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Show everything →For trades in all of Canada: 2 later, 24 already in force, 6 announced.
Coming into force 2
Add to calendar →Dates are set: plan for these now. Each line says what it means for you.
In force 24
These already apply. Each line says what it means for you.
- Quebec extends building and electrical code transition periods by one yearElectricians can use pre-March 26, 2026 rules on work begun before October 17, 2027.
- Manitoba's Technical Safety Act replaces the Elevator Act, with new permits, licences and incident reportingElevator mechanics doing regulated work need a regulated work licence and must follow adopted codes.
- Manitoba adopts the 2024 Canadian Electrical CodeElectricians must work to CEC 2024 (26th edition) and Manitoba's amendments.
- Quebec Electrical chapter updated (CEC 2021 modified Quebec)Licensed electrical subcontractors need training on the CEC 2021 (modified Quebec) changes.
- Construction Act: annual release timing and 7-day notice of terminationWatch for published termination notices because your lien window runs from that date.
- Construction Act: annual holdback release, proper-invoice deeming, broader adjudicationAnnual holdback must be passed down promptly, which improves cash flow on long projects.
- Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesA provincial or territorial trade authorization must be recognized for comparable federally regulated work.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionTrades supplying structural steel, aluminum or wood packages must provide proof the materials were produced in Canada.
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- Working for Workers Seven: defibrillator reimbursement, safety-system procurement, ESA changesAccredited safety management systems (e.g., COR) may be accepted as equivalents across owners' prequalification.
- Quebec construction industry reform: versatility, mobility and access measures phased inSpecialty contractors can staff from a wider pool when local pools are short.
- Nova Scotia employers must have a written workplace harassment prevention policyTrade employers need their own written policy, training and an investigation procedure.
- New Builders' Lien Act replaces the Mechanics Lien Act in the Northwest TerritoriesPreserve liens on time under the new deadlines. Money paid to your contractor for your work is held in trust.
- PEI requires certified installers and a permit for fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression systemsFire-protection installers need provincial certification in the right class, renewed yearly, and must show proof on request.
- PEI's new Fire Safety Act in force: 2024 NFPA codes, NFC 2020 and fire plan reviewOil, propane and solid-fuel appliance installers must follow CSA B139, B149.2 and B365 as fire-safety codes.
- Clean washrooms (from July 1, 2025) and posted cleaning records (from January 1, 2026) on construction projectsIf you provide your own washrooms, you must keep them clean and post cleaning records.
- New Brunswick adopts 2020 national codes with Energy Tier 2 minimumInsulation, air-sealing and HVAC trades must hit Tier 2 targets.
- Nova Scotia adopts 2020 national codes with phased tiersPlumbing trades follow NPC 2020 from April 1, 2025.
- Manitoba prompt payment and adjudication in forceYou have statutory payment deadlines, the right to interim-binding adjudication, and 60 days to register a lien.
- Alberta OHS Code updates fully in effect (harassment and violence, explosives)Blasting and explosives contractors must follow the updated technical standards.
- BC Building Code 2024 seismic and adaptable-dwelling rules take effectStructural, framing and concrete trades must meet updated seismic detailing.
- Encapsulated mass timber buildings allowed up to 18 storeysTimber erection and encapsulation trades have a larger market of tall buildings.
- 2024 Ontario Building Code in effect (harmonized with NBC 2020)Part 9 and plumbing (Part 7) trades must follow the revised requirements.
- Newfoundland and Labrador updates PPE rules: CSA Z96 high-visibility apparel and respirator fit testingTrade employers must fit-test respirator users and confirm PPE is compatible and properly fitted.
- Newfoundland and Labrador updates public-works tender thresholds and the 10% local bid preferenceMore smaller public works may be bought without an open call, depending on the type of public body.
Announced 6
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.
- Mandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)Work may be held for stage inspections before it can be covered up.
- RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)Specialty licence holders face the same expanded disclosure on applications and changes.
- Saskatchewan proposes adopting 2025 national codes on January 1, 2027Plumbing, mechanical and fire-protection trades should prepare for the NPC 2025, NBC 2025 and NFC 2025 changes.
- Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 energy efficiency for housing and small buildingsInsulation and HVAC scopes may shrink compared with Tier 2 and Tier 3 designs.
- BC Construction Prompt Payment Act passed (not yet in force)You get statutory 7-day payment after the contractor is paid, plus quick adjudication for disputes.
- 2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)Plumbing, HVAC and framing trades face new radon stack, condensate drainage and accessibility details once adopted.