Forward Regulatory Plan: 2021-2023

This Forward Regulatory Plan provides information on regulatory initiatives that Health Canada aims to propose or finalize in the next 2 years through:

pre-publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I
final publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II

The Forward Regulatory Plan may also include regulatory initiatives that are planned to come forward over a longer time frame. Comments or enquiries can be made using the departmental contact information included with each regulatory initiative.

Regulatory Initiatives

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

Regulations Amending the Carriages and Strollers Regulations [Updated 2021‑04‑01]
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Canada Consumer Products Safety Act Surface Coating Materials [Updated 2021‑04‑01]
Amendments to the Tents Regulations and the Toys Regulations [Updated 2021‑04‑01]

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Product Regulations [Updated 2021‑04‑01]

The following regulatory initiatives under the purview of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 are administered jointly by Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). For further details, please visit the ECCC Forward Regulatory Plan web page.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations
Regulations in the Volatile Organic Compounds from Petroleum Liquide Storage Tanks and Loading Facilities Regulations
Regulations Amending the Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing, and Reverse Etching Regulations - Phase 2
Regulations Amending the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)
Regulations Prohibiting the Manufacture and Import of Lead Wheel Weights in Canada
Orders Adding Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations
Proposed Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain toxic Substances Regulations, 2012
Amendments to the Export Control List in Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Regulations to ban harmful single-use plastics and establish performance requirements for plastic products
Regulations Amending the PCB Regulations
Regulations Amending the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coating Regulations
Regulations Prohibiting the Manufacture and Import of Coal Tar Based Sealant and Coating Products

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Proposed Regulations Amending the Narcotic Control Regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to make all products containing codeine available by prescription only while ensuring continued access to these medications [Updated 2021‑04‑01]
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to modernize provisions with respect to hospitals, other health care facilities, and health care professionals [Updated 2021‑04‑01] [Associated with the targeted Regulatory Review Sectoral Roadmap] [Associated with the stock review plan]
Proposed New Regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with respect to Supervised Consumption Sites and Services [Updated 2021‑04‑01]
Proposed New Controlled Substances Regulations [New 2021‑04‑01]

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) (Bill C-14)

Regulations Amending the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (Revisions to Reporting Requirements) [Updated 2021‑04‑01]

a list of acts and regulations administered by Health Canada
further information on the Health Canada's implementation of government-wide regulatory management initiatives

Consult the following for links to the Cabinet Directive on Regulation and supporting policies and guidance, and for information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada:

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit:

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Forward Regulatory Plan: 2021-2023

Regulatory Initiatives

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) (Bill C-14)

Food and Drugs Act

Hazardous Products Act

Patent Act

Pest Control Products Act

Tobacco and Vaping Products Act

Cannabis Act

Radiation Emitting Devices Act

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