Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2019
Canadian Federal News Canada signs agreement on amendments to the new NAFTA The Government of Canada is committed to further strengthening the Canadian economy, improving the lives of Canadian families, the middle class and those working hard to join it. The amendments involve improvements to the new NAFTA signed by… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 2019
Canadian Federal News Summary of the changes to ERAP provisions The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate would like to inform you of the publication of a document summarizing the changes to the ERAP provisions in the TDG Regulations. Between 2007 and 2017, we recorded approximately 360 transportation incidents involving the… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2019
Canadian Federal News Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List to disclose the identity of certain substances Notice is hereby given that the Minister of the Environment intends to amend the Domestic Substances List (DSL) in order to disclose the identity of the substances listed in Annex I,… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Canadian Federal News Fifth Report on Human Biomonitoring of Environmental Chemicals in Canada On November 13th, 2019, Health Canada released its Fifth Report on Human Biomonitoring of Environmental Chemicals in Canada. This technical report provides biomonitoring results from the fifth cycle (2016-2017) of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). It… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Canadian Federal News Canadian Food Inspection Agency launches Chronicle 360 Chronicle 360 is a multi-media hub featuring stories that cover CFIA from every angle. Our articles, videos, vlogs and podcasts offer unique and innovative perspectives from our experts, scientists and inspectors. Federal Fuels Regulations information sessions The dates and locations… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Canadian Federal News Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives enable use of L-Lysine Monohydrochloride Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of l-lysine monohydrochloride in certain processed snack foods to inhibit acrylamide formation during… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Canadian Federal News Transportation compliance blitz for dangerous goods cause for concern CVSA – Enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. inspected 9,259 commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) as part of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials (TDG/HM) Road Blitz on Aug. 12-16, 2019. Inspectors… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 28, 2019
Canadian Federal News Interested in more Canadian Federal News? Check back here next week! Canadian Provincial News WorkSafeBC announces 2020 rates British Columbia – WorkSafeBC announces that the average base rate for 2020 is maintained at the same level as 2019 and 2018, at 1.55% of employers’ assessable payroll. Our… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2019
Canadian Federal News Hazardous occurrence investigations for federally-regulated work places The purpose of a hazardous occurrence investigation is to find the root causes, address gaps, and prevent similar events from occurring. As a federal employer, you are required to investigate, record and report all accidents, occupational diseases and other hazardous… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2019
Canadian Federal News Office of Controlled Substances issues final management of import-export permit applications The purpose of this policy is to outline the manner in which the Office of Controlled Substances (the OCS) manages Import and Export Permit applications for Controlled Drugs and Substances, and Class A and Class B… Read More