Tighter Controls for Amateur Standardbred Racing

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The Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux has published a draft regulation proposing amendments to Quebec’s rules governing Standardbred horse races held at amateur race tracks. The proposal would amend the Rules respecting

New Wage Floors Proposed for Auto Workers

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The Government of Quebec has proposed amendments to the Decree respecting the automotive services industry in the Montréal region under the Act respecting collective agreement decrees. The proposal would increase minimum hourly wage rates for

Updating Modernizing Municipal Investment Rules

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The Government of Québec has introduced the Regulation respecting the diversification of municipal investments through Order in Council 1136-2026. The regulation establishes new investment options and conditions for the Montréal and Québec City, allowing the

Financial Safeguards for Children Born of Sexual Assault

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Québec has introduced new rules establishing how financial contributions will be calculated to support children born as a result of sexual assault. The Regulation respecting the financial contribution as support for the needs of a

Rules for Anaerobic Digestion Credits

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On June 26, 2026, Québec’s Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks issued Ministerial Order 2026-0009, adopting amendments to the Regulation respecting manure anaerobic digestion projects eligible for the issuance

Municipalities Gain New Powers

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Bill 22, An Act to Broaden the Intervention Powers of Municipalities and to Amend Other Legislative Provisions, introduces a package of reforms aimed at increasing municipal flexibility, strengthening local decision-making, improving transparency, and expanding the

Sandbox for Subsurface Technologies

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Bill 17, titled An Act to amend the Act respecting natural gas storage and natural gas and oil pipelines in order to authorize the implementation of a pilot project relating to the exploration for underground

Relief Rolls In for Non-Electric Vehicle Owners

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The Government of Quebec has introduced a temporary regulatory measure aimed at reducing the financial burden on owners of non-electric vehicles by lowering certain registration-related duties. Issued through Ministerial Order 2026-09 under the Highway Safety

Refining Ash and Waste Definitions for Pulp and Paper Mills

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The Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (O.C. 892-2026) under Québec’s Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2), updates the province’s framework governing the management of residual materials generated by pulp and paper

Rolling Back Future Ban on Gas Vehicles

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The draft Regulation issued under Quebec’s Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) and the Act respecting certain measures enabling the enforcement of environmental and dam safety legislation (chapter M-11.6) proposes the revocation of an existing regulatory