In 2015, ISED issued the SLPB-004-15, Decision on Repurposing of the 600 MHz Band (2015 Decision) in which the bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz were repurposed from broadcast to commercial mobile use. In 2014, ISED released a consultation to repurpose the 600 MHz band through Canada Gazette notice SLPB-005-14, Consultation on Repurposing the 600 MHz Band.ġ2. Table A1 of annex A provides a list of frequency bands where wireless microphones have been permitted.ġ1. Wireless microphones have historically been able to operate in various frequency bands, including the 614-698 MHz frequency band (referred to as the 600 MHz band). Specific descriptions of different types of wireless microphone equipment are included in relevant Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) as listed in table A1 of annex A of this decision paper.ġ0. For the purpose of this decision paper, the term “wireless microphones” is used generically and is meant to include other uses and low-power apparatus also permitted under the current regulatory framework, such as systems for cue and control communications and synchronization of video camera signals. In large sporting events or entertainment productions, hundreds of wireless microphones may be used concurrently.ĩ. Wireless microphones are used in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues such as broadcast studios, on-location news, concerts, live theatre, convention and conference centres, houses of worship, film studios and television production studios. In addition, it states that spectrum policy and management should support the efficient functioning of markets by permitting the flexible use of spectrum to the extent possible and harmonizing spectrum use with international allocations and standards, except where Canadian interests warrant a different determination. The SPFC's enabling guideline states that spectrum management practices should be responsive to changing technology and marketplace demands. In developing policies and licensing frameworks to make additional spectrum available, ISED is guided by the Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada (SPFC), which seeks to maximize the economic and social benefits that Canadians derive from the use of the radio frequency spectrum resource.ħ. The Governor in Council may make regulations with respect to spectrum management pursuant to section 6 of the Radiocommunication Act these regulations have been prescribed under the Radiocommunication Regulations. Under the Radiocommunication Act, the Minister also has the power to establish standards, rules, policies and procedures with regards to radiocommunication. As such, the Minister is responsible for developing goals and national policies for spectrum resource use and for ensuring effective management of the radio frequency spectrum resource.ĥ. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, through the Department of Industry Act, the Radiocommunication Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations, with due regard to the objectives of the Telecommunications Act, is responsible for spectrum management in Canada. While this decision paper makes reference to the use of white space devices in the 600 MHz band, decisions relating to white space devices are addressed in a separate decision SMSE-003-19, Decision on the Technical and Policy Framework for White Space Devices. The decisions announced in Canada Gazette notice, address spectrum access and associated licensing mechanisms for wireless microphones operating in the 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz, 614-617 MHz, 652-663 MHz, 941.5-952 MHz, 953-960 MHz, 6930-6955 MHz, and 7100-7125 MHz frequency bands.ģ. Through the release of this paper, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), on behalf of the Minister, hereby announces the decisions resulting from the consultation process in SMSE-019-17, Consultation on the Technical, Policy and Licensing Framework for Wireless Microphones (referred to hereinafter as the Consultation).Ģ.
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