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Updating UN Sanctions Rules for Four Conflict-Affected States
The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the United Nations Act (SOR/2026-180) update Canada’s domestic sanctions regulations for the Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic...
Read MoreTighter Controls for Carbon Markets
The Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (O.C. 1252-2026) introduces significant updates to Quebec’s carbon market since...
Read MoreTighter Rules for Bail Security Deposits and Surety Reporting
Ontario Regulation 278/26, Security Deposits and Information from Sureties, establishes detailed administrative requirements for security deposits and information that must be provided by sureties under...
Read MoreCosts Set for Business Financing
The Prosper NWT Fee Regulations, R-085-2026, made under section 40 of the Prosper NWT Act, establish a fee framework for business services provided by Prosper...
Read MoreSelf Referral Opens New Path to Health Testing
Alberta Regulation 193/2026, the Preventative Health Testing Services Regulation, establishes a regulatory framework for preventative health testing services obtained through self-referral. The regulation was made...
Read MoreNew Standards for Dairy Producers and Processors
Manitoba Regulation 83/2026, the Producer Registration and Processor Licensing Order, establishes updated requirements for the registration of milk producers and the licensing of dairy processors...
Read MoreFirearm Framework Balances Safety and Exemptions
B.C. Reg. 64/2026, the Firearm Violence Prevention General Regulation made under sections 79, 80, 81 and 85 of the Firearm Violence Prevention Act, provides the...
Read MoreNew Rules for Non-resident Deed Transfer Tax
N.S. Reg. 185/2026 replaces Nova Scotia’s existing Non-resident Deed Transfer Tax Regulations with a new regulatory framework governing the administration of the province’s non-resident deed...
Read MoreTighter Controls for Amateur Standardbred Racing
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...
Read MoreEnding Rental Housing Support
Saskatchewan has established a firm end date for the Rental Housing Supplement (RHS) program through Saskatchewan Regulations 56/2026, the Rental Housing Supplement Amendment Regulations, 2026....
Read MoreWood Cabinet Imports Face New 25% Surtax
The Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2026-169, imposes a temporary 25% surtax on specified imported wood cabinets, vanities and related subassemblies. The...
Read MoreRegulatory Exemptions Clear Path for Island Generation Deal
The Island Generation Facility Exemption Regulation, made by B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, supports the planned acquisition of the Island Generation electricity facility...
Read MoreRules for Self-Referral Private Health Testing
Alberta Regulation 193/2026, the Preventative Health Testing Services Regulation, establishes the rules governing preventative health testing services obtained through self-referral. The regulation sets eligibility requirements,...
Read MoreSafeguards for Mining Exploration Water Use
Ontario Regulation 247/26 amends Ontario Regulation 387/04, the Water Taking and Transfer Regulation, under the Ontario Water Resources Act. The regulation creates a targeted exemption...
Read MorePermanent Impairment Assessments for Auto Injuries
Alberta Regulation 202/2026, the Permanent Impairment Regulation, establishes a detailed framework for calculating and determining permanent impairment benefits under the Automobile Insurance Act. The regulation...
Read MoreNew Wage Floors Proposed for Auto Workers
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...
Read MoreThresholds Set for Rent and Eviction Cases
Ontario Regulation 241/26 amends Ontario Regulation 516/06, the General Regulation under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to establish clearer rules concerning persistent rent-payment failures, eviction...
Read MoreNew Standards for Court Hearings
British Columbia is introducing broad procedural changes to its superior court and tax appeal rules. The changes are established through an Order in Council and...
Read MoreNew Snare and Trap Requirements Set
Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 42/26, the Fur Bearing Animals and Coyote Trapping and Shooting Order, Newfoundland and Labrador (Amendment), introduces updated requirements for trapping equipment,...
Read MoreTightening Condo Meeting Rules
Ontario Regulation 236/26, made under the Condominium Act, 1998 introduces a substantial set of amendments to Ontario’s condominium governance framework through changes to Ontario Regulation...
Read MoreUpdating Modernizing Municipal Investment Rules
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...
Read MoreFueling Innovation Through New Royalty Incentives
Alberta Regulation 168/2026, known as the Incremental Hydrocarbon Recovery Amendment Regulation, introduces new royalty incentive mechanisms under the Mines and Minerals Act to encourage technological...
