Explosives Regulations, 2013 (SOR/2013-211)

AMENDMENTS NOT IN FORCE

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 1

  • 1 Paragraph 4(10)(f) of the Explosives Regulations, 2013Footnote ¹ is replaced by the following:

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    • (f) model, high-power and advanced high-power rocket motors – Part 15.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 2

  • • 2 (1) The definition vulnerable place in subsection 6(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      vulnerable place

      vulnerable place refers to

      • (a) any building or place in which people live, work or assemble;

      • (b) public roads and pathways, railways and other transportation infrastructure;

      • (c) communication infrastructure and energy infrastructure, including pipelines and energy transmission lines; and

      • (d) any place where a substance that increases the likelihood of a fire or explosion is likely to be stored. (lieu vulnérable)

    • (2) Subsection 6(3) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

      law enforcement agency

      law enforcement agency means a police force established for a province, municipality or region, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Correctional Service of Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency. (organisme d’application de la loi)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 3

  • 3 Paragraphs 25(a) to (j) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

    • (a) the manufacture, possession and storage of up to 1 kg of explosives to be used in conducting an experiment, demonstration, test or analysis at a school, college, university or other learning institution;

    • (b) the manufacture, possession and storage of up to 5 kg of explosives to be used in conducting an experiment, demonstration, test or analysis by a government or law enforcement agency;

    • (c) the manufacture, possession and storage of up to 5 kg of explosives to be used in conducting an experiment, test or analysis at a private or commercial laboratory;

    • (d) the manufacture, possession and storage of black powder charges for ceremonial use;

    • (e) the manufacture, possession, storage, transportation and delivery of small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches for personal use;

    • (f) the assembly, possession and use of special purpose pyrotechnics, as defined in section 361;

    • (g) the sending of a sample of an explosive for authorization testing to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, at his or her request, and the possession, importation, transportation, delivery and storage of that sample;

    • (h) the importation of an explosive, if the conditions set out in section 45 or 45.1 are met, and, if necessary, the possession, delivery, storage and transportation of that explosive;

    • (i) the exportation, possession, delivery, storage and transportation of an explosive, if the conditions set out in section 45 are met;

    • (j) the transportation in transit of an explosive and, if necessary, the transportation, possession, storage and delivery of that explosive;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 4

  • 4 Paragraph 36(2)(g) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “or” at the end of subparagraph (iii) and by adding the following after that subparagraph:

    • (iv) R.4 — advanced high-power rocket motors; or

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 5

  • 5 Section 48 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 48(1) and is amended by adding the following:

    • Fees for export permits

      (2) An applicant for an export permit must pay the applicable fees set out in Part 19.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 6

  • 6 Section 50 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 50(1) and is amended by adding the following:

    • Fees for in transit permits

      (2) An applicant for an in transit permit must pay the applicable fees set out in Part 19.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 7

  • 7 Subsection 52(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Overview

      (1) This Part sets out the rules for manufacturing explosives. However, it does not apply to the manufacture of small arms cartridges or black powder cartouches for personal use.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 8

  • 8 The definition client site in section 55 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    client site

    client site means

    • (a) a blast site where a mobile process unit is used to manufacture explosives away from a factory or satellite site; or

    • (b) a point-of-use site where jet perforating guns are manufactured. (site client)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 9

  • • 9 (1) The portion of paragraph 60(2)(a) of the Regulations before subparagraph (ii) is replaced by the following:

      • (a) a factory site plan or a satellite site plan that shows

    • (2) The portion of subsection 60(4) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

      • Client site

        (4) If the manufacture of explosives, other than jet perforating guns, is to be carried out at a client site, the application must include the following information:

    • (3) Paragraph 60(4)(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (b) except at a mine site or quarry, a description of the client site that includes

        • (i) a site plan that shows each vulnerable place within the client site, and

        • (ii) the distance in metres between each vulnerable place and each mobile process unit;

    • (4) Subsection 60(6) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (e) and by replacing paragraph (f) with the following:

      • (f) the distance in metres between each process unit, factory magazine and raw material storage facility and each vulnerable place shown on the site plan;

      • (g) the minimum distance in metres that must be maintained between each process unit, factory magazine and raw material storage facility and each vulnerable place shown on the site plan; and

      • (h) for each magazine at the site, the applicable magazine type number or, if there is no applicable number, its specifications, including its construction materials and its safety and security features.

    • (5) Subparagraph 60(8)(b)(iv) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (iv) emergency response plans that include a fire safety plan that sets out the information referred to in subsection (8.1), and

    • (6) Subsection 60(8) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (d), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (e) and by adding the following after paragraph (e):

      • (f) any documentation of any Indigenous engagement in relation to the factory, satellite site or client site or of the operations to be carried out there;

    • (7) Subsection 60(9) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Fire safety plan

        (8.1) The application must include a fire safety plan that sets out

        • (a) the measures to be taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire at the site and to control the spread of any fire;

        • (b) the emergency procedures to be followed in case of a fire, including

          • (i) activation of the alarms,

          • (ii) notification of the fire department, and

          • (iii) evacuation procedures, including evacuation routes and safe assembly places;

        • (c) the circumstances in which a fire should or should not be fought and a procedure for determining whether a fire should be fought; and

        • (d) the measures to be taken to train employees in the measures, procedures and circumstances described in the plan.

