Aligning Canada’s Regulatory Practices with Its CUSMA Obligations

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The Direction Amending the Direction to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Respecting the Implementation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), registered as SOR/2023-181 on August 4, 2023, outlines updates to the regulatory framework

A Fairer System: Changes to Compensation for Justices of the Peace

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The Justices of the Peace (Commission) Amendment Regulations, 2023, known as Saskatchewan Regulations 71/2023, were established under The Justices of the Peace Act, 1988. These regulations introduce changes aimed at updating compensation structures and administrative

Extending Paper and Packaging Producer’s Responsibilities

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On August 1, 2023, Nova Scotia’s Governor in Council enacted N.S. Reg. 139/2023, which establishes the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-Like Products Regulations under the Environment Act. This regulatory framework

The 50% Rule: Ensuring French Language Mastery in Education

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The draft regulation to amend the Basic School Regulation for Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Education, as outlined in the Education Act (chapter I-13.3), introduces a new requirement regarding the evaluation of French as the language

Ensuring Quality: Standards for Milk Production

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The Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island (DFPEI) has established Order 2023-03, which is effective August 1, 2023, under the Natural Products Marketing Act. This order sets forth quality standards for milk production on dairy

Moving Beyond Outdated Agricultural Promotion Frameworks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On August 1, 2023, the Government of Nova Scotia issued N.S. Reg. 141/2023, a proclamation that officially repealed the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission Act.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