March 31, 2026
The Government of Alberta announced that it will introduce a motion calling for “constitutional amendments that give the province a say in superior court appointments.”
March 31, 2026
British Columbia has introduced amendments to the Forest Act and Forest and Range Practices Act to increase wood supply by an estimated 17,700 truckloads, according to a March 30 release.
March 31, 2026
Nova Scotia is positioning itself as a national leader in natural resource and offshore wind development, and its latest legislation marks a significant step forward.
March 30, 2026
On March 30, Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the process to “select the next judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, who will fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.”
March 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston have announced the new Co-operation Agreement between Nova Scotia and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment.
March 27, 2026
The regulatory landscape governing plastics and packaging in Canada is evolving quickly, with both federal and provincial governments introducing new requirements and expanding existing regimes. Recent developments signal a clear shift toward increased oversight and regulation of packaging materials — including expanded extended producer responsibility (EPR) regimes, reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry, new federal prohibitions on certain toxic substances, and a significant Federal Court of Appeal decision confirming federal jurisdiction over plastics regulation.
March 27, 2026
The government of Canada unveiled a new national strategy for the automotive sector on Feb. 5, 2026, marking a shift in federal policy through a series of measures.
March 27, 2026
The Government of British Columbia has issued a new technical policy paper outlining “key amendments to earlier Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) proposals to guide continued engagement as the ministry works to modernize heritage conservation in B.C.”
March 27, 2026
Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1, received royal assent on March 27. According to a government release, this “key piece of legislation will help the government deliver on its plan to build one united economy, empower Canadians to get ahead, and protect our country and sovereignty — today, and for generations to come.”
March 25, 2026
Before the Supreme Court of Canada reserved its impending historic decision on March 26, the top court heard starkly different interpretations this week about the nature and operation of the Charter’s s. 33 “notwithstanding” clause.