Tackling Significant Corruption Abroad

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The Special Economic Measures (Guatemala) Regulations, registered as SOR/2024-23 on February 15, 2024, under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA), aim to tackle serious human rights violations and significant corruption in Guatemala. These regulations emerged

Requiring Licensed Residential Building Inspectors

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The “Gouvernement du Québec O.C. 282-2024” regulation establishes new rules for residential building inspections in Quebec, particularly in the context of real estate transactions and divided co-ownership (condominiums). This regulation introduces standards and certification requirements

Land Rehabilitation Post Mining Operations

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Ontario Regulation 35/24, made under the Mining Act and effective February 15, 2024, introduces updated guidelines for the rehabilitation of lands impacted by mining activities. The regulation specifies the responsibilities and requirements for mining operators

Regulatory Expansion in Emerging Energy Sectors

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B.C. Reg. 38/2024, deposited on March 4, 2024, introduces amendments to the Fee, Levy, and Security Regulation (B.C. Reg. 8/2014) under the newly updated Energy Resource Activities Act. These changes, ordered by the Board of

Updating the Outdated Vessels Registry Fees Tariff

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The “Regulations Amending the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees) – SOR/2024-29” aims to update the fee structure associated with vessel registration in Canada. These amendments address longstanding issues with the existing vessel registry

Competitiveness of Canada’s Offshore Petroleum Sector

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The Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations, SOR/2024-25, signify a modernization of the regulatory framework governing offshore petroleum operations in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada-NL) and Canada-Nova Scotia (Canada-NS) regions. Established under

College of Complementary Health Professionals

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The British Columbia (B.C.) Regulation 31/2024, enacted under the Health Professions Act [section 25.03(1)], introduces amendments to the regulations governing chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists. The amendments impact

Output-Based Pricing System Reporting and Compliance

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The Nova Scotia Regulation 24/2024, titled “Output-Based Pricing System Reporting and Compliance Regulations,” was enacted by the Governor in Council on January 30, 2024. These regulations are designed to regulate the reporting and compliance of

Strategic Modernization of Public Procurement Processes

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On February 7, 2024, the Government of Québec issued an Order in Council O.C. 128-2024, which enacted amendments to the Regulation respecting contracting by public bodies in the field of information technologies, as established in