Forward Regulatory Plan: Department of National Defence
The Department of National Defence’s Forward Regulatory Plan: 2025 to 2027:
- is a publicly available list, with descriptions, of planned or anticipated regulatory changes (regulatory initiatives) that the Department of National Defence intends to propose or finalize within a two-year period; and
- may include regulatory initiatives that are planned to come forward over a longer time frame and that are indicated as long-term.
Purpose
Forward Regulatory Plans are intended to help Canadians, including businesses, Indigenous peoples and trading partners, plan for:
- opportunities to provide their feedback during regulatory development
- 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 the Department of National Defence
Updates
The Forward Regulatory Plan is updated annually to reflect, for example:
- progress in regulatory development
- changes to the Department of National Defence’s regulatory priorities or its operating environment
For more information
Consult the Department of National Defence’s acts and regulations web page for:
- a list of acts and regulations administered by the Department of National Defence
- further information on the Department of National Defence’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
- Developing and improving federal regulations
- Regulatory cooperation of Canada
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit:
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