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.

Changes in B.C.’s Adoption Financial Assistance

On June 26, 2023, the Government of British Columbia introduced B.C. Reg. 160/2023, amending existing regulations under the Adoption Act. These changes primarily focus on financial assistance for applicants involved in the adoption process. One of...

Carbon Pricing in Fuel Regulation

On June 22, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador enacted Regulation 48/23 under the Petroleum Products Act, which amends the existing Petroleum Products Regulations. This regulatory update is designed to enhance various aspects of petroleum pricing and...

Shaping the Hours of Service in the Trucking Industry

On June 20, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador implemented Regulation 46/23 under the Highway Traffic Act, establishing comprehensive Hours of Service (HOS) regulations designed to ensure the safety of commercial drivers and the public. These...

Amendment to Student Financial Assistance Regulations

The amendment to the Student Financial Assistance Act General Regulations introduces updates to the criteria for assessing financial needs for student assistance in Prince Edward Island. These revisions aim to streamline the process of evaluating...

Cross-Border Electricity Transactions

Ontario Regulation 116/23, enacted under the Electricity Act, 1998, introduces several amendments to Ontario Regulation 429/04 concerning adjustments related to electricity distribution. This regulation clarifies and updates definitions pertinent to...

Indigenous Governance in Oil and Gas Regulation

On June 16, 2023, British Columbia implemented B.C. Reg. 146/2023, a regulatory framework under the Oil and Gas Activities Act designed to enforce the Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement. This regulation is based on a collaborative...

Transforming Drug Schedules for Better Patient Care

On June 19, 2023, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia enacted amendments to the Drug Schedules Regulation, known as B.C. Reg. 9/98, under the authority of the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act. These changes are intended to...

Amending The Ta’an Kwach’an Council’s Governance Framework

On May 4, 2023, the Yukon Commissioner issued O.I.C. 2023/77, which pertains to amendments to the Ta’an Kwach’an Council Self-Government Agreement. This action follows an agreement reached by the parties involved in the Self-Government Agreement to...

Pricing Regulations on Petroleum Products

On June 1, 2023, the Governor in Council of Nova Scotia enacted amendments to the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act, following recommendations from the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal...

Strengthening Milk Quality Standards

On May 18, 2023, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia (DFNS) proposed significant amendments to the Milk Producer Licensing Regulations. The primary aim of these amendments is to enhance regulatory compliance and ensure the quality of milk produced...