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Key regulated sectors

Find out how certain industry sectors are regulated and what some of the key business obligations are in those sectors.

• Agriculture and agri-food regulations
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/3678/
  Are you in the agriculture and agri-food industry? Access information on regulations that your business may need to comply with.
• Regulated Professions and Trades
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/4175/
  If you want to practise your trade or profession in Canada as an entrepreneur, or if you are an employer interested in hiring a tradesperson or professional, you will need to understand what education, standards, licensing or other requirements exist in your field.
• Financial Services Regulations
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/4200/
  Learn about some of the key regulations, permits and licences for small businesses in the financial services sector, such as loan brokers, payday lenders, collection agencies and private lenders.
• Getting electrical products approved
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2613/
  Applies to: Ontario
  If you manufacture, import or sell electrical equipment in Ontario, you need to make sure that it is approved under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• Mining and Exploration
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/5287/
  Understand your obligations and responsibilities pertaining to mining and exploration.
• Auto Body Repair Compliance Information Centre
  
  http://www.ontario.ca/en/information_bundle/autobody/STEL01_075529.html
  If you own or operate an auto body repair business in Ontario, the Auto Body Repair Compliance Information Centre can help ensure your business is following the legal standards for your industry.
• Regulations for child care, schools and educational institutions
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/4381/
  Find out how educational services are regulated in Canada, from day care centres to universities and career training.
• Provincial Public Eating Establishment Standards (Saskatchewan)
  
  http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/documents/public_eating_establishments.pdf
  If your enterprise involves serving food to the public, you need to learn about the provincial public eating establishment standards and your obligations.
• Ontario Quebec Construction Labour Mobility
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/4269/
  Applies to: Ontario
  The Ontario Quebec Construction Labour Mobility Agreement ensures equal treatment for Ontario and Quebec businesses to bid and work on construction projects in both provinces.
• 2010 Codes Online Presentations
  
  http://www.nationalcodes.ca/eng/presentations/2010_codes_presentations.shtml
  Get overviews of the major changes to the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.