Forward Regulatory Plan: 2021–2023

This Forward Regulatory Plan provides information on regulatory initiatives that ISED 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

Regulatory initiatives

Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector (SIPS)

Marketplace Framework Policy Branch

• Copyright Board Decision-Making Deadlines
• College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Regulations / Code of Professional Conduct Regulations
• Regulations amending the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

• Amendments to the Trademark Regulations (Trademarks Act, s. 65)
• Amendments to the Patent Rules (Patent  Act, s. 12)
• Amendments to Patent Rules and the Trademarks Regulations

Competition Bureau

• Amendments to the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Provisions of the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR)
• Amendments to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR)

Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services (SBTMS)

Corporations Canada

• Amendments to the Formal Documents Regulations
• Amendments to Canada Business Corporations Regulations, Canada Cooperatives Regulations and Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Regulations as a result of Bill C-25
• Amendments to Canada Business Corporations Regulations related to the Individual with Significant Control (ISC) Register
• Amendments to Canada Business Corporations Regulations related to well-being and remuneration as a result of Bill C-97

Measurement Canada

• Miscellaneous Amendments to the Weights and Measures Regulations
• Order Amending Schedule IV to the Weights and Measures Act

Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector (STS)

• Amendments to the Radiocommunication Regulations
• Amendments to the Radiocommunication Regulations for Fixed Stations in the Fixed Service

Consult ISED's Acts and Regulations web page for:

• a list of acts and regulations administered by [department name]
• further information on ISED'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:

• Federal regulatory management
• Learn more about regulatory cooperation

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

• Consulting with Canadians
• Canada Gazette