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What’s New on Canada’s Radio-Frequency Spectrum: Policy News, Technical Standards, Consultations and More.

May 15, 2025 / News, Open Consultations

BPR-10 issue 3 (draft) – Application Procedures and Rules for Digital Television (DTV) Broadcasting Undertakings

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following broadcasting standard: BPR-10 issue 3 (draft) – Application Procedures and Rules for Digital Television (DTV) Broadcasting Undertakings.
BPR-10 issue 3 (draft) outlines the application procedures for broadcasting undertakings seeking to acquire a broadcasting certificate to operate a digital television station. The document also specifies technical and operational requirements.

SRSP-102, Band-Specific Technical Requirements for Earth Stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service

Standard Radio System Plan SRSP-102, Band-Specific Technical Requirements for Earth Stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service, issue 2, replaces SRSP-102, Band-Specific Technical Requirements for Earth Stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service, issue 1, dated August 2023.
The following are the main changes:
1. The addition of annex B, following the publication of SPB-001-25, Addendum to the Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework to include Spectrum in the 27.5-28.35 GHz Band , describing the technical requirements for earth stations operating in the 27.5-28.35 GHz band.
2. References to other applicable documents have been updated.
3. Editorial changes and clarifications have been made, as appropriate.

News, Closed Consultations
Mar 10, 2025

Consultation on the 26 GHz and 38 GHz Bands

ISED is initiating a consultation on the repurposing of the lower portion of the 26 GHz band (24.25-26.5 GHz) to flexible use.
In addition, this document is an addendum to the consultation entitled SPB-001-22, Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands (the 2022 Consultation) to change the proposed spectrum available for future mmWave auction and non-competitive local (NCL) licensing processes.

News, Closed Consultations
Mar 7, 2025

ISED consultation on technical and operational requirements in the mmWave band

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of the following technical and operational requirements in the mmWave band:

RSS-193, Issue 1 - Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz
RSS-102.IPD.MEAS, Issue 2 - Measurement Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102
RSS-102.IPD.SIM, Issue 2 - Simulation Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102
SRSP-522, Issue 1 - Technical Requirements for Non-Competitive Local Licensed Systems, including Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, and Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz

News, Closed Consultations
Mar 7, 2025
SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED has requested RABC review the draft first issue of Standard Radio System Plan (RSS-103). Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite, specifies the technical requirements for efficient use of space stations to provide supplemental terrestrial coverage based on the Decision on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite. This SRSP specifies system characteristics relating to efficient spectrum usage only and is not to be regarded as a comprehensive specification for equipment design and/or selection. The SRSP does not apply to SMCS user equipment. Instead, such equipment must comply with the provisions of the Radio Standards Specifications (RSSs) and SRSPs corresponding to the relevant bands of operation.

The document Technical Information and Coordination Process Between Wind Turbines and Radiocommunication and Radar Systems has been updated to reflect new information and process regarding weather radars.

This document outlines a recommended process for wind project proponents to evaluate consultation zones for disclosed radiocommunication and radar systems (e.g., locations which are posted by Industry Canada) on a publicly available website. This document also identifies organizations that must be consulted with during the planning and development phase of a wind farm for non-disclosed systems (e.g., DND).

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-247, issue 4, February 2025 – Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network Devices in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz bands

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-247, issue 4, February 2025 – “Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network Devices in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz bands”.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

Radio Standards Specification, RSS-102.SAR.MEAS, Issue 2 and RSS-102.SAR.SIM, Issue 1

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultations:

RSS-102-SAR.MEAS, issue 2, “Measurement Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”.
RSS-102.SAR.SIM, issue 1, “Simulation Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-306.4, issue 7, Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 6425-6930 MHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-306.4, Issue 7, “Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 6425-6930 MHz”. This standard sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the band 6425-6930 MHz by point-to-point radio systems in the fixed service.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-248, issue 3, June 2024 – Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-248, issue 3, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band”. This standard sets out the power limits and operational requirements for a new equipment class called “very low-power devices”.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Client Procedures Circular, CPC-4-1-01, issue 2,– Application Procedures for White Space Database Administrators (WSDBAs)

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of CPC-4-1-01, issue 2, “Application Procedures for White Space Database Administrators (WSDBAs)”. This document outlines procedures to be followed by applicants who wish to be considered for designation by ISED to become white space database administrators (WSDBAs)

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Database Specification, DBS-01, issue 4,– White Space Databases (WSDB)

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of DBS-01, issue 4, “White Space Databases (WSDB)”. This document sets out the technical requirements for the designation of a database capable of identifying available channels for use by white space devices (WSDs) in the white space frequency bands (54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz and 657-663 MHz).

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-222, issue 4,– White Space Devices (WSDs)

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-222, issue 4, “White Space Devices (WSDs)”. This standard sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt, radio apparatus operating in the frequency bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz and 657-663 MHz, known as white space devices (WSDs).

