Forward Regulatory Plan: Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan is a publicly available list of anticipated regulatory initiatives, with descriptions, that the department intends to propose or finalize within a two-year period.
Purpose
Forward regulatory plans are intended to give Canadians, including businesses and trading partners, opportunities to provide their feedback during regulatory development and alert them to future regulatory changes.
The Forward Regulatory Plan briefly describes each regulatory initiative and includes information such as:
- who may be affected by a regulatory initiative
- regulatory cooperation efforts undertaken or planned
- opportunities for public consultation
- links to related information or analysis
- contact information for Global Affairs Canada
Forward Regulatory Plans
The Forward Regulatory Plan is updated annually to reflect progress in regulatory development and changes to Global Affairs Canada’s regulatory priorities and operating environment.
- 2026-28 Forward Regulatory Plan
- 2025-27 Forward Regulatory Plan Archived
- 2024-26 Forward Regulatory Plan Archived
- 2023-25 Forward Regulatory Plan Archived
- 2022-24 Forward Regulatory Plan Archived
- 2018-20 Forward Regulatory Plan Archived
For more information
Consult Global Affairs Canada’s acts and regulations web page for:
- a list of acts and regulations administered by Global Affairs Canada
- further information on Global Affairs Canada’s implementation of government-wide regulatory management initiatives
Supporting policies and guidance, and information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada, are also available:
- Cabinet Directive on Regulation
- Government-wide forward regulatory plans
- Developing and improving federal regulations
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit:
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