INSIGHTS

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British Columbia
Short-Term Rental Platform Services Gets a Tech Update

The amendment to the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Regulation, B.C. Reg. 268/2023, introduces significant updates to assist in compliance and clarify the roles and responsibilities of...

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Alberta
Strengthening the Future of the Beef Industry

Alberta Regulation 123/2025 updates and continues the Alberta Beef Producers Plan under the authority of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. This regulation outlines the...

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Yukon
Carbon Rebate Cuts Hit as Program Winds Down

The Regulation to Amend the Carbon Price Rebate General Regulation (2025) introduces changes to the Carbon Price Rebate General Regulation. The amendments focus primarily on...

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Ontario
Incentives Strengthened for Building Affordable Units

Ontario Regulation 73/25, enacted under the Assessment Act and amending Ontario Regulation 282/98, introduces changes related to property tax classification, specifically targeting affordable rental housing...

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British Columbia
New Standards for Police Complaint Handling

The Lieutenant Governor has ordered amendments to the Designated Policing and Law Enforcement Units Complaints Regulation, B.C. Reg. 230/2022. These amendments update and clarify various...

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Ontario
From Cabernet to Moscato: Revamping VQA Labelling

Ontario Regulation 85/25, filed under the Vintners Quality Alliance Act, 1999, introduces amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/00, which governs the rules related to terms for...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
The Atlantic Accord in Action: Offshore Oil Auction

The Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the complementary Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act provide the legal framework...

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Quebec
Civic Values Take Center Stage in the Classroom

The Government of Québec, through Order in Council 692-2025 amended the Basic school regulation for preschool, elementary, and secondary education under the authority granted by...

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Quebec
Letting the Kids Play Without Extra Signs

The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Québec issued Order 2025-07, extending an existing regulatory exemption under the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2). This...

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Saskatchewan
Pollinating Governance on Beekeepers

Saskatchewan Regulations 39/2025, made under The Agri-Food Act, 2004, amends The Beekeepers Development Plan Regulations, 2017 to refine and expand the governance framework for the...

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Nova Scotia
Professional Development for Engineers

The amendment to the By-Laws of the Association of Professional Engineers, Nova Scotia (Engineers Nova Scotia) was made through the regulation N.S. Reg. 103/2025. This...

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Northwest Territories
Eliminating Zone Based Tax Benefits

On May 29, 2025, the Government of the Northwest Territories adopted Regulation R-038-2025, amending the Income Tax Regulations under the authority of section 33 of...

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Nunavut
Promoting Responsible Tourism for Local Economies and Territorial Growth

  The Tourism Act R-025-2025 establishes the Tourist Accommodation Regulations. These regulations, drafted under the authority of section 14 of the Tourism Act, govern various...

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Quebec
From Halls to Airwaves: Updating Media Bingo Rules

The Order in Council (O.C.) 643-2025 amends the Bingo Rules under the Act respecting lotteries and amusement machines (chapter L-6). The regulation is designed to...

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Prince Edward Island
Smaller Towns, Bigger Benefits: Changes in Municipal Tax Credits

The Tax Credit Factor Regulations Amendment approved on May 21, 2025, brings changes to the Real Property Tax Act, specifically in relation to the tax...

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Quebec
Strengthening Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Several Quebec regulations related to occupational health and safety, including the Hazardous Products Information Regulation, the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety, the Regulation respecting...

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Quebec
Rules for Newcomers Behind the Wheel

Amendments to the Regulation respecting licences under Québec's Highway Safety Code primarily addresses licensing rules for new residents from countries not covered under licence exchange...

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Saskatchewan
New Environmental Rules for Composters

The Environmental Management and Protection (Saskatchewan Environmental Code Adoption) Amendment Regulations, 2025, brings updates to Saskatchewan’s framework for managing compost facilities. These amendments revise the...

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Ontario
Protecting Vulnerable Parties in Settlement Approvals

Ontario Regulation 50/25 introduces significant amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, primarily aimed at refining the processes surrounding settlements, especially where parties under disability...

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Prince Edward Island
Tightening Penalties for Fuel Tax Offenders

The amendment EC2025-424 to the Summary Proceedings Act Ticket Regulations introduce changes to Part 28 of Schedule 2, relating specifically to the enforcement of the...

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Nova Scotia
Rules Reshape Dentistry and Assisting

The Dentistry and Dental Assisting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 83/2025) were established under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) to amend the regulatory framework governing the...

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Alberta
Federal Continuance Now in Reach for Credit Unions

Alberta Regulation 86/2025, titled the Credit Union (Principal) Amendment Regulation, introduces updates to the province’s regulatory framework governing credit unions under the Credit Union Act....

