Surface Mining Access Rules Get Tougher

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The Government of Québec has published a draft regulation proposing extensive amendments to the Mining Regulation under the Mining Act, aimed at amending administrative requirements, increasing oversight of mining activities, increasing financial obligations, and improving

Environmental Protections for Water Infrastructure

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The Waterworks and Sewage Works Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce a series of updates to Saskatchewan’s regulatory framework governing drinking water systems, sewage treatment facilities, and related infrastructure under The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010.

Regulation Breaks Down What Investors Really Pay

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B.C. Reg. 249/2025 introduces amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations, a core component of Canada’s securities regulatory framework governing registrants such as investment dealers, advisers, and investment fund managers.

Rules Shape Police Leadership Roles

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Order in Council 195-2026 establishes a regulatory framework in Québec governing the minimum qualifications required for police officers to exercise supervisory functions within police forces. Adopted under section 116 of the Police Act. These amendments

Access to Preclearance Areas Tightens

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The Regulations Amending the Preclearance in Canada Regulations (SOR/2026-25) under the Preclearance Act, 2016 introduce a standardized security clearance process for personnel accessing preclearance areas at Canadian transportation facilities. These amendments respond to the expansion

Cap and Trade Terminology for Agricultural Offsets

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The draft Regulation published under the Environment Quality Act proposes targeted amendments to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (chapter Q-2, r. 46.1). The initiative is undertaken pursuant to sections

Filing Rules for Mutual Funds and ETFs

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Manitoba Regulation 14/2026 amends the Securities Regulation, Manitoba Regulation 491/88 R, under The Securities Act, C.C.S.M. c. S50. The amendment refines fee provisions and changes terminology in Schedule A to better align Manitoba’s securities regulatory

Provincial Action Accelerates Land Vesting

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Ontario Regulation 29/26, made under the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act, 2023 amends Ontario Regulation 75/24. Its primary function is to update and expand the list of lands designated under the original regulation, providing specific identification

Fast-tracking Approval for High-Output Renewable Projects

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The British Columbia government approves B.C. Regulation 237/2025 under the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act, the Energy Resource Activities Act, and the Environmental Assessment Act. This regulatory update introduces amendments to three key regulations,

Sanctions Escalate Over Iranian Destabilization

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The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (SOR/2026-22), under the Special Economic Measures Act, introduce targeted sanctions in response to Iran’s ongoing destabilizing conduct and transnational repression. Acting on the recommendation of the