      • Identifier

        (9) Every process unit, factory magazine, raw material storage facility, building, structure and vulnerable place that is shown on the site plan must be identified by a number, letter or distinctive name, which must be used to identify them in every drawing, sketch or description included in the application.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 10

  • 10 Section 62 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Responsibilities of licence holder

      62 A holder of a division 1 factory licence must ensure that the requirements set out in sections 63 to 68.1 are met at the factory and, if they also hold a satellite site certificate, at each satellite site.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 11

  • 11 Subsection 63(9) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Protection against lightning strikes

      (9) Every process unit or building in which a process unit is located must be protected from lightning strikes if

      • (a) there is a possibility of an ignition or a fire from lightning strikes; and

      • (b) it would not be safe to shut down manufacturing operations in the process unit during a thunderstorm.

    • Monitoring

      (10) Every magazine for type E and type I explosives must be monitored using the physical or electronic means that the Minister determines to be acceptable, based on any security risks at the site, including the potential for theft and harm, unless otherwise specified in the licence or the certificate.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 12

  • 12 Subsection 64(5) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Motorized transport units

      (5) A motorized transport unit that contains explosives must be equipped with fire extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazards to which the unit is exposed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 13

  • 13 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 65:

    • Stacking

      65.1 Packages and containers of explosives must be stacked so that they will not fall over, collapse or be deformed, torn or crushed. They must not be stacked higher than the stacking line for the magazine.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 14

  • 14 The portion of subsection 67(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

    • Thunderstorms

      • 67 (1) On the approach of and during a thunderstorm, the following procedures must be followed if there is a possibility of an ignition or a fire from lightning strikes:

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  • 15 Subsections 68(7) and (8) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

    • Maintenance records and work permits

      (7) A maintenance record of all maintenance and repair work done in or to every process unit, factory magazine and transport unit, and to any manufacturing equipment whose malfunction could increase the likelihood of an ignition, must be kept for two years after the date on which the last entry is made. The work permits for this maintenance and repair work must also be kept for two years after the date on which the work is completed.

    • Progressive cavity pump records

      (8) For each progressive cavity pump, a record that sets out the operating history of the pump and a separate maintenance record that sets out the maintenance and repair work done to it must be kept at the factory for the life of the pump.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 16

  • 16 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 68:

    • Factory magazine attended

      68.1 A factory magazine must be attended in person when it is unlocked.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 17

  • 17 Section 70 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Signs — placement

      • 70 (1) Signs that warn against unauthorized entry must be posted

        • (a) at each entrance to a factory or satellite site in a clearly visible location; and

        • (b) on the perimeter of a factory or satellite site in such number and manner as necessary to be visible to anyone approaching the factory or satellite site.

      • Content

        (2) Each sign must include

        • (a) a warning of the danger from open flames and other sources of ignition; and

        • (b) unless doing so could adversely impact security by attracting unwanted attention, a warning of the danger from explosives.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 18

  • 18 Section 72 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Signs — raw material storage facilities

      72 A sign that sets out the following information must be posted in a clearly visible location at the main entrance of each raw material storage facility:

      • (a) the raw material, and the properties of the raw material, that is authorized to be stored in the facility; and

      • (b) the quantity of raw material that is authorized to be stored at any one time.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 19

  • 19 Subsection 74(1) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (c), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (d) and by adding the following after paragraph (d):

    • (e) in the case of a deteriorated, expired or misfired explosive, the words “Deteriorated/Détérioré”, “Expired/Périmé” or “Misfired/Raté”, as the case may be.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 20

  • 20 Subsection 79(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • No smoking

      • 79 (1) Smoking must be prohibited at the factory and any satellite site unless precautions are taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire or an ignition.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 21

  • 21 Subsection 82(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Training program

      • 82 (1) Every employee must be trained to carry out their duties at the factory or a satellite site in a safe and lawful manner. The training must be given by a competent person or a person who otherwise has the knowledge, training and experience to give the training referred to in subsection (2).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 22

  • 22 Subsection 94(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Loading and unloading

      (2) Explosives and raw material must not be loaded into or unloaded from a mobile process unit except at the factory or a satellite site or at a client site specified in the division 1 factory licence or satellite site certificate. However, in the case of a mechanical breakdown or accident, unloading may be carried out at the location of the breakdown or accident if the Minister is notified of the breakdown or accident and determines that precautions that minimize the likelihood of ignition have been taken.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 23

  • 23 Subsection 95(1) of the Regulations is repealed.

