• Part 1, Volume 157 #24

    • The CRA is revoking the charitable status of various organizations due to selfrequest or noncompliance with tax filing requirements.
    • The CITT is holding public hearings on appeals by Korhani of Canada Inc. and Best Buy Canada Ltd. regarding import duty valuation and tariff classification.
    • The CRTC has updated its website with regulatory documents and is inviting public interventions for a Part 1 application from a media company.
    • A National Defence investigator has been authorized to run for a municipal councillor position in Quebec.
    • Environmental occurrences notification agreements have been established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act with several provinces and territories.
    • The Minister of Transport has issued an interim order for pilotage areas in Belledune and Sheet Harbour to address safety and environmental risks.
    • Adyen N.V. has been approved to establish a financial establishment in Canada.
    • Various Governor in Council appointment opportunities are announced, focusing on a meritbased process and diversity.
    • Insurance companies plan to amalgamate, and RBC intends to amalgamate with HSBC entities in Canada.
    • United American Insurance Company plans to request the release of its Canadian assets.
    • Proposed amendments to regulations aim to address issues with formaldehyde emissions, fire safety standards for tents, vessel operation restrictions, and the dissemination of vehicle safety recall information to enhance public safety and reduce regulatory burdens.

    Topics: Charities, Tax, Trade, Telecommunications, Environment, Finance, Insurance, Health, Safety, Regulations
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #12

    • Canadian Aviation Regulations updated to reflect true costs of aeronautical product reviews, increasing cost recovery and shifting financial responsibility from taxpayers to service beneficiaries.
    • Canadian Hatching Egg Producers set new broiler hatching egg limits for trade within Canada.
    • Safety standards for carriages and strollers in Canada enhanced to align with international standards and address emerging hazards.
    • Chicken Farmers of Canada Proclamation updated to reflect current organizational names and definitions.
    • Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amended to include substances related to fentanyl production.
    • Department of Transport regulations corrected for administrative and technical issues across various shipping and safety regulations.
    • Madawaska Maliseet First Nation opts for communitybased council elections, enhancing governance autonomy.
    • Pinaymootang First Nation switches to the First Nations Elections Act for council elections, aiming for more stable governance.
    • Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations extended eTA eligibility to certain lowrisk travelers from additional countries.
    • Pest Control Products Regulations clarified to detail compensation process for data holders during postmarket product reviews.
    • Precursor Control Regulations amended to include novel fentanyl precursors, addressing illegal drug production.
    • Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations updated to impose sanctions on Russian individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses.
    • Tobacco and Vaping Products Act amended to update healthrelated messages and packaging requirements for tobacco products.
    • Wildlife Area Regulations amended to remove a unit from Prairie National Wildlife Area, facilitating land exchange for conservation purposes.

    Topics: Regulations, Aviation, Safety, Sanctions, Elections, Indigenous, Tobacco, Wildlife, Immigration, Pesticides
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #11

    • The Canadian government has increased the interestfree loan limit under the Advance Payments Program to $350,000 for agricultural producers to help manage increased production costs.
    • Amendments to the Canada Pension Plan clarify benefit calculations and eligibility for the PostRetirement Disability Benefit and for those using childrearing and disability dropins.
    • The Canada Business Corporations Act now requires corporations to maintain a clearer register of individuals with significant control to improve transparency and combat illegal activities.
    • Chicken Farmers of Canada has set new production quotas for chicken for a specified period in 2023.
    • Victoria Day is officially designated as the day to celebrate the reigning monarch's birthday in Canada.
    • New substances have been added to the Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, after assessment and are no longer subject to notification regulations.
    • The first Friday in June is declared as a National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada to raise awareness and promote collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence.

    Topics: Agriculture, Finance, Legislation, Pensions, Corporate Transparency, Marketing Quotas, Monarchy, Environment, Substances, Gun Violence
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #1

    • King Charles III has issued a proclamation, advised by the Privy Council for Canada.
    • Victoria Day is declared as the official day to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday in Canada.
    • The proclamation is formalized with the Great Seal of Canada.
    • All subjects and concerned parties in Canada are required to recognize and observe this declaration.
    • The Governor General of Canada, Mary May Simon, has witnessed the document.

    Topics: Monarchy, Celebration, Proclamation, Sovereignty, National Holiday, Tradition, Governance, Ceremony, Legal Document, Public Notice
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #10

    • The Canadian government is considering adding the Monarch butterfly and two subspecies of the Western Bumble Bee to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk, following COSEWIC's assessments.
    • Regulations under the Federal Courts Act have been updated to set the number of associate judges and establish workload requirements for supernumerary associate judges in the Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada.
    • Amendments to the Canada Labour Code require employers to reimburse employees for workrelated expenses and provide a written statement of employment.
    • Employers in federally regulated industries must now provide menstrual products in the workplace and ensure proper disposal facilities are available.
    • The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency has adjusted the levy rate for turkey producers in British Columbia.
    • New chemical substances and one living organism have been added to the Domestic Substances List after assessment.
    • Amendments to the Government Contracts Regulations aim to reduce administrative burdens and streamline processes.
    • The Halalt First Nation in British Columbia has opted to conduct its council elections based on its own community election code, moving away from the Indian Act's regime.
    • The PariMutuel Betting Supervision Regulations have been amended to include bupivacaine as a prohibited substance to maintain the integrity of horse racing.
    • Additional sanctions have been imposed on Iran, targeting individuals and an entity associated with human rights violations and threats to international peace.
    • A correction was made to an error in the publication of regulations amending certain regulations under the United Nations Act.

    Topics: Environment, Wildlife, Judicial System, Labour Standards, Health And Safety, Gender Equity, Indigenous Rights, Agriculture, International Sanctions, Regulatory Amendments
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #9

    • The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Board has established bylaws under its Act and Regulations, setting standards for licensing, incompetence, and professional misconduct.
    • Mattagami First Nation will hold its council elections under the First Nations Elections Act on October 9, 2023, aiming to improve governance and community engagement.
    • Canada has updated its Special Economic Measures against Belarus and Russia, adding banks and individuals/entities to its sanctions list to increase economic pressure and align with international partners in response to the Ukraine crisis.

    Topics: Sanctions, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Indigenous, Elections, Patent, Trademark, Regulation, Governance