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House of Commons — Open Calls for Briefs
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Canada Gazette Part I — Proposed Regulations
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Statutory authorities Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act When members of federally regulated defined contribution pension plans retire, they may choose to use their pension funds to purchase a life annuity, transfer them to a locked-in retirement vehicle, or, if it is offered by the plan, continue to stay in the plan and receive variable benefits from the p...
The collection and publication of country of smelt and cast (CSC) data is part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to increase transparency in the domestic supply chain for aluminum imports and to provide a more comprehensive picture of the origins of imported aluminum goods. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) can collect CSC information but cannot compel importers to provide...
Notice is hereby given that the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement of the above-mentioned Regulations published on page 270 of the Canada Gazette , Part I, Vol. 160, No. 10 (PDF, 1.3MB) , dated Saturday, March 7, 2026, needs to be updated. Accordingly, the following modifications are made. On page 275, the first three paragraphs under the “Range of penalties” section, which were written as fo...
Sponsoring departments Department of Employment and Social Development Department of Indigenous Services Department of Natural Resources Department of Transport Issues: Five occupational health and safety regulations (OHS regulations) under the Canada Labour Code (the Code) require updating. The noise provisions in the following OHS regulations are outdated and inadequate to optimally protect e...
Statutory authorities Canada Wildlife Act Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act Big Fish Island, Green Island, Guyon Island, Hog Island, Three Top Island, and Whitehead Island in Nova Scotia provide important habitat and critical functions for migratory birds and a wide range of other species and do not currently benefit from protections under the Canada Wildlife Act (t...
Statutory authorities Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Canada has had a domestic regulatory regime for Arctic shipping for over fifty years. However, mandatory international measures to address the risks of ships operating in polar regions were only introduced on January 1, 2017, when the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) entered...
Issues: Transport Canada (TC) regulates the identification and
registration of aircraft and maintains the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register (CCAR), which contains information
about all registered Canadian aircraft. Since its inception, Canada’s aircraft registration program has
evolved faster than the regulations governing its implementation could keep pace...
For a number of years now, the Canadian public and the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) have noted persistent instances of non-compliance with the Official Languages Act (the Act or the OLA) and the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations (regulations under Part IV of the Act or Official Languages Regulations), particularly as regar...
The Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site (Grosse Île) was designated under the federal Historic Sites and Monuments Act as a national historic site in 1974. A federal designation does not automatically provide protection or conservation measures, even for federally owned historic sites. In recent years, a significant increase in the white-tailed deer population on Grosse Île...
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- Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 10: Regulations Amending the Marine Mammal Regulations (Southern Resident Killer Whale Approach Distance)
- Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 9: Maintenance and Repair of Ontario Municipal Drains Regulations
Canada.ca — Federal Consultations
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In Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-299, the Commission set out a modernized certification framework for Canadian programming in the audio-visual sector. In order to give effect to the Commission’s policy determinations, the Commission calls for comments on proposed Regulations Prescribing Canadian Programs and on proposed consequential amendments to the Television Broadcasting Regulations, ...
The Agency is conducting a public consultation process and inviting interested stakeholders, such as CN, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) and shipper organizations, to provide submissions on how commercial market factors should be considered in the determination of regulated interswitching rates.
Further to the ICH Management Committee’s endorsement of the E22 Concept Paper in June 2024, the E22 Guideline aims to optimise the use of patient preference information as input to pharmaceutical product development using a globally harmonised framework and allow regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry to benefit from harmonised approaches for PPS throughout drug development inc...
Canada is consulting vehicle assemblers, importers, parts producers, workers' associations, unions and any other interested parties to obtain their views and feedback on potential changes to Canda's automotive remission framework in respect of counter-tariffs applicable on certain imports from the United States (U.S.). The government has outlined specific questions below but welcomes feedback o...
Health Canada has drafted Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality, Chlorite and chlorate. We're looking for feedback, in particular on the approach used to develop the guidelines and on the potential impacts on implementing them.
Health Canada is consulting people in Canada on the Proposed Code of Practice for Methanone, Diphenyl- (Benzophenone) in Paint, Stain and/or Coating Products Available to Consumers in Canada, up to 60-days from the date of publication of the proposed code of practice.
Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of prohexadione-calcium and associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed updates to standard label statements.
