Highlights

  • The Canada Revenue Agency is revoking a charity’s registration for non-compliance.
  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is reviewing a trade appeal.
  • The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is handling applications for renewals and amendments.
  • Public service employees are permitted to run in the federal election with leave of absence.
  • New immigration pilot programs for home care workers have been introduced with specific application guidelines.
  • Guidelines for managing chemicals in the rubber manufacturing sector have been released.
  • Financial directives concerning Russia and North Korea require enhanced due diligence.
  • Drinking water quality guidelines have been updated.
  • The government is seeking diverse candidates for leadership positions.
  • Insurance companies are planning corporate transitions and asset releases.
  • Amendments to the Status of the Artist Act Procedural Regulations are proposed to improve clarity and efficiency.

Regulatory Updates on Tax, Trade, Telecommunications, and Public Service Elections

The Canada Revenue Agency intends to revoke the registration of the Lawrence Trafford Evangelistic Association Inc. for failing to meet certain requirements of the Income Tax Act. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a public hearing via videoconference to consider an appeal by DOT Lighting (Canada) Inc. regarding a reassessment period imposed by the Canada Border Services Agency. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has posted several applications for renewal or amendment on its website, with deadlines for public comments in April 2025. The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted permission and leave for several public service employees to seek nomination and be candidates in the upcoming federal election, with leave of absence without pay during the election period. [Source]

Canadian Government Issues Guidelines on Immigration, Environmental Safety, Financial Transactions, and Leadership Diversity

The Canadian government has issued Ministerial Instructions for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot Programs, setting application limits and processing guidelines for the Child Care and Home Support classes. The instructions specify the number of applications that can be processed annually, with different quotas for electronic and alternate submission methods. The programs aim to support Canada’s immigration goals by managing application intake and processing efficiently. The instructions also outline eligibility criteria, including language proficiency, education, work experience, and employment offers. Additionally, the government has released guidelines for managing chemicals in the rubber product manufacturing sector, focusing on reducing environmental risks from substances like BENPAT and TMTD. These guidelines recommend concentration targets for industrial effluents and require facilities to report annually on their compliance. The Department of Finance has issued directives on financial transactions associated with Russia and North Korea, requiring enhanced due diligence and record-keeping to safeguard Canada’s financial system. The Department of Health has updated guidelines for drinking water quality, setting aesthetic objectives for parameters like chloride, sulphate, and total dissolved solids. The government is also seeking applications for various Governor in Council positions, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. [Source]

Canadian Asset Release and Corporate Transition Plans for Insurance Companies

CorePointe Insurance Company plans to request the release of its Canadian assets from the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Canada) after April 28, 2025. Policyholders or creditors opposing this release can file their objections by mail or email by the same date. Additionally, Quebec Assurance Company intends to seek approval from the Minister of Finance to transition to a corporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The board of directors retains the right to withdraw this application before it is processed. Approval is subject to the Minister’s discretion following a standard review process. [Source]

Proposed Amendments to Enhance Status of the Artist Act Regulations

The Canada Industrial Relations Board is proposing amendments to the Status of the Artist Act Procedural Regulations to address technical issues identified by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations and the Board itself. The amendments aim to correct discrepancies between the French and English versions, harmonize terms with the enabling statute, repeal obsolete provisions, eliminate text duplications, renumber provisions, add clarity, ensure internal consistency, align with current technology, and simplify requirements. Key changes include standardizing terminology, ensuring consistency with the Status of the Artist Act, adding clarity to procedural requirements, removing duplications, simplifying intervention requirements, and addressing technological changes by removing references to fax numbers. The amendments also involve repealing spent provisions and clarifying the Board’s powers in case management and compliance. The proposed changes are intended to improve the clarity, consistency, and efficiency of the regulations without impacting small businesses or changing administrative costs. Public comments on the proposed amendments are invited. [Source]

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