Read MoreRegulations Bring Structure to Fire Code Challenges
The Northwest Territories’ Plan Review Appeals Board Regulations under the Fire Prevention Act establish the structure, procedures, and administrative framework for a specialized appeal body...
Read MoreDefining Growth Industries
The British Columbia Strategic Investments Regulation establishes the types of business activities that qualify for strategic investment support under section 9.9 of the Special Accounts...
Read MoreFast-Tracking the West Coast Oil Pipeline
The federal government has initiated the formal process that could designate the proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline as a project of national interest under the...
Read MoreFinancial Safeguards for Children Born of Sexual Assault
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...
Read MoreUrban Boundaries and Provincial Frameworks
Nova Scotia Regulation 172/2026, known as the Order Criteria and Factors Regulations, establishes the framework the Minister of Municipal Affairs must follow when considering orders...
Read MoreChanges to Inmate Disciplinary Process
Saskatchewan Regulations 49/2026, made under the The Correctional Services Act, 2012, introduce significant amendments to the province’s correctional disciplinary framework. The Correctional Services Amendment Regulations,...
Read MoreLow Impact Development Freedoms in Escarpment Lands
Ontario Regulation 225/26 amends Regulation 828 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, introducing a broad modernization...
Read MoreNew Standards for Chiropractors
Prince Edward Island has introduced new Chiropractors Regulations under the Regulated Health Professions Act, replacing the previous framework established under the former Chiropractic Act. The...
Read MoreWater Protection in the Digital Age
Ontario Regulation 208/26, made under the Clean Water Act, 2006, introduces a series of amendments to Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General) aimed at improving source water...
Read MoreNew Category Created for BC Forestry Industry
British Columbia has amended the BC Timber Sales Regulation to create a new registration category for custom cutters and processors while refining eligibility rules for...
Read MoreExpanding the Role of Research and Innovation Corporations in Commercialization
Alberta Regulation 146/2026, the Alberta Research and Innovation Amendment Regulation, introduces a series of amendments to the Alberta Research and Innovation Regulation (AR 203/2009) aimed...
Read MoreRules for Anaerobic Digestion Credits
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...
Read MoreTransparency to Dual Practice Physicians
Alberta Regulation 140/2026, the Dual Practice Records Regulation, establishes new record-keeping and reporting requirements for physicians who provide both publicly insured health services and privately...
Read MoreFramework for Donated Human Remains Research
The Human Organ and Tissue Donation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 153/2026) establishes the administrative framework for handling human organs, tissue and whole bodies donated after death...
Read MoreChanges to Nursing and Midwifery Regulation
Nova Scotia has introduced a new regulatory framework for nursing and midwifery through N.S. Reg. 155/2026, the Nursing and Midwifery Regulations, made under the Regulated...
Read MoreMunicipalities Gain New Powers
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...
Read MoreSandbox for Subsurface Technologies
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...
Read MoreCutting Red Tape for Interprovincial Growth
The Prince Edward Island government’s Interprovincial Trade and Mobility Regulations (EC2026-699) establish the framework for implementing the province’s Interprovincial Trade and Mobility Act. The regulations...
Read MoreRelief Rolls In for Non-Electric Vehicle Owners
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...
Read MoreFirst Nations Gain a Share of Cannabis Revenue
The Saskatchewan government has introduced the On-Reserve Cannabis Refund Program Regulations under The Financial Administration Act, 1993 to establish a new revenue-sharing framework that returns...
Read MoreChanging Soak Time Requirements in Fisheries
A regulatory proposal outlines amendments to Fisheries Act regulations governing unattended fishing gear, commonly referred to as “soak time” requirements. The affected instruments include the...
Read MorePublic Registry for Foreign Influence Activities
The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Regulations (SOR/2026-152) operationalize the framework established under the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA), a Canadian legislative regime...
Read MoreCrack Down on Burning as Fire Danger Climbs
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued Fire Ban Proclamation 30/26 under section 99 of the Forestry Act, establishing a province-wide prohibition on open...
Read MoreStricter Standards for School District Applications
N.S. Regulation 148/2026 is an order following a motion of the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board at its May 28, 2026 meeting. The regulation...
Read MoreRefining Ash and Waste Definitions for Pulp and Paper Mills
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...
