Regulations are the rules issued by federal departments to carry out the intent of statutes (acts) enacted by the Government of Canada. They are instruments of legislative power and have the force of law.
Regulations contain more specific guidelines than acts. These can include definitions, licensing requirements, performance specifications, exemptions, forms and other details. All of the acts administered by Environment Canada have their own accompanying regulations.
Information on selected regulations enforced by the Department can be found in this section.