Charity Erratum and Tribunal Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette item collects short notices about several administrative matters. It corrects a mistaken charity revocation, announces a tribunal appeal and two procurement inquiries by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, and lists permissions from the Public Service Commission for three public servants to run in elections.

What it does#

• Notes an erratum: a notice of intention to revoke the registration of Ontario DeMolay Foundation (Business No. 890947542RR0001) was published in error on April 27, 2024.
• Announces an appeal in writing before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in the case J. Sproul v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency about whether a “Red Widow Necklace Knife” is a prohibited weapon. A hearing is scheduled for August 30, 2024.
• Says the Canadian International Trade Tribunal decided to hold inquiries into two procurement complaints:
  • A complaint by TYR Tactical Canada ULC (file PR-2024-025) about a Department of National Defence solicitation (WS3836953161). Decision to inquire made July 10, 2024.
  • A complaint by Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc. (file PR-2024-028) about a Fisheries and Oceans Canada solicitation (WS4399659650). Decision to inquire made July 12, 2024.
• Publishes permissions from the Public Service Commission allowing three public servants to seek political office and, in one case, a leave of absence:
  • David de Repentigny (Canada Border Services Agency) may seek nomination and take leave during the federal election period for the election to be held on or before October 20, 2025.
  • Rachel Fahlman (Statistics Canada) may seek nomination or be a candidate for Mayor in the municipal election on November 2, 2025.
  • Robert Schindler (Environment and Climate Change Canada) may seek nomination or be a candidate for Councillor in the City of Chestermere by‑election on June 24, 2024.

Who's affected#

• Ontario DeMolay Foundation and its supporters or donors, who may have seen or been concerned by the earlier (erroneous) revocation notice.
• Importers, sellers, or owners of the item described as the “Red Widow Necklace Knife,” and anyone involved in customs classification or enforcement by the Canada Border Services Agency.
• Companies and bidders involved in the two government procurement processes, including TYR Tactical Canada ULC, Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc., and the contracting departments (Public Works and Government Services Canada, Department of National Defence, Department of Fisheries and Oceans).
• The three named public servants and voters in the local ridings/municipalities where they intend to run.

If any part of the notices is unclear (for example, details of the procurement complaints), the Gazette entry points readers to the Tribunal or Commission contacts for more information.

Why it matters#

• Fixing the mistaken revocation avoids potential harm to a charity’s reputation, banking, or fundraising caused by an incorrect public notice.
• The tribunal appeal about the knife could affect whether that item can be imported or sold in Canada if it is officially classified as a prohibited weapon.
• Procurement inquiries can change contract outcomes, and they spotlight concerns about fairness, transparency, or conflicts of interest in government purchasing.
• Permissions from the Public Service Commission show how public servants can run for office while protecting public‑service rules and staffing arrangements; local voters may see familiar public servants appear on ballots.