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Ontario
Accountability and Dignity: Searches in Youth Detention Settings

Ontario Regulation 43/25, made under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 amends Ontario Regulation 155/18 to update and clarify rules regarding searches within...

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Quebec
Goodbye Mirrors Hello Monitors

Ministerial Order 2025-05 issued by Québec's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, amends a previous order—Ministerial Order 2023-13 of April 15, 2023—related to the Highway...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
No License No Ride

The Amusement Rides and Elevating Devices Regulations (Amendment) under the Public Safety Act (O.C. 2025-140) introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework governing amusement...

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Canada
Temporary Tariff Relief for Key Canadian Sectors

The United States Surtax Remission Order (2025), registered as SOR/2025-122, provides targeted, time-limited relief from Canadian surtaxes imposed on U.S. goods. These surtaxes were enacted...

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Manitoba
New Standards Set for Poultry and Eggs

The Poultry Products Regulation, as amended by Manitoba Regulation 37/2025 under The Livestock and Livestock Products Act, introduces changes to the province’s regulatory framework for...

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Manitoba
Alleviating Regulatory Pressure on Small-Scale Ungraded Egg Sellers

The 2025 amendment to Manitoba’s Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulation (M.R. 36/2025) introduces targeted updates primarily aimed at clarifying the regulatory treatment of ungraded...

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Quebec
Child Labour Law Revisions for Sports and Recreation

The Order in Council 577-2025, dated April 23, 2025, introduces amendments to the Regulation respecting labour standards under the Act respecting labour standards (chapter N-1.1)....

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Quebec
Mandating Transparency in Garbage Worker Records

The Regulation of the Comité paritaire des boueurs de la région de Montréal (Joint Committee of Garbage Collectors in the Montreal Region) establishes new mandatory...

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Canada
Holding Those Responsible for Undermining Democracy and Stability Accountable

The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations, SOR/2025-112, registered on March 20, 2025, by the Governor in Council, aim to respond to the...

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Northwest Territories
Payment Protection in Construction

The Builders’ Lien Regulations (R-031-2025), enacted under the authority of section 92 of the Builders’ Lien Act, set out the detailed administrative and procedural framework...

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Nunavut
Tying Minimum Wages to Inflation and Average Earnings

In April 2025, an amendment to the Wages Regulations under the Labour Standards Act was registered bringing notable changes to how minimum wages are set...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
Linking Immigration With Workforce Strategy

The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills Notice (Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 37/25), issued under section 5 of the Executive Council Act and dated...

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Quebec
Regulatory Revisions in End-of-Life Care and MAID

On April 10, 2025, a regulatory update was enacted concerning the conditions for accessing and operating the advance medical directives register and advance requests for...

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Saskatchewan
Financial Integrity and Legal Certainty in Franchising

The Saskatchewan government introduced new regulations under The Franchise Disclosure Act. The Franchise Disclosure Regulations (29/2025) set detailed standards for franchise disclosures in the province....

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Saskatchewan
Prioritizing Private Investment in Oil Projects

The Oil Infrastructure Investment Program Amendment Regulations, 2025 under Saskatchewan Regulations 30/2025 make several significant changes to the existing regulatory framework as authorized by sections...

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Quebec
The Mission of the Parity Committee

The Internal Regulation of the Comité paritaire de l’industrie des services automobiles de la région de Montréal establishes comprehensive rules governing the operations and internal...

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Manitoba
Regulating Residential Cannabis Sales and Cultivation

Manitoba Regulation 33/2025 amends the Cannabis Regulation, Manitoba Regulation 120/2018 by introducing several changes related to cannabis cultivation and distribution. This regulation seeks to update...

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Canada
Protecting Local Interests Amid Global Tariffs

The Order Amending the United States Surtax Order (2025-1) and the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) under the Customs Tariff, reflects Canada's...

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Quebec
Implementation of Delegated Regulatory Powers in the Financial Sector

The Government of Québec has approved the delegation of certain functions and powers of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to the Canadian Investment Regulatory...

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Quebec
Addressing Cancer Risks for Firefighters

The Order in Council 532-2025 officially approves amendments to the Regulation respecting occupational diseases under the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases. The amendment...

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Quebec
Amending the Rules for Rent Determination

The draft regulation concerning the "Act respecting the Administrative Housing Tribunal" and the "Civil Code of Québec" proposes amendments to the criteria and methods used...

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Prince Edward Island
Adjusting the Wage Floor

The Lieutenant Governor in Council of Prince Edward Island approved the Employment Standards Act Minimum Wage Order EC2025-326. This order establishes new minimum wage rates...

