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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether licensed cannabis producers should have to file fewer tracking reports. Right now, producers must submit detailed monthly data on every gram of cannabis moving through the supply chain. The government wanted to know which...
Why This Matters: Work in the cannabis industry? This could mean less time on paperwork and more on your actual job. For consumers, streamlined tracking might eventually mean lower prices if producers save on compliance costs. Indigenous communities with cannabis interests were specifically asked to weigh in.
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to simplify how antimicrobial-treated medical devices are regulated. Right now, items like wheelchairs, manual toothbrushes, and compression stockings that contain germ-killing coatings fall under pesticide rules. The proposal...
Why This Matters: Use a wheelchair, compression stockings, or even a manual toothbrush? Some of these products have antimicrobial coatings to prevent germs. This change would streamline how they're approved—potentially getting safer products to market faster without duplicate regulatory hoops.
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada updated its guidance document explaining how medical device licence applications are processed. The consultation asked manufacturers and regulatory professionals for feedback on the clarity of the document and a revamped...
Why This Matters: Medical devices include everything from pacemakers to blood glucose monitors. How quickly these get approved affects when new treatments reach patients. If you work in healthcare or medical device manufacturing, this shapes your regulatory landscape.
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to change how pesticide companies pay to keep their products registered. Right now, fees are based on sales—but audits found 30% of companies weren't reporting accurately. The new system would charge based on how many products a...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects pesticide manufacturers, not everyday Canadians. But here's the connection: if fees go up too much, some companies might stop selling certain products in Canada. That could mean fewer pest control options for farmers—and potentially higher food prices down the line.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
A company wants to sell genetically modified glow-in-the-dark catfish in Canadian pet stores. These GloFish Corydoras have been engineered with jellyfish and coral genes to glow green, pink, or orange under aquarium lights. The government asked for...
Why This Matters: Have a home aquarium? These glowing fish could soon be on pet store shelves. The government wants to make sure they won't harm Canadian lakes and rivers if released. They've been sold in the US since 2005 without reported problems, but Canada's cold winters are different.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government has assessed 14 chemicals commonly used in fragrances and cosmetics. Twelve of them may pose risks to human health or the environment. Officials are proposing to add these 12 to Canada's toxic substances list, which would allow future...
Why This Matters: Use perfume, lotion, or scented products? These chemicals are in many everyday items. If they're added to the toxic list, future rules could change what's in your favourite products. People with sensitivities or health concerns may want to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to ban certain industrial chemicals found in metalworking fluids, plastics, paints, and flame retardants. Short-chain chlorinated alkanes are already prohibited. Now medium-chain and long-chain versions are on the chopping block...
Why This Matters: These chemicals show up in everyday products—from the rubber in your car to the paint on your walls. They persist in the environment and can build up in wildlife. If you work in manufacturing or use industrial products, this could change what's available to you.
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Environment & Climate
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether to approve a new feed ingredient made from marigold and paprika extracts. It would be used to colour chicken skin, meat, and egg yolks. The agency's evaluation found it safe for animals, workers, and...
Why This Matters: Ever wonder why some egg yolks are more orange than others? Feed additives like this one affect the colour of chicken products you buy. If you eat chicken or eggs, this decision touches your plate—even if you never think about it.
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Directorate of Security and Safeguards (Federal)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has published guidance for companies that import or export nuclear materials, equipment, and information. This includes rules for controlled nuclear substances and high-risk radioactive sources. The document...
Why This Matters: This mostly affects nuclear industry companies, not everyday Canadians. But these rules help prevent nuclear materials from ending up in the wrong hands. If you work in the nuclear sector or handle radioactive sources, this directly affects your licensing requirements.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Waste Management of Canada wants to park trucks and trailers carrying untreated biomedical waste at their Brampton transfer station. Right now, they can't store this type of waste there. The company is asking to hold up to 30 trucks for 24 hours and...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Wentworth Court in Brampton? This facility could soon store trucks full of medical waste from hospitals and clinics. The waste would sit there before being shipped elsewhere for treatment. If you have concerns about odours, safety, or truck traffic in the area, now's the time to...
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Environment & Climate
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Marketed Health Products Directorate (Federal)
Health Canada is updating rules for how drug companies must report when other countries take safety actions on their products. The changes aim to make reporting clearer and more efficient for both industry and regulators.
Why This Matters: When a drug gets pulled or restricted in another country, Canadians need to know quickly. These rules determine how fast that information reaches Health Canada. Clearer reporting could mean faster safety decisions on medications you take.
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Health Canada (Federal)
Health Canada wants to move carisoprodol—a muscle relaxant—from the Prescription Drug List to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Why? They're tightening controls on this medication. No products containing it are currently sold in Canada, but...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant that's not even sold in Canada right now. But if you work in pharmaceuticals, research, or import medications, this could affect what you can legally handle. The government wants to know if there are legitimate uses they should consider...
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Federal)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted feedback on adding natural vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) to the approved list of livestock feed ingredients. Right now, only the synthetic form is approved. The agency's evaluation found both forms are...
Why This Matters: This is mainly a technical change for the animal feed industry. If you raise livestock or work in feed manufacturing, this could affect your ingredient options. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—it's about ensuring the meat and dairy you buy comes from animals fed safe, approved...
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Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AB)
Alberta asked farmers, ranchers, and workers how workplace rules should apply to agriculture. The focus was on hours of work, safety standards, workers' compensation, and union rules. The consultation led to Bill 26, which became law in December...
Why This Matters: Work on a farm or ranch in Alberta? This shaped the rules that now govern your hours, pay, and safety protections. Even if you don't farm, the balance between worker safety and agricultural flexibility affects food prices and rural communities.
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Agriculture & Food
Economy & Jobs
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Alberta Health Services (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on drinking water safety rules for places not connected to city water systems. Think campgrounds, rural businesses, and remote facilities that use wells or water haulers. The government wanted to know what's working and...
Why This Matters: Ever drink water at a campground, rural gas station, or remote lodge? Those places often aren't on city water. This consultation shaped the rules that keep that water safe. If you run a business with a private well or haul water to customers, these standards directly affect you.
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Environment & Climate
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Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) (ON)
Ontario's safety regulator wants to adopt the 2024 national safety codes for fuel oil equipment. This affects oil-burning furnaces, boilers, and heating systems in homes and businesses. The update would also fold in requirements from a separate...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with oil? This affects the safety rules for your furnace or boiler. Contractors installing or servicing oil equipment will need to follow updated standards. The changes also require professional engineers to sign off on certain calculations.
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Health & Safety
Housing & Communities