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

Expanding the Coverage of the Visiting Forces Act

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The Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act marks an important step in strengthening defence and military cooperation between Canada and the Philippines.

One More Year of Tariff Relief for North American Auto Trade

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The United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2026), registered as SI/2026-13, establishes a targeted continuation of Canada’s tariff relief framework for automotive imports from the United States. The Order extends an existing remission regime

Preparing Canada’s Newest International Bridge for Operation

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The Regulations Amending the Schedule to the International Bridges and Tunnels Act and the International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations (SOR/2026-46) formally integrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada’s federal regulatory framework governing international crossings.

Updates to Horse Racing Drug Thresholds

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The Regulations Amending the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations (SOR/2026-44) revise Canada’s federal oversight framework governing drug use in horse racing under the authority of paragraph 204(9)(d) of the Criminal Code. The amendments update the schedule

Price Caps, Vessels, and AI: Expanding Russia Sanctions

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The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, SOR/2026-30 represent Canada’s latest effort to strengthen its sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. This amendment builds on the

Access to Preclearance Areas Tightens

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The Regulations Amending the Preclearance in Canada Regulations (SOR/2026-25) under the Preclearance Act, 2016 introduce a standardized security clearance process for personnel accessing preclearance areas at Canadian transportation facilities. These amendments respond to the expansion

Sanctions Escalate Over Iranian Destabilization

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The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (SOR/2026-22), under the Special Economic Measures Act, introduce targeted sanctions in response to Iran’s ongoing destabilizing conduct and transnational repression. Acting on the recommendation of the

From UV to Extreme Heat: Reinforced Worker Health Protections

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The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (SOR/2026-10), updates the occupational health and safety requirements for hazardous substances in federally regulated workplaces. The amendments respond to longstanding concerns that five existing