• Part 1, Volume 158 #36

    • CRA is revoking several charities for noncompliance with the Income Tax Act.
    • Public servants have been granted permission to run for political office.
    • A substance, octanamide, Nhydroxy, is suspected to be toxic and its use is restricted.
    • Judicial appointments have been made across various Canadian courts.
    • New Senators have been summoned to the Senate of Canada.
    • The government is seeking applications for various Governor in Council positions, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
    • PACICC plans to incorporate a new insurance company, and Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. seeks to release its assets in Canada.
    • Western Assurance Company, Intact Insurance Company, and 13130126 Canada Inc. plan to amalgamate.
    • Westport Insurance Corporation seeks to release its assets in Canada.
    • Canada Post proposes increasing postage rates due to financial challenges.
    • Amendments to the Public Service Employment Regulations aim to improve fairness, transparency, and support diversity and inclusion in the public service.

    Topics: Charities, Elections, Environment, Judicial Appointments, Senate, Diversity, Insurance, Postal Rates, Public Service, Regulations
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #35

    • ALLETE, Inc. seeks authorization to export electricity to the U.S., with input requested on the impact and fairness to Canadian buyers.
    • The CITT will hold a hearing on the classification of outdoor furniture under the Customs Act.
    • Weatherlogics Inc.'s complaint against ECCC's bid reevaluation was deemed valid by the CITT.
    • Measures against dumping and subsidizing of Chinese sucker rods continue.
    • CRTC has posted recent decisions and updates.
    • Critical habitat for the Redside Dace in Rouge National Urban Park has been identified and will be protected.
    • The Maanulth First Nations Final Agreement was amended to include additional lands.
    • The Government of Canada is seeking diverse candidates for various Governor in Council positions.
    • PACICC plans to incorporate a new insurance company, with objections due by a specified date.
    • Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. and Westport Insurance Corporation seek to release their Canadian assets, with deadlines for objections.
    • Western Assurance Company, Intact Insurance Company, and another entity plan to amalgamate into Intact Insurance Company.

    Topics: Energy, Trade, Environment, Telecommunications, Wildlife, Indigenous, Insurance, Appointments, Classification, Export
  • Part 2, Volume 158 #18

    • The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency has revised turkey production quotas for various provinces to reflect current market conditions.
    • The Minister of Health has simplified the exemption process for cannabis licence holders selling exclusively for medical purposes, reducing compliance burdens.
    • New rules for nicotine replacement therapies aim to reduce their appeal and accessibility to young people while maintaining access for adults trying to quit smoking.
    • Canada has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities in Belarus due to human rights violations and support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
    • An individual has been removed from Canada's sanctions list against Myanmar following a review, reflecting the fair application of sanctions.

    Topics: Turkey, Quotas, Cannabis, Fees, Nicotine, Regulations, Sanctions, Human Rights, Trade, Compliance
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #34

    • Manitoba Hydro seeks approval to export electricity to the U.S. and public input is requested.
    • The Canada Revenue Agency plans to revoke the Jabez Foundation's registration.
    • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will review appeals on import duty and tax refunds, and is conducting an expiry review on copper tube dumping.
    • Evripos Janitorial Services filed a complaint about a procurement process.
    • The CRTC has posted regulatory documents and decisions, including applications from Corus Entertainment and a decision on CFEDFM.
    • New instructions for study permit applications require a provincial attestation letter to manage application numbers.
    • Restrictions are imposed on the use of octanamide, Nhydroxy for noncosmetic applications.
    • Interim order issued to control benzene emissions from petrochemical facilities in Sarnia, Ontario.
    • The Government of Canada is seeking diverse candidates for various positions.
    • Validus Reinsurance and Westport Insurance plan to release their assets in Canada, with opposition deadlines set.
    • Western Assurance, Intact Insurance, and another company plan to amalgamate.
    • Enhanced steel import monitoring will require country of melt and pour information.
    • Proposed amendments to import permits for specialty steel products include new reporting requirements.
    • SOCAN Tariff 23 sets royalties for hotel and motel inroom audiovisual and musical services.

    Topics: Energy, Trade, Tax, Environment, Immigration, Telecommunications, Insurance, Steel, Regulations, Public Input
  • Part 1, Volume 158 #33

    • Dominic Vautour from Employment and Social Development Canada has permission to run in the DieppeMemramcook, New Brunswick provincial election and will take a leave of absence during the election period.
    • Health Canada has developed a new approach to prioritize human health risks of substances on the Domestic Substances List and is inviting public comments.
    • The Government of Canada is seeking public input on the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement in preparation for its first joint review in 2026.
    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released a new standard for radio services to improve spectrum utilization.
    • The Government of Canada is committed to a transparent and meritbased appointment process for various positions, ensuring diversity and representation.
    • Western Assurance Company, Intact Insurance Company, and 13130126 Canada Inc. plan to merge into a single entity named "Intact Insurance Company," pending approval.
    • Westport Insurance Corporation intends to apply for the release of its assets maintained in Canada, with opposition filings due by a specified date.

    Topics: Election, Health, Environment, Trade, Public Input, Radio, Appointments, Insurance, Amalgamation, Assets
  • Part 1, Volume 158 Extra Edition #7

    • The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada has announced the number of electors on preliminary lists for upcoming byelections.
    • Two electoral districts are involved: one in Quebec and one in Manitoba.
    • The number of electors in each district has been specified.

    Topics: Elections, Electors, By-Elections, Electoral Districts, Voter Registration, Preliminary Lists, Quebec, Manitoba, Democracy, Voting.