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User Fees

Strategic Outcome
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive


Electricity and Natural Gas Meter Approval and Measuring Apparatus Certification
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
2009–2010
Fee-Setting Authority:
Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, section 28(1)(e)
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:

The fees associated with the provision of electricity and natural gas meter approval and measuring apparatus certification were last amended 13 years ago (1995). Proposed amendments will more closely align the fees for the provision of these legislated services with the actual costs of service delivery and, in the case of electricity and natural gas meter approval, with fees charged by international laboratories providing similar services.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

Meter manufacturers and owners, service providers, and related associations will be consulted, online and through direct meetings, regarding proposed changes to the fees. Service standard performance targets exist for the delivery of these services and will be reviewed as part of this exercise.


 


Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Licences
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change: In light of the User Fees Act, the original implementation date has been delayed. It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2010.
Fee-Setting Authority:
Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20;
Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:

Amended fees will aim at recovering a fair value for the use of the orbital and spectrum resources.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis needs to be done.

Service Standards:

Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process.
For additional fee-related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications – Licence Fees.


 


Measuring Device Approval and Inspection
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
2009–2010
Fee-Setting Authority:
Weights and Measures Act, section 10(1)(q)
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:

The fees associated with the provision of measuring device approvals and inspections were last amended 15 years ago (1993). Proposed amendments will more closely align the fees for the provision of these legislated services with the actual costs of service delivery and, in the case of measuring device approval, with fees charged by international laboratories providing similar services.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

Measuring device manufacturers and owners, service providers, and related associations will be consulted, online and through direct meetings, regarding proposed changes to the fees. Service standard performance targets exist for the delivery of these services and will be reviewed as part of this exercise.


 


PCS / Cellular Fees
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2011.
Fee-Setting Authority:
Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20;
Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:

Amended fees will apply to long-term licences coming up for renewal as well as existing licences with annual fees.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

The first phase of the consultation process will begin before March 31, 2009

Service Standards:

Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process
For additional fee-related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications — Licence Fees.


 


Spectrum Licence Fees for Narrowband Multipoint Communication Systems (M-MCS)
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
The fee is anticipated to be introduced in 2010.
Fee-Setting Authority:
Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20;
 Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:

Narrowband Multipoint Communication Systems (N-MCS), that are not otherwise licence-exempt, will receive spectrum licences regardless of their intended frequency band of operation. This new regime will replace licensing approaches currently used for N-MCS systems.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

A public consultation on the proposed fee will be held in 2009. It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2010.

Service Standards:

Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process.
For additional fee related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications — Licence Fees.


 


Spectrum Licence Fees for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650–3700 MHz
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
The fee is anticipated to be introduced in 2010.
Fee-Setting Authority:
Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20;
Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
New spectrum is being made available and new fees will be set.
Consultation and Review Process Planned:

One public consultation have been completed (Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650-3700 MHz). (Comments Received) It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2009–2010.

Service Standards:

Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process.

For additional fee related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications — Licence Fees.


 


Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications
Fee Type:
Regulatory
Effective Date of Planned Change:
The fee is expected to be in place in 2009–2010.
Fee-Setting Authority:
Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), Department of Industry Act; sections 18, 19, 20;
Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of, or Amendment to, Fee:

The licence terms of 24/38 GHz spectrum licences obtained via the 1999 Auction are coming to an end, starting in 2010. An annual licence fee needs to be established which we anticipate will apply to the renewal licences as well as any other 24/38 GHz licences that may be issued. The fee will also apply to 28 GHz spectrum to be made available.

Consultation and Review Process Planned:

The initial public consultation took place in March 2008 (Consultation on the Renewal of 24 and 38 GHz Spectrum Licences and Spectrum Licence Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Bands - Comments Received The initial consultation covered all issues relevant to the 24/38 GHz licence renewals including fees. A second consultation will be issued with the decision on the renewal process. It is anticipated that the proposed fee may be reviewed by Parliament under the Users Fees Act in late 2008–2009.

Service Standards:

Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process.

For additional fee related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications – Licence Fees.