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Radiocommunication Regulations — Radiocommunication Regulations
maritime service means a radiocommunication service that provides for the safety and navigation and other operations of ships or vessels, and that may also include the exchange of ship-to-shore messages on behalf of the public; ( service maritime )
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mobile station means a radio station intended to be used while in motion and during stops; ( station mobile )
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model means equipment identified by, and permanently marked with, a unique brand, trade name, symbol or logo and an identification code, comprised of letters, numbers or a combination thereof; ( modèle )
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person includes a corporation, partnership, trust and joint venture; ( personne )
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public information service means a radiocommunication service that provides for communications in which the transmissions are intended for the public, but does not include transmissions by a broadcasting undertaking; ( service d’information publique )
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radiocommunication carrier [Repealed, SOR/2014-34, s. 1]
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radiocommunication service provider means a person who operates radio apparatus used by that person or another person to provide radiocommunication services for compensation; ( fournisseur de services radio )
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radiocommunication user means a person who operates radio apparatus for personal or government use or for a business other than the business of a radiocommunication service provider; ( usager radio )
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radiodetermination service means a radiocommunication service that provides for the determination of the position, velocity or other characteristics of an object or physical phenomenon, or for the obtaining of information relating to these parameters, by means of the propagation properties of radio waves; ( service de radiorepérage )
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renewable radio licence means a radio licence that is issued for a period of one year or less, that expires on March 31 and that can be renewed for a period of one year; ( licence radio renouvelable )
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space station means a radio station where radio apparatus that is used for any radiocommunication service is installed in a place located outside the major portion of the earth’s atmosphere or is intended to travel beyond the major portion of the earth’s atmosphere; ( station spatiale )
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TAC means a technical acceptance certificate; ( CAT )
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temporary radio licence means a radio licence that is issued for a period of 11 months or less and that cannot be renewed. ( licence radio temporaire )
Radiocommunication Regulations — 2.1
2.1 The applicable standards for equipment or any class of equipment are those established by the Minister pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(d) of the Act and that are set out in the Category I Equipment Standards List , as amended from time to time, and the Category II Equipment Standards List , as amended from time to time, both published by the Department of Industry. SOR/2001-533, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 3
3 It is a term of a radio licence that the holder of the licence may (a) install, operate or possess radio apparatus to perform any of the following services, as authorized by the radio licence, namely, (i) aeronautical service, (ii) amateur radio service, (iii) public information service, (iv) developmental service, (v) fixed service, (vi) intersatellite service, (vii) land mobile service, (viii) maritime service, (ix) radiodetermination service, and (x) fixed point-to-point service; and (b) install, operate or possess radio apparatus at a fixed station, mobile station or space station as authorized by the radio licence. SOR/2021-40, s. 4
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4 It is a term of a radio licence that the holder of the radio licence shall restrict the activities of the station to those radiocommunication services referred to in paragraph 3(a) that are specified in the licence.
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5 It is a term of a radio licence that the holder of the radio licence who is a radiocommunication service provider shall provide its radiocommunication services without unjust discrimination.
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6 Use of radio apparatus in the aeronautical service is restricted to communications relating to (a) the safety and navigation of aircraft; (b) the general operation of aircraft; and (c) the exchange of messages on behalf of the public. SOR/2011-47, s. 1
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7 Use of radio apparatus licensed in the developmental service is restricted to experiments, tests, research or demonstrations being carried out in relation to that service.
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8 Use of radio apparatus in the maritime service is restricted to communications relating to (a) the safety and navigation of ships or vessels; (b) the general operation of ships or vessels; and (c) the exchange of messages on behalf of the public. SOR/2011-47, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 9
9 (1) The following persons are eligible to be issued radio licences or spectrum licences as radiocommunication users or radiocommunication service providers in all services except the amateur radio service: (a) an individual who is (i) a citizen within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Citizenship Act , (ii) a permanent resident within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Immigration Act , or (iii) a non-resident who has been issued an employment authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ; (b) a corporation that is incorporated or continued under the laws of Canada or a province; (c) a partnership, joint venture or trust if each partner, co-venturer or trustee is eligible to be issued a radio licence under this subsection; (d) a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency thereof; (e) the Government of a country other than Canada, which is a signatory to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations , done at Vienna, April 18, 1961; (f) any person who is the registered owner of an aircraft that is registered in Canada, for the establishment and operation of a station on board the aircraft; (g) any person who is the registered or licensed owner of a ship or vessel that is registered under the Canada Shipping Act or licensed under the Coasting Trade Act , for the establishment and operation of a station on board the ship or vessel; and (h) any person who is a resident of a country other than Canada, who (i) seeks to establish and operate a radio station designed for interconnection with a public switched network, or (ii) requires a radio licence for radio apparatus used for a special event of a limited duration. (2) [Repealed, SOR/2000-78, s. 1] SOR/2000-78, s. 1; 2001, c. 27, s. 273; SOR/2014-34, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 11
11 It is a term of a radio licence that the licence not be transferred or assigned without the authorization of the Minister.