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  • 24 Subsection 98(10) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Progressive cavity pump records

      (10) For each progressive cavity pump, a record that sets out the operating history of the pump and a separate maintenance record that sets out the maintenance and repair work done to it must be kept at the factory for the life of the pump.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 25

  • • 25 (1) Subsection 99(3) of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Precautions

        (3) Before manufacturing operations begin, every person at the client site must be informed of the precautions that must be taken while dewatering, driving over loaded boreholes, handling charging hose and carrying out charging operations.

    • (2) Section 99 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (3):

      • Acceptable distance requirement

        (3.1) Every mobile process unit manufacturing explosives at a client site must be located at an acceptable distance from surrounding structures and infrastructure and places where people are likely to be present.

      • Criteria — acceptable distance

        (3.2) Acceptable distance is determined by the Minister on the basis of risk of harm to people or property, taking into account the quantity and type of explosives that are to be manufactured, the raw material to be used, the manufacturing operations to be carried out, the strength, proximity and use of surrounding structures and infrastructure and the number of people likely to be in the vicinity of the mobile process unit, magazine or facility.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 26

  • 26 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 100:

    Emergency Response Plans

    • Responsibilities of licence holder

      100.1 A holder of a division 1 factory licence must ensure that the requirements set out in sections 100.2 to 100.4 are met at the factory and, if they also hold a satellite site certificate, at each satellite site.

    • Update of plan

      100.2 The emergency response plans referred to in 60(8)(b)(iv) must be updated to reflect any change in circumstances that could adversely affect the safety of the factory or satellite site.

    • Local fire department

      • 100.3 (1) The local fire department must be notified

        • (a) of the presence of explosives on site;

        • (b) that a copy of the fire safety plan referred to in subparagraph 60(8)(b)(iv) will be sent to it, on request; and

        • (c) of any updates to that fire safety plan.

      • Copy of plan

        (2) A copy of the most recent version of the fire safety plan must be

        • (a) sent to the local fire department, on request; and

        • (b) made available to every employee at a factory or satellite site.

    • Employees

      100.4 Every employee must be made aware of the content of the most recent version of the emergency response plan.

    Jet Perforating Guns

    • Manufacture requirements

      100.5 A holder of a division 1 factory licence may manufacture jet perforating guns at a client site if

      • (a) the manufacturing is limited to assembly and disassembly and is operationally necessary;

      • (b) the assembly or disassembly is carried out by a competent person at an acceptable distance from surrounding structures and infrastructure and places where people are likely to be present so that the risk of harm to people and property is as low as reasonably practicable;

      • (c) the number of people present during the assembly or disassembly does not exceed the number necessary for safe assembly or disassembly; and

      • (d) the assembly or disassembly at the client site does not significantly increase the risk of harm to people and property as compared to assembly or disassembly at a licensed factory site.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 27

  • 27 Subsection 103(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • No smoking

      (2) Workers and visitors must not smoke at a factory or satellite site unless precautions are taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire or an ignition.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 28

  • • 28 (1) Paragraphs 107(1)(a) and (b) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

      • (b) the manufacture of small arms cartridges, including small arms cartridges authorized as type D explosives, for sale and the storage of up to 225 kg of explosives contained in the cartridges and up to 75 kg of propellant powder in containers to be used in manufacturing the cartridges;

    • (2) Paragraphs 107(1)(i) to (l) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

      • (i) the assembly, packaging and storage of display fireworks at a location other than the site of the display;

      • (j) the non-mechanical mixing of non-explosive components for the purpose of manufacturing industrial explosives at the site where they will be used;

      • (k) the preparation and packaging of assortments of explosives for the purpose of sale;

      • (l) the manufacture of multi-ingredient kits, including reactive target kits, and the storage of the kits;

      • (m) the manufacture of explosives determined by the Minister to be of similar risk of harm to people or property when compared to other activities listed under this subsection; or

      • (n) any activity relating to the destruction of explosives other than type D, E or I explosives.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 29

  • 29 Subsection 108(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Storage

      (2) A holder of a division 2 factory licence or manufacturing certificate must ensure that every workplace and magazine is

      • (a) constructed and maintained so that it is well-ventilated and resistant to theft, weather and fire; and

      • (b) located at an acceptable distance from surrounding structures and infrastructure and places where people are likely to be present.

