Canada Gazette

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Final amendments remove outdated postage-rate rules from several Canada Post regulations.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ukraine Conference Privileges and Immunities Order

Canada is issuing a temporary order to grant diplomatic-style privileges and immunities to foreign delegates, senior officials, and experts attending a conference in Toronto on September 28-29, 2026. The protections apply only during the conference period and are limited to what is necessary for travel and participation, with about 400 participants covered. The order does not provide tax or duty relief and will involve agencies like Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency to facilitate entry.

Domestic Substances List updated with -P codes

This Order updates the Domestic Substances List by adding a -P suffix to numerous substance codes. It also updates cross-references in Part 3, with changes taking effect on September 8, 2026 and publication on September 23, 2026; the practical impact is on how substances are identified for reporting and compliance.

New Substances Added to Domestic Substances List

Canada added several chemicals to the Domestic Substances List under CEPA 1999. The additions designate these substances as existing in Canada, based on information provided, with the listing taking effect on September 8, 2026 and published on September 23, 2026. No new restrictions or controls are imposed by this order.

Living organism added to Domestic Substances List

An order adds the named living organism, Recombinant human T-cells transduced with a replication-deficient lentiviral vector containing an anti-BCMA/4-1BB/CD3zeta CAR (KITE-772), to Canada’s Domestic Substances List. The measure takes effect on September 8, 2026 and removes the organism from the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms), reducing pre-import/manufacture notification steps. It is an administrative update, not a safety approval or endorsement.

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed

Canada designates October 4–10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week and October 10 as Fire Service Recognition Day. The proclamation urges federal, provincial and municipal authorities, along with the public, to increase fire-prevention activities and share safety information during the week, with a theme focused on safe charging of devices. It does not create new laws or penalties.

Broiler labeling rules for market development chicken

Final amendments to the Canadian Chicken Licensing Regulations require most chicken sold under the market development licence to be labeled and documented as “broiler,” with an exemption for specialty chicken. The Canadian Chicken Farmers of Canada can approve alternative terminology or grant exemptions when needed due to other jurisdictions’ rules. The changes come into effect when the regulations are registered, on September 3, 2026.

Piping Plover habitat protection order

A federal order under the Species at Risk Act protects identified critical habitat for the endangered Piping Plover melodus subspecies on about 44 federally managed sites in Atlantic Canada. It prohibits destruction of that habitat on federal lands and may require SARA permits for activities that could harm the habitat; Indian Act reserve lands are excluded. The order supports the species’ recovery and aligns with biodiversity and coastal-protection goals, with estimated enforcement and permit costs of up to $373,000 over 10 years.

Amendments to Physical Activities Regulations

Final regulations remove several project types from the federal Project List used under the Impact Assessment Act, shifting review for these projects to the Canadian Energy Regulator under the CER Act. The targeted projects include pipelines, transmission lines, offshore renewables, certain oil and gas facilities, in situ oil sands facilities above 2,000 m3/day, and fossil fuel-fired power plants. The amendments aim to streamline reviews by one regulator, with an anticipated drop in designated projects from about 10 per year to 7–8, and they come into force on September 3, 2026.

Airport Parking Fees Repeal

Canada repeals the Airport Vehicle Parking Charges Regulations, removing the fixed fee schedule for five Transport Canada airports. Transport Canada will set parking charges by contract under the Aeronautics Act, allowing rates to be updated more quickly to reflect market values. The repeal takes effect on publication day, September 9, 2026.

UN sanctions rules updated for CAR, DRC, Somalia

Canada updates four UN Act sanction regimes (CAR, DRC, South Sudan, Somalia) to reflect 2025 UN Security Council decisions. The amendments clarify definitions, remove some advance-notification requirements, and add a new export ban on explosive precursors to Somalia. They take effect on August 13, 2026 (on registration) and were published on August 26, 2026; enforcement remains with RCMP and CBSA, with Global Affairs Canada handling permits.