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12 Radio apparatus used in a mobile station that is licensed or exempted by the responsible administration of another country is exempt from the application of subsection 4(1) of the Act if the mobile station is used for communications with stations licensed or exempted in Canada or that other country and if (a) the operator is a citizen of that other country; and (b) a reciprocal agreement that allows similar privileges to Canadians exists between that other country and Canada.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 13
13 (1) It is a term of a radio licence of a radiocommunication service provider that a subscriber to the services or a lessee of radio apparatus of the radiocommunication service provider may install, operate or possess radio apparatus to communicate with other radio apparatus to which that licence applies. (2) Use of the services or radio apparatus of a radiocommunication service provider is restricted to communications with radio apparatus to which the radio licence referred to in subsection (1) applies.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 14
14 (1) Every radiocommunication service provider shall provide to each of its subscribers and lessees of its radio apparatus a copy of the terms and conditions of its radio licence that are applicable to those subscribers or lessees, as the case may be. (2) [Repealed, SOR/2011-47, s. 3] SOR/2011-47, s. 3
Radiocommunication Regulations — 15
15 Radio apparatus that is set out in and meets a standard set out in the Licence-exempt Radio Apparatus Standards List, April 2020 is exempt from the application of subsection 4(1) of the Act in respect of a radio licence. SOR/2001-533, s. 3; SOR/2011-47, s. 4; SOR/2014-34, s. 4 SOR/2020-278, s. 1
Radiocommunication Regulations — 15.1
15.1 (1) This section applies in respect of an aircraft that is (a) registered or licensed under an Act of Parliament; or (b) owned by, or under the direction or control of, Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province. (2) A radio apparatus that is operated on board an aircraft in the performance of the aeronautical service or the radiodetermination service is exempt from subsection 4(1) of the Act, in respect of a radio licence, if (a) the operation of the radio apparatus occurs when (i) the aircraft is within Canada, (ii) the aircraft is outside Canada and the territory of another country, or (iii) the aircraft is in the territory of another country with which Canada has entered into a reciprocal agreement that confers similar privileges on Canadians; and (b) the operation of the radio apparatus is in accordance with the technical requirements for mobile stations operating in the aeronautical service that are specified in section 34.1. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2011-47, s. 5] SOR/99-107, s. 1; SOR/2011-47, s. 5
Radiocommunication Regulations — 15.2
15.2 (1) This section applies in respect of a ship or vessel that is (a) registered or licensed under an Act of Parliament; or (b) owned by, or under the direction or control of, Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province. (2) A radio apparatus that is operated on board a ship or vessel in the performance of the maritime service or the radiodetermination service is exempt from subsection 4(1) of the Act, in respect of a radio licence, if (a) the operation of the radio apparatus occurs when (i) the ship or vessel is within Canada, (ii) the ship or vessel is outside Canada and the territory of another country, or (iii) the ship or vessel is in the territory of another country with which Canada has entered into a reciprocal agreement that confers similar privileges on Canadians; and (b) the operation of the radio apparatus is in accordance with the technical requirements for mobile stations operating in the maritime service specified in section 34.2. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2011-47, s. 6] SOR/99-107, s. 1; SOR/2011-47, s. 6
Radiocommunication Regulations — 15.3
15.3 A radio apparatus that is operated in the amateur radio service at a mobile or fixed station is exempt from subsection 4(1) of the Act, in respect of a radio licence, if (a) a person who operates the radio apparatus is an individual who is the holder of one or more of the certificates or licences referred to in section 42; and (b) the operation of the radio apparatus in the amateur radio service is in accordance with the technical requirements referred to in section 45. SOR/2000-78, s. 2
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16 Radio apparatus that is set out in and meets a standard set out in the Broadcasting Certificate-exempt Radio Apparatus List, October 2010 is exempt from the application of subsection 4(1) of the Act in respect of a broadcasting certificate. SOR/2001-533, s. 4; SOR/2011-47, s. 7
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18 The holder of a broadcasting certificate shall identify the broadcasting station in accordance with the Technical Requirements Respecting Identification of Broadcasting Stations , issued by the Minister, as amended from time to time.