Statistics Canada's General Social Survey (GSS) has long served as a cornerstone for understanding social conditions and trends in Canada. As part of the General Social Statistics Program, the GSS is currently undergoing a transformation designed to improve the timeliness of data collection and dissemination, ensure survey content remains relevant, and enhance flexibility to address emerging so...
The federal government, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, is seeking public feedback and comments on the draft 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy. Feedback will help shape the final Strategy prior to it being tabled in Parliament in November 2026.
Extensive in-person and virtual engagement is being conducted to receive input from industry, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders that will help develop Canada’s Ghost Gear Action Plan.
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) has launched the public engagement for the 2025 review of the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
TBS is seeking feedback on potential policy approaches to: improve the performance and operations of the access to information regime; strengthen the transparency and accountability of institutions; and, better enable public debate on the conduct of ...
The Commission is issuing a call for applications for FM radio stations to serve the Indigenous communities of Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario.
In the Commission’s view, there is a need and a demand for radio stations to serve the needs and interests of those communities.
It is the Commission’s preliminary view that these markets should be served by radio stations operated by and for Indigeno...
Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of famoxadone and its associated end-use product registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed updates to standard label statements.
To consult with Canadians, including stakeholders such as producers, processors, Indigenous communities, women in agriculture, youth, environmental organizations, and small and emerging sectors to develop the successor to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
TBS is currently undertaking a renewal of the Treasury Board Policy on Results. The renewal has identified several issues regarding results, performance measurement and evaluation in relation to Reconciliation and Indigenous peoples. It is proposed to engage with National Indigenous Organizations and Modern Treaty Partners to incorporate their views into the renewal, and to work towards potenti...
Veterans Affairs Canada has six ministerial advisory groups that provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. For the 2024-2026 session, the advisory groups are:
1. Advisory Group on Recognition working jointly with the Advisory Group on Families
2. Care and Support Advisory Group working jointly with the Policy Advisory Group
3. Health and Well-being Advisory G...
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking feedback on policy approaches to enable better services to Canadians, strengthen privacy protections for the digital age, and update the foundation and oversight of the federal government privacy regime. The themes of focus and policy approaches build on previous work and feedback received from stakeholders, including Indigenous partners.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is developing a comprehensive Credit Risk Management (CRM) Guideline to strengthen how institutions manage credit risk. The guideline will consolidate and streamline existing regulatory expectations and incorporate international best practices on credit risk. By clarifying its expectations in a single guideline, OSFI aims to enha...
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking information through directed engagements as part of its preparation of a proposal for the Minister of Industry with respect to the exemption of certain Law Enforcement Agencies from the jammer-related prohibitions in the Radiocommunication Act.
We are seeking your comments on developing an Indigenous stream of the Broadband Fund. We launched the Broadband Fund to help connect rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada to high-speed Internet and cellphone services. The Indigenous stream will aim to make it easier for Indigenous communities to get connected to these services through the Broadband Fund.
Annual consultation on the proposed modifications to the Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (pre-listing consultations).
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is issuing a consultative document on senior leader accountability. This nine-month consultation focuses on a principles-based regime to modernize suitability and accountability standards for senior leaders of federally regulated financial institutions. This regime is a subset of OSFI’s broader corporate governance work, but one ...
Amendments to the Indian Oil and Gas Regulations relating to the protection of the Environment and Surface contracts administration
Engagement with the White River First Nation as part of the Government of Canada delegation to the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self Determination Table led by Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Specifically, a CBSA-led ‘Border Crossing Issues Side Table’ relating to First Nations Border Crossing Issues as examined in the 2017 Minister's Special Representative's rep...
The Regulatory Framework Plan (RF Plan) is a tool produced by the CER that supports planning and communication. The RF Plan describes which regulations, guidance material and other regulatory documents we intend to amend or develop over a three year period, and sets out expected timelines for each. The CER welcomes feedback on the content of the Regulatory Framework at any time.
The CER is committed to enhancing Canada’s global competitiveness by improving transparency, predictability, and efficiency throughout the regulatory lifecycle, while driving innovation that contributes to the transition to a low carbon economy. The Government of Canada has also signaled its commitment to global competitiveness through the preamble of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. These co...
