Systematic Tracking of Cannabis

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The proposed amendments to various cannabis regulations aimed at streamlining requirements and reducing the administrative burden on stakeholders in the legal cannabis industry. The amendments aim to foster a competitive and diverse legal cannabis market

Hindering the Assessment of the Gender Wage Gap

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The Pay Equity Act and its accompanying Pay Equity Regulations require employers in federally regulated workplaces with ten or more employees to proactively review their compensation practices to ensure equal pay for work of equal

Addressing 280 Regulatory Irritants in the Explosives Industry

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On May 3, 2024, the Canadian government issued the Regulations Amending the Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2024-77), aimed at modernizing the regulatory framework for explosives. These amendments, arising from a comprehensive review conducted by Natural Resources

Managing and Eventually Divest the Trans Mountain Pipeline System

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The Regulations Amending the Crown Corporation General Regulations, 1995 (SOR/2024-78) introduces changes designed to facilitate the operations of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) and its subsidiaries concerning the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP). These

Canada Post Corporation Sustainability

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The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Post Corporation Act (SOR/2024-67) updates Canada Post’s operational framework and pricing structure. The regulations primarily aim to adjust postage rates in response to economic factors, particularly

Judicial Independence in Military Courts in Canada

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The Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Chief Military Judge, mark a change towards improving the judicial independence and efficiency of military courts in Canada. These proposed regulations derive their authority from the National

Addressing Fraudulent Foreign Presidential Elections

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On April 12, 2024, the Government of Canada announced the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA), designated as SOR/2024-60. These amendments are Canada’s response to the

Fixing Fee Mistakes: CIPO’s New Rules

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The Rules Amending the Patent Rules: SOR/2024-50 is a regulation introduced by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to improve the handling of insufficient patent fee payments caused by administrative errors or unintended omissions. This

Categorizing CDIC Member Institutions by Risk Profile

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The By-law Amending the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Differential Premiums By-law (SOR/2024-45) introduces updates to the regulatory framework governing how differential premiums are calculated for financial institutions insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).