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19 The following definitions apply in this Part. Category I equipment means equipment that is described in subsection 21(1). ( matériel de catégorie I ) Category II equipment means equipment that is described in subsection 21(5). ( matériel de catégorie II ) SOR/2001-533, s. 5
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Category I equipment means equipment that is described in subsection 21(1). ( matériel de catégorie I )
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Category II equipment means equipment that is described in subsection 21(5). ( matériel de catégorie II )
Radiocommunication Regulations — 21
21 (1) All equipment that is listed and classified as Category I equipment in the Category I Equipment Standards List , as amended from time to time, published by the Department of Industry, and that is classified as Category I equipment in the applicable standard, requires a TAC unless it is (a) the subject of a certificate issued by the Minister before the coming into force of these Regulations; (b) the subject of a certificate issued by a foreign certification body that is designated under an international agreement, convention or treaty to which Canada is a party and that is recognized by Canada under that agreement, convention or treaty as competent to certify equipment, to the effect that the equipment complies with the applicable standards; or (c) the subject of a certificate issued by a Canadian certification body that meets the requirements set out in the Requirements for Certification Bodies , as amended from time to time, published by the Department of Industry, to the effect that the equipment complies with the applicable standards. (2) The Minister may issue a TAC for a specific model of Category I equipment or for several models of Category I equipment that possess similar technical characteristics. (3) An applicant for a TAC shall demonstrate to the Minister that the model or models of Category I equipment comply with all applicable standards. (4) A TAC may only be issued where the Minister determines that the model or models of Category I equipment comply with all applicable standards. (5) Equipment that is listed and classified as Category II equipment in the Category II Equipment Standards List , as amended from time to time, published by the Department of Industry, and that is classified as Category II equipment in the applicable standard, does not require a TAC. SOR/2001-533, s. 8
Radiocommunication Regulations — 22
22 (1) No person shall use the authority of a TAC or a certificate referred to in paragraphs 21(1)(a) to (c) to manufacture, import, distribute, lease, offer for sale or sell any Category I equipment, other than the specific model or models for which the TAC or certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 21(1)(a) to (c) was issued. (2) If Category I equipment is modified in such a way as to affect any parameter specified in the applicable standard under which the TAC or a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 21(1)(a) to (c) was issued, the modified equipment is no longer considered to be certified and requires testing in accordance with section 24. SOR/98-437, s. 1; SOR/2001-533, s. 9
Radiocommunication Regulations — 24
24 (1) For the purposes of testing a model of Category I or Category II equipment to obtain certification or to ensure compliance with the applicable standards, (a) the number of units of equipment required to satisfy the testing requirements of the applicable standards is one or, where the number is specified in the applicable standards, that number; and (b) the maximum number of units of equipment that may be manufactured or imported without a TAC, without a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 21(a) to (c) or not in compliance with the applicable standards shall be one more than the applicable number of units referred to in paragraph (a). (2) At any time during the life cycle of Category I or Category II equipment, the Minister may test or, with the agreement of the manufacturer or importer, have the manufacturer or importer test the Category I or Category II equipment in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards. (3) Any person whose Category I or Category II equipment is subject to testing pursuant to subsection (2), shall test the equipment in accordance with the Minister’s instructions or, at the Minister’s request, make the equipment available for testing by the Minister at a place and time designated by the Minister. (4) When the testing done under subsection (3) shows that the Category I or Category II equipment tested does not comply with the applicable standard, the Minister shall give notice of the test results to those persons who are likely to be affected by them. (5) [Repealed, SOR/2011-47, s. 8] SOR/98-437, s. 2; SOR/2001-533, s. 10; SOR/2011-47, s. 8
Radiocommunication Regulations — 25
25 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (7), no person shall mark or label Category I or Category II equipment contrary to the requirements set out in the applicable standards. (2) Subsection (1) does not preclude labelling for purposes unrelated to this Part or pursuant to other legislation. (3) No person shall remove, replace or alter a label that has been affixed in accordance with applicable standards. (4) No person shall mark, label or otherwise indicate that Category I or Category II equipment complies with applicable standards, unless that equipment complies with those standards. (5) No person shall mark, label or otherwise indicate that Category I or Category II equipment has been certified as complying with applicable standards unless a TAC or a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 21(1)(a) to (c) has been issued in respect of the equipment and the equipment complies with the standards under which the TAC or certificate was issued. (6) No person shall mark, label or otherwise indicate how to modify Category I or Category II equipment so that it will not comply with applicable standards. (7) Subsections (1) to (6) do not apply to equipment that was labelled before the coming into force of these Regulations. SOR/2001-533, s. 11
