Order Amending Non‑domestic Substances List

Summary#

This Canada Gazette issue publishes several government notices from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Global Affairs Canada, and the Privy Council Office. It announces a technical change to a chemical list, opens a 60‑day comment period on a New Brunswick wastewater administration agreement, releases early environmental and gender analyses for Canada–UK trade talks, and lists current federal appointment opportunities.

What it does#

• Order 2022-87-06-02 Amending the Non‑domestic Substances List removes three chemicals (CAS 111062-42-1, 1256351-42-4, 1850357-57-1) from the Non‑domestic Substances List. The Order takes effect when the related order changing the Domestic Substances List comes into force. The Order is signed by Steven Guilbeault (dated July 22, 2022).
• Under the Fisheries Act, the government is making available a proposed administrative agreement between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada about how the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations will be administered in New Brunswick. That draft is open for a 60‑day public comment period starting August 6, 2022.
• Global Affairs Canada published an initial environmental assessment and a summary of the initial gender‑based analysis plus (GBA Plus) for negotiations on a Canada–United Kingdom free trade agreement. The documents were released around August 5, 2022, and the government is asking for public input before a October 5, 2022 deadline.
• The Privy Council Office lists dozens of open Governor‑in‑Council appointment opportunities and invites applications from Canadians for those positions.

Who's affected#

• Manufacturers, importers, or suppliers of the three chemicals with CAS numbers 111062-42-1, 1256351-42-4, and 1850357-57-1 may notice the list change. The Gazette notice does not spell out specific regulatory consequences.
• The Government of New Brunswick, municipalities and companies that operate wastewater systems in New Brunswick, and anyone with interest in how the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations are applied there. Comments are directed to Caroline Blais at Environment and Climate Change Canada (email: eu-ww@ec.gc.ca).
• Businesses, workers, environmental groups, Indigenous peoples, women’s groups, small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), and other Canadians with an interest in trade with the United Kingdom. The early environmental and GBA Plus documents are intended to help shape the Canada–U.K. FTA negotiations; feedback can be sent to consultations@international.gc.ca by October 5, 2022.
• Canadians interested in public service leadership roles. The appointment notice lists many positions and how to apply through the Governor‑in‑Council process.

Why it matters#

• Moving chemicals between the Non‑domestic and Domestic lists is a technical step under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. That can affect how those substances are tracked or assessed, so companies that handle them should pay attention even though this notice does not explain downstream requirements.
• The proposed administrative agreement could change who enforces or manages wastewater rules in New Brunswick. That affects local water protection, municipal operations, and businesses that discharge treated effluent. The public has a limited window to comment.
• Early release of the environmental assessment and GBA Plus means the government is seeking input on how a Canada–U.K. trade deal might affect the environment and different groups in Canada. Stakeholders can influence negotiators before a final agreement is reached.
• The appointment list is a routine-but-wider call for candidates to serve on federal boards and agencies. It’s one way Canadians can apply to take on public leadership roles.