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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1282/
  Find out about requirements to register your business with different levels of government.
• Human resources regulations
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1610/
  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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1209/
  Attracting new customers to your business is essential. But you need to follow a few rules along the way.
• Privacy and your business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2338/
  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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1312/
  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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1338/
  Importing is a regulated process. Know the rules and what you need to do to comply with regulations.
• Health and safety regulations
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/3375/
  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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/92/882/
  Check these sources for Canadian environmental guidelines, regulations and agreements.