Delisting Anatoly Chubais From Russia Sanctions

Canada has delisted Anatoly Borisovich Chubais from Schedule 1 of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The change took effect on August 13, 2026, when the regulation was registered as SOR/2026-178, ending prohibitions on dealing with him and requiring updates to sanctions screens and lists.

STREIT Group added to Russia sanctions list

Canada added STREIT Group (including its aliases STREIT Group FZE and STREIT Group FZE-LLC) to the list of sanctioned entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The listing broadly prohibits Canadians and Canadian entities from dealing with or providing services to the company or transferring goods or funds, unless a special permit is granted. The listing takes effect on registration, with the name to appear on the Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List, and carries penalties up to $25,000 in fines or up to five years’ imprisonment for non-compliance.

Five individuals added to Iran sanctions list

Canada added five individuals to the sanctions list under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. The measures prohibit Canadians and Canadian entities from dealing with their property, providing services to them, or engaging in transactions, and render the listed individuals inadmissible to Canada. Penalties for violations include fines up to $25,000 and potential imprisonment up to five years.

SIN Registration Rules Updated for Attestations

These regulations update how Social Insurance Number (SIN) applications are made, replacing signature requirements with attestations and aligning the English and French texts. They also require the Canada Employment Insurance Commission to assign a SIN to anyone legally required to have one who cannot or will not apply if identifiable, and clarify birth registration processes under provincial agreements. The changes take effect on August 7, 2026.

Sections 29 and 47 Come into Force

This order fixes August 13, 2026 as the date for bringing sections 29 and 47 of the Build Canada Homes Act into effect. It enables the BCH program to transition from a department-based Special Operating Agency to the BCH-Crown Crown corporation, keeping the current CEO in place during the move and establishing funding and governance arrangements. Section 41 remains out of force for now, to align with related reorganizations.

Hazardous Waste Export Ban Expanded

Final amendments to Canada’s cross-border waste rules expand the Basel Ban Amendment to prohibit exporting hazardous waste and most hazardous recyclable material to non-An Annex VII Basel countries. They create a pre-movement export permit requirement, clarify what counts as waste, allow interim operations under approved facilities, and strengthen enforcement through penalties. The changes come into force on registration, with the export ban taking effect 90 days after Canada ratifies the Ban Amendment.

Substance CAS 68910-05-4 added to the DSL

The government adds CAS 68910-05-04 (ethanol, 2-amino-, reaction products with ammonia, by-products from) to the Domestic Substances List, removing it from new-substance status. The amendment keeps Significant New Activity (SNAc) reporting for certain uses and imports (e.g., consumer products or cosmetics at 1.0% by weight, and imports over 10 kg per year) and requires SNANs 90 days before a significant new activity. The order takes effect on August 10, 2026, with publication on August 26, 2026.

Tariff Cut for E-Bike Lithium Batteries

The order amends tariff item 8507.60.20 to replace the description 'electrically-powered motorcycles' with 'motorcycles or cycles with an electric motor.' It also eliminates the 7% tariff on lithium-ion batteries used as inputs in the production of electric bicycles, aligning Canada’s tariff treatment with tariff-free electric bicycles. The change comes into effect on the date the order is registered (August 7, 2026) and is administered by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Grosse Île Added to National Historic Sites

The order adds Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada to the National Historic Sites of Canada Order. It gives Parks Canada authority under the Canada National Parks Act to protect flora, fauna, and visitor safety on the island, with wildlife-management measures to be outlined in a separate plan. The measure takes effect when the order is registered on August 7, 2026.

Turkey marketing quota updated for 2026–27

These final regulations replace the provincial quota schedule for turkey marketing with a new set of province-by-province allotments for the 2026–27 control period (June 28, 2026 to June 26, 2027), totaling 402,318,522 pounds. The changes, approved by the National Farm Products Council, come into force on August 17, 2026.

Whitecap Dakota Nation Added to Schedule 2

An order adds Whitecap Dakota Nation to Schedule 2 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act Adaptation Regulations. This enables the Nation to seek a compliance opinion and financial performance certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board, and, once certified, to apply to the First Nations Finance Authority to borrow against other revenues, under the same rules as other members.

