Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licences
In force since Jan 1, 2026
What it means for you: Provincially licensed crews can be deployed on federally regulated work without separate federal credentialing.
New Construction Laws
New and upcoming construction laws, building codes and regulations across Canada, and what each change means for owners, buyers, contractors, trades, workers, suppliers and designers. Every entry links to the official source.
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Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal construction
In force since Dec 16, 2025
What it means for you: Bidders on large federal jobs must source and document Canadian steel, aluminum and wood before and during the contract.
GST/HST rebate of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers of new homes
In force since Mar 20, 2025
What it means for you: A builder can credit the rebate at closing, so price lists and agreements of purchase and sale need FTHB eligibility wording.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
Details →Underused Housing Tax ended from the 2025 calendar year
In force since Jan 1, 2025
What it means for you: Builders holding unsold or vacant inventory homes no longer face UHT filing for 2025 onward.
Affects Owner Contractor
Details →Announced
Passed or proposed, but not in force yet. Dates can change.
2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Plan for adoption dates in each province, e.g., Saskatchewan proposes January 1, 2027 and Yukon June 22, 2027.
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