Regional Harmonization Committee and Sectoral Committee to advance the first marine planning area in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence for the Quebec Region, in collaboration with certain coastal Indigenous communities, Indigenous organizations, and federal departments, as well as engagement with other stakeholders and organizations in the area.
Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action is the national assessment of how and why Canada’s climate is changing; the impacts of these changes on our communities, health, environment, and economy; and how we are adapting. Natural Resources Canada leads Canada in a Changing Climate, a process that depends on the collaboration of a broad partnership of subject-matter expert...
Canada’s Energy Future 2026 is the flagship publication of the CER’s Energy System Information Program. It provides long-term projections of Canada’s energy supply and demand under multiple scenarios. The report helps Canadians understand how energy markets, technologies, and policies could evolve, supporting informed decisions by governments, industry, Indigenous Peoples, and the public. Ene...
This consultation aims to gather feedback from users who have already implemented the classification, as well as other interested parties who might want to suggest updates or changes to the Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC). Federal research funding agencies, Statistics Canada's statistical programs related to R&D data, members of the research community and their partners,...
In November 2016, the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) was launched, the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways, while also growing our economy. On July 19, 2022, the Prime Minister announced that the Oceans Protection Plan was extended for another 9 years, with the goal of building upon results achieved so far and expanding into new areas. We invite all ...
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- Consultation on sedaxane, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-01
- Consultation on 1-methylcyclopropene, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-02
- Consultation on Etofenprox, RF2129 EC and RF2220 Premium Aerosol II-M Premise Spray, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2026-04
- Consultation on isocycloseram, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-03
- Consultation: Proposal to control zuranolone under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Consultation: Removing zuranolone from the Prescription Drug List
- REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export
- REGDOC-2.13.1, Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy
- Proposed Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations to designate Atlantic Archipelago National Wildlife Area
- Share your ideas: Amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations for the IOC Western Hillside Project
- Consultation on cholecalciferol, SELONTRA Rodent bait, TC 411 Rodent Bait, TC 412 Rodent Bait, TC 413 Rodent Bait, and TC 411 BULK, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2026-06
- Proposed amendments to the Susceptible species of aquatic animals list
- Consultation on fluazaindolizine, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-04
- Consultation on acynonapyr, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-05
- Consultation on ethylene bisdithiocarbamate fungicides, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-06
- Share your thoughts: Proposed changes to the list of pests regulated by Canada
- Stakeholder engagement on potential marine conservation areas in Newfoundland and Labrador Region
Senate of Canada — Active Committee Studies
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Department of Finance Canada — Consultations
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Canada is consulting vehicle assemblers, importers, parts producers, workers' associations, unions and any other interested parties to obtain their views and feedback on potential changes to Canda's automotive remission framework in respect of counter-tariffs applicable on certain imports from the United States (U.S.). The government has outlined specific questions below but welcomes feedback on any aspect of the automotive remission framework. The government invites submissions, which can be se
In Budget 2025, the government committed to protect Canadians from fraud by developing Canada's first-ever whole-of-government National Anti-Fraud Strategy. This consultation seeks feedback on proposed measures for a National Anti-Fraud Strategy designed to enhance anti-fraud efforts across Canada's financial and telecommunications sectors, as well as digital platforms. This work is being led by the Department of Finance Canada, in collaboration with other federal departments and agencies.
Ontario Regulatory Registry — Open Proposals
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The 2026 Ontario Budget introduced legislation that, if passed, would increase the guarantee limit of the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (PBGF) from $1,500 per month to $3,000 per month for all eligible plan beneficiaries, effective March 26, 2026. The Ministry is proposing amendments to Regulation 909 under section 14, which includes ongoing requirements for plan administrators to report PBGF...
Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and Part VI.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and associated regulations provide the heads of council of Toronto and 215 designated municipalities with additional powers and duties, commonly referred to as "strong mayor" powers and duties. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is proposing changes under the strong mayor framework in three areas: 1....
Please read this notice in its entirety on the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. The Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17) made cha...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. The government is seeking public feedback on a Minister's regulation under the ...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. As part of this initiative, the government is seeking public feedback on a prop...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. Site plan control is not working as it was intended and can take years instead ...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. The government is seeking feedback on a proposed Minister's regulation that wou...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. To support the government's move towards building a digital Ontario, the govern...
