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User Fees for 2012–13
| Name of User Fee | Written Opinions |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Other Goods and Services |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Competition Bureau’s Fee and Service Standards Policy, through the Department of Industry Act |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | Fees and service standards related to written opinions were last revised in 2002. Several changes since that time warrant a review of both the fees and the service standards. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | It is anticipated that the newly revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14. |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed revisions to its Fee and Service Standards Policy for written opinions. |
| Name of User Fee | CA Number |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Other Goods and Services |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Textile Labelling Act and Department of Industry Act |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The Competition Bureau expects to make changes to pricing to reflect increased costs associated with administering this program. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | It is anticipated that the revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14. |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed changes to the process, service standards and CA Number fees. |
| Name of User Fee | Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications – New |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Regulatory |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The terms of the 24 and 38 GHz spectrum licences obtained through the 1999 auction were coming to an end in 2010. A decision released in March 2006 extended the initial terms of these licences and 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 before proceeding with the required stages under the User Fees Act. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13. |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | The initial public consultation took place in April 2008. It is anticipated that the proposed fee under the User Fees Act may be reviewed by Parliament in 2012–13. |
| Name of User Fee | Spectrum Licence Fees for Wireless Broadband Services in the Band 3650–3700 MHz – New |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Regulatory |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | To make this spectrum available for use, the Department held and subsequently published the public consultation on the licensing rules and applicable fees: Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650–3700 MHz (DGTP-006-06). The consultation regarding the use of the band and the fee proposal was launched in 2006 and completed in June 2009; however, the formal User Fees Act process has not yet begun. It is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13. |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | The initial public consultation was launched in 2006. The User Fees Act process is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13. |
| Name of User Fee | Renewal of 2300/3500 MHz Licences fees |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Regulatory |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | Licences issued through an auction in 2004 will start expiring in 2014. As stated in the Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada, fees that reflect some measure of market value will apply to licences issued through a renewal process. A consultation will be undertaken to seek comments on the renewal process, including the conditions of licence to be applied to the new licences, and the appropriate level of fees that will apply. A public consultation is anticipated to begin in 2012–13. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | Fees will apply to licences after expiry of the initial auction licence term (starting in 2014). |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | Consultation launched in 2012. |
| Name of User Fee | Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Licences |
|---|---|
| Fee Type | Regulatory |
| Fee-Setting Authority | Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1);Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19 and 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
| Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The Department intends to change from a radio apparatus licence regime to a spectrum licence regime with applicable fees for satellite licences. Money collected from the amended fees will help recover fair value for the use of the orbital and spectrum resources. |
| Effective Date of Planned Change | In light of the User Fees Act, the original implementation date has been delayed. It is anticipated that the amended fee regime will take effect in 2013–14 |
| Consultation and Review Process Planned | The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis was needed. A public consultation was launched during the last quarter of 2011–12 |