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
All changes
7 changesMandatory construction-stage inspections and certificate of conformity (law adopted, regulation pending)
Announced · date not set
The 2024 law requires contractors and owner-builders to have work inspected at key construction stages under a site supervision plan, and to obtain a certificate of conf…
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Designer
RBQ tightens contractor licence applications (ownership, bankruptcies, criminal records)
Announced · date not set
The RBQ published amendments requiring more information and documents with licence applications and changes. The aim is to better verify shareholding and legal structure…
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor
Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 energy efficiency for housing and small buildings
Announced · date not set
On February 19, 2025, Saskatchewan announced it will return to Tier 1 energy efficiency, effective once regulatory amendments are approved, citing affordability and harm…
Affects Homebuyer Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
New Home Buyer Protection Act changes: caveats on warranty-exempt homes, appeal rights
Announced · date not set
Homes built and sold without warranty under an exemption would carry a caveat on title so buyers know before purchase. Appeal rights for homebuyer decisions would be rei…
Affects Owner Homebuyer Contractor
BC Construction Prompt Payment Act passed (not yet in force)
Announced · date not set
This act received Royal Assent November 27, 2025. Owners must pay within 28 days of a proper invoice and have 7 days to flag issues, after which the invoice is considere…
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Supplier
New Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (not yet proclaimed)
Announced · date not set
This replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 with broader unfair-practice rules, including unconscionable terms that are excessively one-sided. Prohibited terms are v…
Affects Owner Contractor Supplier
2025 National Model Codes published (not yet law until adopted)
Announced · date not set
The CBHCC released the 2025 model codes on December 22, 2025. Changes include a passive radon stack in dwelling units, accessibility objectives extended to all dwelling…
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.