Regulated industries 

Find out how certain industry sectors are regulated and what some of the key business obligations are in those sectors.

• Regulated professions and trades

  Understand the requirements you must meet if you want to practise a trade or profession in Canada, or be aware of these requirements if you hire such a person.

• Financial services regulations

  Learn about some of the key regulations, permits and licences for small businesses in the financial services sector, such as loan brokers, payday lenders, collection agencies and private lenders.

• Agriculture and agri-food regulations

  Are you in the agriculture and agri-food industry? Find information on regulations that your business may need to comply with.

• Regulations for child care, schools and educational institutions

  Find out how educational services are regulated in Canada, from day care centres to universities and career training.

• National Model Construction Codes — Online presentations

  Get overviews of the major changes to the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

• Getting electrical products approved
  Applies only to: Ontario

  If you manufacture, import or sell electrical equipment in Ontario, you need to make sure that it meets the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

• Agreement on Ontario-Quebec Construction Labour Mobility
  Applies only to: Ontario, Québec

  Under this agreement, you are ensured equal treatment when bidding or working on construction projects in Ontario and Quebec.

• Provincial Public Eating Establishment Standards (Saskatchewan)
  Applies only to: Saskatchewan

  If your business involves serving food to the public, you need to learn about the provincial public eating establishment standards and your obligations.

• Mining and exploration
  Applies only to: Yukon

  Understand your obligations and responsibilities pertaining to mining and exploration.

• Regulatory guidance — Life sciences
  Applies only to: Alberta

  If you are developing a new medical device or pharmaceutical, biotechnology or natural health product, get help with approval rules and regulations.