Maximum Compensation Framework for Victims of Crime

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The “Victims of Crime Act Regulations” (EC2023-984), approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on November 15, 2023, establish specific provisions under the Victims of Crime Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. V-3.1. These regulations define key

Mechanisms for Compliance for Landfilling Sites

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Ontario Regulation 338/23, enacted under the Environmental Protection Act on November 8, 2023, introduces amendments to Ontario Regulation 222/07, particularly regarding environmental penalties. These changes are designed to improve the regulatory framework for landfilling sites

Expanding the Role of Registered Nurses

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Ontario Regulation 336/23, enacted under the Nursing Act, 1991, introduces amendments to Ontario Regulation 275/94, which governs the practice of registered nurses (RNs) in the province. This regulation establishes new standards for RNs, particularly concerning

Keeping Fire Safety Standards Current

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The Fire Safety (National Fire Code) Amendment Regulations, 2023, cited as Saskatchewan Regulations 105/2023, were filed on November 16, 2023, and will come into force on January 1, 2024. This regulatory update amends existing fire

Taxing Speculation and Vacancy in Real Estate

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On November 22, 2023, the British Columbia government issued a regulation under the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act, formally known as B.C. Reg. 237/2023. The key change involves expanding the list of areas classified as

Regulating Payment Service Providers

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The movement of funds is critical to the health of Canada’s economy, particularly as retail payment activities evolve through technology and innovation. With the rise of various payment service providers (PSPs), such as digital wallets

Renaming Yourself? Regulations for Name Changing

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The “Change of Name Act Regulations” (EC2023-942) were approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on November 7, 2023, to establish detailed processes related to the Change of Name Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. C-3.1). These

Creating an Infrastructure Bank

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Ontario Regulation 333/23, established under the Development Corporations Act, creates the Ontario Infrastructure Bank (OIB), which is tasked with promoting infrastructure investment in the province. The regulation outlines the structure, governance, and operational mandate of

Improving Occupational Protection for Domestic Workers

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On November 1, 2023, the Government of Québec issued the “Regulation respecting the implementation of an agreement on protection for domestic workers under the service employment paycheque framework” (O.C. 1616-2023). This regulation is designed to