WWeekly digest · 2026-W41
What changed in Canadian law, October 5, 2026 to October 11, 2026
1 change took effect this week across 1 sector. Every summary links the exact diff and the official source.
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What changed in October 2026
A quiet week. Here is everything that took effect across all jurisdictions so far this month.
New rules for OHIP coverage of out-of-Canada drug-administration services, with retroactive effect back to 2011
Ontario's health insurance regulation now sets out a distinct pathway for covering services performed outside Canada that consist mainly of administering a drug. To qualify, the drug and its administration must be pub…
Ontario's building code amendments document updated to October 2026 version
The Ontario Amendments to the National Building Code of Canada 2020 have been updated: the reference document date has changed from July 17, 2026 to October 1, 2026, and a new amending regulation has been added to the…
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…
Juror daily fee raised to $120 flat rate; old tiered fee and transitional rules removed
The rules governing pay and travel allowances for Ontario Superior Court jurors have been updated. The previous tiered fee structure—which paid nothing for the first ten days, $40 per day from days 11–49, and $100 per…