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Show everything →For homebuyers & customers in all of Canada: 1 change comes into force in the next 3 months, 1 later, 5 already in force, 5 announced.
Coming into force 2
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- Alberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licencesLicensed new-home builders will have to meet defined competencies, which should improve build quality.
- RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectorsHomebuyers will be able to rely on RBQ-certified inspectors for pre-purchase inspections.
In force 5
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- Freehold new-home buyers must register their purchase with Tarion within 45 days; deposit coverage changes start January 1, 2027Register your freehold purchase with Tarion within 45 days of signing. From January 1, 2027, late registration limits deposit protection.
- Nova Scotia eases building code rules for certified modular and manufactured homesBuyers of CSA A277-certified factory-built homes benefit from a simpler compliance route.
- New Brunswick adopts 2020 national codes with Energy Tier 2 minimumNew homes in NB are built to a higher energy minimum (Tier 2).
- GST/HST rebate of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers of new homesAn eligible first-time buyer saves up to $50,000 of GST on a new home under $1.5M. Apply within about two years.
- BC Building Code 2024 seismic and adaptable-dwelling rules take effectMore new apartments will include adaptable units suitable for aging in place.
Announced 5
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- Mandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)Buyers of covered new buildings will get documented stage inspections and a conformity certificate.
- RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)Stronger vetting of licensed contractors aims to reduce fraudulent operators.
- Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 energy efficiency for housing and small buildingsLower energy-performance minimums may cut upfront cost but raise long-term energy use in new homes.
- New Home Buyer Protection Act changes: caveats on warranty-exempt homes, appeal rightsBuyers will see a title caveat flagging homes sold without new-home warranty.
- 2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)New homes built under the 2025 code will include a radon stack and more accessibility provisions.