Read MoreStricter Eligibility for Private Training School Funding
Saskatchewan Regulations 40/2026 amend The Saskatchewan Student Direct Loans Regulations under The Student Assistance and Student Aid Fund Act, 1985, primarily revising eligibility criteria for...
Read MoreCrackdown Tightens for Ticket Sales Conduct
O. Reg. 173/26 amends Ontario Regulation 17/05 under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 to expand transparency and reporting requirements related to enforcement actions under the...
Read MoreRolling Back Future Ban on Gas Vehicles
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...
Read MoreTransparency Measures for Charitable Lotteries
The Charitable Lotteries Regulations establish the framework governing the licensing and operation of charitable gaming activities in Prince Edward Island under the authority of the...
Read MoreTighter Controls on Wildlife Possession and Sale
O. Reg. 164/26 amends Ontario Regulation 666/98 under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, updating rules governing the possession, acquisition, and trade of wildlife...
Read MoreRevising Offshore Petroleum Venting Requirements
The Regulations Amending the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations (SOR/2026-97) revise the offshore petroleum regulatory framework under the joint federal–provincial regime...
Read MoreStrengthen Enforcement for Water Treatment Facilities
The Order in Council 844-2026 enacts a set of amendments to the Regulation respecting municipal wastewater treatment works under the authority of the Environment Quality...
Read MoreHeavy Fuel Oil Faces Polar Ban
The proposed Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Part 2, Division 1 — Oil) and the Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA...
Read MoreLicensing Rules for Diagnostic Imaging Experts
The Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Regulations (N.S. Reg. 126/2026) establishes a regulatory framework for the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy in Nova...
Read MoreCommunity Council Elections Get Digital
The Community Councils Election Regulation, amendment (Manitoba Regulation 45/2026) introduces a series of updates to Manitoba’s Community Councils Election Regulation (Manitoba Regulation 71/2009) under The...
Read MoreOpens Doors for Out of Province Professionals
The Regulation to Facilitate the Mobility of Labour from the Other Provinces and the Territories of Canada establishes a standardized framework for recognizing workers who...
Read MoreCrown Mineral Tenure System: New Leasing Pathways for Helium
The Oil and Gas Tenure Registry Amendment Regulations 2026 under Saskatchewan’s mineral regulatory framework introduce updates to the provincial tenure system governing petroleum, natural gas,...
Read MoreTissue Retention Rules for Genetic Science
Ontario Regulation 153/26, made under the Coroners Act and amending Regulation 180 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (General), introduces new rules governing the...
Read MoreHigher Costs Ahead for Securities Filings
The Québec government has approved amendments to the Securities Regulation that revise the fee structure for market participants and update several administrative provisions governing securities...
Read MoreRefining Hardwood and Poplar Pricing Method
New Brunswick Regulation 2026-25, made under the Private Woodlot Sustainability Act, introduces technical refinements to how timber prices are defined, calculated, and adjusted for regulatory...
Read MoreFire Risk Index Automatically Linked to Fire Restrictions
The Forest Fire Regulations Amendment (Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 25/26) updates wildfire prevention and operational controls under the Forestry Act, with a strong emphasis on...
Read MoreRisk Based Rules for Municipal Drain Cleaning
The Regulations Respecting the Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Drains in Ontario (SOR/2026-88) establish an updated regulatory framework under the Fisheries Act to govern routine...
Read MoreAdjusting the eTA System to Support Secure Travel Expansion
The Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Electronic Travel Authorization), SOR/2026-87, introduce adjustments to Canada’s temporary resident entry system under the Immigration and...
Read MorePlebiscite Launched to Decide on Liquor System Options
The two instruments issued under the Liquor Act for 2026—R-027-2026 and R-028-2026—establish, respectively, a temporary alcohol prohibition in the Hamlet of Tsiigehtchic and a formal...
Read MoreTightening Benchmark Audit Rules for Securities Oversight
Saskatchewan Regulation 35/2026 amends the securities regulatory framework under The Securities Act, 1988 and Multilateral Instrument 25-102 Designated Benchmarks and Benchmark Administrators, strengthening assurance and...
Read MoreUpdate to Commercial Vehicle Dimensions and Weights
Saskatchewan Regulation 34/2026, issued under The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997, constitutes an amendment package to The Vehicle Weight and Dimension Regulations, 2010. The Order...
Read MoreReshaping Disability Support
Alberta Regulation 96/2026, the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) General Regulation, updates Alberta’s disability income support framework. The regulation replaces the previous 2007...
