Disponible en français Revised Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations now includes additional 15 kHz for 60m band with the same power limits as earlier allocated spot frequencies. In August 2017, the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) issued “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations”. These proposed changes followed decisions made […]
Distracted Driving in Canada: An Update Ontario Temporary Exemption has been Extended until January 1, 2021
For immediate release: December 15, 2017 Disponible en français Distracted driving regulations continue to be an area of interest for many Canadian Radio Amateurs. These regulations are made and enforced by provincial governments and can vary considerably from province to province and over time. In Ontario, RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB (Ontario North/East) and Phil […]
Distracted Driving in Canada: An Update November 22: Awaiting a decision by Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Update: November 22, 2017: we are awaiting a decision by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB (Ontario North/East) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (Ontario South), had a very productive meeting with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officials on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to consult with industry stakeholders […]
Distracted Driving in Canada: An Update Consultations with Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Disponible en français RAC Directors Allan Boyd, VE3AJB (Ontario North/East) and Phil McBride, VA3QR (Ontario South), had a very productive meeting with Ontario Ministry of Transportation officials on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to consult with industry stakeholders on Ontario’s Distracted Driving Law and, specifically, the current five-year exemption for […]
Distracted Driving in Canada: An Update Distractions au volant au Canada : quoi de neuf?
Disponible en français Distracted driving regulations continue to be an area of interest for many Canadian Radio Amateurs. These regulations are made and enforced by Provincial governments and can vary considerably from province to province and over time. Radio Amateurs of Canada has prepared a list of links to current regulations in all provinces that […]
Distracted Driving Regulations Les règlements sur la conduite inattentive
Richard Ferch, VE3IAY/VE3KI RAC Regulatory Affairs Officer Disponible en français Rules on distracted driving may be set and updated by each province or territory. The following are links to rules that we know of in these jurisdictions as of August 23, 2016: Alberta: https://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=T06.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779791880&display=html (Section 115.1) https://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2011_113.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779758609&display=html (Section 3(1)) British Columbia: https://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/96318_06 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/driving/publications/electronic-devices-while-driving.pdf (Version 5.0: February […]