Canada's controlled-substances schedules restructured and new substances added to temporary-control lists

Schedule V has been split into two parts: Part 1 now lists controlled substances subject to temporary scheduling, while Part 2 houses precursors (Class A, Class B, and preparations/mixtures). As a result, the definiti…

Precursor Control Regulations expanded to cover new Schedule V substances and four new chemicals added to controlled schedule

The definitions of Class A and Class B precursors have been broadened to include substances listed in the newly created Schedule V to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, in addition to the existing Schedule VI su…

B.C. expands restricted-activity permissions for occupational therapists, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and pharmacists

This amendment broadens what several regulated health professions can do without additional authorization. Occupational therapists gain the ability to administer oxygen by inhalation and, if certified, to perform woun…

BC brings into force new Medicare Protection Act section on extra billing or user charges

British Columbia has proclaimed in force a provision of the Medicare Protection Amendment Act, 2003 that adds sections 18.1(1) and (2) to the Medicare Protection Act. These provisions had been enacted by the legislatu…

B.C. brings into force 2025 amendments to Health Care Costs Recovery Act and updates supporting regulation

British Columbia has activated the Health Care Costs Recovery Amendment Act, 2025 and made corresponding updates to its supporting regulation. The amendments update cross-references within the regulation to reflect ne…

BC Shared Health Services added to whistleblower and lobbying oversight frameworks

A new provincial health body called BC Shared Health Services has been added to the schedule of government bodies covered by the Public Interest Disclosure Act, meaning employees of that organization can now make prot…

B.C. removes Community Health Councils from three health authority regulations

Three regulations under the Health Authorities Act have been updated to remove all references to Community Health Councils and their associated provisions. The Amalgamation of Regional Health Boards and Community Heal…

BC updates funeral cost supplement rules: new service definitions, $1,685 cap, and revised transportation rates

The Employment and Assistance Regulation has been amended to change how funeral cost supplements are calculated and paid for eligible recipients. The definition of

Cosmetics labelling now requires separate disclosure of fragrance allergens above set concentration thresholds

Cosmetic product labels must now individually name any ingredient that qualifies as a 'fragrance allergen' — defined as a fragrance or flavour capable of causing an allergic reaction that appears on the EU's Restricte…

Liquor licence renewal fees raised and training program fees updated across B.C.

Licence renewal fees for most B.C. liquor licence types — including liquor primary, food primary, catering, retail stores, distilleries, breweries, wineries, and agents — have been revised upward under a new fee sched…

New 'E supplier' class created for small online gaming distributors, with $5,000 application fee

The Gaming Control Regulation has been amended to insert a new class of registered gaming services provider called the 'E supplier class.' This class covers providers authorized to distribute gaming supplies to the lo…

Expanded definitions and updated compliance deadlines for eligible financial contracts at federal member institutions

This amendment to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Eligible Financial Contracts By-law makes three practical changes. First, two new defined terms—'central counterparty' and 'clearing and settlement system'—ar…

'Health occupation' definition added to B.C. private training rules, replacing vague 'health field' language

The Private Training Regulation has been updated to introduce a precise definition of 'health occupation,' replacing the broader phrase 'in the health field' used in two existing definitions. 'Health occupation' is no…

B.C. expands greenhouse gas new-entrant rules to cover parts of industrial operations and proposed operations

Two B.C. greenhouse gas regulations have been updated to allow parts of an industrial operation—not just whole operations—to qualify as "new entrants" with reduced compliance obligations, provided the operation has in…

Sections 5–8 of B.C.'s Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 are now in force

The British Columbia government has brought sections 5 through 8 of the Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 into force by order-in-council. This regulation does not itself set out substantive rules; it is th…

B.C. Court of Appeal Rules updated: quorum language, fee table, and three forms revised

Three targeted changes have been made to the Court of Appeal Rules. First, the quorum threshold for a specific type of hearing (Rule 66(3)(b)) is no longer expressed as '3 or more justices' but simply as 'the court,'…

B.C. rural property tax rates updated for 2026 and future years across all property classes

The provincial rural area property tax rates have been replaced with new fixed rates that apply from 2026 onward. Two separate rate tables now exist: one for most of British Columbia and a separate, higher one for the…

B.C. residential tenancy rules updated for public housing bodies, supportive housing, and standard tenancy agreements

Several changes have been made to the Residential Tenancy Regulation affecting landlords and tenants in public and non-profit housing, supportive housing, and standard residential tenancies. A new definition of 'speci…