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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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In force since Jan 1, 2026
Federal regulators must recognize a provincial or territorial authorization to practise an occupation as comparable to a federal one, and must issue a federal authorizat…
In force since Dec 16, 2025
The new federal procurement rules took effect December 16, 2025. Federal construction and defence contracts of $25M or more must use Canadian-produced steel, aluminum an…
In force since Mar 20, 2025
First-time buyers can get back all or part of the GST (or the federal part of the HST) on a new or substantially renovated home, up to $50,000. Per the CRA, purchase agr…
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
Details →In force since Jan 1, 2025
Bill C-15 received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026. Owners no longer file a UHT return or pay UHT for 2025 and later calendar years. Obligations for 2022 to 2024, includi…
Affects Owner Contractor
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