Changing Soak Time Requirements in Fisheries

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A regulatory proposal outlines amendments to Fisheries Act regulations governing unattended fishing gear, commonly referred to as “soak time” requirements. The affected instruments include the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985, the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations, and

Public Registry for Foreign Influence Activities

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The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Regulations (SOR/2026-152) operationalize the framework established under the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA), a Canadian legislative regime designed to increase transparency around foreign-directed activities that seek to

Heavy Fuel Oil Faces Polar Ban

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The proposed Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Part 2, Division 1 — Oil) and the Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA 2001) Regulations would bring Canada’s domestic marine pollution rules into

Risk Based Rules for Municipal Drain Cleaning

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The Regulations Respecting the Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Drains in Ontario (SOR/2026-88) establish an updated regulatory framework under the Fisheries Act to govern routine maintenance activities in Ontario’s municipal drainage infrastructure. The instrument is

Adjusting the eTA System to Support Secure Travel Expansion

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The Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Electronic Travel Authorization), SOR/2026-87, introduce adjustments to Canada’s temporary resident entry system under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, refining how certain foreign nationals may travel

National Rules for Antenna Siting and Reporting

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has issued a notice under the Radiocommunication Act concerning proposed amendments to antenna system siting procedures. The consultation focuses on revising regulatory requirements governing the construction and deployment

Updating Deposit Insurance Rules for Foreign Bank Subsidiaries

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By-law Amending the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Deposit Insurance Policy By-law (SOR/2026-81) updates the administrative framework governing the policy by-law of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, which prescribes the form and provisions of deposit insurance coverage

Tightening Health Benchmarks for Airborne Arsenic

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The Department of Health has published a notice under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 proposing new health-based air quality objectives (HBAQOs) for arsenic. The proposed HBAQOs are non-regulatory health benchmarks designed to represent concentrations

Eliminating Redundant Softwood Lumber Export Regulations

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The Regulations Repealing Certain Regulations Made Under the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006 (Miscellaneous Program), registered as SOR/2026-69, eliminate three obsolete regulatory instruments under the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006. These

Expanding Interest Free Farm Loans

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The Regulations Amending the Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations (2026), registered as SOR/2026-66, introduce a temporary but significant expansion of financial support for Canadian agricultural producers through the Advance Payments Program (APP). The amendment increases the