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October 24, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 43

Stablecoin Regulations

Canada proposes a formal framework to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins and bring related payment activities under Bank of Canada oversight. The rules require one-to-one reserve backing, public redemption, and disclosure, while also extending supervision to certain stablecoin payment services and imposing penalties for non-compliance. The goal is to boost consumer protection, foster competition and innovation, and strengthen national security capabilities in digital payments.

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October 24, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 43

Self-Government for Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act Approved

Parliament passed Bill C-27 to give effect to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. The act received royal assent on October 8, 2026, making the self-government arrangement legally effective at the federal level and aligning related laws. The primary impact concerns governance and services for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę and may affect federal programs administered to them.

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October 24, 2026

Part IMiscellaneous NoticeVolume 160, Number 43

Banks seek capital reduction under regulator

Three Canadian financial institutions say they will apply for regulator approval to reduce the stated capital of their common shares. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company would reduce by up to Can$100 million, National Trust Company by up to Can$70 million, and VersaBank’s reduction is tied to a sale and has no fixed amount yet. The notices emphasize that approval from the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Canada) is required and that publication does not guarantee approval.

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October 24, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 43

Ministerial Conditions for 2H-isoindole-2-hexaneperoxoic acid

Canada's Environment Department published Ministerial Condition No. 22494 under CEPA, allowing one notifier to manufacture or import the chemical 2H-isoindole-2-hexaneperoxoic acid, 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-, CAS 128275-31-0, under strict limits. The conditions restrict use in cosmetics with specific concentration caps for toothpaste, mouthwash, and tooth whitening products, ban use in diapers and sanitary napkins, and require transfer disclosures and five-year record-keeping. Separately, an Order removes two CAS numbers from the Non-domestic Substances List, effective Oct 24, 2026.

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October 24, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 43

Trade Tribunal probes RCMP lease procurement

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has opened an inquiry into a RCMP leasing procurement in Regina after a complaint by Royal Indevco Properties Inc. The Tribunal will examine allegations that an undisclosed evaluation criterion was used and that the solicitation results were not disclosed. The inquiry decision was made on October 5, 2026 and could affect the lease outcome and future government procurements.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 21

90th Day for Section 35 Comes Into Force

An Order fixes the 90th day after the Order is made as the date Section 35 of the amending Act comes into force. It requires courts to record whether a victim wants to receive information about an offender’s sentence and conditional release and to share the victim’s name and contact details with Correctional Service Canada so CSC can reach out under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The change aims to make information more accessible for victims while maintaining privacy safeguards and clarifying that victims must opt in for information rather than creating an automatic right.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 21

Musk-kosiminiziibing Opts into First Nations Elections Act

The order removes Musk-kosiminiziibing from the Indian Act election rules and enables elections under the First Nations Elections Act. It adds Musk-kosiminiziibing to the FN Elections Act schedule, setting the first election for January 22, 2027. The change follows the band’s request and community engagement, with elections overseen under the FN Elections Act and offences enforceable by local authorities and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 21

Musk-kosiminiziibing added to Elections Act schedule

The order adds Musk-kosiminiziibing to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act, so federal rules apply to its band council election. It fixes January 22, 2027 as the first election date and comes into force when registered on October 7, 2026.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 21

Explosives Regulations Amended

Canada is updating its Explosives Regulations to improve safety and modernize oversight. The package introduces a new transport permit for high-hazard explosives, requires driver training certification and reporting, and adds a retailer registration for propellant powder, plus a new advanced high-power rocket motor category. It also tightens licensing, storage, and packaging rules with staged implementation affecting carriers, manufacturers, magazines, retailers, and hobbyists.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 21

TMTD added to Significant New Activity rules

Canada applies Significant New Activity rules to thioperoxydicarbonic diamide (TMTD). The order adds two 100 kg thresholds that trigger SNANs for manufacturing or using TMTD in liquid rubber products, with information due 180 days before the activity and a 180-day government review. It does not change current uses below the thresholds and takes effect 180 days after registration.

