INSIGHTS

The Regulatory Research Institute of Canada monitors and tracks the regulatory environment across Canada and publishes interesting regulatory changes and insights on a weekly basis.

A Community Unites for Alcohol-Free Festivities

The Liquor Act R-025-2023 establishes a Temporary Prohibition Order for the Charter Community of K’ásho Got’iné in the Northwest Territories. This order was enacted at the request of the community council to temporarily ban the consumption, sale, and...

Updating the Appeal Process for Psychologists

The Psychologists Regulations Amendment (N.S. Reg. 106/2023) introduces changes to the regulations governing the practice of psychology in Nova Scotia. These amendments follow a report from the Minister of Health and Wellness dated June 24, 2022. The...

Inclusive Language and Tax Clarity

On June 29, 2023, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador enacted Regulation 53/23, amending various sections of the Revenue Administration Regulations under the Revenue Administration Act. This regulation updates guidelines for tax collection...

Class A and Class B Demand-Side Energy Measures

On June 28, 2023, the government of British Columbia introduced amendments to the Demand-Side Measures Regulation (B.C. Reg. 326/2008) under the Utilities Commission Act. These changes are aimed at improving the energy efficiency programs and support...

Northern Horizons: Unveiling the SEDAR+ Regulations

The Securities Act R-015-2023, registered with the Chief Legislative Counsel on June 9, 2023, establishes important regulations regarding system fees for SEDAR+ (the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval). This legislation is for the...

Standardizing Fees: The Impact of National Instrument MI 13-102

Saskatchewan’s Regulations 48/2023 introduces amendments to the Securities Commission’s regulatory framework, particularly focusing on system fees. The Securities Commission (Adoption of National Instruments) (MI 13-102) Amendment...

Amendments to New Home Warranty Claims and Procedures

Ontario Regulation 118/23 was introduced under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. This regulation modifies Regulation 892 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, with the primary goal of improving the administration of the Ontario New...

Changes in the Framework for Canada’s Drone Regulations

On June 24, 2023, the Government of Canada (GoC) issued a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement under the Aeronautics Act, addressing the regulatory framework for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). This initiative by the Department of Transport...

Safer Workplaces: Occupational Diseases Regulation

The Occupational Diseases Regulation, M.R. 69/2023 establishes a comprehensive list of occupational diseases linked to specific industries, trades, or processes, ensuring that workers exposed to these hazards are recognized and protected under the...

Updating the Financial Support Structures for Individuals with Disabilities

On June 23, 2023, Manitoba introduced the Disability Support Regulation, M.R. 74/2023, which amends the existing Disability Support Regulation (M.R. 164/2022). This amendment aims to update the financial support structures for individuals with...