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standard Specification, RSS-216, issue 3 (April 2024 draft) – Wireless power transfer devices.

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-216, issue 3, “Wireless power transfer devices”. This standard sets out the requirements applicable to wireless power transfer devices, including sources (transmitters) and clients (receivers). Changes from issue 2 include: increased maximum separation distance; included limits in RSS-216 instead of referring to ICES-001, plus limits above 1 GHz; adoption of ANSI C63.30-2021; other clarifications and general editorial updates.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-123, issue 5, Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-123, issue 5, “Wireless Microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems”. This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the requirements for the certification of licensed wireless microphones and Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS).

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-500, issue 2 (draft), Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services Operating in the Bands 138-144 MHz and 148-174 MHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-500, issue 2 (draft), “Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services Operating in the Bands 138-144 MHz and 148-174 MHz”.
SRSP-500 issue 2 sets forth the minimum technical requirements for the purpose of efficient spectrum utilization for land mobile and fixed point-to-point systems operating in the Very High Frequency (VHF) bands 138-144 and 148-174 MHz.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Standard Radio System plan, SRSP-510, issue 6, Technical Requirements for Personal Communications Services in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930 1995 MHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-510, issue 6, “Technical Requirements for Personal Communications Services in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz”. This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz by personal communications services (PCS).

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-133, issue 7, Personal Communications Service Equipment Operating in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-133, issue 7, “Personal Communications Service Equipment Operating in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for certification for Personal Communications Service (PCS) equipment operating in the bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-1995 MHz.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Standard Radio System Plan, SRSP-506, issue 3 (draft), Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services, Including Broadband Systems, Operating in the Bands 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-506, issue 3 (draft), “Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services, Including Broadband Systems, Operating in the Bands 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz”. SRSP-506 issue 3 sets forth the minimum technical requirements for the purpose of efficient spectrum utilization for land mobile and fixed point-to-point systems (narrowband systems), operating in the bands 896-901MHz and 935-940 MHz, as well as broadband systems in rural and remote areas in the bands 897.5-900.5 MHz and 936.5-939.5 MHz.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-295, issue 1, Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus Operating in the Frequency Bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-295, issue 1, “Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus Operating in the Frequency Bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for certification for license-exempt devices operating in the frequency bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

REC-LAB, Issue 8, December 2023 – Procedure for the Recognition of Testing Laboratories to Test/Assess to Canadian requirements; and Testing laboratory technical assessment checklist (Issue 2)

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultations:
1) REC-LAB, issue 8, “Procedure for the Recognition of Testing Laboratories to Test/Assess to Canadian requirements” specifies the criteria and procedure for the recognition by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) of testing laboratories, either Canadian or foreign, to test/assess to Canadian requirements for telecommunications terminal equipment, radio apparatus and broadcasting equipment standards.
2) Testing laboratory technical assessment checklist (Issue 2) specifies items to be evaluated during the assessment of test laboratories by a recognized accreditation body.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

REC-CB, Issue 2, December 2023 – Recognition Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: REC-CB, issue 2, “Recognition Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies” specifies the recognition criteria and procedures used by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) in the recognition of Canadian and foreign entities as certification bodies (CBs), under the terms of Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements (MRAs) or any other equivalent agreement or arrangement, to certify products to Canadian regulatory requirements.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-287, issue 3, November 2023 – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), and Maritime Survivor Locator Devices (MSLD)

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-287, issue 3, November 2023 – “Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), and Maritime Survivor Locator Devices (MSLD)”.

SRSP-103, draft issue 1, Technical Requirements for Space Stations providing Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite

New Standing Committee Created

In June the Board created the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Committee to provide advice on matters regarding current and future spectrum requirements of UAV’s applications. The Board then sought volunteers to Chair the new committee. This month, Martin McCulloch (Waterloo Regional Police Service/Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) was appointed Chair of the UAV Committee. Martin is a Transport Canada licenced (advanced) RPAS Pilot and Flight Reviewer for issuing licences.
A kick-off meeting is planned for November. It is anticipated the committee will perform a comprehensive review of available technical and non-technical information pertaining to the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (PAS) market, including radio frequencies used, spectrum management approaches, market size, use cases and regulatory issues. The information review could also be enhanced to include recommendations to ISED on ways to move forward in assisting to the development of spectrum and technical regulations for the use of UAVs in Canada. It is anticipated that ISED will issue a consultation regarding frequencies used by UAVs.

RABC Newsletter October 2023

Please enjoy the new format and latest edition of our newsletter. The latest news on spectrum management, technical standards, key issues and RABC meetings and activities.

RABC Industry Achievement Award

The 2023 Laureate is José Costa. José Costa’s career spans more than 45 years in the telecommunications industry. He received the Titles of Industrial Engineer (Electronics) and Dr. Industrial Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica de Barcelona, Spain, in 1971 and 1984, respectively, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1973 and 1982, respectively.

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