Aligning Public Procurement with Current Market Dynamics

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On October 3, 2023, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador enacted Regulation 77/23, amending the Public Procurement Regulations under the Public Procurement Act. Filed on October 5, 2023, this amendment introduces updates to various aspects

No Development Land Reserve

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On September 28, 2023 he Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture for Newfoundland and Labrador, issued the Ragged Beach Land Reserve Order under the authority of the Lands Act. Officially cited as Newfoundland and Labrador

Resource Limitations in Forest Fire Management

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On September 14, 2023, the Forest Supervisor issued a directive under the Forest Protection Act due to an unusually high risk of forest fires in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories. The order

Say Goodbye to Masters: Say Hello to Associate Judges

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On September 21, 2023, amendments to the Court of King’s Bench Rules through regulation M.R. 143/2023. This regulatory change modifies terminology and roles within the court structure by replacing the title “master” with “associate judge.”

Shaping Affordable Housing Through Inclusionary Zoning

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On September 21, 2023, New Brunswick’s Lieutenant-Governor in Council enacted Regulation 2023-52, known as the Inclusionary Zoning Regulation under the Community Planning Act (O.C. 2023-197). This regulation is designed to address housing affordability by providing

Improving Governance and Oversight of Designated Commodity Benchmarks

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On September 26, 2023, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced amendments to the Multilateral Instrument 25-102 Designated Benchmarks and Benchmark Administrators. This regulatory update introduces changes aimed at improving the governance and oversight of

Setting the Pace: Zero-Emission Vehicle Policies

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The “Regulation to Amend the Regulation Respecting the Application of the Act to Increase the Number of Zero-Emission Motor Vehicles in Québec” updates the framework for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the province. This regulation is

Safety Protocols for Operating Power-Assisted Bicycles

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The “Highway Traffic Act Power-Assisted Bicycles Regulations Amendment” (EC2023-750) introduces changes to the regulations governing the operation of power-assisted bicycles in Prince Edward Island. These amendments aim to improve safety, particularly for child passengers, while