Sconadale Cell Tower Information

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Authority for Cell Tower Placement

ISED—Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) is the governing body that has exclusive jurisdiction over the placement of wireless telecommunications facilities in Canada. As such, ISED requires a carrier like TELUS to consult with the applicable local government and the general public regarding new installations.

Strathcona County Land Use Authority

Strathcona County has an applicable Antenna Siting Protocol 'County Land Use Bylaw 24-2024' which will be applied during the consultation process.

Public Consultation Process

The public consultation process is intended to provide an opportunity for community members to have questions addressed while respecting federal jurisdiction of this process.

Health and Safety Guidelines

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulates wireless communication facilities through Spectrum management and telecommunications, which includes setting exposure limits for radiofrequency waves in Canada.

Further information relating to Health Canada's guidelines, which are commonly referred to as Safety Code 6, are available at the following link: Safety Code 6.

Compliance and Monitoring

The Spectrum management and telecommunications website indicates: "Health Canada has updated Safety Code 6 to reflect the most recent scientific evidence and measurement techniques. Canadians continue to be safe as all antenna installations, wireless devices and equipment on the market comply with the new limits under Safety Code 6 and with the related technical requirements. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada conducts regular audits to ensure that antenna installations, wireless devices and equipment on the market are compliant."

ISED's Client Procedure Circular 2-0-03 (CPC)

In cases where a local government does not have a telecommunications policy in effect, TELUS must follow the default public and land use authority process outlined in the CPC.

The CPC provides information on the required scope and timelines of a tower consultation, issues and topics that are defined as reasonable and relevant to the consultation, health and safety guidelines and other relevant information.

Important Resources