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October 21, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 21

Canada Post rules cleanup; postage prices unchanged

Final amendments remove outdated postage-rate rules from several Canada Post regulations. Stamp prices stay the same, and a few practical size/weight and tape-labeling rules remain in force. The changes align regulations with Bill C-15 and are largely housekeeping to simplify and modernize the rules.

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October 17, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Notice-and-Access Rules for CBCA Corporations

The proposal would let federally incorporated public companies use the notice-and-access delivery rules for meeting materials, aligning federal rules with provincial practice. It would reduce paper use and mailing costs by directing shareholders online for full materials, while allowing printed copies on request; the changes would take effect when remaining provisions of Bill C-25 come into force, expected in summer 2027, and public comment is open for 30 days.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Non-Financial Limits for Trust and Loan Firms

Canada would cap non-financial business by federal trust and loan companies and define a 60% threshold for 'majority' financial services. Large firms would face reporting requirements on acquisitions, substantial investments, and annual non-financial activity, with a 30-day deadline to the Department of Finance and a six-month post-year-end report. The rule package also bans certain rental-type non-financial activities, provides exemptions, and includes transitional provisions, coming into force when the related Budget Implementation Act provision takes effect.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Non-Financial Activities Regulations for Insurers

Proposed rules would limit how insurers, societies, and insurance holding companies invest in or operate non-financial businesses, and require reporting for large firms. They set a 60% threshold for what counts as a majority, cap non-financial revenue at 15% (for smaller firms) or 10% (for large firms), and limit related exposures to 10% of regulatory capital. Large entities must report qualifying transactions within 30 days and provide annual disclosures, with a two-year transition and repeal of certain IT-related regulations.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Limits on Foreign Bank Non-Financial Activities

The proposal would cap foreign banks’ non-financial businesses in Canada and require reporting for large groups. It sets revenue and regulatory capital limits, requires a 30-day notice for certain transactions, and prohibits certain non-financial activities such as vehicle rentals. Exemptions cover routine banking IT activities and other ordinary banking operations.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Banks' Expanded Non-Financial Activities Regulations

Canada is proposing regulations to implement changes that let federally regulated banks and bank holding companies undertake and invest in non-financial activities, especially information technology and fintech-like ventures. The rules define a 60% majority-financial-services threshold, set 10% and 15% revenue caps and a 10% regulatory capital cap, and require reporting for large institutions, with a two-year transition for certain cross-border tech activities. The goal is to boost innovation while keeping banks focused on core financial services and maintaining safeguards for competition and stability.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Canada Elections Act expands security expense reimbursements

The House of Commons published a routine notice about private bills and the Private Members’ Business Office. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer says amendments to the Canada Elections Act are ready to apply and may take effect for an election on October 17, 2026. The key change creates a new reimbursement for security-related campaign expenses—65% of eligible costs, up to $3,250—with these costs to be reported separately in campaign returns.

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October 17, 2026

Part IMiscellaneous NoticeVolume 160, Number 42

European Investment Bank seeks foreign-bank exemption

The European Investment Bank, the EU’s multilateral lender based in Luxembourg, plans to apply to Canada's Minister of Finance for an order that would remove its designation as a foreign bank under the Bank Act. This notice marks the start of the public record for the application; no decision has been made yet. If granted, the exemption could change the regulatory framework governing the bank’s activities in Canada.

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October 17, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Pilotage area changes for Summerside and Placentia Bay

Two interim orders under the Pilotage Act redraw pilotage areas around Summerside and Placentia Bay and adjust certification rules. The changes create new zones, allow an Atlantic Pilotage Authority familiarization program to substitute for some sea-time, and repeal prior interim orders; the orders were made October 1, 2026 and published October 17, 2026.

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October 17, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 42

Tariff hearing on no-hub couplings

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a videoconference hearing on November 16, 2026, in Bibby Ste-Croix v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency to determine tariff classification for no-hub couplings. The issue sits among SIMA expiry-review notices, a DND torsion meter system procurement determination, and an inquiry into a Shared Services Canada USB device solicitation, along with broadcasting decisions, election-permission actions for public servants, and proposed charity revocations under the Income Tax Act.

