The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Governance

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On December 4, 2024, the Chief Legislative Counsel registered Hamlets Act R-034-2024, an order repealing the Kinngait Municipal Supervision Order. This legislative action was based on the Minister’s conclusion that the conditions necessitated municipal supervision

From Fields to Turbines: Planning for Energy Coexistence

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Alberta Regulation 203/2024, titled the Electric Energy Land Use and Visual Assessment Regulation, was introduced under the Alberta Utilities Commission Act. This regulation governs land use and visual impact considerations associated with the construction and

Bridging Boards for Community Policing

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Ontario Regulation 516/24, enacted under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, addresses transitional matters related to the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board (NAPSB). The regulation delineates the transition from the “old board” established under

The End of Internal Combustion Engine Motor Vehicles

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The regulation in question is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of motor vehicles and internal combustion engines in Québec. It lays out specific prohibitions concerning the sale, lease, and exhibition of motor vehicles and

Changes in Disability Benefits

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The Disability Benefit Regulations under the Income Tax Act, 2000, also known as Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 102/24, were established to provide a monthly disability benefit for eligible individuals. The purpose of this regulation is

Aligning with Global Safeguards

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The 30-day consultation period running until January 20, 2025, concerns proposed amendments to Canada’s Export Control List (ECL) under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). The initiative, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs,

Cracking Down on Immigration Fraud

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The 45-day consultation period for proposed regulatory amendments under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Citizenship Act (CA) is open until February 4, 2025, allowing public feedback on the initiative. The amendments aim

Adjusted Postage Rates Reflect Evolving Service Demands

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The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Post Corporation Act (SOR/2024-262) address critical financial challenges confronting Canada Post, stemming from declining letter mail volumes and rising operational costs. These amendments aim to ensure

Fire Safety Extension for Long-Term Care Homes

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Ontario Regulation 505/24, Compliance Extension for Long-Term Care Homes, under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, establishes a compliance extension for long-term care homes regarding specific fire safety requirements in the Fire Code, particularly

Cutting Risks of Zoonotic Disease Spread

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Ontario Regulation 495/24, filed on December 6, 2024, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, introduces several amendments to Regulation 557 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, addressing communicable diseases in animals. The regulation