BasicB-001-014-011
Canadian amateur radio stations may provide communications on behalf of third parties:
B
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
only with countries that have third-party traffic agreements with Canada
B
with any other amateur radio station
C
only in cases of emergencies or disaster relief
D
on frequencies assigned to the Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio Service (CFARS)
Answer Notes
Under Canadian regulations, amateur radio operators are permitted to pass third-party traffic with any other amateur radio station, both domestically and internationally. This makes Canada quite permissive compared to some other jurisdictions.
While some countries require explicit bilateral third-party traffic agreements, Canada allows its amateurs to pass third-party messages to any country, provided that the receiving country's administration does not explicitly prohibit such communications.
Distractors suggesting this is only allowed during emergencies, or only with countries that have specific agreements with Canada, are incorrect based on Industry Canada/ISED's broader allowance for third-party traffic.
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