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British Columbia
Bypassing the Usual Regulatory Processes

The British Columbia Utilities Commission has issued a regulation under the authority of section 45(4) of the Utilities Commission Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473. This...

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Canada
Importers Win Reprieve as Security Deadline Shifts

The amendment to subsection 69(2) of the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Administered and Enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency changes the coming into force...

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Manitoba
Complaint to Consequence: Amending Independent Police Investigations

Manitoba Regulation 31/2025 introduces several amendments to the Independent Investigations Regulation (Manitoba Regulation 99/2015), under the authority of The Police Services Act. These changes aim...

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British Columbia
Overhaul of Police Oversight

The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia has enacted official order 164/2025 which takes effect on May 1, 2025. This order makes several significant legislative changes,...

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Quebec
Cracking Down on High-Volume Water Use

The Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact, enacted by the Gouvernement du...

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Saskatchewan
Water Power Rental System

The newly issued The Water Power Amendment Regulations, 2025 (25/2025) amends The Water Power Regulations under The Water Power Act. These changes introduce updates, including...

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Alberta
Royalty Credits for Oil Sands

Alberta Regulation 27/2025, titled "Alberta Oil Sands Resource Credit Regulation," is a legal framework that outlines the conditions under which royalty credits can be applied...

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Canada
Billions for National Progress

The special warrant under Order in Council P.C. 2025-462, authorized a total amount of $40,343,209,650 to be drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund on April...

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Canada
Voter Roll Call Across Canada

The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada issued an official notice under subsection 93(3) of the Canada Elections Act announcing the determination of the number of...

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Saskatchewan
Critical Mineral Exploration Incentive

Saskatchewan Regulation 17/2025 amends provisions under The Mineral Resources Act, 1985, specifically section 10.5. The amendment introduces changes to The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Regulations,...

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Quebec
Election Officer Compensation

The Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced amendments to the Regulation respecting the tariff of remuneration payable for municipal elections and referendums, as outlined in the...

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British Columbia
Mining, Culture, and Compromise in Canada

The Mineral Land Reserve (New Prosperity) Regulation, issued by the Chief Gold Commissioner of the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, establishes a mineral land...

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Canada
Port Authority Secures More Borrowing Power

The Department of Transport issued a government notice under the Canada Marine Act regarding an amendment to the letters patent of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority....

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Canada
Fuel Charge Gone, But Carbon Costs Remain

The Regulations Amending the Output-Based Pricing System Regulations (SOR/2025-108) introduce modifications to the federal Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act....

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Canada
Federal and Provincial Governments Boost Rental Housing Investment

The Regulations Amending the Real Property (GST/HST) Regulations (SOR/2025-76) introduce changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) framework in...

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Ontario
Fighting Back Against U.S. Trade Aggression

Ontario Regulation 25/25, made under the Electricity Act, 1998, addresses a series of amendments designed to protect Ontario from the negative economic impacts of unjustified...

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Prince Edward Island
Making Eye Care More Accessible to Young Canadians

The Health and Dental Services Cost Assistance Regulations have been amended under the Health and Dental Services Cost Assistance Act. These changes introduce a series...

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Northwest Territories
Ophthalmic Medical Assisting in the Northwest Territories

The amendments to the Ophthalmic Medical Assistants Regulations, under the authority of the Ophthalmic Medical Assistants Act, are outlined in a series of adjustments designed...

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Manitoba
Help for Farmers: Updates to Wildlife Damage Insurance

The Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, amendment, M.R. 24/2025, modifies Manitoba Regulation 20/98 under The Wildlife Act, with changes to definitions, compensation eligibility, and administrative terminology....

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Quebec
New Consumer Protection Rule Lets Restaurants Charge for No-Shows

The draft regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) introduces an exemption for restaurant service providers from the...

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Ontario
Electricity Rebate Reboot: Reduced Rates and Refined Eligibility

Ontario Regulation 24/25, made under the Ontario Rebate for Electricity Consumers Act, 2016, introduces amendments to Ontario Regulation 363/16 (General). This regulation primarily modifies eligibility...

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Nunavut
Updates to Vendor and Seller Regulations

The Consumer Protection Act R-004-2025 introduces a series of amendments to the Consumer Protection Regulations, originally set out in R.R.N.W.T. 1990, c.C-16. These modifications aim...

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Prince Edward Island
Fueling Compliance with Marked Gasoline Regulations

The Gasoline Tax Regulations Amendment (EC2025-251) outlines the detailed provisions surrounding the gasoline tax under the Gasoline Tax Act. These regulations intend to provide clarity...

