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
2 changesAlberta residential builders must meet competency requirements for licences
Comes into force Jan 1, 2027 · in 2 months
What it means for you: Licensed new-home builders will have to meet defined competencies, which should improve build quality.
Affects Homebuyer Contractor
RBQ certificate mandatory for pre-purchase building inspectors
Comes into force Oct 1, 2027 · in 11 months
What it means for you: Homebuyers will be able to rely on RBQ-certified inspectors for pre-purchase inspections.
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.