Law Updates

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• Oct282026Manitoba sets new apprenticeship technical training tuition feesTrade firms with apprentices should use the new fee table when planning technical training blocks.New
• Sep12026New Brunswick apprenticeship law adds compliance orders and recognises apprentices from other provinces (September 1, 2026)Trade contractors employing apprentices or certified trades in New Brunswick can receive compliance orders from September 1, 2026, and can ask the Director to review one.New
• Sep12026Manitoba'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.
• Jun152026NWT sets new electrical, gas and boiler permit fees from June 15, 2026Electricians, gas fitters and boiler installers in the NWT pay the new permit and registration fees from June 15, 2026.New
• Apr12026New Brunswick apprenticeship block training tuition is $0 from April 1, 2026Trade contractors who sponsor apprentices in New Brunswick: block training tuition is $0 from April 1, 2026.New
• Jan12026Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesA provincial or territorial trade authorization must be recognized for comparable federally regulated work.
• Aug22025PEI 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.