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October 10, 2026

Part IOrderVolume 160, Number 41

Jammers Exemption for Law Enforcement Agencies

Canada proposes a Radiocommunication Act Exemption Order to allow certain police forces, procurement staff, and jammer suppliers to handle or use radio jamming equipment for defined public-safety and national-security purposes. The exemption would require specialized training, limit interference, ensure secure storage, and require detailed records, with oversight by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. It would apply to 27 named agencies and related procurement activities, subject to conditions.

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October 10, 2026

Part IOrderVolume 160, Number 41

Amend Schedule 1: Basking Shark and 14 Species

Canada proposes to add 11 new wildlife populations to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act, reclassify 2 existing populations, and split 1 population into two designatable units. Endangered and threatened species would be subject to prohibitions and recovery plans, while species of special concern would receive management plans. The changes are intended to strengthen biodiversity protections with relatively low costs to industry and government, and include Indigenous consultations.

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October 10, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 41

Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

This Gazette notice explains Standing Order 130, which governs notices of intended private-bill applications in the House of Commons, and cites its publication date (May 24, 2025). It provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office and names Eric Janse as Clerk of the House of Commons. The item is administrative in nature and mainly relevant to potential private-bill sponsors and parliamentary staff.

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October 10, 2026

Part IOrderVolume 160, Number 41

West Coast Oil Pipeline Declared National Interest Project

Canada’s Governor in Council has listed the West Coast Oil Pipeline as a national-interest project under the Building Canada Act, enabling a single, consolidated federal review. The order sets up a post-listing regulatory review with CER hearings and ongoing Crown-Indigenous consultation, to be implemented through a Conditions Document. It does not itself authorize construction; final permissions will come through the post-listing process with environmental and Indigenous-rights safeguards.

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October 10, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 41

Ebola Immigration Documents Suspension Extended

Order No. 2 extends the suspension of immigration documents for foreign nationals listing the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda as their country of residence due to the Ebola outbreak. It pauses final decisions on permanent and temporary visas, eTAs, work and study permits, and related documents from September 28, 2026, to November 27, 2026, with ministerial exemptions possible on a case-by-case basis. The measure is part of a broader set of border and public health actions to prevent Ebola from entering Canada.

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October 10, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 41

Electricity export permit applications to the United States

Two companies have applied to the Canada Energy Regulator for long-term permission to export electricity to the United States. EDF Trading North America seeks up to 5,000,000 MWh of firm energy and up to 5,000,000 MWh of interruptible energy annually for 10 years, while THN Capital US LLC seeks up to 2,100,000 MWh per year for 10 years. The CER is inviting public comment on potential effects on other provinces and on whether buyers in Canada were informed and given a fair chance to purchase.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 21

Remission for CDCP Eligibility Issues

The Remission Order forgives debts for people who enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan and were later found ineligible due to incorrectly attesting no private dental insurance. It covers amounts paid to dental providers plus accrued interest for the first three benefit periods (2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027) and will reimburse those who already repaid. The measure, with an estimated cost of up to $434.8 million, aims to reduce financial hardship and improve eligibility checks going forward.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

Cap Tourmente NWA Hunt and Fees Repealed

The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area will drop its regulated fall hunt for migratory birds and remove entrance fees and naturalist service fees, making access free like other NWAs. Hunting will only be permitted with a department-issued permit, and staff previously handling fees will be reassigned as revenue is absorbed. The changes come into force on April 1, 2027.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

Transfer of Financial Management Transformation Sector to SSC

An order moves oversight of the Financial Management Transformation Sector and the Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions Division from the Treasury Board Secretariat to Shared Services Canada, effective October 1, 2026. The change affects which department supervises these federal finance and ERP programs and may alter points of contact and project oversight, but provides no details on budgets, staff moves, contracts, or other operational changes.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

Short-eared Owl uplisted; five species downlisted; Heron removed

Canada amends Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act to reflect COSEWIC reassessments. The Short-eared Owl is uplisted to threatened, while five other birds are downlisted to special concern and the Great Blue Heron fannini subspecies is removed from Schedule 1. The changes take effect on registration (Sept 25, 2026) and affect protections, permits, and recovery planning on federal lands, with Indigenous communities consulted.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

