• Aug 13, 2025

    Part 2, Volume 159 #17

    • Seven First Nations have been added to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, allowing them to access economic development services.
    • The Canadian government is controlling steel imports to align with a U.S. agreement and manage trade impacts.
    • The Minister of Infrastructure and Communities is now responsible for the Canada Lands Company Limited.
    • Amendments to grain regulations ensure consistency with recent regulatory changes.
    • Changes to the Species at Risk Act involve reclassification and renaming of certain species for better conservation efforts.
    • A surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum aims to protect Canadian industries from unfair trade practices.
    • Adjustments to steel import quotas and surtaxes are intended to stabilize the domestic market.
    • Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations have been streamlined to expedite local waterway restrictions.

    Topics: Indigenous, Economic Development, Trade, Environment, Conservation, Industry, Regulation, Taxation, Consultation, Infrastructure
  • Aug 11, 2025

    Part 1, Volume 159 Extra Edition #15

    • The Chief Electoral Officer has released the number of electors for a byelection.
    • The electoral district in question is Battle River—Crowfoot, Alberta.
    • The total number of electors is 84,955.

    Topics: Elections, By-Election, Electors, Electoral District, Alberta, Voter Registration, Democracy, Political Process, Representation, Voting Rights
  • Aug 9, 2025

    Part 1, Volume 159 #32

    • Several charities face revocation of registration due to noncompliance with tax filing requirements.
    • An expiry review is being conducted on the dumping and subsidizing of concrete reinforcing bar from certain countries.
    • Decisions have been made regarding media undertakings in specific Canadian regions.
    • Public service employees have been permitted to run for municipal elections while retaining their roles.
    • A ministerial condition allows the controlled use of a potentially toxic substance under specific conditions.
    • Updated air quality standards aim to improve public health by reducing fine particulate matter exposure.
    • New counterfeit examiners have been designated, and pilotage requirements have been extended for certain vessels.
    • New radio standards have been set for digital transmission systems.
    • Plans for credit union amalgamations and insurance company mergers are underway.
    • Proposed amendments to plant breeders' rights aim to enhance protection and align with international standards.

    Topics: Charities, Compliance, Trade, Environment, Air Quality, Public Safety, Telecommunications, Credit Unions, Plant Breeding, Insurance
  • Aug 2, 2025

    Part 1, Volume 159 #31

    • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal ended an inquiry into steel dumping from Türkiye due to lack of evidence.
    • The CRTC announced applications and decisions related to broadcasting, including those involving major media companies.
    • A CUSMA panel reviewed a U.S. antidumping decision on Canadian lumber, affirming some parts and remanding others.
    • Parks Canada protected critical habitat for a bumble bee species under the Species at Risk Act.
    • A public servant was permitted to run for municipal office while employed by Parks Canada.
    • A ministerial condition was set for the manufacture or import of a potentially toxic substance, with strict usage and disposal conditions.
    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is consulting on frequency bands for fixed services.
    • The Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act aims to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade and labor mobility.
    • Several credit unions and insurance companies plan to amalgamate, with set effective dates and opportunities for objections.

    Topics: Trade, Broadcasting, Environment, Regulation, Consultation, Amalgamation, Mobility, Insurance, Credit Unions, Antidumping
  • Jul 30, 2025

    Part 2, Volume 159 #16

    • Amendments have been made to the levies order for beef cattle research, market development, and promotion.
    • Changes include updates to definitions and levy amounts for certain regions.
    • Specific sections have been repealed or adjusted for administrative purposes.
    • Some amendments have a set expiration date.

    Topics: Amendments, Levies, Beef, Cattle, Trade, Promotion, Research, Implementation, Administration, Regulation
  • Jul 26, 2025

    Part 1, Volume 159 #30

    • The Canada Border Services Agency ended a dumping investigation on Turkish steel, finding no dumping occurred.
    • Several charities lost their registration due to noncompliance with tax laws.
    • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued an order on structural tubing and initiated inquiries into procurement complaints and a preliminary injury inquiry on Chinese cast iron soil pipe.
    • The Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission released updates on broadcasting services.
    • The Minister of the Environment imposed conditions on the use of certain carbon nanotubes due to toxicity concerns.
    • Critical habitat for the Spotted Owl in a specific area is now protected.
    • New certification requirements for broadband equipment in a specific frequency band were published.
    • Plans for credit union amalgamations and asset sales were announced, with opportunities for objections.

    Topics: Trade, Environment, Taxation, Wildlife, Telecommunications, Credit Unions, Broadcasting, Manufacturing, Compliance, Amalgamation