-560 September 1, 2011
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Rimouski, Quebec
Approved — Application to amend the broadcasting licence for the French-language television station CJBR-TV Rimouski in order to add a post-transition digital transmitter in Rimouski.
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NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD
APPLICATION TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO THE UNITED STATES
Madstone Energy Corp.
By an application dated August 31, 2011, Madstone Energy Corp. (the “Applicant”) has applied to the National Energy Board (the “Board”), under Division II of Part VI of the National Energy Board Act (the “Act”), for authorization to export up to 1 000 000 MWh of combined firm and interruptible energy annually for a period of 10 years.
The Board wishes to obtain the views of interested parties on this application before issuing a permit or recommending to the Governor in Council that a public hearing be held. The directions on procedure that follow explain in detail the procedure that will be used.
- The Applicant shall deposit and keep on file, for public inspection during normal business hours, copies of the application at its offices located at Madstone Energy Corp., 2031 4th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 0N4, 403-512-9788 (telephone), and provide a copy of the application to any person who requests one. A copy of the application is also available for viewing during normal business hours in the Board’s library, at 444 Seventh Avenue SW, Room 1002, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8, or online at www.neb-one.gc.ca.
- Submissions that any party wishes to present shall be filed with the Secretary, National Energy Board, 444 Seventh Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8, 403-292-5503 (fax), and served on the Applicant by October 14, 2011.
- Pursuant to subsection 119.06(2) of the Act, the Board shall have regard to all considerations that appear to it to be relevant. In particular, the Board is interested in the views of submitters with respect to
- (a) the effect of the exportation of the electricity on provinces other than that from which the electricity is to be exported;
- (b) the impact of the exportation on the environment; and
- (c) whether the Applicant has
- (i) informed those who have declared an interest in buying electricity for consumption in Canada of the quantities and classes of service available for sale, and
- (ii) given an opportunity to purchase electricity on terms and conditions as favourable as the terms and conditions specified in the application to those who, within a reasonable time of being so informed, demonstrate an intention to buy electricity for consumption in Canada.
- (i) informed those who have declared an interest in buying electricity for consumption in Canada of the quantities and classes of service available for sale, and
- (a) the effect of the exportation of the electricity on provinces other than that from which the electricity is to be exported;
- Any answer to submissions that the Applicant wishes to present in response to items 2 and 3 of this notice of application and directions on procedure shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board and served on the party that filed the submission by November 1, 2011.
- For further information on the procedures governing the Board’s examination, contact the Secretary of the Board at 403-299-2714 (telephone) or 403-292-5503 (fax).
ANNE-MARIE ERICKSON
Secretary
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 114(4) of the said Act, to John Carney, Cadastral Services Technician (EG-04), Department of Natural Resources, Whitehorse, Yukon, to allow him to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period in the next Yukon territorial election for the electoral district of Porter Creek South, Yukon. The date of the territorial election has not been confirmed.
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 114(5) of the said Act, has also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, effective at close of business on the first day of the election period, to allow him to be a candidate during the election.
August 25, 2011
MARIA BARRADOS
President
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission and leave granted
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 114(4) of the said Act, to Tony Elwood Chubbs, Mitigation Officer / Environmental Management System Coordinator (BI-02), 5 Wing Goose Bay, Department of National Defence, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, to allow him to seek nomination as, and be, a candidate before and during the election period in the provincial election for the electoral district of Lake Melville, Newfoundland and Labrador, to be held on October 11, 2011.
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to subsection 114(5) of the said Act, also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period, effective at close of business on the first day of the election period, to allow him to be a candidate during the election.
August 25, 2011
MARIA BARRADOS
President
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ACT
Permission granted
The Public Service Commission of Canada, pursuant to section 116 of the Public Service Employment Act, hereby gives notice that it has granted permission, pursuant to subsection 115(2) of the said Act, to Matthew Vader, Collections Contact Officer (SP-04), Southern Interior Tax Services Office, Canada Revenue Agency, Penticton, British Columbia, to be a candidate, before and during the election period, for the position of Councillor, Carr’s Landing Ward, for the district of Lake Country, British Columbia, in a municipal election to be held on November 19, 2011.
August 26, 2011
KATHY NAKAMURA
Director General
Political Activities Directorate
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