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Driving & Transport in Canada: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

Detected on 28 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations

What changes: These amendments replace section 100 of the Small Vessel Regulations. The new section 100(1) specifies that Part 1 of the regulations applies to a pleasure craft, other than a human-powered one, principally maintained or operated in Canada and equipped with propulsion engines totaling at least 7.5 kW. Subsection 100(2) clarifies that only section 110 applies to pleasure craft registered in Canada

Detected on 28 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (School Buses)

What changes: These amendments repeal subsection 15.1(1) and the heading before it, and repeal section 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. They also replace the portion of item 111 of Schedule III in column II and replace the heading “Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems” before section 111 of Schedule IV.

Detected on 28 September 2026Justice Laws — lois-laws.justice.gc.ca

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations

What changes: The Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations were last amended on January 1, 2025. The regulations are current to July 21, 2026.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Small Vessel Regulations: SOR/2025-272

What changes: These amendments replace section 100 of the Small Vessel Regulations. The new section 100(1) specifies that Part 1 applies to pleasure craft, excluding human-powered ones, principally maintained or operated in Canada and equipped with propulsion engines totaling at least 7.5 kW. Subsection 100(2) clarifies that only section 110 applies to pleasure craft registered in Canada or a foreign state.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 2 — gazette.gc.ca

Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (School Buses): SOR/2024-239

What changes: These amendments repeal subsection 15.1(1) and the heading before it, and repeal section 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. Additionally, item 111 of Schedule III and the heading "Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems" before section 111 of Schedule IV are replaced.

Detected on 21 September 2026Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations — laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286) last amended

What changes: The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations were last amended on October 25, 2024. These regulations govern the transportation of dangerous goods within Canada.

Detected on 21 September 2026Canada Gazette, Part 1 — gazette.gc.ca

Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations proposed

What changes: Proposed Railway Personnel Training and Qualifications Regulations are being introduced to update the existing regime, which has not been revised since 1987. The new regulations aim to address changes in operational practices, crew sizes, freight volumes, training programs, and the implementation of new safety-critical positions. A key focus is on reducing the heightened risk of injury for employe

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