Iran sanctions: 5 entities and 5 individuals added

Canada added five Iranian entities and five individuals to its targeted sanctions list under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. The designation takes effect on September 22, 2026 and prohibits dealings with the listed persons, renders them inadmissible to Canada, and requires banks to screen for their names. Violations carry penalties including fines and imprisonment.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

National Advisory Council on ELCC Established

An Order in Council brings sections 9 to 15 of the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act into force, creating a statutory National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) on September 25, 2026. The council replaces the ministerial advisory group, with defined membership and operations, and appointments to the statutory Council will be through a Governor in Council process. The change aims to provide ongoing expert advice on ELCC policy and funding, with no significant new costs anticipated.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

Contraventions Act provisions come into force

This Order fixes November 1, 2026 as the date when certain provisions of the Contraventions Act take effect, consolidating standalone ticketing regimes into a central system. It repeals separate ticketing provisions in several statutes and moves offences into the Contraventions Regulations, with some enforcement continuing through administrative monetary penalties. The changes are described as technical and aimed at administrative simplification rather than new policy.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

Nuclear liability limits raised, SMR class created

Canada increases operator liability for large power reactors from $1 billion to $1.2 billion and sets a new liability formula for small modular reactors (SMRs) up to 1,400 MW. It also inflation-adjusts liability amounts for lower-risk facilities and designates the Darlington New Nuclear Project site, with most changes taking effect January 1, 2027.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

High Risk Child Sex Offender Database Regulations

These final regulations set time limits for how the public High Risk Child Sex Offender Database is managed. They require the RCMP Commissioner to decide removal requests within 30 days and to conduct an annual review of the database, with the first year-end review by December 31, 2026. The rules took effect on September 25, 2026, and aim to improve accuracy, transparency, and balance privacy with public safety.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

EI Pilot Project No. 25 rules

The Regulations Amending the Employment Insurance Regulations (Pilot Project No. 25) establish a one-year pilot to test temporary EI measures in response to tariff-related economic disruption. It waives the one-week waiting period, excludes separation pay from EI calculations, adds up to 20 weeks for long-tenured workers, and simplifies reasons for separation. The measures are temporary, applying to claims starting Oct 11, 2026 through specific end dates, and will be funded with small premium adjustments.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

2027 Broiler Hatching Egg Quota Set

These final regulations set the 2027 provincial quotas for broiler hatching eggs, replacing the previous schedule. They fix interprovincial/intraprovincial limits and set exports to zero for all signatory provinces, guiding hatcheries and production planning for 2027.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

2026 Broiler Hatching Egg Quotas Set

The final regulations update 2026 limits for broiler hatching eggs by province, establishing province-by-province volumes for January 1 to December 31, 2026. All export allocations are set to zero. The rules affect broiler egg producers, hatcheries, marketing boards, and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers across six provinces.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

Chicken Marketing Quota Limits Updated for Oct–Dec 2026

These final regulations, issued by Chicken Farmers of Canada, replace the current quota schedule and set production and marketing limits for period A-205 (October 18, 2026 to December 12, 2026). They establish provincial production quotas (live weight) and separate quotas for market development and specialty chicken. The rules determine how much chicken can be produced and marketed during the eight-week window, guiding farmers' planning and supply to processors and retailers.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

Bedford Sherrard GST/HST Remission

The Bedford Sherrard Remission Order forgives $7,357.10 in GST/HST for the 2015 tax year, plus related interest accrued up to March 2022, due to incorrect CRA advice. It was signed on September 25, 2026 and published on October 7, 2026, and applies only to this taxpayer under the Financial Administration Act with a recommendation from the Minister of National Revenue.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 20

Lobster area 37 Removed, Boundaries Split

Canada updates the Atlantic Fishery Regulations to permanently remove Lobster Fishing Area 37 and divide its waters between LFA 36 and LFA 38 using the interim boundary in place since 2022–2023. The change codifies maps, open/close times, and minimum lengths for the newly defined LFAs and applies to commercial, CC, and FSC licences, with minimal expected environmental or economic impact. Some Indigenous groups raised concerns about reduced access and ongoing consultations will address potential effects on rights and interests.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

