July 2025
Tariff-Related Trade Developments
Legislative Bulletin No. 2025-15: Latest Legislative Report
The Government of Canada was navigating trade policies, including the impact of tariffs with the U.S. However, specific federal regulations for July were not outlined in the search results.
Wildfires and Emergency Measures
- On July 10, the Government of Manitoba declared a provincewide state of emergency due to wildfires under the Emergency Measures Act, lasting 30 days.
- On July 11, a province-wide fire ban was announced in Newfoundland and Labrador, later lifted on July 29.
- On July 23, the Government of Canada approved a Request for Federal Assistance to Saskatchewan, providing additional firefighters and helicopters for wildfire mitigation.
- On July 30, Nova Scotia announced a ban on open fires across the province until October 15 due to hot, dry conditions.
August 2025
Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act Regulations
The government began regional and national consultations in August 2025 to develop regulations for the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act. These consultations aimed to gather feedback from stakeholders, with written submissions accepted until August 22, 2025.
Canada Gazette Publications
The Canada Gazette regularly publishes public notices, official appointments, and proposed regulations. It is published every Saturday and available online on Fridays at 2 pm Eastern Time.
Softwood Lumber Trade Developments
On July 25, 2025 (but affecting August), the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its sixth administrative review of the anti-dumping duty order on imports of certain Canadian softwood lumber products. Preliminary results of the sixth countervailing duty review were announced earlier on April 4, 2025, with final rates expected by October.
U.S.–Canada Tariffs
As of February 4, 2025, a 25% tariff was imposed on most Canadian products, excluding energy products, which faced a 10% tariff. This was part of ongoing trade developments between the U.S. and Canada.
Tariff Modifications
Effective August 7, 2025, the U.S. modified reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries lacking trade agreements, potentially impacting Canada if not addressed.
New Regulations and Amendments (August 2025)
British Columbia
- BC Reg 29/2025 has been amended under the Health Professions Act.
Alberta
- Alta Reg 168/2025 has been amended under the Transmission in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 170/2025 has been amended under the Payment in Lieu of Tax in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 173/2025 has been amended under the Flare Gas Generation in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 174/2025 has been amended under the Micro-generation in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 175/2025 has been amended under the Small Scale Generation in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 176/2025 has been amended under the Isolated Generating Units and Customer Choice in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 177/2025 has been amended under the Municipal Own-use Generation in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 178/2025 has been amended under the Consumer Protection Act in Alberta.
- Alta Reg 179/2025 has been amended under the General Licensing and Security in Alberta.
Saskatchewan
- In Saskatchewan, the Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2025, SS 2025, c 10, has been proclaimed in force as of August 1, 2025.
- In Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, 2025, SS 2025, c 37, has been proclaimed in force as of January 1, 2026.
- In Saskatchewan, the Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act, SS 2025, c 14, has been proclaimed in force as of August 1, 2025.
- Regulation 59/2025 has been adopted in Saskatchewan, which adopts National Instruments 81-102 under the Securities Act, 1988.
- Regulation 61/2025 has been amended in Saskatchewan under the Personal Property Security Act, 1993 and the Seizure of Criminal Property Act, 2009.
Manitoba
- Man Reg 130/2025 has been amended under the Workers' Compensation Act in Manitoba.
Ontario
- Ontario Regulation 160/25 is a Zoning Order - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York under the Planning Act.
- Ontario Regulation 163/25 amends the Cleaner Transportation Fuels under the Environmental Protection Act.
- Ontario Regulation 164/25 amends the General section under the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Ontario Regulation 165/25 amends the Licensing section under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019.
- Ontario Regulation 166/25 amends the Other Objects under the Electricity Act, 1998.
- Ontario Regulation 167/25 amends the Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit under the Taxation Act, 2007.
- Ontario Regulation 169/25 amends the General section under the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017.
- Ontario Regulation 170/25 has been amended under the Payment in Lieu of Tax in Ontario.