Radiocommunication Regulations — 26
26 (1) This Part applies in respect of radio operator certificates set out in this subsection and in Schedule I: (a) Restricted Operator Certificate with one or more of the following qualifications: (i) Aeronautical Qualification, and (ii) [Repealed, SOR/2020-278, s. 2] (iii) Maritime Qualification; (b) General Operator Certificate; and (c) [Repealed, SOR/2020-278, s. 2] (d) [Repealed, SOR/2020-278, s. 2] (e) Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with one or more of the following qualifications: (i) Basic Qualification, (ii) Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualification, (iii) Basic Qualification with Honours, and (iv) Advanced Qualification. (2) A radio operator certificate set out in column I of an item of Schedule I is equivalent to the radio operator certificate set out in column II of that item. (3) For the purposes of this Part, an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with a Morse Code (12 w.p.m.) Qualification is equivalent to an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with a Basic Qualification with Honours. SOR/2020-278, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 27
27 The following persons are eligible to be issued a radio operator certificate set out in subsection 26(1): (a) an individual who has passed the examinations set by the Minister in respect of the radio operator certificate being applied for; (b) an individual who has met reissuance requirements or the requirements for the issuance of an equivalent certificate, set out in section 28; or (c) an individual who is a citizen of a country other than Canada if (i) the individual is the holder of an authorization that is issued by the responsible administration of that country and that corresponds with the applicable radio operator certificate set out in subsection 26(1), and (ii) a reciprocal arrangement that establishes correspondence between radio operator certificates is in effect between the responsible administrations of Canada and that country.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 28
28 If a radio operator certificate set out in paragraph 26(1)(b) or items 4 and 5 of Schedule I in column I has expired or is about to expire, the holder may apply to the Minister for the reissuance of the radio operator certificate or the issuance of an equivalent certificate, and the Minister shall reissue or issue the certificate if the holder (a) has accumulated, during the preceding five years, at least one year of service as (i) a radio operator holding a radio operator certificate, and is engaged in radiocommunications at the level commensurate with that certificate, or (ii) a radio technician engaged in the maintenance of modern radio apparatus; or (b) has passed the examinations set by the Minister in respect of the certificate being applied for. SOR/2020-278, s. 3
Radiocommunication Regulations — 31
31 A person may operate or permit the operation of radio apparatus only where the apparatus is maintained within the tolerances set out in the applicable standards.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 33
33 A person may operate radio apparatus in the aeronautical service, maritime service or amateur radio service only where the person holds an appropriate radio operator certificate as set out in column I of any of items 1 and 3 to 15 of Schedule II.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 34
34 (1) A person who holds a radio licence authorizing the operation of any radio apparatus in the aeronautical service or maritime service may permit another person to operate the radio apparatus only if the other person holds the appropriate radio operator certificate set out in column I of any of items 1 and 3 to 14 of Schedule II. (2) A person who operates any radio apparatus that is exempt from licensing in accordance with section 15.1 in the case of the aeronautical service, or section 15.2 in the case of the maritime service, may permit another person to operate the radio apparatus only if the other person holds the appropriate radio operator certificate set out in column I of any of items 1 and 3 to 14 of Schedule II. SOR/99-107, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 34.1
34.1 A person shall operate any radio apparatus on board an aircraft in the aeronautical service in accordance with the Technical Requirements for the Operation of Mobile Stations in the Aeronautical Service , issued by the Minister, as amended from time to time. SOR/99-107, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 34.2
34.2 A person shall operate any radio apparatus on board a ship or vessel in the maritime service in accordance with the Technical Requirements for the Operation of Mobile Stations in the Maritime Service , issued by the Minister, as amended from time to time. SOR/99-107, s. 2
Radiocommunication Regulations — 35
35 The holder of a radio operator certificate set out in column I of an item of Schedule I has the same operating privileges as the holder of a radio operator certificate set out in column II of that item.
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36 The holder of a radio operator certificate set out in column I of an item of Schedule II may operate radio apparatus that forms part of a radio station set out in column II of that item.
Radiocommunication Regulations — 38
38 The holder of a radio authorization shall, at the request of an inspector appointed pursuant to the Act, show the radio authorization or a copy thereof to the inspector within 48 hours after the request.