COSEWIC Assessments Acknowledged for Seven Species

The Order acknowledges COSEWIC’s assessments for seven wildlife species under the Species at Risk Act and starts a nine-month deadline for the Governor in Council to decide whether to add, not add, or refer the matter back to COSEWIC. If no decision is made within nine months, Schedule 1 of SARA will be amended to reflect COSEWIC’s recommendations. The order itself does not change protections but initiates the formal decision process.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 20

COSEWIC Assessments Acknowledged: Basking Shark and 14 Species

COSEWIC has submitted status assessments for 15 aquatic species, including the Atlantic basking shark. This order starts a nine-month clock for the Governor in Council to decide whether to add any of the species to Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act, or take other actions. It requires consultations with relevant ministers and, where applicable, wildlife management boards under land claims agreements before making recommendations.

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October 7, 2026

Part IIOrder in CouncilVolume 159, Number 20

Discontinuation of CNSC and CER Annual Reports

An Order in Council directs that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Canada Energy Regulator Board of Directors no longer have their separate annual reports laid before Parliament. The information will instead be provided through the departments' Departmental Results Reports, reducing duplication while preserving access to the same data.

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October 3, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 40

New CCAA levy funds insolvency oversight

The regulations create a fixed levy of 25,000 dollars paid by the monitor at the initial filing of a CCAA proceeding and index it to CPI. They also update three CCAR forms to gather clearer, more consistent data on proceedings. The changes aim to bolster OSB oversight and data availability, with costs and effects borne within insolvency estates.

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October 3, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 40

Federal First Aid Kit Rules Harmonized

The proposed regulations would require federal workplaces to use CSA Standard Z1220 for first aid kits, incorporated by reference and updated over time. Employers must base kit type and size on a workplace risk assessment, repeal outdated content schedules, and provide a one-year transition. About 20,700 federally regulated workplaces would be affected, with estimated costs of around $4.8 million present value over 10 years.

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October 3, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 40

Three by-elections official results announced

This notice records the official returns from three federal by-elections held on August 31, 2026, under the Canada Elections Act. It lists the elected MPs for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Beaches—East York, and North Vancouver—Capilano, with the return signed by Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault on September 14, 2026. It also notes a reminder about Standing Order 130 for private-bill notices and provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

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October 3, 2026

Part IMiscellaneous NoticeVolume 160, Number 40

ARAG Canada seeks to establish insurer

ARAG Canada Holdings Ltd. plans to apply to incorporate a new insurance company under the Insurance Companies Act, to be known as ARAG Canada Insurance Ltd. (English) and Compagnie d’assurance ARAG du Canada ltée (French) with a Toronto head office. Objections to the proposed incorporation must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions by November 3, 2026, and final approval remains subject to the normal review process by the Minister of Finance.

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October 3, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 40

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority gains three waterlot licences

Supplementary letters patent add three Crown waterlot licences to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Schedule C under the Canada Marine Act. Each licence lasts 20 years and is issued to the port authority by His Majesty the King in Right of British Columbia, with an effective date of 2026-09-25. The change formalizes the Authority’s rights to use three specified marine areas, affecting how shipping, development, and environmental planning are managed near these waterlots.

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October 3, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 40

CRA Revokes Charity Registrations

The Canada Revenue Agency publishes notices proposing to revoke the registered charity status of several organizations for not meeting requirements under the Income Tax Act. The revocations take effect on October 3, 2026, the publication date in the Canada Gazette. The item also notes a longer list of other charities with filing deficiencies, highlighting potential impacts on donors and services.

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September 26, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 39

Television Retransmission Tariff 2014-2018

The Copyright Board issued the Television Retransmission Tariff for 2014-2018, setting royalties retransmitters must pay for distant television signals from 2014 through 2018, and outlining discounts, reporting, audits and how revenue is allocated among rights-holders. It creates a flat $100 annual royalty for small retransmission systems (and unscrambled LPTV/MDS) and sets monthly per-premises rates for other systems, with various discounts for Francophone markets, TVA signals, duplicate network signals, and non-residential premises.

