CANADA: ISED – Public Consultation for Bands Above 95GHZ
ISED Published a consultation on the policy and technical framework for more than 21 GHz of spectrum for licence-exempt use between 95 GHz and 275 GHz (known as above 95 GHz), more specifically in the 116-122.25 GHz, 122.25-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz bands. Through this consultation, ISED is also seeking views […]
CANADA: ISED Publish Public Consultation on 5.9 GHz
ISED Published a consultation on the technical and policy framework for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices in the 5850-5895 MHz frequency band and for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the 5895-5925 MHz frequency band (collectively referred to as the 5.9 GHz band). In response to the growing need to support mobile traffic demands, ISED […]
CANADA: ISED Publish Public Consultation on Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Frequency Table (SMSE-006-22)
ISED is proposing revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations to take into account the results of the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) and domestic requirements. For instance, the document proposes some changes for Mobile, fixed, and amateur services to include possible additional allocations; some modifications on the international footnotes, and other general modifications in the […]
CANADA: ISED Publish Radio Frequency Fields Measurement Guideline From 3 kHz to 300 GHz (GL-01, issue 4).
On December 16th, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry (ISED) published the updated Guideline for the Measurement of Radio Frequency Fields at frequencies From 3 kHz to 300 GHz (GL-01, issue 4). This replaces the previous version GL-01, issue 3 published on March 2015. The new guideline describes the measurement procedures for different types of radiocommunication and broadcasting […]
CANADA: Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Absorbed Power Density (APD) Compliance of Portable Devices in the 6 GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-102 SPR-APD, issue 1, “Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Absorbed Power Density (APD) Compliance of Portable Devices in the 6 GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz)”. This compliance procedure describes the technical requirements and processes to be […]
CANADA: ISED Launch RSS-248 for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in 5925-7125 MHz Band – WiFi 6E
On November 19th, 2021, the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially launched the Radio Standards Specification RSS-248, issue 1, for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz Band, it sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt low-power RLAN devices operating indoors in the 5925-7125 MHz frequency band which is used […]
CANADA: ISED Decided Technical and Policy Framework for Licence-Exempt Use in The 6 GHz Band
ISED announces the decisions resulting from the consultation process is undertaken in Canada Gazette notice SMSE-014-20, Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for Licence-Exempt Use in the 6 GHz Band. There were 4 main decisions already defined by ISED: 1. ISED will allow license-exempt RLAN use in the 5925-7125 MHz band.; 2. Standard-power RLANs […]
CANADA: Public Consultation for RSS-222 Issue 3 – White Space Devices
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) has open to Public Consultation the update of the RSS-222 – ISSUE 3 – White Space Devices (WSDs). The draft contains reviews, but not limited to, for the following: – Definition of “less congested areas” – Inclusion of Mobile WSD – The operation of […]
CANADA: Public Consultation for Declaration of Conformity Procedure and Registration of Terminal Equipment
On Dec 1 st, 2020, the ISED Canada opened to the public consultation the DC-01 Issue 7 “Procedure for the Declaration of Conformity and Registration of Terminal Equipment”. The main changes in the documents include but not limited to updates for labeling requirements, additional items for electronic labeling. The date for final comments is January […]
CANADA: ISED Releases Update for Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003, Issue 7
With this update, ISED made the following changes: – Added requirements for devices with wireless power transfer functionality (section 1.3) – Removed requirements that are specified in ICES-Gen and referred to ICES-Gen for all general requirements (section 2.2) – Removed the alternative limits (ICES-003 now has only one set of limits) while continuing to allow […]