Spectrum and Radio Policy

The federal government's spectrum allocation and utilization policies are available to interested members of the public.

Summary

The Spectrum and Radio Policy Directorate is responsible for developing policies for the allocation and use of the radio-frequency spectrum in Canada.

These policies provide the framework for the allocation of radio frequency spectrum, it's utilization and the development of radio systems to enable radio systems licensing. They are published as Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio Systems Policies. These documents are organized in order of the frequency bands to which they apply.

Obtaining Copies
Copies of these policies are available electronically on the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site.

Official printed copies of gazette notices can be obtained at the Canada Gazette - subscriptions Web site or by calling the sales counter of Canadian Government Publishing at (613) 941-5995 or 1-800-635-7943.

New Brunswick Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
National Capital Region only
Industry Canada
16th Floor
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0C8
Telephone: 613-998-3949
Fax: 613-952-0567
Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/Home