Charity Revocations, Rebar Trade Finding, CRTC Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette item collects several short public notices published on February 6, 2021. It announces two proposed charity registration revocations from the Canada Revenue Agency, a trade finding on imported rebar by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, a few procurement inquiries, some CRTC posting notices, and permission for two public servants to run for office from the Public Service Commission.

What it does#

• The Canada Revenue Agency proposes to revoke the charitable registration of ARK ANGEL FUND (business number 869008136RR0001) and VANCOUVER SAE‑RO‑NA CHURCH (business number 864575683RR0001). The notices say the revocations are effective on the date of publication (February 6, 2021).
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Special Import Measures Act, found on January 25, 2021 there is a reasonable indication that dumped imports of hot‑rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation have injured or threaten to injure the Canadian industry.
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal decided to hold inquiries into two procurement complaints:
  • Complaint by Bronson Consulting Group Inc. (File PR-2020-071) about a historical research services procurement by Defence Construction Canada/Department of National Defence.
  • Complaint by Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime Services Ltd./Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. (File PR-2020-068) about towing-vessel services procured by Public Works and Government Services Canada for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
• The Canadian Radio‑television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) posted applications and notices, including an application by DHX Television Ltd. (application 2021-0039-5) with a deadline for comments of March 2, 2021, and a consultation (Notice 2021-36) with a deadline of February 24, 2021. A decision listing shows Jasper Broadcasting Inc. (Decision 2021-39) published January 28, 2021.
• The Public Service Commission, under the Public Service Employment Act, granted permission for Meera Gill (Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency) to seek federal nomination and be a candidate (with leave of absence during the election period); the federal election is scheduled on or before October 16, 2023. It also granted permission to Madelaine Prince (Project Support Engineer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada) to be a candidate in a municipal by‑election for the District of Tofino on March 6, 2021.

Who's affected#

• Donors, staff, and clients of ARK ANGEL FUND and VANCOUVER SAE‑RO‑NA CHURCH. Revocation affects their charity status and tax receipts.
• Canadian steel producers, importers, construction companies, and infrastructure projects that buy rebar may be affected by possible anti‑dumping action linked to the rebar finding involving the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation.
• Firms that bid on the Department of National Defence and Department of Fisheries and Oceans contracts, and those watching procurement fairness, including Bronson Consulting Group Inc. and Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime Services Ltd.
• Broadcasters, media companies, and members of the public who follow or participate in CRTC proceedings (e.g., DHX Television Ltd., Jasper Broadcasting Inc.).
• The two public servants named (Meera Gill, Madelaine Prince) and voters in the electoral districts mentioned (federal districts around Cloverdale – Langley City/ Langley – Aldergrove, and municipal Tofino).

Why it matters#

• A charity losing its registered status can no longer issue official donation receipts and may face other tax consequences. That affects donors and anyone who relies on its services.
• The trade finding is the first step that can lead to duties or other measures on imports. That can change the price and supply of rebar used in construction across Canada.
• Procurement inquiries can delay or change contract awards and affect companies’ chances of winning government work. They are also how bidders raise concerns about fairness.
• CRTC notices give the public and industry a chance to comment on broadcasting matters that can affect what services and channels are available.
• Permissions from the Public Service Commission let public servants run for elected office while managing conflicts with their public duties. This makes clear who will be on leave and when election‑related absences will happen.