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Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act — 1
Definitions 1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Act means the Fisheries Act . ( Loi ) biochemical oxygen-demanding matter means any organic matter that contributes to the consumption of oxygen that is dissolved in waters or sediment. ( matière exerçant une demande biochimique en oxygène ) Procedure for pH Stabilization EPS 1/RM/50 means the Procedure for pH Stabilization During the Testing of Acute Lethality of Wastewater Effluent to Rainbow Trout (EPS 1/RM/50), March 2008, published by the Department of the Environment, as amended from time to time. ( procédure de stabilisation du pH SPE 1/RM/50 ) Reference Method EPS 1/RM/13 means the Biological Test Method: Reference Method for Determining Acute Lethality of Effluents to Rainbow Trout (EPS 1/RM/13 Second Edition), December 2000 (with May 2007 amendments), published by the Department of the Environment, as amended from time to time. ( méthode de Référence SPE 1/RM/13 ) research activities means activities during which a deposit of a deleterious substance is made for the sole purpose of acquiring scientific knowledge.  ( activités de recherche ) Acutely lethal (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, a deposit is acutely lethal if, at 100% concentration, it kills more than 50% of the rainbow trout subjected to it over a 96- hour period when tested to determine lethality in accordance with Reference Method EPS 1/RM/13 and – if applicable – in conjunction with the Procedure for pH Stabilization EPS 1/RM/50.
Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act — Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act
biochemical oxygen-demanding matter means any organic matter that contributes to the consumption of oxygen that is dissolved in waters or sediment. ( matière exerçant une demande biochimique en oxygène )
Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act — Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act
Procedure for pH Stabilization EPS 1/RM/50 means the Procedure for pH Stabilization During the Testing of Acute Lethality of Wastewater Effluent to Rainbow Trout (EPS 1/RM/50), March 2008, published by the Department of the Environment, as amended from time to time. ( procédure de stabilisation du pH SPE 1/RM/50 )
Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act — Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act
Reference Method EPS 1/RM/13 means the Biological Test Method: Reference Method for Determining Acute Lethality of Effluents to Rainbow Trout (EPS 1/RM/13 Second Edition), December 2000 (with May 2007 amendments), published by the Department of the Environment, as amended from time to time. ( méthode de Référence SPE 1/RM/13 )
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research activities means activities during which a deposit of a deleterious substance is made for the sole purpose of acquiring scientific knowledge.  ( activités de recherche )
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Aquaculture, pests and invasive species 2 The power that is conferred by subsection 36(5.2) of the Act may be exercised by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in relation to aquaculture, to aquatic species that are a pest to a fishery or to aquatic invasive species, if the following conditions are met: (a) the Minister is satisfied that the Regulations are required for the proper management and control of fisheries or the conservation and protection of fish; and (b) the deleterious substance whose deposit is to be authorized (i) is a drug whose sale is permitted or otherwise authorized, or whose importation is not prohibited, under the Food and Drugs Act , (ii) is a pest control product that is registered under the Pest Control Products Act or whose use is authorized under that Act, or (iii) is biochemical oxygen-demanding matter.
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Aquatic research 3 The power that is conferred by subsection 36(5.2) of the Act may be exercised by the Minister of the Environment in relation to research activities if the persons authorized by the Regulations to deposit deleterious substances have processes in place or are subject to processes (a) to verify that (i) the research activities will contribute to the development of knowledge for the purpose of managing, conserving, protecting or restoring fish populations or waters frequented by fish, (ii) the research activities will be conducted under the supervision of a person who has expertise in conducting aquatic research under similar conditions, as evidenced by a substantial and relevant peer-reviewed publication record, (iii) the research activities will be designed so as to (A) avoid harmful effects on fish, fish habitat and the use by man of fish, other than the effects that are necessary to achieve results that are scientifically valid, and (B) confine any harmful effects on fish, fish habitat or the use by man of fish to the waters in respect of which the deposit is authorized, and (iv) if research activities render any waters frequented by fish unsuitable to sustain fish populations or render fish populations unsuitable for human consumption, no later than 20 years following the day on which the research activities are completed, the waters will be suitable to sustain fish populations and the fish populations will be suitable for human consumption; (b) to evaluate whether the research activities will be carried out in accordance with their design and to document any deviations from that design; and (c) to make research findings available to the public.
