Updated on November 19, 2021
| Events | Time frames* |
|---|---|
| Publication of SLPB-001-20, Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3500 MHz Band | March 5, 2020 |
| Deadline for receipt of clarification questions | October 6, 2020 |
| Deadline for receipt of applications to transfer licences in the 3500 MHz band, or to return licences to ISED** | October 6, 2020 |
| Publication of responses to clarification questions | December 8, 2020 |
| Publication of 3500 MHz Transition Manual | By February 26, 2021 |
| Publication of updates to the list of spectrum holdings and licences to be auctioned as a result of transfer requests or as a result of returned spectrum (as required) | As required, until mid February 2021 |
| Deadline for receipt of applications to participate in the auction and 100% pre-auction financial deposit | By 12:00 noon EDT on April 6, 2021 |
| Deadline for existing licensees to provide contact information to facilitate coordination of the transition process*** | April 6, 2021 |
| Publication of the list of applicants, beneficial ownership and associated entities information | Within four business days following the application deadline |
| Publication of final list of qualified bidders | April 22, 2021 |
| Auction documentation sent to qualified bidders | April 23, 2021 |
| Information session for qualified bidders | May 20, 2021 |
| Mock auctions for qualified bidders (up to two separate sessions) | Start May 25, 2021 |
| Auction start – opening of bidding | June 15, 2021 |
| Cessation of bidding | Unknown |
| Announcement and publication of provisional licence winners | Within five days following cessation of bidding |
| Submission of ownership and control documentation (where applicable) | 10 business days following the publication of provisional licence winners |
| Initial payment (20% of total final payment) | 10 business days following the publication of provisional licence winners |
| Final payment (80% of total final payment) | By 12:00 noon EST on December 17, 2021 |
- * Items and time frames may be updated from time to time.
- ** Licences returned to ISED after the deadline will not be made available as part of this auction process.
- *** Contact information is to be sent to ic.3500mhzspectrumoperations-operationsduspectrede3500mhz.ic@canada.ca.