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September 26, 2026

Part IOrderVolume 160, Number 39

Cannabis Tracking System Order Streamlining of Requirements

Health Canada proposes amendments to the Cannabis Tracking System Order to reduce reporting burden for federal licence holders while preserving oversight. The changes would consolidate inventory classes, remove book value and capacity reporting, and repeal CTSO reporting for public provincial/territorial bodies and P/T‑authorized private distributors and retailers, with full effect for federal licence holders beginning January 1, 2028. Health Canada would update systems and guidance as part of implementation.

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September 26, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 39

Standing Order 130 Notices for Private Bills

This notice confirms that Standing Order 130, which governs notices of intended private-bill applications in the House of Commons, was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025. It provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office and names Eric Janse as the Clerk who signed the notice. It is a routine update about an existing rule, not a new law or program.

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September 26, 2026

Part IMiscellaneous NoticeVolume 160, Number 39

ARAG Canada to establish insurance company

ARAG Canada Holdings Ltd. plans to apply to create a new Canadian insurer under the Insurance Companies Act to offer legal expenses insurance and other approved products. The proposed company would operate as ARAG Canada Insurance Ltd. (English) and Compagnie d’assurance ARAG du Canada ltée (French), based in Toronto. The public may object in writing to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions by November 3, 2026; final approval rests with the Minister of Finance after the standard review.

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September 26, 2026

Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 39

Trade tribunal ends review of Chinese photovoltaic modules

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal terminated expiry review RR-2025-008 and rescinded its 2021 order on certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. It also opened two procurement inquiries into complaints about PWGSC and DFATD solicitations. The Gazette item also includes routine CRTC notices, election-related permissions from the Public Service Commission, and a Canada Revenue Agency revocation notice for several amateur athletic associations.

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September 26, 2026

Part IPublic NoticeVolume 160, Number 39

Glycinamide Ministerial Condition Granted

Environment Canada has issued Ministerial Condition No. 22632 under CEPA, allowing the manufacture or import of glycinamide subject to strict terms. The conditions require advance notice, detailed information on potential releases, transfer controls, and extensive record-keeping, with enforcement and spill-response measures, coming into force on 2026-09-14. Health Canada also publishes a draft Guidance on Residential Premise Plumbing Pathogens and Water Quality and invites public comments by 2026-11-24.

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September 23, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 19

French correction to United States surtax remission order

An erratum published on 2026-09-23 fixes the French text of the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) by adding a paragraph under section 89, article 44.161, describing hollow aluminum extrusions of alloy 6061 (temper T6) per ASTM B221 with specified minimum dimensions. This is a technical correction, not a policy change, but it affects how French-language descriptions determine surtax remission eligibility and how shipments are documented for border and customs purposes.

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September 23, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 19

Amendment to U.S. Surtax on Steel and Aluminum

Canada updates which U.S.-origin steel and aluminum goods face surtaxes when imported, setting two rates (25% and 50%) for different tariff groups. It replaces the existing schedules with new lists of tariff items, adds a transitional rule for goods in transit, and clarifies exemptions for certain Chapter 98/99 items. The order comes into effect when the related United States Surtax Order (2026) takes effect, with timing tied to that order.

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September 23, 2026

Part IIOrderVolume 159, Number 19

Canada Imposes 2026 US Surtax Order

Canada’s United States Surtax Order (2026) imposes counter-tariffs on a broad list of U.S.-origin goods, with surtaxes of 15%, 25% or 50% depending on the Schedule. The order takes effect on September 8, 2026, with exemptions for certain in-transit goods, personal imports via Campobello Island, and goods under a permit, and extends remission rules for refunds. The Canada Border Services Agency administers the surtaxes and any remission requests, aiming for a 90-day processing standard.

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September 23, 2026

Part IIFinal RegulationVolume 159, Number 19

Eight individuals added to Russia sanctions

Canada amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to add eight named individuals to the sanctions list. The changes prohibit Canadians and Canadian entities from dealing with them, render them inadmissible to Canada, and add their names to the Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List; enforcement can involve penalties up to five years’ imprisonment. The amendments took effect on September 4, 2026 and apply immediately.

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