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Canada ISED Releases Updated RSS-195 and SRSP-516 Requirements
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has issued updated versions of RSS-195 and SRSP-516, introducing new frequency band coverage and revised technical requirements, with defined transition timelines for compliance.
Canada ISED Issues RSS-252 Issue 3 for ITS On-Board Units
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has issued Issue 3 of RSS-252, updating technical requirements for Intelligent Transportation Systems on-board units operating in the 5.9 GHz band.
Canada ISED Adopts ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 for DFS (RSS-247)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) proposes to adopt ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 (2024-11) as an accepted standard for Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) testing under RSS-247. A six-month transition period is proposed, ending with full adoption of the updated standard, which provides new guidance for radar detection in client devices. Consultation closes November 19, 2025.
Canada ISED Issues Guidance on SAR Test Reduction
ISED clarifies guidance for applying SAR test reductions under RSS-102.SAR.MEAS. Devices tested for 1g body SAR at 5 mm or less may omit 0 mm limb SAR testing if all specified conditions are met. The reduction does not apply for hand or >6 GHz exposure cases.
Canada ISED Ends RSS-216 Issue 2 Transition Period
The one-year transition period allowing use of RSS-216 Issue 2 has officially ended. Starting September 4, 2025, only RSS-216 Issue 3 is accepted for certification of wireless power transfer devices in Canada.
Canada ISED Seeks Public Consultation on RSS-252, Issue 3
ISED (Canada) is consulting on proposed RSS-252 Issue 3, setting certification requirements for license-exempt C-V2X On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895–5925 MHz band for intelligent transportation systems. Comments close November 10, 2025.