On September 4, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued Announcement No. 2026-DRS0001, announcing updates to the Testing Laboratory Technical Assessment Checklist. This update mainly stems from the introduction of RSS-Gen Issue 6. During the transition period of this standard (until July 30, 2027), the old version of the checklist can still be used, but after July 30, 2027, the new version must be used. The changes introduced by RSS-Gen Issue 6 for the checklist are:

• Original requirement (before July 30, 2027): According to RSS-Gen Issue 5, conduct site verification for the 30 MHz to 1 GHz band based on ANSI C63.4; For the 1 GHz to 18 GHz band, verify according to ANSI C63.25.1 or CISPR 16-1-4;
• New requirements (after July 30, 2027): According to RSS-Gen Issue 6, the 30 MHz to 1 GHz band must use the ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.2 standard, and the band above 1 GHz should use ANSI C63.25.1 or CISPR 16-1-4.

Click this link to view the updated ISED Testing Laboratory Technical Assessment Checklist.

Following the public consultation launched by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) on February 26, 2026, for RSS-Gen version 6 and RSS-310 version 6, ISED officially released the official versions of these two standards on July 30, 2026. The new standard takes effect from the date of release, and ISED provides a one-year transition period for both standards, so both the old and new standards will be available until July 30, 2027.

Click this link to view RSS-Gen Issue 6, and click this link to view RSS-310 Issue 6.

On July 13, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) publicly solicited comments on the draft RSS-193 Issue 2. Compared to Issue 1, released on July 11, 2025, the main changes in the draft of Issue 2 are:

• Added 24.25-27.5 GHz (n258) spectrum, connecting with the existing 27.5-28.35 GHz (n261) spectrum;
• Added 37.6-40.0 GHz (n260);
• Base station equipment operating in the 24.45-24.65 GHz band must indicate in the device unit or user manual: "Operation within 24.45-24.65 GHz is intended for indoor use only";
• There are special requirements for spurious noise in the 23.6-24GHz band: base station equipment requires -39dBW/200MHz, and user devices require -35dBW/200MHz.

Click this link to view the original comment period, with the deadline for comments being September 21, 2026.

On February 26, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on RSS-Gen Issue 6 and RSS-310 Issue 6.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-Gen Issue 6, General Requirements for Radio Equipment Compliance:

• The requirements for equipment modification are clarified, including the following situations: internal circuits or firmware are modified; Antennas not listed in the original certificate or user manual are connected; Connect license-free devices to an external power source;
• Simplified labeling requirements: QR code labels are allowed; Allow labels to appear on user manuals or packaging; Electronic labeling requirements are introduced;
• Scope update: Receiving only devices and passive RFID tags have been removed from the scope of RSS-Gen, which have been moved to the range of RSS-310;
• Revised testing requirements include: radiated emission test sites must meet site validation requirements as defined in ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.2, ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.1, or CISPR 16-1-4; Define the maximum calibration interval for the measuring device; Extend the frequency range for unintentional emission measurements up to 750 GHz.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-310 Issue 6 "Radio Equipment Without License: Class II Equipment":

• simplified labeling and user manual requirements, removing provisions already covered in RSS-Gen;
• The scope of application has been expanded to include: only receiving devices, passive RFID tags;
• Updated exemption framework: Removed the previous exemption from all ISED requirements for transmitters with a power consumption of ≤ 6 nW or an operating frequency ≤ 9 kHz; Instead, there are specific exemptions for labeling, user manuals, and test report requirements.

Click this link to view the original public consultation until May 29, 2026.

On January 16, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued the following regulations:

• Radio Standard Specification RSS-195 Issue 3 "Wireless Communication Service Equipment for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz Frequency Bands". ISED previously conducted a public consultation on RSS-195 Issue 3 in September 2025. This updated version replaces Issue 2 and adds the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. The new version will have a 6-month transition period, during which both versions 2 and 3 will be available for certification. After July 16, 2026, all certification applications under RSS-195 must adopt Issue 3;
• Standard Radio System Planning SRSP-516 Issue 2, Technical Requirements for Wireless Communication Services (WCS) in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz Bands – This updated version replaces Issue 1 and contains technical rules for active antenna systems (AAS) and their deployment.

Click this link to view RSS-195 Issue 3, click this link to view SRSP-516 Issue 2.

On December 12, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially released the radio standard specification RSS-252 Issue 3. This standard applies to intelligent transportation system (ITS) in-vehicle units operating in the frequency range of 5895–5925 MHz. The new version replaces the second version and introduces a number of key updates, including a new section outlining channel allocation, further clarification of transmitter power requirements, revisions to unwanted transmit limits, and other editorial changes and clarifications.

RSS-252 Issue 3 has been effective since its publication, and ISED has routinely provided a 6-month transition period. Click this link to view the original RSS-252 Issue 3.

On December 1, 2025, ISED issued an announcement numbered 2025-DRS0008 to open a public consultation on the measurement method of terminal devices with camera bumps when performing SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) testing. The notice aims to clarify and refine the RSS-102. SAR. MEAS Section 5.14 applicable in response to the current IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 standard that does not explicitly cover the camera bump structure. Since devices such as smartphones generally use a raised camera design, the existing "device and manikin parallel" testing methods make it difficult to ensure the repeatability and consistency of SAR assessment in some cases, so ISED proposed supplementary measurement guidance and solicited opinions.

Click this link to view the original 2025-DRS0008 Notice, which is open for comments until February 10, 2026.

On October 20, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued guidance number 2025-DRS0007, clarifying its guidelines based on RSS-102. SAR. MEAS Section 5.1 on the Simplification of SAR Evaluation Tests.

For any device that has performed a 1g body SAR test at a distance of 5 mm or less, a 10g limb SAR test at a distance of 0 mm is optional if all of the following conditions are met:

• Operating frequency below 6 GHz;
• The body and limbs use the same power level and power configuration set (Tune-up).

To apply this test simplification, you should describe how all of the above requirements are met in your report.

It is important to note that the limb SAR test simplification does not apply to:

• Exposure of the hand during voice calls near the head, as described in RSS-102. SAR.MEAS Section 5.10;
• Frequency above 6 GHz and for use at absorbed power density (APD) limits.

Click this link to view the original guidance for 2025-DRS0007.

On September 24, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on RSS-195 Issue 3, "Wireless Communication Service (WCS) Equipment Operating in the bands 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz". The main change in this revision is the addition of a power spectral density limit table in Section 5.6.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open for comments until December 3, 2025.

On September 10, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued a circular numbered 2025-DRS0006 to solicit public comments on the adoption of ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1. According to RSS-247, Digital Transmission Systems, Frequency Hopping Systems, and License-Free LAN Devices in the 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz bands, ETSI EN 301 893 is currently accepted for dynamic frequency selection (DFS) testing as an alternative to KDB 905462 and ETSI EN 301 893 is the only acceptable methodin the 5600-5650 MHz band.

ISED proposes a six-month transition period during which ETSI EN 301 893 V1.8.1 (2015-03) or ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 (2024-11) can be used to demonstrate compliance with ISED's Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. After the transition period, the new certification should use ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1 (2024-11).  

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open for comments until November 19, 2025.