Firearms Classification Record-Keeping Simplified

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The Regulations Repealing the Firearms Records Regulations (Classification) (SOR/2024-276) reflects the Canadian government’s decision to remove specific record-keeping requirements under the Firearms Act. The repeal is based on the determination by the Minister of Public

Canada’s Offshore Renewable Potential

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The Canada Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations (SOR/2024-272) provide a comprehensive framework for regulating offshore renewable energy (ORE) projects and offshore power lines in Canada’s federal offshore areas. These regulations, stemming from Part 5 of the

Aligning with Global Safeguards

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The 30-day consultation period running until January 20, 2025, concerns proposed amendments to Canada’s Export Control List (ECL) under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). The initiative, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs,

Cracking Down on Immigration Fraud

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The 45-day consultation period for proposed regulatory amendments under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Citizenship Act (CA) is open until February 4, 2025, allowing public feedback on the initiative. The amendments aim

Adjusted Postage Rates Reflect Evolving Service Demands

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The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Post Corporation Act (SOR/2024-262) address critical financial challenges confronting Canada Post, stemming from declining letter mail volumes and rising operational costs. These amendments aim to ensure

Sable Island’s Regulatory Shift to Parks Canada

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The Regulations Repealing the Sable Island Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) were enacted under subsection 274(2) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001), following the recommendation of the Minister of Transport and approval by the Governor

Technical Tax Amendments Modernize Pension Rules and Investments

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The Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (Technical Amendments), SOR/2024-231 aim to address several identified issues in the Income Tax Regulations by making 46 technical tax amendments. These amendments respond to feedback from the Canada

Overhauling Animal Destruction Compensation Rules

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The Regulations Amending the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations (SOR/2024-224) addresses issues identified during the 2022–2024 outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Canada. The amendments were made under section 55 of the Health

Safer Tents Safer Adventures

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The Tents Regulations (SOR/2024-217), issued under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), update safety standards for tents to address modern material flammability risks and reduce reliance on flame retardant chemicals. The previous regulations, established

Driving Hemp Research and Promotion

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The Canadian Industrial Hemp Promotion-Research Agency Proclamation, SOR/2024-220, under the Farm Products Agencies Act, establishes a national body dedicated to promoting and advancing industrial hemp in Canada. The agency, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is composed