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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RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors Quebec · in 11 months
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7 changesRBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
From October 1, 2027, residential building inspectors doing pre-purchase inspections in Quebec real estate transactions must hold an RBQ certificate. Existing inspectors…
Quebec extends building and electrical code transition periods by one year
In force since Sep 10, 2026
Effective September 10, 2026, pre-April 17, 2025 building rules may still be used if work starts before October 17, 2027. Pre-March 26, 2026 electrical rules may also be…
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Designer
Quebec Electrical chapter updated (CEC 2021 modified Quebec)
In force since Mar 26, 2026
Quebec's electrical chapter was updated with new provisions effective March 26, 2026, based on the Canadian Electrical Code 2021 (modified Quebec). Older rules may still…
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Worker Supplier Designer
Quebec construction industry reform: versatility, mobility and access measures phased in
In force since Nov 12, 2025
The Act was assented May 28, 2024 and phased in through 2025. From May 1, 2025, clauses limiting preferred workers' mobility are void, and from September 1, 2025 the col…
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Worker
Quebec Construction Code Chapter I updated to NBC 2020 (modified Quebec)
In force since Apr 17, 2025
Quebec's Building chapter of the Construction Code was updated to the NBC 2020 (modified Quebec) effective April 17, 2025, with an 18-month transition period. Changes im…
Affects Owner Contractor Worker Designer
Mandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
The 2024 law requires contractors and owner-builders to have work inspected at key construction stages under a site supervision plan, and to obtain a certificate of conf…
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Designer
RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)
Announced · date not set
The RBQ published amendments requiring more information and documents with licence applications and changes. The aim is to better verify shareholding and legal structure…
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor
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