CANADA: New Requirements for Wireless Device Testing Laboratories
On March 24, 2018 the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published in the official Gazzete, Vol. 152, No. 12, in which the session of government notices releases a Telecommunications Act regarding the new requirements for wireless device testing laboratories. ISED released the following documents for this act: 1. Decisions on New Requirements for […]
CANADA: Radio Standard Specifications for Equipment Operating in 758-768 and 788-798 MHz Bands
On February 15, 2018, RABC of Canada started receiving comments in order to modify the use of broadband frequencies (758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz) including specifications for radio equipment working within those frequencies. The consultation can be contacted with the RABC (Radio Advisory Board of Canada) committee. Please refer to PDF attached for reference.
CANADA: ISED Implements Small Changes to Radio Standard Specification RSS-133
On January 19, 2018, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced minor changes to the standard “Radio Standard Specification RSS-133, issue 6 (amendment), 2 GHz Personal Communications Services”. These changes are related to the transmitter Output Power and Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power. In the Section 6.4 the changes were: The equivalent isotropically radiated power […]
CANADA: ISED Seeking Comments on Technical Requirements for Public Safety Broadband Systems
During December of 2017, The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) is seeking comments on the consultation of SRSP-540 Issue 1 regarding “Technical Requirements for Public Safety Broadband Systems (PSBS)” in the Bands 758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz. The standard sets out minimum technical requirements for the efficient spectrum utilization of […]
CANADA: General Requirement Changes for Compliance of Radio Apparatus Document Published
On December 21, 2017, Industry Radio Standard Specifications (RSSs) of Canada published a draft with a list of changes describing the general requirements for the Compliance of Radio Apparatus, this document will come into force upon its publication on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada website. Among the main changes we can find: -Add […]
CANADA: ISED Publishes Consultations for White Space and Wireless Microphone Devices
The Canadian Government announced on November 15, 2017 two public consultations through the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) documents entitled SMSE-018-17, Consultation on the Technical and Policy Framework for White Space Devices and SMSE-019-17, Consultation on the Technical, Policy and Licensing Framework for Wireless Microphones. These consultations respectively address spectrum utilization by white space devices in […]
CANADA: ISED Release Public Consultation on Spectrum Outlook for 2018 – 2022
On October 6, 2017, the Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada, released a public consultation on the spectrum outlook for 2018 to 2022. ISED recognizes there is a digital connectivity growth, which will ultimately drive demand for spectrum. Therefore, this consultation was initiated to ensure Canada will be prepared to meet the spectrum needs […]
CANADA: New Radio Standard for Dedicated Short Range Communication Devices
The innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published on the official Gazette a new standard, RSS-252, for intelligent transportation systems-dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) on board unit (OBU). “The standard establishes the certification requirements for license-exempt DSRC on-board OBU devices operating in the band 5850-5925 MHz.” Comments and suggestions for improving these standards can be submitted […]
CANADA: Notice No. SMSE-005-17—Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) invites comments on proposals for the revision of the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations (the Canadian Table). The Canadian table is revised by ISED on a periodic basis, normally following an ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). WRC-15, which was held from November 2 to November 27, 2015, adopted a number of […]
Canada:Telecom Authority ISED , Launches 600 MHz Auction Consultation
On August 4th, Canada’s Telecom Regulator ISED published a consultation on a technical policy and licensing framework for the auction of spectrum in the band 614-698 MHz. This is contained in the Gazette Notice SLPB-005-17. Through this consultation, the Government is proposing measures to support competition and encourage investment in wireless services. The deployment of […]