    • Criteria — acceptable distance

      (2.1) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), acceptable distance is determined by the Minister on the basis of risk of harm to people or property, taking into account the quantity and type of explosives that are to be manufactured, the raw material to be used, the manufacturing operations to be carried out, the strength, proximity and use of surrounding structures and infrastructure and the number of people likely to be in the vicinity of the unit, magazine or facility.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 30

  • • 30 (1) Subsection 109(1) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (e), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (f) and by adding the following after paragraph (f):

      • (g) an emergency response plan that includes a fire safety plan that sets out

        • (i) the measures to be taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire at the site and to control the spread of any fire,

        • (ii) the emergency procedures to be followed in case of a fire, including

          • (A) activation of the alarms,

          • (B) notification of the fire department, and

          • (C) evacuation procedures, including evacuation routes and safe assembly places,

        • (iii) the circumstances in which a fire should or should not be fought and a procedure for determining whether a fire should be fought, and

        • (iv) the measures to be taken to train employees in the measures, procedures and circumstances described in the plan.

    • (2) The portion of subsection 109(2) of the French version of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

      • Plan du site

        (2) La demande contient un plan du site qui indique :

    • (3) Paragraph 109(2)(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (b) the geographical coordinates of any outdoor area included in the workplace;

    • (4) Paragraphs 109(2)(c) and (d) of the English version of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

      • (c) the location of the barriers and equipment described in paragraphs (1)(d) and (e);

      • (d) the distance in metres between the barriers and equipment described in paragraphs (1)(d) and (e);

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 31

  • 31 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 128:

    Emergency Response Plans

    • Responsibilities of licence holder

      128.1 A holder of a division 2 factory licence must ensure that the requirements set out in sections 128.2 to 128.4 are met.

    • Update of plan

      128.2 The emergency response plan referred to in paragraph 109(1)(g) must be updated to reflect any change in circumstances that could adversely affect the safety of the factory.

    • Local fire department

      • 128.3 (1) The local fire department must be notified

        • (a) of the presence of explosives on site;

        • (b) that a copy of the fire safety plan referred to in paragraph 109(1)(g) will be sent to it, on request; and

        • (c) of any updates to that fire safety plan.

      • Copy of plan

        (2) A copy of the most recent version of the fire safety plan must be

        • (a) sent to the local fire department, on request; and

        • (b) made available to every employee at a factory.

    • Employees

      128.4 Every employee at a factory must be made aware of the content of the most recent version of the emergency response plan.

    Magazines

    • Responsibilities of licence holder

      128.5 A holder of a division 2 factory licence or a manufacturing certificate must ensure that the requirements set out in sections 128.6 to 128.9 are met.

    • Exterior signs

      128.6 On the outside of each process unit and magazine, a sign that sets out either the number, letter or distinctive name specified in the division 2 factory licence or manufacturing certificate for that unit or magazine or the activities for which the unit or magazine is used, must be posted at each entrance in a clearly visible location.

    • Unlocked magazine

      128.7 A magazine must be attended in person when it is unlocked.

    • Stacking

      128.8 Packages and containers of explosives must be stacked so that they will not fall over, collapse or be deformed, torn or crushed. They must not be stacked higher than the stacking line for the magazine.

    • Monitoring

      128.9 Every magazine for type E and type I explosives must be monitored using physical or electronic means that the Minister determines to be acceptable based on security risks at the site specified in the licence or certificate, unless otherwise specified in that licence or certificate.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 32

  • 32 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 136:

    • Avalanche prevention

      136.1 A person who complies with the following requirements may assemble and prepare explosives used in remote avalanche control systems at or near the site where the systems are located:

      • (a) the explosive must be on the list of authorized explosives referred to in subsection 41(1); and

      • (b) the assembly and preparation must be conducted immediately prior to the loading of the explosives into the system.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 33

  • 33 Paragraph 138(2)(e) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (e) if the explosive to be manufactured is a special purpose explosive, the person mixing the ingredients must hold a fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 34

  • 34 Paragraph 138.1(2)(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (d) the person mixing the ingredients must

      • (i) hold a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act,

      • (ii) be a special effects pyrotechnician who holds a fireworks operating certificate (special effects pyrotechnician — detonating cord), or

      • (iii) at a pyrotechnic event, be under the direct supervision of a special effects pyrotechnician who holds a fireworks operating certificate (special effects pyrotechnician — detonating cord).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 35

  • 35 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 142:

    • Loading and unloading

      142.1 Emulsion and water gel explosives, including ammonium nitrate emulsions UN 3375, must not be loaded into or unloaded from a highway tank, portable tank or intermediate bulk container except at the factory or a satellite site or at a client site specified in the division 1 factory licence or the satellite site certificate. However, in the case of a mechanical breakdown or an accident, unloading may be carried out at the location of the breakdown or accident if the Minister is notified of the breakdown or accident and determines that precautions that minimize the likelihood of ignition have been taken.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 36

  • 36 Section 144 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

    main licence

    main licence means the licence for the magazine in which the holder of a shared magazine licence stores their explosives. (licence principale)

    shared magazine licence

    shared magazine licence means a licence to store explosives in another person’s or entity’s licensed magazine. (licence pour poudrière partagée)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 37

  • 37 Section 145 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Application for licence

      • 145 (1) An applicant for a magazine licence must complete, sign and send to the Chief Inspector of Explosives the application form provided by the Department of Natural Resources. The application must state the type of licence that the applicant is requesting.

