Academics, scientists seek major projects bill changes to protect environment
Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 3:50 PM
Over 50 academics and scientists from across the country have signed an open letter urging the federal government to reform its major projects law. The scholars, all fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, say Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, raises serious concerns about environmental impacts and risks causing “costly and potentially irreversible harm” to Canada’s natural heritage. ... [read more]
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]