Who regulates broadcasting and radiocommunication installations and apparatus in Canada?
Radiocommunication, including technical aspects related to broadcasting, is under the responsibility of the Department of Industry (Industry Canada), which has the power to establish standards, rules, policies and procedures. Industry Canada, under this authority, has adopted Safety Code 6 for the protection of the general public from RF overexposure. All installations and apparatus must comply with Safety Code 6.
Radiocommunication, including technical aspects related to broadcasting, falls under the responsibility of Industry Canada, which has the power to establish standards, rules, policies and procedures. Industry Canada, under this authority, has adopted Health Canada’s guideline for the purpose of protecting the general public from RF overexposure. All installations and apparatus must comply with Industry Canada’s regulatory limits.
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- Who regulates broadcasting and radiocommunication installations and apparatus in Canada?