      • Content

        (2) An application for a magazine licence, other than an application for a shared magazine licence or by a drop-ship seller, must include

        • (a) the name, address, telephone number and email address of both the applicant and a contact person;

        • (b) the address and geographical coordinates of the magazine site;

        • (c) the number of magazines for which the licence is requested;

        • (d) the quantity of each type of explosive to be stored in each magazine;

        • (e) if the application is for a vendor magazine licence, an indication of whether the magazine site will be a retail establishment or a distribution establishment;

        • (f) an indication of whether the magazine site will be a distribution establishment;

        • (g) a plan of the magazine site that shows

          • (i) the location of each magazine and each vulnerable place at the site as well as the location of each vulnerable place outside the site that is exposed to the hazards (for example, debris or blast effect) that could result from ignition of the explosives to be stored at the site, and

          • (ii) the distance in metres between each magazine at the site, between each magazine and each vulnerable place at the site as well as between each magazine at the site and each vulnerable place outside the site that is exposed to the hazards (for example, debris or blast effect) that could result from ignition of the explosives to be stored at the site;

        • (h) if one or more magazines occupies only a part of a building or structure, a drawing that shows the location of each magazine in the building or structure and the location of each entrance to and exit from the room or area in which each magazine is located and to which the public has access;

        • (i) a description of the proposed use of the site and the proposed use of each building and structure at the site;

        • (j) the distance in metres between each magazine and any potential source of ignition at the site;

        • (k) the distance in metres between each magazine at the site, between each magazine and each vulnerable place at the site and between each magazine at the site and each vulnerable place outside the site that is exposed to the hazards (for example, debris or blast effect) that could result from ignition of the explosives to be stored at the site;

        • (l) the minimum distance in metres that must be maintained between each magazine at the site and each vulnerable place shown on the site plan;

        • (m) the distance in metres between each magazine at the site and each vulnerable place shown on the site plan;

        • (n) a description of the safety and security features of the site (for example, signs, alarm systems, barriers, fencing and berms);

        • (o) for each magazine at the site,

          • (i) the tag number, if any, issued by the Explosives Regulatory Division at the Department of Natural Resources,

          • (ii) the applicable magazine type number or, if there is no applicable number, its specifications, including its construction materials and its safety and security features, and

          • (iii) its internal dimensions (length, width and height) in metres to the nearest 0.1 m;

        • (p) a fire safety plan that sets out

          • (i) the measures to be taken to minimize the likelihood of a fire at the site and to control the spread of any fire,

          • (ii) the emergency procedures to be followed in case of a fire, including

            • (A) activation of the alarms,

            • (B) notification of the fire department, and

            • (C) evacuation procedures, including evacuation routes and safe assembly places,

          • (iii) the circumstances in which a fire should or should not be fought and a procedure for determining whether a fire should be fought,

          • (iv) the measures to be taken to train employees in the measures, procedures and circumstances described in the plan,

          • (v) the name, address, telephone number and email address of the applicant and of the person responsible for the plan, and

          • (vi) the address and geographical coordinates of the magazine site and, if applicable, its company name;

        • (q) if type D, E or I explosives are to be stored at the site, a security plan that sets out

          • (i) an assessment of the security risks resulting from the presence of explosives at the site,

          • (ii) a description of the measures to be taken to minimize those risks,

          • (iii) a description of the procedures to be followed in response to security incidents, and

          • (iv) a description of the procedures to be followed to report security incidents; and

        • (r) if the magazine site is a distribution establishment at which marine flares (type S.1 or S.2) are to be stored, a plan that sets out where and how any expired marine flares that are returned to the site will be stored and destroyed.

      • Content — shared magazine licence

        (3) An application for a shared magazine licence must include

        • (a) the name, address, telephone number and email address of both the applicant and a contact person;

        • (b) the address and geographical coordinates of the magazine site;

        • (c) the number of magazines for which the licence is requested;

        • (d) the quantity of each type of explosive to be stored in each magazine;

        • (e) if the application is for a vendor magazine licence, an indication of whether the applicant intends to use the magazine site as a retail establishment or a distribution establishment;

        • (f) the description of the magazine site provided by the main licence holder;

        • (g) for each magazine in which the applicant’s explosives are to be stored,

          • (i) the tag number, if any, issued by the Explosives Regulatory Division at the Department of Natural Resources, or

          • (ii) the identifier referred to in subsection (5);

        • (h) the types of explosives that the applicant will store;

        • (i) the maximum quantity of each type of explosive that the applicant may store; and

        • (j) if the magazine site is a distribution establishment at which marine flares (type S.1 or S.2) are to be stored, a plan that sets out where and how any expired marine flares that are returned to the site will be stored and destroyed.

