WWeekly digest · 2026-W40

WhatchangedinCanadianlaw,September28,2026toOctober4,2026

7 changes took effect this week across 4 sectors. Every summary links the exact diff and the official source.

FederalOntarioBritish Columbia

Government Operations (4)

Ontario· Amended · O. Reg. 565/24In force October 1, 2026

Muay Thai added as a regulated professional combative sport in Ontario

Ontario's combative sports rules now formally recognize muay thai (also known as Thai boxing) as a regulated professional combative sport. Promoters, sanctioning bodies, and event organizers wishing to hold profession…

Government OperationsConsumer & Business+1 / −0 lines
Ontario· Amended · O. Reg. 148/10In force September 29, 2026

Staffing delegation authority updated for several Ontario provincial agencies

The table listing which agencies can make their own hiring and staffing decisions under delegated authority from the Public Service Commission has been updated. Three agencies — Ontario Civilian Police Commission, Ont…

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Ontario· Amended · O. Reg. 147/10In force September 29, 2026

Ethics executive assignments updated for several Ontario public bodies, including new entries and name changes

The regulation that assigns an 'ethics executive' to oversee public servants at Ontario's public bodies has been updated in several ways. New bodies have been added to the list—Destination Ontario (with its President…

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Ontario· Amended · O. Reg. 146/10In force September 29, 2026

Ontario updates the list of public bodies and commission public bodies under the Public Service of Ontario Act

The regulation that defines which organizations count as public bodies or commission public bodies under Ontario's public service law has been updated. Several bodies have been added to the list: Destination Ontario,…

Government OperationsEnergy & EnvironmentFood & Agriculture+16 / −15 lines

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