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Other subject matters 4 The power that is conferred by subsection 36(5.2) of the Act may be exercised by the Minister of the Environment in relation to any other subject matter if the following conditions are met: (a) the deleterious substance to be deposited, its deposit or the work, undertaking or activity that results in the deposit is authorized under federal or provincial law, or is subject to guidelines issued by the federal or provincial government, and is subject to an enforcement or compliance regime; (b) the federal or provincial law or guidelines set out conditions that result in a deposit that is not acutely lethal and contains a quantity or concentration of deleterious substance that when measured in the deposit, or in the relevant waters frequented by fish, satisfies (i) the recommendations of the Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life that were published in 1999 by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, as amended from time to time, or the recommendations that were derived from those guidelines on their site-specific application, as amended from time to time, or (ii) the recommendations of any peer-reviewed guidelines that are established for the purpose of protecting aquatic life and adopted by a federal or provincial body; and (c) the effects of such a deposit on fish, fish habitat and the use by man of fish have been evaluated in accordance with generally accepted standards of good scientific practice.
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Additional conditions 5 The power that is conferred by subsection 36(5.2) of the Act may be exercised if (a) the proposed Regulations are published in the Canada Gazette at least 30 days before the day on which they are made; and (b) before the proposed Regulations are published, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans or the Minister of the Environment, as applicable, provides the President of the Treasury Board with an estimate of the costs of their implementation.
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Coming into force 6 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.
Rules of Procedure for Rail Level of Service Arbitration — a
The Canadian Transportation Agency, pursuant to subsection 169.36(1) a of the Canada Transportation Act b , makes the annexed Rules of Procedure for Rail Level of Service Arbitration . a S.C. 2013, c. 31, s. 11 b S.C. 1996, c. 10 GEOFFREY C. HARE Chairperson Canadian Transportation Agency SAM BARONE Vice-Chairperson Canadian Transportation Agency
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Purpose 1 (1) The purpose of these Rules is to enable the parties to a dispute to achieve a resolution that is commercially fair and reasonable to the parties. Just, expeditious, inexpensive (2) These Rules are to be interpreted and applied in a manner that facilitates, through arbitration, the just, expeditious and inexpensive resolution of the dispute.
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Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in these Rules. Act means the Canada Transportation Act . ( Loi ) business day means a day on which the Agency is ordinarily open for business. ( jour ouvrable ) day means a calendar day. ( jour ) document includes any information recorded or saved in any form. ( document )
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Act means the Canada Transportation Act . ( Loi )
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business day means a day on which the Agency is ordinarily open for business. ( jour ouvrable )
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document includes any information recorded or saved in any form. ( document )
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Application 3 These Rules set out the procedure for an arbitration conducted under Division II of Part IV of the Act.
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Dispensing and amending 4 (1) The arbitrator may dispense with or amend any of these Rules if to do so will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the arbitration procedure. Time limits (2) The arbitrator may extend or abridge any time limit established under these Rules either before or after the time limit expires.
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Confidentiality 5 If any information relating to the arbitration is to be kept confidential, every person who will have access to the information in the course of the arbitration must sign a confidentiality agreement before they obtain access to the information.
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Last day 6 The last day for doing an act or meeting any other requirement under these Rules applies even if that day is not a business day.
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Language of arbitration — agreement of parties 7 (1) If the parties are in agreement on the official language in which the arbitration is to be conducted, they must advise the Agency accordingly by submitting a written notice along with each of their proposals. Determined by arbitrator (2) If the parties fail to provide notice to the Agency, the language of the arbitration is to be determined by the arbitrator. Translation services (3) A party that requires translation services in order to consult any document produced in either official language by the other party must make arrangements to obtain those services. Simultaneous translation services (4) A party that requires simultaneous translation services in order to participate in the arbitration, or in order that one of their witnesses may present evidence in the language of the arbitration, must, at least seven days before the services are required, provide notice in writing of the requirement to the Agency.
