Framework for Donated Human Remains Research

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The Human Organ and Tissue Donation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 153/2026) establishes the administrative framework for handling human organs, tissue and whole bodies donated after death for scientific research and educational purposes in Nova Scotia. Made

Changes to Nursing and Midwifery Regulation

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Nova Scotia has introduced a new regulatory framework for nursing and midwifery through N.S. Reg. 155/2026, the Nursing and Midwifery Regulations, made under the Regulated Health Professions Act. The regulations increase the oversight of nursing

Municipalities Gain New Powers

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Bill 22, An Act to Broaden the Intervention Powers of Municipalities and to Amend Other Legislative Provisions, introduces a package of reforms aimed at increasing municipal flexibility, strengthening local decision-making, improving transparency, and expanding the

Sandbox for Subsurface Technologies

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Bill 17, titled An Act to amend the Act respecting natural gas storage and natural gas and oil pipelines in order to authorize the implementation of a pilot project relating to the exploration for underground

Cutting Red Tape for Interprovincial Growth

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The Prince Edward Island government’s Interprovincial Trade and Mobility Regulations (EC2026-699) establish the framework for implementing the province’s Interprovincial Trade and Mobility Act. The regulations are designed to reduce barriers to trade, services, and labour

Relief Rolls In for Non-Electric Vehicle Owners

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The Government of Quebec has introduced a temporary regulatory measure aimed at reducing the financial burden on owners of non-electric vehicles by lowering certain registration-related duties. Issued through Ministerial Order 2026-09 under the Highway Safety

First Nations Gain a Share of Cannabis Revenue

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The Saskatchewan government has introduced the On-Reserve Cannabis Refund Program Regulations under The Financial Administration Act, 1993 to establish a new revenue-sharing framework that returns a portion of provincial cannabis excise duty revenues to participating

Changing Soak Time Requirements in Fisheries

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A regulatory proposal outlines amendments to Fisheries Act regulations governing unattended fishing gear, commonly referred to as “soak time” requirements. The affected instruments include the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985, the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations, and

Public Registry for Foreign Influence Activities

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The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Regulations (SOR/2026-152) operationalize the framework established under the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA), a Canadian legislative regime designed to increase transparency around foreign-directed activities that seek to

Crack Down on Burning as Fire Danger Climbs

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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued Fire Ban Proclamation 30/26 under section 99 of the Forestry Act, establishing a province-wide prohibition on open burning across all areas of Labrador. The proclamation reflects escalating