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Information for Residents about Telecommunications Towers

Industry Canada, a federal government agency, regulates telecommunications towers under the federal Radiocommunication Act. Industry Canada makes all final decisions on tower location and construction. Municipalities can only comment in some cases on telecommunications service providers' plans for new towers, as Industry Canada excludes some types of projects from consultation.

In March 2012, Mississauga's City Council adopted an interim protocol that asks service providers to follow new guidelines when locating towers in the City. The protocol was finalized in December 2012 and updated in May 2013. The protocol includes:

location and design guidelines for towers, including amateur (HAM) radio towers in residential areas
a request to notify the City about new towers that are less than 15 metres high
a requirement for preliminary and formal consultation with the City
increased public notification area and a prescribed method of delivery for notices
signage, as well as newspaper ads, public information sessions and follow-up with residents in some cases.

Public consultations can give people an opportunity to ask questions, provide comments and share their concerns. However, it is important to note that Industry Canada does not require public consultation in all cases. Towers that are less than 15 metres high, for example, do not require public notification or consultation, although the City has requested notification in these cases and may request public consultation if a tower's proposed location is within 120 metres of a residential area.

The City does not have the authority to stop the construction of a tower or make the final determination on its location, and can only provide its comments to Industry Canada for consideration. If you have questions or concerns about a tower in your area, or the decision-making process, you may want to contact Industry Canada or your local Member of Parliament. MPs in Mississauga are:

Eve Adams, Mississauga-Brampton South 1-613-995-7784 (Ottawa) 905-625-1201(Constituency Office) Eve.Adams@parl.gc.ca	Bob Dechert, Mississauga-Erindale 1-613-995-7321 (Ottawa) 905-897-1952 (Constituency Office) Bob.Dechert@parl.gc.ca
Stella Ambler, Mississauga South 1-613-992-4848 (Ottawa) 905-278-4111 (Constituency Office) Stella.Ambler@parl.gc.ca	Wladyslaw Lizon, Mississauga East-Cooksville 1-613-996-0420 (Ottawa) 905-566-0009 (Constituency Office) Wladyslaw.Lizon@parl.gc.ca
Brad Butt, Mississauga-Streetsville 1-613-943-1762 (Ottawa) 905-812-1811 (Constituency Office) Brad.Butt@parl.gc.ca	Bal Gosal, Bramalea-Gore-Malton 1-613-992-9105 (Ottawa) 905-790-9211 (Constituency Office) Bal.Gosal@parl.gc.ca

4 Visit the Protocol for Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities.
4 Industry Canada's website at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08777.html.
4 Printable Version of the Fact Sheet and FAQs

4 Telecommunication Tower / Antenna Facility Request Form (Fillable)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)


	What is the City's role in the telecommunications towers process?
	Who has the final authority to decide where telecommunications towers are located?
	How can members of the public get involved with issues associated with telecommunication towers?
	What will Industry Canada consider when they make a final decision about telecom towers?
	What types of telecommunication projects are excluded from consultation with the City and the public?