Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 10, 2023
Advocacy This week is Operation Safe Drive Week The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 9-15 as this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week. Throughout that week, law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 3, 2023
Advocacy The recent mandatory Section 71 survey requires your review and input and should be taken seriously With the passing of Bill S-5 comes the implementation of the ability to add and delete substances from the Domestic Substances List. On June 24th the Canada Gazette I contained an impressive list… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2023
Advocacy Invitation to ECCC’s Information Session on Bill S-5 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada cordially invites you to an information session on Bill S-5. During this session, they will present an overview of the bill and the first steps for its implementation. The English event will… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 19, 2023
Advocacy SPECIAL: Bill S-5 received Royal Ascent on June 13th – what does this mean? After being introduced via the Senate on February 9, 2022 and received Royal Ascent on June 13, 2023. Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent. This is a landmark… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2023
Advocacy Titanium dioxide and California (Michigan State University) The new bill, AB-418 Food product safety, goes above Proposition 65 warning labels to ban titanium dioxide and four additional ingredients (brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3) from foods sold in California. As of publication, the bill is… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 5, 2023
Advocacy June 7, 2023 is World Food Safety Day World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2023 will draw attention to food standards. Foodborne diseases affect 1 in 10 people worldwide each year, and food standards help us to ensure what we eat is safe. Allergen Management Guidelines for Food… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 29, 2023
Advocacy National AccessAbility Week: May 28 to June 3, 2023 The Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion is taking place May 24 to 26, 2023. The Congress will open National AccessAbility Week and will be virtual, interactive, accessible, free, and open to all Canadians. Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22, 2023
Advocacy Extension to the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill consultation On March 27, 2023, the Regulatory Affairs Sector at TBS launched a consultation on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill on the Let’s Talk Federal Regulations online engagement platform that is now extended until June 19, 2023. We are seeking input from… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 15, 2023
Advocacy Possible motion for Third Reading of Bill S-5 on May 15th, 2023 The Projected Order of Business for Monday May 15th, 2023 lists Bill S-5 at 12:00 pm ET. Bill S-5 The Minister of Environment and Climate Change — Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act — Report… Read More
Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 2023
Advocacy This is Emergency Preparedness Week Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada, working closely with provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations who support activities at the local level. An annual event for over 25… Read More