Moving Beyond Outdated Agricultural Promotion Frameworks

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On August 1, 2023, the Government of Nova Scotia issued N.S. Reg. 141/2023, a proclamation that officially repealed the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission Act. This repeal is part of a legislative effort designed to

Aiming for Fairness in Grain Marketing

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Alberta Regulation 105/2023, enacted under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, provides the operational framework for the Alberta Grains Commission. This regulation plays a role in managing the marketing and sale of regulated grains, specifically

Changing HST Regulations for Charities

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On July 13, 2023, the Canadian government enacted the “Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations, No. 12” (SOR/2023-161) based on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance. This regulation updates provisions under the Excise Tax Act,

New Standards for Trapping

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Manitoba Regulation 245/90, which governs the trapping of wild animals, has undergone amendments aimed at modernizing trapping practices and enhancing wildlife management. These updates introduce new definitions, the introduction of approved trapping devices, and adjustments

Ensuring Ethical Practice in Psychology

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Ontario Regulation 195/23, established under the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021, outlines the standards and expectations for professionals in psychology and applied behaviour analysis. This regulation, made on June 14, 2023, and approved

Facilitating Gene Therapy Advancements

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On July 21, 2023, the Government of Canada registered Order 2023-112-08-01, amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This amendment introduces a specific living organism: the recombinant and

Updating Human Rights Adjudication

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On July 12, 2023, the Human Rights Tribunal of Québec adopted a new set of regulations under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (chapter C-12), aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its

Emphasizing Accurate Record-Keeping: New Dairy Regulations

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The Manitoba Regulation 301/89 has been amended to update various provisions concerning the marketing and regulation of milk and dairy products. These changes, formalized in the Milk General Order, aim to clarify definitions, streamline reporting

Contract of Indemnification Exemptions

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The “Financial Administration Act R-022-2023,” amends the Contract of Indemnification Exemption Regulations. Under subsection 107(1) of the Act, the Financial Management Board introduces a new section (22) which states that the “Department of Health Sole-Source