Manitoba cuts ‘above-guideline’ residential rent increases
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 4:09 PM
Manitoba has set new limits on “above-guideline” residential rent increases landlords put in place for capital expenses. The provincial government is “changing regulations” to cut above-guideline rent increases by up to 40 per cent in a bid to “strengthen protections for renters.” ... [read more]
New electoral coalition says Ontario law society has lost its focus
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 3:53 PM
A new electoral coalition has formed ahead of next year’s Law Society of Ontario (LSO) bencher elections saying the regulator has lost its focus and needs to go back to the basics. The team, which refers to itself as CORE, is focusing on four commitments — focusing on the law society’s core function of regulation of the legal professions, open and transparent decision-making, restored accountability and ethical leadership. ... [read more]
Feds launch new directive to reduce regulatory charges, enhance competition
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 3:42 PM
The federal government has announced a new Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Competitiveness and Red Tape Reduction, requiring regulators “to reduce regulatory burden costs by $2 for every $1 added.” ... [read more]
Dementia Justice Canada calls for mandatory legal assessment for any advance MAID requests
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 3:17 PM
Dementia Justice Canada is urging Parliament to require an independent legal assessment before medical assistance in dying is administered under an advance request, warning that people who have lost decision-making capacity need protection from coercion, undue influence and abuse. ... [read more]