Following the consultation of Canada ISED in February 2022 that seeked comments on the technical and policy framework for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices in the 5850-5895 MHz frequency band and for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the
5895-5925 MHz frequency band, Canada ISED has published its decision on 20 December 2022. See:
Of possible interests to us are:
1) ISED will allow the use of licence-exempt RLAN devices in the 5850-5895 MHz band on a no-protection, no-interference basis.
2) ISED will update the table of frequency allocations
by adding the following footnote Cxx:
The frequency band 5850-5895 MHz is designated for use by licence-exempt radio local area networks and devices with prescribed technical specifications and based upon not interfering with, or claiming protection from, primary and secondary services in this frequency band.
3) ISED will allow all licence-exempt RLAN devices to have immediate access to the 5850-5895 MHz band for indoor and outdoor operations once appropriate technical standards are in place.
4) ISED will rescind the ITS designation in the 5850-5895 MHz band while maintaining the ITS designation in the 5895-5925 MHz band.
5) ISED will allow existing ITS deployments in the 5850-5895 MHz band to continue to operate under a no-protection, no-interference basis. Furthermore, as of April 1, 2023, ISED will no longer accept applications for the certification of ITS devices in the 5850-5895 MHz band.
6) ISED will mandate the use of C-V2X technology in the 5895-5925 MHz band for ITS services. ISED may revise the applicable equipment standards in the future as ITS technology evolves.
In addition, as of April 1, 2023, ISED will no longer accept applications for the certification of DSRC-based ITS devices in the 5895-5925 MHz band.
Regards,
Edward