Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Antenna Structures

Wireless Communication and Health
August 2009

TN-261 — Safety Code 6 (SC6) Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance Evaluation Template (Uncontrolled Environment Exposure Limits)
February 2011

TN-329 — Safety Code 6 (SC6) Measurement Procedures (Uncontrolled Environment)
February 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Radiofrequency (RF) Energy and Health
January 2010
Health Canada Wi-Fi Video
Health Canada Statement on Radiofrequency Energy and Wi-Fi Equipment
August 2010
Antenna Towers in Your Community: Frequently Asked Questions
(Updated October 2011)
(in support of CPC-2-0-03 - Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems)

Guidelines for Compliance with the Conditions of Licence Relating to Antenna Tower and Site Sharing and to Prohibit Exclusive Site Arrangements (GL-06)
April 14, 2009

Consultation Letter – Issues Related to the Preliminary Phase of the Antenna Tower and Site-Sharing Process
February 17, 2009

Comments Received

Gazette Notice DGRB-005-08 - Release of Industry Canada's Arbitration Rules and Procedures for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing

Arbitration Rules for Mandated Roaming/Antenna Tower Sharing Disputes

Gazette Notice DGRB -002-08 - Conditions of Licence for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing and to Prohibit Exclusive Site Arrangements
March 8, 2008

January 1, 2008 - Industry Canada's new antenna siting and approval procedures entitled CPC-2-0-03 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, Issue 4 are now in effect. These new procedures aim at ensuring greater community consultation and continued deployment of radiocommunication systems across Canada.

The Department has carefully reviewed the recommendations contained in the reports prepared by Professor David A. Townsend and by the Telecommunications Policy Review Panel (TPRP), and has developed improved procedures in consultation with industry and community stakeholders.

These new procedures will facilitate the development of effective and efficient radiocommunication with appropriately located antenna-supporting structures. The key changes include: clearer processes for public notification and consultation, and added community involvement.

It should be noted that many aspects of the existing process remain largely unchanged with the update, specifically procedures pertaining to: compliance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act; Health Canada's Safety Code 6 radio frequency exposure guidelines; and Transport Canada/NAV CANADA aeronautical safety responsibilities.

CPC-2-0-03 - Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems
Issue 4, effective January 1, 2008