- Ontario Regulation 171/25 amends the Delegation of Regulation-Making Authorities under the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017.
- Ontario Regulation 172/25 amends the Family Law Rules under the Courts of Justice Act.
- Ontario Regulation 173/25 amends the General section under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
Quebec
- In Quebec, several proposed regulations have been published, including regulations regarding the awarding of certain contracts of municipal bodies, discrimination on the basis of territory when awarding certain contracts, and the threshold and time periods applicable when awarding certain contracts.
- In Quebec, a new regulation has been published, Decree 941-2025, which establishes rules for prompt payments and the prompt settlement of disputes with regard to construction work.
- In Quebec, Decree 957-2025 has been published, which modifies the Petroleum Products Regulation.
- In Quebec, a new regulation has been published, Decree 991-2025, which establishes various rules concerning divided co-ownership under the Civil Code of Quebec.
New Brunswick
- The adoption of amendments to Multilateral Instrument 96-101 Derivatives: Trade Reporting and its related Companion Policy has been announced.
- The adoption of amendments to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds and its Companion Policy has been announced.
Nova Scotia
- NS Reg 132/2025 has been amended under the Summary Proceedings Act in Nova Scotia.
- NS Reg 133/2025 has been amended under the Building Code Act in Nova Scotia.
- NS Reg 136/2025 has been amended under the Labour Standards Code in Nova Scotia.
- NS Reg 137/2025 has been amended under the Minimum Wage Order (Construction and Property Maintenance) in Nova Scotia.
- NS Reg 138/2025 has been amended under the Minimum Wage Order (Logging and Forest Operations) in Nova Scotia.
- NS Reg 139/2025 has been proclaimed for sections 2 to 20 of the Act Respecting Temporary Access to Adjacent Land, and to Amend Chapter 23 of the Acts of 2021, the Joint Regional Transportation Agency Act.
Prince Edward Island
- PEI Reg 127/2025 has been amended under the Environmental Protection Act in Prince Edward Island.
Newfoundland and Labrador
- NLR 61/25 has been amended under the Provincial Offences Act in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- NLR 62/25 has been amended under the Liquor Control Act in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Northwest Territories
- NWT Reg 061-2025 has been amended under the Gas Protection Act in the Northwest Territories.
- NWT Reg 063-2025 has been amended under the Dental Auxiliaries Act in the Northwest Territories.
Nunavut
- Nu Reg 028-2025 has been proclaimed for the Act in force under the Medical Profession Act in Nunavut.
- Nu Reg 031-2025 has been enacted under the Medical Profession Act in Nunavut.
Yukon
- Yuk Reg 107/2025 has been amended under the Financial Administration Act in Yukon.
Canada-wide
- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-004 for Cast iron soil pipe.
- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an expiry review RR-2024-005 for Structural tubing.
- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an inquiry PR-2025-014 for Night vision equipment.
- The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an inquiry PR-2024-082 for Wildlife control services.
- A consultation on the Policy, Technical and Licensing Framework for the Use of the Frequency Bands 21.2-21.8 GHz and 22.4-23.0 GHz by Fixed Services is ongoing under the Radiocommunication Act.
- Ministerial Condition No. 22083 has been issued under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
- Ministerial Condition No. 21984 has been issued under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
- RSS-193, Issue 1 has been published under the Radiocommunication Act.
- The adoption of amendments to the Spotted Owl caurina subspecies critical habitat in the Widgeon Valley National Wildlife Area has been described under the Species at Risk Act.
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The Government of Canada initiated consultations in August 2025 to develop regulations for the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act, seeking feedback from stakeholders to improve consumer protection and labor mobility. This consultation was part of the ongoing politics and general-news agenda, as it aimed to address the impacts of tariffs on Canadian products within the context of US-Canada trade developments.
In line with the Canada Gazette publications, the government regularly provides public notices, official appointments, and proposed regulations. These documents can provide valuable insights into the current state of consumer protection measures, as well as other relevant legislation that may impact businesses and everyday consumers.
