Bypassing the Usual Regulatory Processes

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The British Columbia Utilities Commission has issued a regulation under the authority of section 45(4) of the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473. This regulation pertains specifically to the upgrade and expansion of two

Mining, Culture, and Compromise in Canada

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The Mineral Land Reserve (New Prosperity) Regulation, issued by the Chief Gold Commissioner of the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, establishes a mineral land reserve over a designated area in British Columbia. This reserve

Roll Out of Comprehensive Hydrogen Rules

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The British Columbia Energy Regulator has introduced the Hydrogen Facility Regulation to oversee the establishment and operation of hydrogen facilities. This regulation outlines various requirements, procedures, and compliance measures to ensure safety, environmental protection, and

Minimum Wage Reforms and Annual Adjustments

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The Employment Standards Regulation, B.C. Reg. 396/95, has been amended to reflect changes in various wage rates and ensure that these rates are adjusted annually moving forward. The primary objective of these amendments is to

New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

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The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, S.B.C. 2023, c. 32, introduced a framework for regulating short-term rental accommodations in the province. The provisions cover various aspects, including definitions, registration requirements, platform service provider regulations, and enforcement

Derivatives and Business Conduct

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The regulatory framework established by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) concerning the business conduct of derivatives firms specifically addressing National Instrument 93-101, titled “Derivatives: Business Conduct,” is grounded in the Securities Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,

Restricting Activities of Dietitians

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The Dietitians Regulation under the British Columbia Health Professions Act, first established by B.C. Reg. 279/2008, has been amended through a Ministerial Order issued on September 18, 2024, by the Minister of Health. These amendments

Regulating Washrooms at Construction Sites

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The order, effective October 1, 2024, modifies the British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, B.C. Reg. 296/97, under the authority of the Workers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 2019. These amendments focus primarily on washroom facilities