WWeekly digest · 2026-W43
What changed in Canadian law, October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026
2 changes took effect this week across 1 sector. Every summary links the exact diff and the official source.
FederalOntarioBritish Columbia
Government Operations (2)
Western Ontario gets a permanent year-round time zone set to Central Standard Time
A new regulation establishes a distinct timekeeping rule for the part of Ontario that lies west of the 90th meridian (roughly the far northwestern corner of the province). That area will permanently observe a time tha…
O. Reg. 333/26Government OperationsTransportationMunicipal & Land Use
Sumo added as a regulated amateur combative sport in Ontario
Ontario's combative sports rules now include sumo as a formally recognized amateur combative sport, with its own prescribed ruleset titled "Sumo Amateur Combative Sport Rules" (version 1). Anyone wishing to promote, c…
O. Reg. 565/24Government OperationsConsumer & Business+2 / −1 lines