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Providing documents 8 (1) Documents to be provided to a party under these Rules must be delivered or transmitted by email or facsimile. Delivery — effective (2) Delivery of a document to a party is effective on the day on which the document is received at the address of the party or of their legal counsel or other authorized representative, if any. Email or facsimile — effective (3) Email or facsimile transmission of a document is effective at the time that the email or facsimile is transmitted. Irregular transmission (4) If a document that is transmitted by email or facsimile is not received or is only partially received, the sender must, as soon as feasible after receiving a request from the recipient, deliver a paper copy of the document to the recipient.
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Oral communication with arbitrator 9 (1) A party or their legal counsel or authorized representative must not speak with the arbitrator in the absence of the other party or the other party’s legal counsel or authorized representative. Written communication (2) A party or their legal counsel or authorized representative must not write to the arbitrator without providing a copy of the communication to the other party at the same time.
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Arbitrator’s mandatory disclosure 10 Within 24 hours after the day on which a matter is referred for arbitration under subsection 169.35(1) of the Act, the arbitrator must provide a signed declaration to the parties that discloses any situation of which he or she is aware that could place him or her in a conflict of interest or that could give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias in the context of the arbitration.
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Lack of impartiality or conflict of interest 11 (1) If a party is of the view that an arbitrator is unable to perform his or her duties impartially or is in a conflict of interest in the context of the arbitration, the party must advise the Agency by written notice without delay, setting out the reasons for their claim. Decision within three days (2) The Chairperson must decide on the claim and notify the parties within three business days after the day on which written notice of the claim is received by the Agency.
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Substitution 12 (1) The Chairperson must appoint a substitute arbitrator as soon as feasible after (a) the arbitrator becomes unable to continue to perform his or her duties; (b) the arbitrator informs the Agency that he or she is no longer able to act as arbitrator or considers himself or herself unable to perform the duties of arbitrator without giving rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias or because of a conflict of interest; or (c) the Chairperson decides, following written notice from a party, that the arbitrator cannot continue to perform his or her duties without giving rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias or because of a conflict of interest. Hearings to be repeated (2) If an arbitrator is replaced, any hearings previously held must be repeated.
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Role of arbitrator 13 The arbitrator may, among other things, (a) encourage and assist the parties in settling the dispute or any of the matters in dispute at all times until the end of the first pre-arbitration meeting; (b) order the adjournment of the arbitration, if required; (c) order the inspection of documents, goods or other property, including a site visit; (d) give directions on questions of procedure that do not deal with the substance of the dispute, including those that arise in the course of pre-arbitration meetings; (e) request further statements to clarify matters in dispute; (f) in exceptional circumstances and if there is no prejudice to the parties, dispense with an oral hearing and order that all arguments and evidence be presented in writing; and (g) as required, appoint one or more independent external experts to report on specific issues.
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First pre-arbitration meeting 14 (1) Within four days after the day on which the arbitrator is chosen in accordance with subsection 169.35(1) of the Act, he or she must convene a pre-arbitration meeting for the purpose, among other things, of (a) encouraging settlement by the parties of the dispute, or of any matter in dispute; (b) clarifying matters in dispute; (c) determining whether there is consensus between the parties on any relevant facts, and if so, ordering the parties to produce an agreed statement of facts; (d) determining the time required for the arbitration hearing, which should normally not exceed five days; (e) fixing the date of the arbitration hearing; (f) establishing a timetable for the completion of all pre-arbitration matters, including (i) the exchange of arbitration briefs, (ii) the exchange of questions referred to in subsection 169.36(3) of the Act, and (iii) the holding of a second pre-arbitration meeting, if the arbitrator considers it appropriate; (g) establishing the order of proceedings at the arbitration hearing; and (h) deciding any other procedural matters in respect of the arbitration. Type of meeting (2) The meeting may be conducted in person or by means of electronic communication, such as webcasting, video conferencing or teleconferencing. Meeting summary (3) Within three days after the day on which the meeting takes place, the arbitrator must provide a summary of the meeting to the parties that outlines, among other things, any agreements reached and decisions rendered, the time, date and place, if applicable, of the second pre-arbitration meeting and the time, date and place of the arbitration hearing.
