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
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
On November 9, 2024, the Department of the Environment issued a notice regarding proposed amendments to the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) Regulations under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. This Act, which falls under the
The Department of the Environment and the Department of Health issued a notice proposing regulations to cap greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canada’s oil and gas sector, to reflect the country’s commitments under the Paris
Recent amendments to the Canada Student Loans Regulations and Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations aim to broaden the scope of loan forgiveness for healthcare professionals working in under-served rural and remote areas. Recognizing the challenges
On September 20, 2024, the Government of Canada registered the “Regulations Amending the Weights and Measures Regulations” under the Weights and Measures Act (SOR/2024-183). This amendment, endorsed by the Governor General in Council upon the
The proposed Regulations Amending the Fishery (General) Regulations authorized under the Fisheries Act and sponsored by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) aim to improve the management, conservation, and protection of Canadian fisheries resources
The Regulations Amending the Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations (SOR/2024-176) under the Firearms Act and are designed to reflect changes in the authority regarding the issuance and management of Authorizations to
The Regulations Amending the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations, registered as SOR/2024-175 aim to rectify various inconsistencies and outdated provisions within the Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations (CFSR), particularly concerning the Optional Survivor Benefit (OSB) specified in
Regulations Amending the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (Solvency Reserve Accounts and Multi-Employer Pension Plans) outlines proposed amendments designed to improve the financial flexibility and sustainability of federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. These amendments
