New Standards for Dairy Producers and Processors

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Manitoba Regulation 83/2026, the Producer Registration and Processor Licensing Order, establishes updated requirements for the registration of milk producers and the licensing of dairy processors in Manitoba. The Order is made under the Dairy Farmers

Firearm Framework Balances Safety and Exemptions

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B.C. Reg. 64/2026, the Firearm Violence Prevention General Regulation made under sections 79, 80, 81 and 85 of the Firearm Violence Prevention Act, provides the detailed rules, exemptions and enforcement mechanisms needed to implement the

New Rules for Non-resident Deed Transfer Tax

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N.S. Reg. 185/2026 replaces Nova Scotia’s existing Non-resident Deed Transfer Tax Regulations with a new regulatory framework governing the administration of the province’s non-resident deed transfer tax. Under section 27 of the Non-resident Deed Transfer

Tighter Controls for Amateur Standardbred Racing

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The Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux has published a draft regulation proposing amendments to Quebec’s rules governing Standardbred horse races held at amateur race tracks. The proposal would amend the Rules respecting

Ending Rental Housing Support

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Saskatchewan has established a firm end date for the Rental Housing Supplement (RHS) program through Saskatchewan Regulations 56/2026, the Rental Housing Supplement Amendment Regulations, 2026. Made under section 14 of The Saskatchewan Assistance Act. The

Wood Cabinet Imports Face New 25% Surtax

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The Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2026-169, imposes a temporary 25% surtax on specified imported wood cabinets, vanities and related subassemblies. The measure responds to the federal government’s preliminary determination that increased

Regulatory Exemptions Clear Path for Island Generation Deal

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The Island Generation Facility Exemption Regulation, made by B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, supports the planned acquisition of the Island Generation electricity facility in Campbell River by BC Hydro. Made under section 22(2)

Rules for Self-Referral Private Health Testing

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Alberta Regulation 193/2026, the Preventative Health Testing Services Regulation, establishes the rules governing preventative health testing services obtained through self-referral. The regulation sets eligibility requirements, professional obligations, informed-consent rules, information-sharing requirements and procedures for communicating

Safeguards for Mining Exploration Water Use

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Ontario Regulation 247/26 amends Ontario Regulation 387/04, the Water Taking and Transfer Regulation, under the Ontario Water Resources Act. The regulation creates a targeted exemption from the province’s water-taking requirements for certain early exploration activities

Permanent Impairment Assessments for Auto Injuries

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Alberta Regulation 202/2026, the Permanent Impairment Regulation, establishes a detailed framework for calculating and determining permanent impairment benefits under the Automobile Insurance Act. The regulation provides insurers with standardized rules for assessing injuries arising from