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User Fees for 2010–11


Name of User Fee

PCS/Cellular Fees — Amended

Fee Type

Regulatory

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

Effective Date of Planned Change

It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2011.

Consultation and Review Process Planned

The first phase of the consultation process is expected to begin in early 2010. It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2011.




Name of User Fee

Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications — New

Fee Type

Regulatory

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 were coming to an end starting in 2010. A decision released in March 2006 extended the initial licence terms of these licences. The decision also announced a licensing process available for 24, 28 and 38 GHz spectrum. Issuing these licences will require that an annual fee be in place. A consultation was undertaken and the results are being reviewed prior to proceeding with the required stages under the User Fees Act.

Effective Date of Planned Change

The fee is expected to be in place in 2010–11.

Consultation and Review Process Planned

The initial public consultation took place in April 2008. It is anticipated that the proposed fee may be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2010–11.


 


Name of User Fee

User Fees under the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Fee Type

Regulatory

Fee-Setting Authority

Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee

To bring into force the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Effective Date of Planned Change

The fee is expected to be in place in 2010–11

Consultation and Review Process Planned

Parliamentary review


 


Name of User Fee

CA Number

Fee Type

Other Goods and Services

Fee-Setting Authority

Textile Labelling Act

Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee

There are no service standards associated with this service. The Bureau plans to introduce service standards at the same time it reviews CA Number fees.

Effective Date of Planned Change

It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2011.

Consultation and Review Process Planned

The Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed changes to the process, service standards and CA Number fees.