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HR Compliance Calendar 2026

Everything you need to know from upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and stat holidays you need to prepare for this quarter. Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction's information here.

September

September 1—Manitoba—Free menstrual products in restrooms rules take effect.

September 1—Nunavut—Minimum wage increases 42 cents to $20.17 per hour.

September 7—Nationwide—Labour Day statutory holiday.

September 11—New Brunswick—Deadline to comment on proposed new intimate partner violence disclosure regulations.

September 11—Nunavut—Deadline to apply for Tourism Business Mentorship Program funding.

September 13—Nationwide—Deadline to comment on Competition Bureau Cartel Enforcement Guidelines.

September 17—Prince Edward Island—Deadline to comment on proposed temporary foreign workers regulations.

September 21—Ontario—Revised WSIB policies on workers’ compensation coverage of independent living expenses take effect.

September 30—Federal/British Columbia/Manitoba/New Brunswick/Newfoundland & Labrador/Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Prince Edward Island/Yukon—National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

September 30—Alberta—Deadline to apply for $100 Alberta Energy Rebate.

September 30—Newfoundland & Labrador: Deadline for comments on Personal Health Information Act.

September 30—Nova Scotia—Deadline to apply for Bay of Fundy Tidal Demonstration Permits.

October

October 1—Manitoba—General minimum wage increases 40 cents to $16.40 per hour.

October 1—Nova Scotia—General minimum wage increases 25 cents to $17.00 per hour.

October 1—Ontario—General minimum wage increases 35 cents to $17.95 per hour.

October 1—Saskatchewan—Minimum wage increases 35 cents to $15.70 per hour.

October 2—Ontario—Deadline to comment on proposed life income fund unlocking regulations.

October 2—Ontario—Deadline to comment on proposed Municipal Accountability Act regulations.

October 6—Yukon—Deadline to complete employers Yukon Nominee Program online survey.

October 9—Newfoundland & Labrador—Deadline to comment on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

October 9—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Alberta Industry Skills Grant (AISG) funding for training.

October 10—Québec—Deadline to comment on proposed OHS regulations for bioaerosols, workstation lighting, and confined space decontamination.

October 12—Federal/Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Newfoundland & Labrador/Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Québec/Saskatchewan/Yukon—Thanksgiving Day statutory holiday.

October 15—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Emergency Family Violence Services funding.

October 15—British Columbia—Deadline to apply for Business Diversification and Sustainability grants.

October 16—Northwest Territories—Deadline to comment on new Liquor Act regulations.

October 19—Alberta—Separation referendum vote.

October 19—British Columbia—Deadline to apply for Inclusive Communities Grants Program grants.

October 20—Federal—New Canada Labour Code “equal treatment” rules take effect.

October 26—British Columbia—Deadline for comments on proposed OHS PPE amendments.

October 30—British Columbia—Bill 33-2023 Pension Benefits Standards Act changes take effect.

October 30—New Brunswick—Deadline to provide feedback on Pay Equity Act.

October 30—Prince Edward Island—Deadline to comment on annual minimum wage review.

October 30—Prince Edward Island—Deadline to apply for Anti-Racism Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Grants.

October 31—Nova Scotia—Deadline to apply for Emergency Services Provider Fund grants.

November

November 1—Alberta—New administrative monetary penalty late fees regulations take effect.

November 11—Federal/Alberta/British Columbia/New Brunswick/Newfoundland & Labrador/Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Prince Edward Island/Saskatchewan/Yukon—Remembrance Day statutory holiday.

November 19—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Northern and Regional Economic Development grants.

December

December 4—Nationwide—Deadline to comment on new PIPEDA privacy guidance.

December 25—All Jurisdictions—Christmas Day statutory holiday.

December 26—Newfoundland & Labrador/Nova Scotia/Ontario—Boxing Day statutory holiday.

December 31—British Columbia—Deadline to apply for FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) funding.