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 general contractors, builders and construction business owners, with what each one means for you.
Changes for contractors
7 changesMandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Plan for a site supervision plan and stage inspections on covered projects once the regulation is in force.
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: Licence applications and changes need extra ownership, bankruptcy and criminal-history disclosures.
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: Part 9 homes can be built to Tier 1 instead of higher tiers, reducing envelope and mechanical costs.
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: Licensing and warranty dispute rules will change through future regulations.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
BC Construction Prompt Payment Act passed (not yet in force)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Get paid within 28 days of proper invoices, but you must pay subs within 7 days of receiving funds.
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Supplier
New Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (not yet proclaimed)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Renovation contract templates will need review for prohibited terms and disclosure before proclamation.
Affects Owner Contractor Supplier
2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Plan for adoption dates in each province, e.g., Saskatchewan proposes January 1, 2027 and Yukon June 22, 2027.
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.