What agency allocates frequency bands to amateur radio operators in Canada?

The agency responsible for allocating frequency bands to amateur radio operators in Canada is Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). This department oversees various telecommunication policies and regulations, including the management of the radio frequency spectrum in Canada. It ensures that amateur radio operators are provided with the appropriate privileges to operate within designated frequency bands, while also maintaining effective and efficient use of the radio spectrum for all types of users.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the regulatory body for telecommunications in the United States, not Canada, so it does not have authority over Canadian amateur radio frequencies. The Radio Regulations Board (RRB) assists in the development and update of radio regulations but does not allocate frequencies directly. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) primarily focuses on broadcasting and telecommunications but does not specifically deal with frequency allocation for amateur radio. Therefore, ISED is the appropriate agency for this responsibility in Canada.