      • Content — drop-ship seller

        (4) An application by a drop-ship seller must include

        • (a) the name, address, telephone number and email address of both the applicant and a contact person;

        • (b) the maximum quantity of each type of explosive that the applicant may sell in a single sales transaction; and

        • (c) the types of explosives that the applicant will sell.

      • Identifier

        (5) Every magazine and vulnerable place that is shown on a site plan must be identified by a number, letter or distinctive name, which must be used to identify the magazine or vulnerable place on the site plan and in the site description.

      • Scale drawing

        (6) Every drawing or plan must be drawn to scale or be a reasonable approximation of actual distances and dimensions and must include a legend.

      • Fees

        (7) An applicant for a magazine licence must pay the applicable fees set out in Part 19.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 38

  • 38 Section 146 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Responsibilities of licence holder

      • 146 (1) A holder of a user magazine licence, vendor magazine licence or user magazine zone licence must ensure that

        • (a) the requirements of sections 147 to 160 are met and that a person referred to in section 161 is aware of their obligations under that section; and

        • (b) if the licence holder stores explosives for a shared magazine licence holder, the requirements of sections 163.1 and 163.2 are met.

      • Shared magazine licence

        (2) A holder of a shared magazine licence must ensure that the requirements of sections 149 to 152, 156, 160, 162 and 163 are met with respect to the explosives that they are storing in a magazine of the main licence holder described in the shared magazine licence.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 39

  • 39 Subsections 147(2) and (3) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

    • Criteria — acceptable distance

      (2) Acceptable distance is determined by the Minister on the basis of risk of harm to people or property, taking into account the quantity and type of explosives to be stored in the magazine, the strength, proximity and use of surrounding structures and infrastructure and the number of people likely to be in the vicinity of the magazine at any one time.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 40

  • 40 Section 148 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Structural requirements

      148 Every magazine must be constructed and maintained so that it conforms to good engineering practices and so that it is well-ventilated and resistant to theft, weather and fire.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 41

  • 41 Paragraph 152(a) of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 42

  • 42 Section 154 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Monitoring

      153.1 Every magazine for type E and type I explosives must be attended using physical or electronic means that the Minister determines to be acceptable based on security risks at the site specified in the magazine licence, unless otherwise specified in that licence.

    • Fire safety plan

      • 154 (1) The local fire department must be notified

        • (a) of the presence of explosives on site;

        • (b) that a copy of the fire safety plan referred to in paragraph 145(2)(p) is available to them, on request; and

        • (c) of any updates to that fire safety plan.

      • Copy of plan

        (2) A copy of the most recent version of the fire safety plan must be

        • (a) sent to the local fire department, on request; and

        • (b) made available to every employee at the magazine site.

      • Employees

        (3) Every employee at a magazine site must be made aware of the content of the most recent version of the fire safety plan.

      • Update of plan

        (4) The fire safety plan must be updated to reflect any change in circumstances that could adversely affect the safety of the magazine site.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 43

  • 43 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 159:

    • Exterior signs

      159.1 The identifier that is used to identify a magazine under subsection 145(5) must be posted on the exterior of the magazine.

    • Signs — placement

      • 159.2 (1) Signs that warn against unauthorized entry must be posted at magazine sites for type D, E or I explosives

        • (a) at each entrance to the site in a clearly visible location; and

        • (b) on the perimeter of the site in such number and manner as necessary to be visible to anyone approaching the site.

      • Content

        (2) Each sign must include

        • (a) a warning of the danger from open flames and other sources of ignition; and

        • (b) unless doing so could adversely impact security by attracting unwanted attention, a warning of the danger from explosives.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 44

  • 44 The heading before section 162 and sections 162 and 163 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

    Requirements for Shared Magazine Licence Holders

    • Agreement

      162 A holder of a shared magazine licence must maintain a written agreement with the main licence holder for the storage of explosives in the magazine described in the shared magazine licence. The agreement must be signed by both parties.

    • Access to magazines

      163 A holder of a shared magazine licence may not have access to a magazine described in the licence unless accompanied by an authorized representative of the main licence holder for that magazine.

    Requirements for Main Licence Holders

    • Agreement

      163.1 The main licence holder must maintain a written agreement with the shared magazine licence holder that allows the shared magazine licence holder to store explosives in the magazine described in the shared magazine licence. The agreement must be signed by both parties.

    • Access to magazines

      163.2 The main licence holder must ensure that their authorized representative accompanies a shared magazine licence holder when they access the magazine described in the licence.

