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Show everything →For suppliers in British Columbia (with federal changes): 1 later, 4 already in force, 2 announced.
Coming into force 1
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In force 4
These already apply. Each line says what it means for you.
- Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesProducts meeting provincial or territorial requirements are deemed to meet comparable federal requirements, subject to exceptions.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionMaterials must be produced or processed in Canada. Reselling imported product through a Canadian company does not qualify.
- Building Canada Act fast-tracks federal approvals for designated national interest projectsFaster federal approvals for listed major projects may bring forward demand for materials and equipment.
- BC Building Code 2024 seismic and adaptable-dwelling rules take effectDemand changes for seismic hardware and accessible fixtures.
Announced 2
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.
- BC Construction Prompt Payment Act passed (not yet in force)Material suppliers in the payment chain gain faster, enforceable payment timelines.
- 2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)Demand will rise for radon stack components and products suited to accessibility and energy retrofits.