• Part 2, Volume 157 #8

    • The Canadian government has updated the Canada Labour Code to improve legal document service and clarify wage calculations for nonhourly employees at CIRB hearings.
    • New levies for turkey production have been set to expire on March 31, 2024, and chicken marketing quotas have been adjusted for a specified period in 2023.
    • Egg marketing quotas have been revised for the period up to December 30, 2023.
    • The Minister of Finance must now annually report on climaterelated financial risks and opportunities.
    • Turkey marketing quotas have been updated for the 20222023 period.
    • Outdated environmental assessment regulations have been repealed, and discrepancies between English and French versions of the Physical Activities Regulations have been corrected.
    • Six First Nations have been added to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, enabling them to access financial management services.
    • Changes to Canada's carbon pricing framework include integration with provincial systems, updated fuel charge rates, and exemptions for certain fuels.
    • The Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. has been modernized to apply across the entire land border and includes provisions for stateless persons and temporary foreign workers.
    • Interest on debts owed by municipalities for RCMP policing services has been waived to prevent additional financial strain.
    • NAFO has been granted legal capacities and privileges in Canada as per a Headquarters Agreement.
    • New Brunswick has joined the Multilateral Agreement for Pooled Registered Pension Plans, streamlining administration across jurisdictions.
    • Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by NonCanadians Regulations aim to support housing supply and attract skilled workers.
    • Sanctions have been imposed on additional individuals from Haiti's elite for corruption and supporting criminal gangs.
    • Additional sanctions on Iran target individuals and entities involved in human rights violations and threats to international peace.
    • Sanctions on 100 individuals from Zimbabwe have been lifted as the reasons for their inclusion no longer apply.
    • Nonsubstantive errors in various United Nations Act regulations have been corrected for clarity and consistency.

    Topics: Regulations, Labour Code, Agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental Assessment, Indigenous Communities, Economic Development, Immigration, Sanctions, Human Rights
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #7

    • The Canadian government has made legislative changes to increase the minimum age of employment in federally regulated industries to 18 years, aligning with international labor standards.
    • Amendments to the Canada Labour Code and related regulations will enforce restrictions on hazardous work and night hours for young workers.
    • The CDIC has updated its bylaws to include the TaxFree First Home Savings Account for separate insurance coverage.
    • The Canadian Hatching Egg Producers and the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency have adjusted levy rates for producers in various provinces.
    • The Canadian Securities Regulation Regime Transition Office is being dissolved, with its functions and knowledge transferred to the Department of Finance Canada.
    • Amendments to the CCOFTA Rules of Origin Regulations have been made to facilitate trade with Colombia and reflect updates to the international goods classification system.
    • The critical habitat for the threatened Silver Shiner species in Ontario is legally protected to prevent habitat destruction.
    • Corrections and adjustments to the Customs Tariff Schedule have been made, including a remission order for certain tobacco products to correct an unintended duty increase.
    • Changes to the Domestic Substances List include the addition of new substances and the updating of organism names.
    • The Kinistin Saulteaux Nation has transitioned to the First Nations Elections Act for its electoral system.
    • A remission order has been issued for antidumping duties on large diameter line pipe imports needed for natural gas projects due to domestic short supply.
    • Overpayments to beneficiaries of the Public Service Income Benefit Plan for Survivors of Employees Slain on Duty have been forgiven due to administrative errors.
    • Canada has banned the import of steel and aluminum goods from Russia as part of its sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
    • The CRTC has updated the Telecommunications Fees Regulations to align with current accounting standards and streamline the annual reporting process for service providers.

    Topics: Employment, Legislation, Financial, Trade, Environmental Protection, Indigenous Affairs, Customs, Sanctions, Telecommunications, Regulatory Compliance
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #6

    • The CDIC has amended a bylaw to include penalties for noncompliance with the Eligible Financial Contracts Bylaw, aiming to ensure financial stability.
    • The Minister of the Environment has repealed an outdated service charges order to reduce regulatory confusion.
    • Corrections were made to the Firearms Act regulations regarding the registration and transfer of handguns.
    • Health Canada is remitting fees for expedited medical device license applications during the COVID19 pandemic to alleviate financial burdens on applicants.
    • Canada has imposed sanctions on additional Iranian individuals for human rights violations, aligning with international partners.
    • New sanctions have been introduced against Russia, targeting individuals and entities to pressure changes in behavior and policy due to ongoing aggression in Ukraine and human rights abuses.

    Topics: Regulations, Sanctions, Financial System, Environmental Assessment, Firearms, Medical Devices, Human Rights, Iran, Russia, Compliance
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #5

    • The Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order has been amended to adjust the levy rate for chicken producers in Nova Scotia.
    • New Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure have been established to improve the tariffsetting process for collective societies in Canada.
    • Chile has completed the ratification of the CPTPP, leading Canada to extend its tariff commitments to Chile under the agreement.
    • A new directive to the CRTC focuses on promoting competition, affordability, consumer interests, and innovation in Canadian telecommunications.
    • An amendment to the Domestic Substances List includes a new substance used in cosmetics, with Significant New Activity provisions due to potential health concerns.
    • The schedule to the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act has been expanded to include additional offenses, allowing for the expungement of related convictions.
    • The Manitoba Fishery Regulations, 1987, have been amended to support sustainable recreational fishing and align with Manitoba's Recreational Angling Strategy.
    • The Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations have been amended to impose sanctions on two Haitian nationals for corruption and supporting criminal gangs.
    • The Special Import Measures Regulations have been amended to address nonmarket economy conditions in Russia and Belarus, allowing for more effective application of antidumping duties.

    Topics: Regulations, Trade, Telecommunications, Environment, Agriculture, Copyright, Sanctions, Human Rights, Fisheries, Expungement
  • Part 2, Volume 157 #4

    • Canada's Minister of Finance has updated the Customs Tariff descriptions for clarity and alignment with current standards, without affecting duty rates.
    • Health Canada has introduced fees for certain COVID19 medical devices no longer deemed urgent, with fee reductions for small businesses.
    • Beausoleil First Nation will conduct elections under the First Nations Elections Act, enhancing governance autonomy.
    • Frog Lake First Nations has adopted its own election code, moving away from the Indian Act's regime to strengthen selfdetermination.
    • Canada has banned the manufacture and import of lead wheel weights to protect health and the environment, with alternatives being considered.
    • Permanent regulations for COVID19 medical devices have been established, continuing expedited authorization pathways from an interim order.
    • New regulations allow health officials to access unauthorized drugs during emergencies, streamlining procurement and distribution.
    • Canada has updated sanctions against Myanmar and Russia, targeting military officials and entities involved in disinformation, respectively.
    • Amendments to the Species at Risk Act have been made, adding and reclassifying species to ensure their protection and support recovery efforts.

    Topics: Customs, Finance, Health, Indigenous, Elections, Environment, Medical Devices, Sanctions, Species Protection, Regulations