Subsection 56(1) Travellers Class Exemption for Designated Administrators in New Brunswick

Pursuant to subsection 56(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Designated Administrators of the Ambulance New Brunswick in the province of New Brunswick, are hereby exempted for medical purposes, subject to the terms and conditions set out below, while travelling to or from Canada, from the application of:

• Subsections 4(1), 5(1), 5(2), 6(1) and 6(2) of the CDSA;

The terms used within this exemption have the same meaning as they do in the CDSA and its regulations except as defined in the Section 56 Class Exemption for Designated Administrators of Ambulance New Brunswick.

This exemption provides Designated Administrators with the authority to transport, import into Canada and export from Canada, the controlled substances below to replenish the supply station located in Campobello Island, as set out in relevant policies by the Ambulance New Brunswick, and subject to the terms and conditions of this exemption.

Terms and Conditions

The exemption herein is only applicable if the Designated Administrator complies with the following conditions: 

1. The Designated Administrator may only transport and import/export the controlled substances listed below:

   60 × 2 ml vials of Ketamine 50 mg/mL
   20 × 2 ml vials of Midazolam 5 mg/mL
   30 × 2 ml ampules of Fentanyl 50 µg/mL

   The controlled substances must be in the Designated Administrator’s possession, at the time of entry into Canada and of exit from Canada.

2. The Designated Administrator may only possess the controlled substances listed above where they have obtained these controlled substances from the supplier identified below:

   Mapleton Pharmacy
   500 Mapleton Rd
   Moncton NB  E1G 0N3

3. The Designated Administrator may only import the controlled substances to Canada and export out of Canada when stocking the supply station for Advanced Care Paramedics located at 23 Spruce St, Wilsons Beach in the Campobello Island, New Brunswick region.
4. It is the Designated Administrator’s responsibility to ensure that the exportation of the controlled substances listed above for the purposes mentioned in this exemption does not contravene the laws and regulations of the country of destination and, where applicable, the country of transit.
5. The Designated Administrator is required to maintain records with respect to the controlled substances and retain them for a period of two years from the making of such records as outlined in the Section 56 Class Exemption for Designated Administrators of Ambulance New Brunswick and/or in accordance with guidelines established by the Ambulance New Brunswick. The Designated Administrator shall furnish such information as the Minister may require, and shall permit a Health Canada inspector to access to such records.
6. The Designated Administrator must safeguard the controlled substances from theft in a satisfactory manner, and report any theft or loss within 72 hours of its discovery to the Compliance and Monitoring Division, Office of Controlled Substances, by emailing: ocs.reporting-rapporter.bsc@hc-sc.gc.ca.

Period of Validity

This exemption is effective as of July 28, 2026, and expires on the earliest of the following dates:

• The date on which this exemption is replaced by another exemption; or
• The date of revocation.

Suspension Without Notice

This exemption may be suspended without prior notice if the Minister deems that such suspension is necessary to protect public health or public safety.

Revocation

The Minister may revoke the exemption if they believe that it is no longer necessary or in the public interest.

The Minister may at any time change the terms and conditions of this exemption where deemed necessary. Should this be the case, you will be informed in writing and reasons for the change will be provided.

Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this exemption, may among other things, result in the immediate suspension of this exemption, and ultimately, in its revocation. Please note that such a contravention may, in some cases, also constitute an offence under the CDSA.

Signed for and on the behalf of the Minister of Health,

Carol Anne Chénard
Director
Controlled Substances and Overdose Response Directorate
Health Canada