Amending the Employment Equity Regulations

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The “Regulations Amending the Employment Equity Regulations: SOR/2023-267” will come into effect on January 1, 2024. This update addresses necessary adjustments resulting from revisions to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), specifically its 2021 version. Under

Bypassing Usual Regulatory Scrutiny

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The O.I.C. 2023/143 outlines regulations related to the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project under the Public Utilities Act, designating it as an “excluded undertaking.” This classification exempts the project from certain regulatory requirements typically applied to

Low Carbon Fuel Regulations

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On December 11, 2023, British Columbia introduced B.C. Reg. 282/2023, a regulatory framework designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting low carbon fuels. This regulation, established under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low

Expanding the Role of Registered Nurses

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Ontario Regulation 336/23, enacted under the Nursing Act, 1991, introduces amendments to Ontario Regulation 275/94, which governs the practice of registered nurses (RNs) in the province. This regulation establishes new standards for RNs, particularly concerning

Renaming Yourself? Regulations for Name Changing

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The “Change of Name Act Regulations” (EC2023-942) were approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on November 7, 2023, to establish detailed processes related to the Change of Name Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. C-3.1). These

B-15 … Paying for Bingo Oversight and Regulation

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On October 25, 2023, the Government of Quebec issued an Order in Council O.C. 1580-2023, which established the financing structure for the Secrétariat du bingo for the fiscal year spanning from April 1, 2023, to

The Right to Know Origins in Assisted Reproduction

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The Draft Regulation on Information Regarding Contributors to Procreation in the context of parental projects in Québec aims to establish guidelines for disclosing the profiles of individuals who provide reproductive materials and participate in surrogacy

Response to Russian Aggression in Moldova

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The “Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations” (SOR/2023-218) IS Canada’s response to escalating tensions in Moldova, influenced by Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. The regulations are enacted under the Special Economic Measures Act