Canada Gazette - Part I, October 3, 2026, volume 160, number 40

The Canada Gazette describes itself as "the official newspaper of the Government of Canada"[2]. It says Part I contains public notices, official appointments and proposed regulations from the Government of Canada[2].The October 3 issue says a consultation document was published on October 3, 2026[1] to help develop the CMR regulations. According to the notice, any person may, within 60 days of the publication of the consultation document, file with the Minister of Environment written comments[1].The issue also includes a regulatory proposal tied to a "requirement under the National Occupational Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement (the 2019 Agreement) to harmonize first aid kit content requirements"[3] with provincial and territorial rules. The text adds that the proposal "would reduce costs and red tape"[3] for businesses.Under the Parliament section, the Clerk of the House of Commons gave notice under the Canada Elections Act that returns have been received of the election of members to serve in the House of Commons[4]. One example is Tressy El-Hawi, National Defence[5], who is seeking the position of Councillor, Ward 18, for the City of Ottawa[5].In addition, the issue lists Governor in Council appointments that are currently open for applications[1].