Spectrum licensees are responsible for ensuring that their radiocommunication networks are properly planned and coordinated prior to operation, which Common to all spectrum licences isĪuthorization by geographic area(s) and frequencies or frequency block(s), rather than authority for the installation and operation of an individual radioĪpparatus. Spectrum licensing benefitsīoth the government and licensees by reducing the administrative burden associated with licensing individual radio apparatus. The federal budget legislation of 1996 amended the RadiocommunicationĪct to provide for spectrum licences, a new class of radio authorization incorporating the concept of area licensing. Industry Act, the Minister may fix spectrum licence fees in respect of the rights and privileges provided. In accordance with section 19 of the Department of The Minister may fix the terms and conditions of any such licence, including terms and conditions as to the services that may be providedīy the holder thereof. Under subparagraph 5(1)( a)(i.1) of the Radiocommunication Act, the Minister may issue spectrum licences in respect of the utilization of specified radio frequencies withinĪ defined geographic area. Industry Canada endeavours to provide access to this resource with minimal administrative burden while ensuring the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum. The radio frequency spectrum is a natural resource managed for the benefit of all Canadians. Annex D - Sample Application for a Subordinate Licence.Annex C - Application for a Spectrum Licence.Annex A - Sample Notification of Spectrum Licence Transfer or Division.5.11 Submission of Technical Information.5.8 Coordination, Coexistence Agreements and Boundary Conditions.5.6 Transfer or Division of Spectrum Licences and Subordinate Licensing Arrangements.5.5 Air Navigation Obstruction Clearance and Marking.5.4 Environmental Process, Radio Frequency Fields and Land-Use Consultation.The current issue of this document was updated to include minor adjustments to all service areas as a result of Industry Canada's modernization of its Spectrum Management System (SMS) in 2015.Ĭomments and suggestions may be directed to the following address: Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services