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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 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
Details →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…
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
Details →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
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