New Construction Laws
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.
32 changes
Showing changes that affect buyers of new homes and customers who pay a contractor for work, with what each one means for you.
Changes for homebuyers & customers
5 changesMandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Buyers of covered new buildings will get documented stage inspections and a conformity certificate.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Designer
RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Stronger vetting of licensed contractors aims to reduce fraudulent operators.
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor
Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 energy efficiency for housing and small buildings
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Lower energy-performance minimums may cut upfront cost but raise long-term energy use in new homes.
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
New Home Buyer Protection Act changes: caveats on warranty-exempt homes, appeal rights
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Buyers will see a title caveat flagging homes sold without new-home warranty.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: New homes built under the 2025 code will include a radon stack and more accessibility provisions.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
Plain-language summaries by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on the date shown on each page. This is general information, not legal advice, and you are responsible for how you use it. Laws change: always read the official text, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.