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Exchange of arbitration briefs 15 (1) Each party must provide their arbitration brief to the arbitrator and to the other party in accordance with the timetable established at the first pre-arbitration meeting. Content (2) Each party’s arbitration brief must contain (a) the material facts in support of the party’s position; (b) the agreed statement of facts ordered by the arbitrator, if applicable; (c) documentary evidence that the party intends to produce at the arbitration hearing in support of their position and that is selected from information exchanged under subsection 169.34(3) of the Act, including, in respect of any written opinion from an expert who is to give evidence at the hearing, (i) the qualifications of the expert, (ii) the expert’s opinion, and (iii) the facts upon which the expert’s opinion is based; (d) a description of the oral evidence to be presented at the arbitration hearing or signed witness statements; and (e) the arguments in support of the party’s position, set out in concise numbered paragraphs, including references linking each argument to the relevant evidence referred to in paragraph (c) or (d). Failure to deliver arbitration brief (3) A party that fails to deliver an arbitration brief in accordance with the established timetable is not entitled to participate further in the arbitration and the arbitration continues without that arbitration brief.
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Optional second pre-arbitration meeting 16 (1) If a second pre-arbitration meeting is to be held, the arbitrator must convene it for the purpose, among other things, of (a) further clarifying matters in dispute; (b) confirming the time required for the arbitration hearing; (c) settling an agreed statement of facts, if applicable; (d) determining which witnesses will attend the arbitration hearing and the dates and times of their attendance; (e) confirming the order of proceedings at the arbitration hearing; and (f) deciding any other procedural matters in respect of the arbitration. Type of meeting (2) The meeting may be conducted in person or by means of electronic communication, such as webcasting, video conferencing or teleconferencing. Meeting summary (3) Within three days after the day on which the meeting takes place, the arbitrator must provide a summary of the meeting to the parties that outlines, among other things, any agreements reached and any decisions rendered.
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Place of arbitration hearing 17 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the arbitration hearing is to be held at the head office of the Agency. Electronic means (2) The arbitrator may, if circumstances justify it, conduct all or part of the hearing by means of electronic communication, such as webcasting, video conferencing or teleconferencing. Change of location (3) On the request of a party, the arbitrator may conduct all or any part of the arbitration hearing at another location for the purpose of hearing witnesses, experts or the parties or of inspecting documents, goods or other property, if he or she determines that it would be more practical or that it is necessary to do so.
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Transcript of arbitration hearing 18 (1) No transcript of the arbitration hearing is to be taken, unless requested by the parties. Copy to arbitrator (2) If a transcript is requested by the parties, they must provide a copy to the arbitrator as soon as it is available.
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Final oral argument 19 Subject to subsection 15(3) and section 23, each party must be permitted to present final oral arguments at the arbitration hearing.
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Evidence 20 Information that has not been exchanged under subsection 169.34(3) of the Act is not to be introduced as evidence.
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Manner of examination 21 (1) The manner in which witnesses are to be examined is to be determined by the arbitrator. Exclusion of witness (2) On the request of a party, the arbitrator may require a witness to be absent from the arbitration hearing during the testimony of other witnesses. Signed witness statement (3) If it was included in the party’s arbitration brief, a signed witness statement may replace the examination in chief of a party’s witness, in which case the witness is subject only to cross-examination and re-examination in respect of the statement. Absence of party (4) All witness testimony is to be given in the presence of the arbitrator and, except if a party is voluntarily absent or has defaulted in the context of subsection 15(3), in the presence of both parties.
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Alternative to witness attendance 22 The arbitrator may, on the agreement of both parties, accept in evidence a signed witness statement or the affidavit of a witness in lieu of the attendance of the witness at the arbitration hearing.
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Default of party 23 The arbitrator will continue the arbitration hearing despite the absence of a party if the party, without sufficient cause and in the absence of notice to the arbitrator, fails to appear at the hearing.
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Close of hearing 24 The arbitrator may close the arbitration hearing if the parties, after inquiry by the arbitrator, confirm that they have no further evidence to present or submissions to make or if the arbitrator determines that, because he or she has sufficient understanding of the matters and of each party’s position, it is unnecessary to continue the hearing.