Regulations for specific business activities

Learn what regulations apply to key business activities, such as importing, exporting, marketing, managing employees, transporting goods, and more.

• Registering your business
  Find out about requirements to register your business with different levels of government.
• Human resources regulations
  Understand your obligations and responsibilities as an employer with regards to hiring, labour standards, wages, employment equity, maternity and parental leave, and more.
• Marketing, Advertising and Sales Regulations
  Attracting new customers to your business is essential. But you need to follow a few rules along the way.
• E-business Security, Privacy and Legal Requirements
  E-business is a powerful tool, but it has risks that are not often experienced by more conventional business. You need to be aware of those risks to protect yourself and your customers.
• Privacy and your Business
  If you collect, use or disclose personal information about individuals, you need to understand your privacy obligations and find out how to implement appropriate privacy policies and procedures.
• Exporting Goods Regulations
  There are numerous opportunities for Canadian companies in global markets, but you need to be aware of certain laws and regulations when exporting your goods.
• Importing Regulations
  Importing is a regulated process. Know the rules and what you need to do to comply with regulations.
• Health and safety regulations
  Learn about your obligations with regards to ensuring the safety of your products, services and workplace. You can also get information on best practices and inspections related to health and safety.
• Environmental regulations
  Check these sources for Canadian environmental guidelines, regulations and agreements.