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The Draft Regulation under the Environment Quality Act (Chapter Q-2) proposes amendments to the existing rules regarding compensation for municipal services related to the recovery and reclamation of residual materials. The amendments primarily focus...
The “Domestic Violence and Stalking Regulation” in Manitoba, originally established under Manitoba Regulation 117/99, has recently undergone amendments designed to enhance protections and support for individuals affected by domestic...
Manitoba Regulation 152/2017, which governs Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits, has undergone changes to clarify eligibility criteria, lease renewal processes, and associated rights. These changes introduce new definitions and modify...
The Certain Russian Goods Remission Order authorized by the Governor General in Council based on the Minister of Finance’s recommendations, specifically addresses customs duties on goods classified under tariff item No. 2844.43.00, including...
On July 19, 2023, the Government of Canada formally extended the application of Section 14 of the Citizenship Act. This decision, made by Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Sean Fraser, aims to continue the role of citizenship judges in...
The Fees in Lieu of Taxes and Related Matters Regulation (2023), M.R. 85/2023, registered on July 13, 2023, under The Northern Affairs Act, establishes a framework for assessing fees in lieu of real property and business taxes in specific areas of...
On June 6, 2023, the Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia (HEFNS) proposed new regulations that were subsequently approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council on June 22, 2023. Effective from August 1, 2023, these regulations are intended to...
On July 5, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan issued new regulations to update the existing newborn screening process under The Public Health Act, 1994. Officially titled The Newborn Screening Amendment Regulations, 2023, these regulations are...
Ontario Regulation 174/23, enacted under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, was made on June 22, 2023. This regulation updates the existing rules surrounding the blue box program in Ontario, specifically addressing the collection...
On July 17, 2023, the government of British Columbia enacted B.C. Reg. 187/2023, aimed at streamlining energy resource management and enhancing environmental oversight. Following an Order in Council approved by the Lieutenant Governor and based on...