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 architects, engineers and designers, with what each one means for you.
Changes for designers
3 changesMandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Professionals may be engaged for site supervision and conformity attestations.
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Designer
Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 energy efficiency for housing and small buildings
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Energy modelling targets drop to Tier 1 for housing and small buildings.
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)
Announced · date not set
What it means for you: Revised wind and snow loads, projected climate data and accessible or adaptable unit requirements change design inputs.
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.