New laws and measures kicking in this November in Canada
Several new laws and measures will be introduced in Canada this month.
From improvements to the federal government’s online jobs board to new drone regulations, these changes could affect Canadians looking for work and those who enjoy capturing drone footage on their hikes.
Here are the new laws and rules you can expect in Canada in November 2025.
Improved Job Bank and more job search tools
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As part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries,” the federal government has pledged to invest $50 million over five years to modernize its online job tools.
According to an announcement in September, Ottawa stated that additional improvements would be rolled out on Canada’s Job Bank by the end of November, including:
- Customized referrals for workers and employers to local employment support organizations that can provide in-person services.
- A new feedback mechanism that will give workers feedback on their skills gaps from employers within 30 days of submitting a job application, which will support workersā training decisions and increase their chances of success in the future.
- All jobs in Job Bank will include a salary, and if the employer uses AI in the job selection process, it will be clearly stated on the job posting.
- A new Worker Dashboard will display registered job seekers at the local level, helping employers find workers with the right skills.
Buy Canadian Policy
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Carney also announced the new “Buy Canadian Policy” in September, in response to the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war.
It aims to make “Canadaās economy stronger, more resilient to global shocks, and better able to support Canadian workers and businesses.”
According to the new measure, by November 2025, Canadian suppliers will be prioritized in federal contracts.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will also launch a new Policy on Prioritizing Canadian Materials in Federal Procurement. This will require suppliers to source key materials, like Canadian steel and softwood lumber, from Canadian companies.
Changes to Canada’s drone regulations
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People who enjoy flying drones to capture the great Canadian outdoors should keep an eye on updates to drone laws in Canada.
According to Transport Canada, the new regulations will come into force in two phases to give drone operators time to get their appropriate training, certification, and familiarize themselves with the new rules.
Drone operators can only start flying Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS), Extended Visual Line-of-Sight, or Sheltered operations on Nov. 4, 2025.
BVLOS means the drone operator flies it out of sight range. Transport Canada stated that to fly lower-risk BVLOS, you must be at least 18 years old, pass the online exam for advanced and Level 1 Complex Operations, and complete at least 20 hours of ground school and successfully pass a flight review.
BVLOS can only be operated in uncontrolled airspace and must stay below 122 metres. It must also stay away from airports and aerodromes.
“If you are flying a small or medium drone, you may operate at least 1 km away from a populated area,” reads the regulations. “If you are flying a small drone, you may also operate over a sparsely populated area or less than 1 km from a populated area.”
As of Nov. 4, the following drone operations will also be permitted for pilots with a Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations:
- Sheltered operations (allows drone pilots to fly close to buildings and structures for low-risk commercial and recreational use)
- EVLOS (pilots can fly the drone beyond their sight range, but they need a trained observer to help them)
- Medium drones within VLOS
Check out Transport Canada’s summary of changes to drone regulations for more details.