The Ticket Sales Act, 2017, (TSA) establishes requirements for ticket businesses and other ticket resellers and outlines protections for purchasers of tickets to Ontario-based events. The government has proposed amendments to the TSA under Schedule 16 in Bill 97, the Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026. The amendments are intended to protect consumers by making it illegal for ti...
The Ontario Wine Appellation Authority (OWAA), also known as Vintners Quality Alliance Ontario, is designated as the administrative authority responsible for the administration of the Vintners Quality Alliance Act, 1999 (the "Act") and its regulations. Under the Act, the OWAA has authority to make wine standard rules which are contained in Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 406/00. O. Reg. 406/00 und...
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the Ministry) is proposing to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to strengthen upper-tier municipal governance and provide municipalities with clearer leadership and stronger tools to help speed up local decision-making and advance shared provincial-municipal priorities. Specifically, the Ministry is proposing legislati...
Ontario's producer responsibility framework ensures that producers of specified materials are accountable for the environmental impact and financial costs of the waste generated by their products in Ontario. Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the following regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA): • the Tires Regulation (O. Reg. 225/18) • th...
The ministry is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to O. Reg. 137/15 (General) made under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA). These amendments are intended to enhance health and safety protections. They would apply primarily to licensed child care programs with one proposed amendment having implications for unlicensed child care providers. The proposed changes include: Vehicl...
Context As Canada continues to be a leader in population growth among the G7 nations, the bulk of this growth is occurring in Ontario. It is essential that Ontario municipalities' growth planning adequately anticipates these pressures, both in the near term and well into the future. Adequate growth planning ensures the land and infrastructure needs of current and future Ontarians are in place a...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. This proposal addresses government commitments made in Spring 2024 as part of t...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. We welcome your thoughts on the following changes proposed under Bill XYZ, the ...
The government is seeking public feedback on proposed legislative changes under the proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and related regulatory changes to further support housing, economic, and infrastructure development, and advance key transportation and transit priorities. In particular, the government is seeking feedback on potential legislative chan...
The Ministry of the Solicitor General collects, analyzes and publicly reports data from police use of force reports required by Ontario Regulation 391/23 under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. These reports contain information on the types of force used, officers' perceptions of race, age and gender, and other contextual information. Pursuant to the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, and its as...
Context Under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, the Ministry of Transportation (the "ministry") is responsible for various compliance and monitoring activities. The ministry has authority to take compliance action to help regulated entities comply with prescribed requirements. The Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, 2024 allowed for the developm...
In March 2025, a national tobacco settlement of $32.5 billion was approved through three plans of compromise and arrangement under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). Ontario tobacco producers received $15 million for claims against tobacco companies that were included as part of the settlement. In August 2025, OFCTGMB received the tobacco producers' share of the settlement (after ...
Bill 68, the Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 (No. 2), amended the Pension Benefits Act (the Act) to establish a legislative framework permitting the transfer of assets from and conversion of a defined contribution (DC) single employer pension plan (SEPP) to a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP). This includes creating a pathway for members to use DC balances from their emp...
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The Ministry of Transportation (the Ministry) is proposing a one year Northern Rideshare Pilot (the pilot) along the Northlander Passenger Train corridor between Gravenhurst and Cochrane. The pilot would establish minimum requirements for rideshare operators, drivers and vehicles operating in communities along the corridor. The Ministry is seeking feedback on a proposed pilot framework and impl...
The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM) is proposing targeted changes to the 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists that would support streamlining assessments and make administrative updates to the document. MCM is also consulting on criteria for evaluating Licensed Consultant Archaeologists' compliance records.
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Ontario.ca — Consultations Directory
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Ontario Legislature — Committee Hearings
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We are developing an Indigenous stream of the Broadband Fund to help connect Indigenous communities to high-speed Internet and cellphone services.
The review panel on the lack of accessible housing has launched its written hearing . Submissions will be accepted until June 5, 2026 .
The review panel, to be known as Neha, will examine the right to safe, adequate and affordable housing for women, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people, and the government's duty to uphold this right. Neha is a Kanien'kéha-Mohawk word meaning "our ways". It describes a way of life that is open, peaceful, supportive and healing. Seen as an ever-expanding circle, Neha will be a space where pe