Two organisms added to Domestic Substances List

Order 2026-112-09-01 adds two living organisms to the Domestic Substances List under CEPA 1999. As a result, these organisms are no longer subject to the pre-market notification requirements of the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms). The order took effect on 2026-07-22 and was published in the Canada Gazette on 2026-08-12.

Domestic Substances List updated for N-P entries

The Order amends Canada's Domestic Substances List by removing one listing and adding three entries (two to Part 1 and one to Part 3). It came into force on July 22, 2026, and was published in the Canada Gazette on August 12, 2026. A Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement is published separately for this order, and affected parties should review their reporting or compliance obligations under CEPA.

656 Substances Added to Domestic Substances List

An Order adds 656 CAS-listed chemicals and polymers to Canada’s Domestic Substances List, removing them from the Revised In Commerce List. As a result, these substances are no longer subject to pre-market notification under the New Substances Notification Regulations. The update is administrative and came into force on the registration date (July 30, 2026), with publication in the Canada Gazette on August 12, 2026, and did not involve a public comment period.

Office of Energy Efficiency Transferred to Environment Department

This order transfers the Office of Energy Efficiency from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of the Environment. The transfer took effect on July 30, 2026 and is recorded as P.C. 2026-723, with publication in the August 12, 2026 Canada Gazette. The change is largely administrative, affecting reporting lines and coordination of energy-efficiency programs with environment policy.

Surtax on Wood Cabinets and Vanities

Canada has enacted a provisional 25% surtax on the importation of certain wood cabinets, vanities and their subassemblies for up to 200 days, while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducts a formal inquiry into potential injury to domestic producers. The surtax applies to specific tariff lines and is in addition to existing duties, with exemptions for certain free-trade partners and developing countries. If the Tribunal finds injury, final measures may follow; if not, the surtax could be lifted and refunds may be possible.

Hemp Promotion-Research Levy Implemented

This order imposes a 0.5% levy on interprovincial hemp sales and cross-provincial processing, payable to the Canadian Industrial Hemp Promotion-Research Agency. Buyers and processors must deduct and remit the levy at the first sale or processing and keep seven years of records; the levy is temporary and expires August 4, 2027 unless extended.

Chicken marketing quotas updated for Aug-Oct 2026

These final regulations replace the production and marketing quotas schedule for period A-204 (August 23 to October 17, 2026) under the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations. They set province-specific limits for three quota categories—production, market development, and specialty chicken—with national totals provided. The changes affect quota-holding producers, provincial marketing boards, and Chicken Farmers of Canada, along with processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers who may experience short-term supply or price changes.

Egg vaccine quotas set for 2026–27

1 Schedule 2 to the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986

The final Regulations Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986 replace Schedule 2 with a new table of vaccine-quota limits for eggs for the 2026–2027 period (December 27, 2026 to December 25, 2027). The measure comes into force on December 27, 2026. Ontario is listed with a quota of 6,716,666 dozen eggs; quotas for other provinces are not shown in the published text, leaving some details unclear.

Quebec Turkey Levy Set at 3.88 Cents/kg

An order amends the Canada Turkey Marketing Levies Order (2019) to set the levy for Quebec turkey producers who market across provincial borders or for export at 3.88 cents per kilogram. The change takes effect on the day the order was registered (July 31, 2026) and was published in the August 12, 2026 Canada Gazette. The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency administers the levy, with approval from the National Farm Products Council.

Build Canada Homes Becomes Crown Corporation

This Order brings most provisions of the Build Canada Homes Act into force on July 7, 2026, legally creating Build Canada Homes (BCH) as a Crown corporation and enabling initial governance, head office, and corporate systems to be established. Three provisions (sections 29, 41 and 47) are deferred to a later date, so existing Special Operating Agency arrangements and current payment arrangements remain in place until those sections are proclaimed.

Minister Designated for Build Canada Homes Act

An order designates the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the minister responsible for the Build Canada Homes Act. The order was made by the Governor in Council on 2026-07-07 and registered on 2026-07-29; it assigns responsibility but does not itself change programs, funding, or eligibility under the Act.