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In response to: Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands
Reference: Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 25, June 18, 2022, Notice No. SPB-001-22:
Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands
Context
Most Canadians are presently exposed to “wireless” radiation (radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation, RF-EMR) levels a quintillion times higher than the natural background. Experts warn that this poses a serious risk to our health and to the environment. In operation, millimetre waves would be emitted by antennas installed on cell towers and by hundreds of thousands of complex “small cells” across Canada (e.g. on/in buildings, utility poles and other structures); many in very close proximity to people and wildlife. In addition, millions of wireless devices such as cell phones would further contribute to exposures.
Experts and groups are invited to support the Joint Statement. Please contact: info@preventcancernow.ca.
All Canadians may submit comments to ISED.
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WE, Canadian Experts and Citizens’ Groups, urgently call for a MORATORIUM on the release of the extremely high frequency millimetre wave spectrum (mmWaves)
including the 26/28 and 38 GHz bands
UNTIL
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Health Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) complete the following:
[1] This study by a truly independent panel with appropriate expertise, requires rigorous scientific methods, transparency, full public consultation from initial scoping throughout the process, and health-protective precautionary interpretation of findings.
[2] Informed public participatory consultation and local decision-making, giving full consideration of environmental, health and security issues, and of hazards, risks and costs of wireless expansion compared to alternatives (e.g., use of fibre/cable), must replace the broad powers currently vested in the Minister of ISED.
Jennifer M. Armstrong, MD
Ottawa Environmental Health Clinic Ottawa, Ontario
Riina Bray, BASc, MSc, MD, FCFP, MHSc
Medical Director, Environmental Health
Clinic, Women’s College Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Jean‐Paul Dorst, PhD (Biophysics)
Winkler, Manitoba
Marg Friesen, BSc (Honours, Zoology), MSc (Entomology/ Toxicology)
Retired research scientist (Government of Canada and Manitoba);
Environmental Health Association of Manitoba, Canadians for Safe Technology,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pascal Gélinas
Documentariste, Membre émérite de L’ARRQ (Association des Réalisateurs et Réalisatrices du Québec)
Réalisateur aux émissions « Science‐Réalité » et « Découverte » (Ici Radio‐Canada télé) de 1984 à 2009
Montréal, Québec
Magda Havas, BSc, PhD
Professor Emerita, Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario
Paul Héroux, BSc, MSc, PhD
Professor of Toxicology and Health Effects of Electromagnetism, McGill University Medicine Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC),
Montreal, Québec
David Fancy, PhD
Disability Advocate, Full Professor, Brock University
Hamilton, Ontario
Paul LeMay, BA (Psych), Dipl. S.A.
Science writer and author specializing in human behaviour and brain science
Vancouver, British Columbia
Barry Malowanchuk, P.Eng.
Telecommunications Engineer, Manitoba Hydro (retired, 37 years service) responsible for RF Radiation Safety compliance according to Safety Code 6 guideline;
20+ years Maintenance Engineer for microwave and mobile radio,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
David S. McRobert, BSc, MES, LLB
Former Senior Counsel, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Peterborough, Ontario
Anthony B Miller, MD, FRCP, FRCP (C), CM
Cancer Epidemiologist
Professor Emeritus, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Rob Metzinger
Electronics Engineering Technologist
Building Biology Environmental Consultant BBEC, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist EMRS, and Senior EMR Instructor, Building Biology Institute (Santa FE, NM),
Guelph, Ontario
Meg Sears, MASc, PhD
Environmental health scientist
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Prevent Cancer Now,
Ottawa, Ontario
Kate B. Showers, BA, BS, MS, PhD
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography and Centre for World Environmental History,
University of Sussex (England)
Sutton, Québec
Colin L. Soskolne, BSc, BSc Hons, PhD
Professor emeritus (Epidemiology), University of Alberta,
Montréal, Québec
Nick Wallace
President, QSR Electrical Engineering
Sarnia, Ontario
Consultation deadline: September 6, 2022. Reply comments deadline: November 8 2022
Please send your comments in a Word document or PDF format, by email to: spectrumauctions-encheresduspectre@ised-isde.gc.ca
IMPORTANT DETAILS you must include:
Reference: Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 25, June 18, 2022, Notice No. SPB-001-22:
Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands
Send an attachment – do not simply include comments in the body of the email.
Download a PDF of Joint Statement, plus Six Reasons for a Moratorium
LEARN MORE:
Six Reasons for a moratorium on the release of the millimetre wave spectrum (mmWaves)
What was the result of the 2017 consultation on “release” of millimetre wave frequencies?