The Regulations Amending the Precursor Control Regulations (Increased Regulatory Oversight), SOR/2025-260, represent a significant update to Canada’s framework for controlling chemical precursors and equipment used in the production of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, fentanyl analogues,
The Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Class I Medical Devices treated with Antimicrobial Preservatives), SOR/2025-262, address the regulatory overlap between the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and the Food and Drugs Act (FDA)
The Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order, 2025 (SOR/2025-287) establishes a framework for granting remission of the 50 per cent surtax applied to certain imported steel goods under the Customs Tariff. This
The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, SOR/2025-274, under the Special Economic Measures Act, reflect Canada’s ongoing response to gross and systematic human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran. These amendments
The Vessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations, registered as SOR/2025-275 under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, consolidates Canada’s vessel traffic reporting framework by repealing and replacing three longstanding regulations: the Vessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations, the
The Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2025-272) introduce updates to the administration of pleasure craft licensing in Canada, addressing longstanding gaps in data quality, compliance, and cost recovery under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
The Landfill Methane Regulations (SOR/2025-279) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, establish a federal framework to reduce methane emissions from landfills receiving municipal solid waste. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, responsible for approximately
The proposed Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection), published in Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 52 on December 27, 2025, aim to improve Canada’s vehicle theft protection requirements by updating
The Department of the Environment and the Department of Health announced proposed amendments to the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. These proposed regulations are designed to prevent plastic pollution
The Firearms Marking Regulations, initially developed in response to international marking requirements, came into force on were set to come into force on December 1, 2025, but an amendment has been introduced to further delay