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Canada
New Mortgage Rules: 30-Year Mortgages, Higher Limits, and Secondary Suites

The government introduced several amendments to the Eligible Mortgage Loan Regulations and the Insurable Housing Loan Regulations. These regulatory amendments were made pursuant to the...

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Canada
Standardized Suspension Notification for Firearms Licences

The Regulations Amending the Firearms Licences Regulations (Notice of Suspension) introduce modifications to the existing Firearms Licences Regulations to establish formal procedures for notifying firearms...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
Credit Unions Enabled to Offer Larger Loans

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has filed Regulation 30/25, amending the Credit Union Regulations, 2009 under the authority of the Credit Union Act, 2009....

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Quebec
Maximum Taxable Value on Agriculture Assessed Annually

The draft regulation concerning the maximum taxable value of agricultural land under the Act respecting municipal taxation proposes several changes to the frequency and methodology...

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Saskatchewan
Grazing Land Rent Calculations Change

On March 6, 2025, Order in Council 112/2025 introduced an amendment to The Provincial Lands (Agriculture) Regulations under The Provincial Lands Act, 2016. The amendment...

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Prince Edward Island
Expanding the Roles for RNs and RPNs

The Regulated Health Professions Act Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses Regulations Amendment introduces changes to the existing regulatory framework governing the professional responsibilities of...

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New Brunswick
Stricter Oversight for Insurance Agents

The Amendment Instrument to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick Rule INS-001 introduces several modifications to the existing regulatory framework governing insurance...

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British Columbia
Roll Out of Comprehensive Hydrogen Rules

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has introduced the Hydrogen Facility Regulation to oversee the establishment and operation of hydrogen facilities. This regulation outlines various requirements,...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
Regulating Vehicle for Hire

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has enacted a Vehicle for Hire By-law under the authority of the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, SNL...

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Quebec
Ensuring Social Security Coverage Across Borders

Order in Council O.C. 200-2025 ratifies the Agreement between Québec and the Kingdom of Belgium, amending the existing Agreement on Social Security. The purpose of...

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Quebec
Immigration Amendment: Shorter Timelines, Bigger Impact

The Québec government has introduced an amendment to the Québec Immigration Regulation through Order in Council 154-2025. This amendment is authorized under section 15 of...

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Quebec
Tougher Exams and Training for Future Financial Advisors

The Minister of Finance amended the Regulation respecting the Issuance and Renewal of Representatives’ Certificates under the Act respecting the Distribution of Financial Products and...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
Expanded Authority for Burin Peninsula Service Board

The Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 28/25 introduces amendments to the Burin Peninsula Regional Service Board Regulations under the authority of the Regional Service Boards Act,...

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Canada
NOTAM: Changing Notice to Airmen to Notice to Air Missions

The 2023 amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) address various issues identified by Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Regulatory Review initiative and feedback from the...

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Canada
Restoring Opportunity for Former Canadian Forces Members

The Eligibility of Certain Former Members of the Canadian Forces Regulations (SOR/2025-25) is a legislative update aimed at addressing a technical issue that impacted the...

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Manitoba
A Broader Scope for Critical Incident Reporting

Manitoba Regulation 154/2015, known as The Critical Incident Reporting Regulation, has been amended to refine and expand its reporting requirements. The amendment introduces changes to...

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British Columbia
Minimum Wage Reforms and Annual Adjustments

The Employment Standards Regulation, B.C. Reg. 396/95, has been amended to reflect changes in various wage rates and ensure that these rates are adjusted annually...

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Nova Scotia
Strengthening Livestock Protection

The Designation of Insurable Crops and Livestock Regulations and the Livestock Price Insurance Plan Regulations in Nova Scotia were amended through legislative actions involving the...

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Quebec
Criminologists and the Duty of Integrity

The draft regulation for the "Code of Ethics of Criminologists" outlines the professional duties and ethical standards for criminologists in Quebec. It emphasizes the responsibility...

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Prince Edward Island
Protecting Temporary Foreign Workers and Regulating Recruiters

The Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act General Regulations outline the procedures for licensing, regulating, and enforcing the activities of foreign worker recruiters in Prince Edward...

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Canada
China Tariffs and the Exceptions

The China Surtax Remission Order (2024), registered as SOR/2025-12, was enacted by the Government of Canada under section 115 of the Customs Tariff on January...

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Newfoundland & Labrador
Tax Breaks and Rule Changes for Vehicles, Gas, and Sugary…

The Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 19/25, an amendment under the Revenue Administration Act, introduces several revisions to existing revenue administration regulations. These amendments affect various...

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Quebec
Redefining Student Life Services and Revising Learning Evaluations

The draft regulation to amend the Basic School Regulation for preschool, elementary, and secondary education introduces several modifications aimed at updating and improving the existing...

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