    Requirements for Drop-ship Sellers

    • Acquisition and sale

      163.3 A drop-ship seller may acquire and sell the explosives described in their licence.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 45

  • 45 Section 165 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):

    • Exception

      (3) Despite subsection (1), a holder of a licence or certificate for a mobile process unit may move the mobile process unit to a site not specified in the licence or certificate if

      • (a) the holder also holds a factory licence or satellite site certificate for that site;

      • (b) the move does not result in an exceedance of the maximum quantity of explosives specified in the licence or certificate referred to in paragraph (a);

      • (c) the mobile process unit is located at that site for no more than 30 days in a calendar year; and

      • (d) before moving the mobile process unit, the holder informs an inspector in writing, using electronic means, of the date on which the mobile process unit will be moved, the location of the site to which it will be moved and the number of days for which it will be located at the site.

    • Record

      (4) The holder of a licence or certificate for a mobile process unit must keep a record of any move carried out under subsection (3) for two years after the date of the move.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 46

  • • 46 (1) Subsection 169(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Decommissioning plan

        • 169 (1) Before decommissioning a factory or satellite site, a holder of a division 1 factory licence must send a written decommissioning plan to the Minister.

    • (2) Subsection 169(2) of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Decommissioning plan — magazine

        (2) Before decommissioning a workplace or magazine, a holder of a division 2 factory licence, a magazine licence or a manufacturing certificate must send a written decommissioning plan to the Minister if the workplace or magazine contains any explosive residue.

    • (3) Subsection 169(5) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Responsibility of holder

        (5) The holder must implement the decommissioning plan and ensure that the factory, satellite site, workplace or magazine is decommissioned in a safe manner and that any possibility of harm to people or property is eliminated after the decommissioning. They must inform the Minister when the decommissioning is complete.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 47

  • 47 Subsection 173(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Suspension

      • 173 (1) The Chief Inspector of Explosives may suspend a licence, permit or certificate, in whole or in part, if the holder fails to comply with the Explosives Act, these Regulations or any term or condition of the document. The suspension is to continue until the Chief Inspector determines that the holder has taken measures that bring the holder into compliance.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 48

  • 48 Section 174 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Overview

      174 This Part sets out the screening requirements for people who have access to high hazard explosives. Division 1 sets out the requirements that must be met by applicants for licences, permits or certificates if they intend to manufacture, store, transport, import or export high hazard explosives or transport them in transit. Division 2 sets out the duties of licence, permit and certificate holders to control access to high hazard explosives. It also sets out the requirements for obtaining letters of approval.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 49

  • • 49 (1) The definition permit in subsection 175(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      permit

      permit means a permit that authorizes the transportation, importation, exportation or in transit transportation of a high hazard explosive. (permis)

    • (2) The definition equivalent document in subsection 175(1) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “or” at the end of paragraph (e) and by adding the following after paragraph (f):

      • (g) a security clearance issued by the Government of Canada to individuals working as employees of the Government of Canada who have access to high hazard explosives in the course of their duties; or

      • (h) a personnel security clearance issued to members of a law enforcement agency who have access to high hazard explosives in the course of their duties. (document équivalent)

    • (3) Subsection 175(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Access

        (2) A person is considered to have access to a high hazard explosive if they have possession or control of the explosive, even momentarily, or can exercise control of the explosive.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 50

  • 50 Subsection 176(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • List of employees

      (2) Every applicant for a licence, permit or certificate, or for the renewal of one, must include with the application a list of their employees who are required by this Part to have an approval letter or equivalent document. This list must indicate, for each employee, the type of approval letter or equivalent document, the letter or document number and its expiry date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 51

  • • 51 (1) Subsection 178(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding “or” at the end of paragraph (a) and by replacing paragraphs (b) and (c) with the following:

      • (b) directly supervises a person who has access to a high hazard explosive or who permits others to have access to such an explosive.

    • (2) Subsection 178(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Supervision of others

        (2) A holder of a licence, permit or certificate must ensure that a person who does not have an approval letter or an equivalent document does not occupy a position in which they directly supervise a person who, in carrying out their functions for the holder, has access to a high hazard explosive.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 52

  • 52 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 178:

    • Update of employee list

      178.1 A holder of a licence, permit or certificate must keep the list referred to in subsection 176(2) up to date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 53

  • 53 Section 186 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Overview

      186 This Part sets out the requirements for transporting explosives, including in transit transportation and the loading and unloading of explosives, that must be met by shippers, carriers and drivers. When certain explosives are to be shipped, the requirements of section 190 apply. In all other cases, the requirements of sections 190.1 to 201 (dealing with transportation by vehicle) and sections 202 to 203.1 (dealing with transportation by other means) apply.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 54

  • • 54 (1) The definition shipper in section 187 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      shipper

      shipper means a person who arranges for a carrier, prepares the explosives for transport and transfers them to the carrier. (expéditeur)

    • (2) Section 187 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

      transport permit

      transport permit means a permit that is issued under paragraph 7(1)(b) of the Explosives Act and that authorizes a carrier to use a road vehicle to transport explosives. (permis de transport)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 55

  • 55 The portion of subsection 190(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

    • List of explosives

      (1) A carrier or driver is not subject to the requirements of sections 190.1 to 203.1 if they transport

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 56

  • 56 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 190:

    • Transport permit

      • 190.1 (1) A carrier must hold a transport permit before transporting high hazard explosives, as defined in section 175, on a public road.

