Streamlining The Cannabis Regulations: Federally Proposed Amendments Now In Effect

On November 4, 2025, the Government of Canada tabled Budget 2025: Canada Strong (Budget 2025) in the House of Commons,1 introducing a series of measures to reduce government expenditures and deliver...

The Ontario government has announced significant changes to the retail cannabis market. Those changes include the elimination of the previous lottery based system for retail store operator...

Since the Trudeau government largely decriminalized CBD and cannabis products in 2018, there has been a proliferation of both distribution and retail in this industry – but not all legal.

Released in March 2024, the Final Report is the culmination of work by the independent expert panel appointed by the federal government to conduct a legislative review of the Cannabis Act.

On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (the Order) directing the U.S. Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act...

New changes to Canada's cannabis regulations have been proposed by Health Canada and are subject to consultation and request for comments until July 8, 2024.

On March 12, 2025, the Regulations amending certain regulations concerning cannabis (streamlining of requirements) and the Order Amending Schedule 2 to the Cannabis Act...

The cannabis market is currently experiencing some turbulence and uncertainty, but that market and underlying consumer demand is well established.

The DOJ also announced a new expedited administrative hearing process to consider the broader rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

As expected, the Ontario government has directed the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to increase the Retail Store Authorization (RSA) issuance rate.

Canada has announced sweeping counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on approximately C$27.6 billion of US imports, effective September 8, 2026, in direct response to President Trump's 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. The measures target key sectors including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances, and electronics, while the federal government simultaneously rolls out C$7.5 billion in support for affected businesses and workers. Understanding whether products qualify as US goods under Canada's markin

WorkSafeBC is proposing significant amendments to British Columbia's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that would fundamentally reshape how employers address workplace harassment, violence, and psychological health. The proposed changes introduce expanded definitions, new prevention program requirements, and obligations to identify and control psychosocial hazards. These amendments could require most B.C. employers to substantially revise their existing workplace policies and procedures.

Effective October 1, 2026, important changes will be implemented through Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), that will have immediate implications for Alberta employers.

As part of the federal government’s efforts to encourage investment in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Productivity Mega Deduction on September 15, 2026 at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit.

In September 2026, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (the Committee) released its recommendations for the 2026 Federal Budget. While these recommendations do not form part of the Budget itself, they provide insight into current political policy priorities and proposals that may be reflected in future legislative and fiscal initiatives. In this article, we highlight several recommendations of particular relevance to charities and not-for-profit organizations, with a specific focus on the proposed social sector fund.

On October 16, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its judgment in CNL Ltd. v. Kebaowek First Nation et al., 2026 FCA 174, which allowed the appeal of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).

The Canadian federal government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to accelerate federal project approvals, strengthen transportation and trade infrastructure, and modernize labour relations in federally regulated sectors.

Canada's 2026 federal budget introduces targeted regulatory changes for charities and non-profit organizations, including elimination of the excess corporate holdings regime for private foundations and streamlined foreign charity registration. More significantly, the budget commits substantial federal spending across housing, arts, conservation, and social services—areas where charities and non-profits serve as key delivery partners.

The federal government has amended the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations under the Bank Act (Canada) to limit non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees for personal deposit accounts...

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