Canada Updates Table of Frequency Allocations
Canada Updates Spectrum Allocations Canada has officially released the 2026 Edition of the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations. Specifically, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced this change through Decision SMSE-014-26. The new edition aligns Canadian spectrum management with international treaty decisions from WRC-23. Therefore, the table incorporates vital updates for advanced wireless and […]
Canada Adopts SAR Measurement Standard IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 AMD 1
Canada has updated its regulatory framework for radio frequency exposure testing. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) now integrates IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 AMD 1 into the national framework. This Canada RF Exposure update brings Canadian requirements closer to international technical guidance. However, ISED keeps several national procedures in place for specific SAR testing scenarios. Manufacturers […]
Canada Updates RSS-Gen and RSS-310 Standards
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has updated two complementary Radio Standards Specifications that support the technical compliance framework for radio apparatus in Canada. The Canada RSS standards update affects RSS-Gen and RSS-310, introducing changes related to testing, labelling, certification, equipment modifications and Category II licence-exempt devices. RSS-Gen establishes the general technical requirements, measurement […]
Canada Regulatory Reminder: Compliance with 5 GHz RLAN Standard ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 Mandatory by July 20, 2026
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has issued an important reminder for 5 GHz devices that use Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). This reminder focuses on the Canada RLAN Standard transition and the date when ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 becomes the required test standard for certain 5 GHz Radio Local Area Network equipment. This […]
Canada RSS-Gen Consultation Update
The authority is currently running a public consultation, allowing stakeholders to review the proposal and submit feedback before finalizing the requirements. The consultation covers two standards: RSS-Gen Issue 6, which defines general compliance requirements, and RSS-310 Issue 6, which addresses licence-exempt Category II equipment. Participation and Regulatory Context RSS-Gen defines the core compliance framework for […]
Canada Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances
Canada has introduced the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025, replacing the 2012 regulatory framework. Through this update, the government strengthens its commitments under the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants. The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances directly affects manufacturers, importers, and suppliers involved in industrial and electronic equipment. As the June 30, 2026 […]
Canada RSS-Gen Issue 6 Consultation Update
Canada has launched a significant public consultation on RSS-Gen Issue 6, signaling important updates for radio equipment compliance. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking comments on draft RSS-Gen Issue 6 (General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus) and RSS-310 Issue 6 (Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category II Equipment). Both drafts will replace their […]
ISED published RSS-210 — Licensed-Exempt Radio Apparatus
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) in Canada released the Radio Standards Specification RSS-210, issue 11, Licensed-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment replaces RSS-210, issue 10, dated December 2019. This standard presents the certification requirements for several types of licensed-exempt radio devices, including new frequency bands and applications such as Wireless microphones, […]
ISED issued a Public Consultation for RLAN Devices Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released a public consultation to gather 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 technical and operational requirements for a new equipment class called “very low-power devices” and […]
ISED released Public Consultation for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), is initiating a consultation on a policy, licensing, and technical framework for the use of certain bands allocated to flexible use and/or commercial mobile services to support the expansion of coverage via satellite, which is […]