The Canadian Federal Regulatory Process (with instructors) (LEG00243)

Overview

Delivery method

In-person

Virtual classroom

Duration

4 hours (over 2 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Target audience: Any federal Government officials who may become involved in the regulatory process during its various stages, including policy officers and Legislative Services Branch personnel.

• English (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: November 4, 2025 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: November 5, 2025 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET)
• French (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: November 12, 2025 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: November 13, 2025 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET)

This training session will be recorded.

At the end of the activity, participants will have a better understanding of the requirements of the Statutory Instruments Act and the process for making regulations at the federal level in Canada.

Topics covered

• Definitions of "statutory instrument" and "regulation" in the SIA and IA
• Categories of “regulations” under the SIA
• UNDA
• Examination of proposed regulations
• Regulatory policy, regulatory impact analysis statements (RIAS) and pre-publication
• Making, registration and publication of regulations
• Exemptions from SIA requirements
• Coming into force of regulations
• Parliamentary scrutiny
• Review and Assessment of Results of Regulation

In-person location (NCR): EMB A-226

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).