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.

Medical Staff Governance

The “Nova Scotia Health Authority Medical Staff By-laws,” established under the Health Authorities Act, provide a framework for the governance of medical staff within the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA). These by-laws define key...

Changes to Notifiable Diseases Regulations

The Governor in Council of Nova Scotia issued an amendment to the Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Regulations. This amendment is part of an ongoing effort to manage public health and ensure the state is equipped to monitor and respond...

Safeguarding Whistleblowers

British Columbia implemented amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act through B.C. Reg. 131/2023. This regulation modifies the existing rules governing public interest disclosures. One key change involves the Government Body Designation...

Regulatory Framework for Physician Assistants

The “Physician Assistants Regulations,” under the Regulated Health Professions Act of Prince Edward Island, outline the standards and requirements for the practice of physician assistants (PAs) in the province. These regulations aim to...

Regulatory Framework of the Tobacco and Smoking

The Tobacco and Smoking Act (R-009-2023), officially registered on May 10, 2023, along with its accompanying regulations, establishes a framework for regulating tobacco and smoking products in Nunavut. These regulations provide a set of guidelines...

Early Learning and Child Care Funding Regulations

The Early Learning and Child Care Funding Regulations (R-018-2023) establish a framework for the administration of the Early Learning and Child Care Funding Program under the Child Day Care Act, These regulations aim to enhance early childhood...

Ensuring High Standards for Early Learning and Child Care

The Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations are established under Section 47 of the Child Day Care Act, with guidance from the Minister and enforcement by the Commissioner. These regulations are intended to ensure that early childhood...

The Role of Justices of the Peace

The Justice of the Peace Act Regulations (EC2023-349), delineate the roles and responsibilities of justices of the peace in Prince Edward Island (PEI). The regulations specify the jurisdiction of justices of the peace.  A staff justice of the peace...

The Costs of Unsafe Digging

Ontario Regulation 87/23 establishes new administrative penalties under the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012. This regulation is designed to enhance compliance and safety concerning underground infrastructure during...

Addressing Regulatory Challenges in Canada’s Explosives Sector

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Explosives Program is undertaking a review of the Canadian Explosives Regulations, 2013, to address the evolving safety and security needs within the explosives sector. Initially updated nearly a decade ago, the...