Category: Federal Regulations

Feds Implement New ID Rules for Accessing Public Records

July 6, 2023
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New regulations will now require Canadians who want to access public records to show “adequate identification” as defined by the federal government. Amendments to the Access to Information Act came into effect on July 5, enacted by Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. Federal departments and agencies will now determine what is approved identification for Canadians…

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House Republicans Take Aim at Federal Regulations

June 14, 2023
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House Republicans took aim at federal regulations in hearings on Capitol Hill on June 14, praising Trump-era attempts at deregulation and vowing to roll back what they see as excessive regulations imposed by President Joe Biden’s administration.  Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) summarized the GOP position in his opening statement.  “The Department of Energy, the…

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