62 changes across Canada · official sources checked today, 1:00 AM ET · newest added yesterday
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Show everything →For contractors in all of Canada: 2 changes come into force in the next 3 months, 7 already in force, 1 announced.
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- Manitoba's Registered Landscape Architects Act comes into force January 1, 2027Landscaping and site contractors in Manitoba must not call their staff or firm "landscape architects" unless they are registered.
- Alberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licencesBefore renewals from 2027, confirm your firm meets the competency requirements or renewal may be refused.
In force 7
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- Manitoba sets new apprenticeship technical training tuition feesEmployers who pay apprentices' technical training should budget $425 to $575 per block in 2026/2027 and $435 to $585 from 2027/2028.
- New Brunswick apprenticeship law adds compliance orders and recognises apprentices from other provinces (September 1, 2026)If a New Brunswick compliance officer finds a breach of the apprenticeship rules, you can now receive a compliance order with a deadline, and missing it can lead to an administrative penalty.
- Manitoba's Technical Safety Act replaces the Elevator Act, with new permits, licences and incident reportingElevator installation in new buildings needs an installation permit under the new Act before operation.
- NWT sets new electrical, gas and boiler permit fees from June 15, 2026Include the new NWT permit fees in quotes for electrical, gas and boiler work from June 15, 2026.
- New Brunswick apprenticeship block training tuition is $0 from April 1, 2026Apprentices you employ in New Brunswick pay no tuition for block training taken on or after April 1, 2026.
- Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesWorkers with a provincial or territorial authorization can apply for the federal one, which federal regulators must issue.
- PEI requires certified installers and a permit for fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression systemsSchedule the Fire Marshal installation permit and use certified installers for fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression scopes.
Announced 1
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