The Regulations Amending the Low-materiality Fees Regulations (SOR/2024-154) amendments stem from the Service Fees Act, which was established to improve accountability in the management of government service fees. The Service Fees Act, effective June 23,
The Regulations Amending the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations (SOR/2024-146) introduces updates aimed at improving accessibility and affordability for post-secondary students in the 2024-2025 academic year. These amendments address income thresholds, loan limits, and the
The Form of Proxy (Banks and Bank Holding Companies) Regulations, 2023, registered under SOR/2024-150, update the existing regulations governing proxy solicitations for banks and bank holding companies in Canada. These regulations, issued under the authority
The Marine Safety Management System Regulations (SOR/2024-133) under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, represent a significant improvement of marine safety requirements in Canada. This new regulatory framework addresses existing disparities in safety protocols among vessels
The Biocides Regulations (SOR/2024-110), introduced under the Food and Drugs Act and the Pest Control Products Act, aim to establish a unified regulatory framework for biocides in Canada. These regulations, recommended by the Minister of
The Criminal Interest Rate Regulations (SOR/2024-114), registered on May 31, 2024, under the Criminal Code, aim to address predatory lending practices that disproportionately affect vulnerable Canadians. Following consultations between the Minister of Justice and the
The Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations, registered as SOR/2024-91 in the Canada Gazette on May 16, 2024, represent the Canadian government’s response to the escalating violence inflicted by Israeli extremist settlers against Palestinian
The Radiocommunication Act Exemption Order (Jammers — Royal Canadian Mounted Police), registered as SOR/2024-94 on May 23, 2024, provides specific exemptions for the use of radiocommunication jammers by employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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
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
