What does the term “licence-exempt” mean?
The Radiocommunication Act gives Industry Canada the authority to regulate radiocommunications in Canada. Under the Act, the use of most radiocommunication devices requires that a radio authorization, typically a licence, first be obtained from Industry Canada. In contrast, licence-exempt radio devices are an exception to this requirement, and Industry Canada has established special provisions which allow for the purchase and use of licence-exempt radio devices that operate within specially designated frequency bands. In addition to applicable licensing requirements, all radiocommunication devices must also comply with appropriate Industry Canada policies, regulations and technical standards before they can be imported, sold or used in Canada. The process whereby radio equipment manufacturers demonstrate compliance with Industry Canada technical standards is referred to as certification. It should be noted that although a radio device may not require a licence for use in Canada, this s