Read MoreStronger Protections Against Sexual Violence in the Workplace
The Order in Council 741-2026 approves the Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence under Québec’s occupational health and...
Read MoreNational Rules for Antenna Siting and Reporting
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has issued a notice under the Radiocommunication Act concerning proposed amendments to antenna system siting procedures. The consultation...
Read MoreDigital Registry: A New Era of Lobbying Oversight
The Québec Lobbyists Commissioner has introduced a new framework governing how the province’s lobbyist registry will be managed through Carrefour Lobby Québec, a digital platform...
Read MoreUpdating Deposit Insurance Rules for Foreign Bank Subsidiaries
By-law Amending the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Deposit Insurance Policy By-law (SOR/2026-81) updates the administrative framework governing the policy by-law of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation,...
Read MoreDrone Spray Licensing in Pesticide Regulation
The Government of Prince Edward Island has enacted amendments to the Pesticides Control Act Regulations under EC2026-581. These amendments update the regulatory language, align provincial...
Read MoreTightening Health Benchmarks for Airborne Arsenic
The Department of Health has published a notice under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 proposing new health-based air quality objectives (HBAQOs) for arsenic. The...
Read MoreUse of Funds in Citizen-Led Initiative Petition Campaigns
Alberta Regulation 77/2026 amends the Citizen Initiative Regulation under the Citizen Initiative Act to refine rules governing application fees, political contributions, financial reporting, and the...
Read MoreRisk Scoring Rules for Meat Inspection
N.S. Reg. 109/2026 amends the Meat Inspection Regulations under the Meat Inspection Act through Order in Council 2026-144. The amendment changes Nova Scotia’s meat inspection...
Read MorePharmacy Regulation for Medication Sales
The Order in Council 665-2026 by the Gouvernement du Québec approves a regulatory amendment to the Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the sale...
Read MoreTightening Oversight of Power Distribution
The draft regulation establishes how section 76 of the Act respecting the Régie de l’énergie is to be applied when determining when a holder of...
Read MoreRedefine Natural Heritage Reviews for Energy Projects
Ontario Regulation 127 26 amends Ontario Regulation 359 09 under the Environmental Protection Act governing renewable energy approvals under Part V.0.1. The regulation updates definitions,...
Read MoreEliminating Redundant Softwood Lumber Export Regulations
The Regulations Repealing Certain Regulations Made Under the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006 (Miscellaneous Program), registered as SOR/2026-69, eliminate three obsolete regulatory instruments...
Read MoreRefining Secularism Rules for Event Spaces
This draft regulation is issued under Québec’s legal framework governing state secularism, specifically the Act respecting the laicity of the State (chapter L-0.3), as amended...
Read MoreDual Licensing for Angling Activities
The Fisheries Amendment Regulations, 2026, made under section 65 of The Fisheries (Saskatchewan) Act, 2020 introduce a series of structural, licensing, and administrative updates to...
Read MoreStudent Aid Eligibility to Institutional Performance
Saskatchewan Regulations 28/2026, issued under The Student Assistance and Student Aid Fund Act, 1985, amend The Saskatchewan Student Direct Loans Regulations to refine how post-secondary...
Read MoreTighten Controls on Elevated Work Equipment
Regulation 117/26 under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the design, certification, maintenance, operation, and worker training requirements for...
Read MoreFood Safety Seizure and Detention Procedures
Ontario Regulation 107/26 amends Ontario Regulation 222/05 by adding a detailed French-language version of rules governing the seizure, detention, disposal, and service procedures related to...
Read MoreReducing School Board Sizes
Ontario Regulation 100/26 under the Education Act introduces several significant changes to the rules governing the composition and electoral representation of Ontario district school boards....
Read MoreIndustrial and Construction Electricians Go Separate Ways
Alberta Regulation 70/2026 amends the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act and introduces changes to Alberta’s skilled...
Read MoreExpanding Interest Free Farm Loans
The Regulations Amending the Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations (2026), registered as SOR/2026-66, introduce a temporary but significant expansion of financial support for Canadian agricultural producers...
Read MoreExpanding the Coverage of the Visiting Forces Act
The Proclamation Designating the Republic of the Philippines as a Designated State for the Purposes of the Visiting Forces Act marks an important step in...
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