Which department is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act?

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is the federal department responsible for managing the radio frequency spectrum in Canada. This includes administering the Radiocommunication Act, issuing Amateur Radio Operator Certificates, and assigning call signs. While Transport Canada handles aviation and marine transportation, and National Defence manages military operations, they do not administer civilian radio licensing. In older study materials, ISED may have been referred to by its former name, Industry Canada.