On October 6, 2023, the Governor General in Council issued Order SOR/2023-213, exempting certain navigable waters in Quebec from Section 23 of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA). This order follows a request from Critical
The Online Undertakings Registration Regulations (SOR/2023-203) establishes formal registration requirements for online broadcasting undertakings in Canada as mandated by the Broadcasting Act. This regulatory framework is designed to enhance transparency and oversight in the online
The Investments in Permitted Infrastructure Entities Regulations (SOR/2023-197), registered on September 26, 2023, under the Insurance Companies Act, establish a framework for insurance entities in Canada to invest in infrastructure-related activities while ensuring compliance with
On September 1, 2023, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs registered an amendment to General Export Permit No. 41 (GEP 41), which governs the export of dual-use goods and technology. This amendment, made under the
The Direction Amending the Direction to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Respecting the Implementation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), registered as SOR/2023-181 on August 4, 2023, outlines updates to the regulatory framework
On July 13, 2023, the Canadian government enacted the “Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations, No. 12” (SOR/2023-161) based on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance. This regulation updates provisions under the Excise Tax Act,
On July 21, 2023, the Government of Canada registered Order 2023-112-08-01, amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This amendment introduces a specific living organism: the recombinant and
The Certain Russian Goods Remission Order authorized by the Governor General in Council based on the Minister of Finance’s recommendations, specifically addresses customs duties on goods classified under tariff item No. 2844.43.00, including Cobalt-60, a
On July 19, 2023, the Government of Canada formally extended the application of Section 14 of the Citizenship Act. This decision, made by Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Sean Fraser, aims to continue the role
Introduced by the Governor General on the recommendation of the President of the Treasury Board, amendments to the Access to Information Regulations intend on improving access to government information while better protecting personal data. The