      • Application — transport permit

        (2) To obtain a transport permit, an applicant must complete, sign and send to the Chief Inspector of Explosives the application form provided by the Department of Natural Resources. The application must include

        • (a) the name, address, telephone number and email address of both the applicant and a contact person; and

        • (b) a list of the vehicles that will be used to transport explosives that includes vehicle descriptions and vehicle identification numbers (VIN).

      • Period of validity

        (3) A transport permit remains valid for three years after the date on which it is issued.

      • Update of list

        (4) The carrier must keep the information referred to in paragraph (2)(b) up to date and annually send it to the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

      • Non-application

        (5) Subsections (1) to (4) do not apply to

        • (a) a law enforcement agency or a peace officer, when they are transporting explosives in the course of their duties;

        • (b) a holder of a factory licence or a manufacturing certificate, or an employee of such holder;

        • (c) a magazine licence holder;

        • (d) a holder of a fireworks operator certificate;

        • (e) an employee of the federal government or an inspector, when they are transporting explosives in the course of their duties;

        • (f) a carrier who transports explosives in a vehicle that is licensed outside of Canada

          • (i) in transit through Canada,

          • (ii) from a place in the United States to a place in Canada, or

          • (iii) from a place in Canada to a place outside of Canada;

        • (g) a carrier who transports explosives for personal use, within the unlicensed storage limits set out in these Regulations; or

        • (h) a carrier who is responding to an emergency, an accident or a breakdown.

      • Fees

        (6) The applicant for a transport permit must pay the applicable fees set out in Part 19.

    • Transfers

      190.2 A shipper or seller must not transfer explosives to a carrier unless

      • (a) in the case of high hazard explosives as defined in section 175, the carrier holds a valid transport permit or the carrier is referred to in subsection 190.1(5); or

      • (b) in any other case, the shipper or seller verifies that the driver has been informed, in the manner and form specified by the Minister, of

        • (i) any applicable requirements under Part 9, and

        • (ii) the safety precautions referred to in section 19.

    • Hiring

      • 190.3 (1) A shipper must, before hiring a carrier to transport high hazard explosives as defined in section 175, verify that the carrier holds a valid transport permit or the carrier is referred to in subsection 190.1(5).

      • Record — high hazard explosives

        (2) A shipper must keep a record of each carrier that it hires to transport high hazard explosives, as defined in section 175, for two years from the date of the shipment. The record must include

        • (a) the number and expiration date of the carrier’s transport permit or, if applicable, the reason why the carrier is not required to have a transport permit; and

        • (b) the dates on which explosives are transported by the carrier.

      • Record — other explosives

        (3) For each shipment of explosives other than high hazard explosives as defined in section 175, a shipper must keep, for two years, a record of how the driver was informed of the requirements and precautions referred to in paragraph 190.2(b).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 57

  • • 57 (1) Paragraph 191(3.1)(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (b) the transportation of fireworks with UN number UN 0333, UN 0334, UN 0335 or UN 0336 in a towed vehicle if the driver of the tow vehicle holds a fireworks operator certificate (display supervisor) or fireworks operator certificate (display supervisor with endorsement) or has successfully completed a display fireworks safety and legal awareness course certified by the Minister and ensures that the quantity of fireworks transported in the towed vehicle does not exceed 750 kg and that precautions have been taken to minimize the sway of both vehicles.

    • (2) Section 191 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (5.1):

      • Non-application

        (5.2) Subsections (1), (2) and (4) do not apply to explosives transported underground within a mine site if they are

        • (a) transported in a vehicle that is designed, constructed and maintained to ensure that they remain securely held in place during transport;

        • (b) protected from damage and from coming into contact with any material that could produce a spark; and

        • (c) transported in a manner that protects them from theft.

    • (3) Subsection 191(8) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Fire-extinguishing equipment

        (8) The carrier must ensure that the vehicle that contains explosives is equipped with fire-extinguishing equipment that is suitable for the fire hazards to which the vehicle is exposed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 58

  • • 58 (1) Subsections 192(2) to (4) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

      • Damaged or deteriorated explosives

        (2) The shipper and the carrier must not transport damaged or deteriorated explosives unless the transport can be done safely and

        • (a) precautions that minimize the likelihood of an ignition have been taken;

        • (b) applicable instructions from the manufacturer are followed; and

        • (c) the transportation is done according to product classification.

      • Items transported with explosives

        (3) The shipper and the carrier must ensure that items other than explosives are not transported with explosives unless the items are stowed, or separated from the explosives, so as to minimize the likelihood of an ignition.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 59

  • 59 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 192:

    • Driver competencies

      • 192.1 (1) A holder of a transport permit must ensure that every driver who transports explosives is certified as trained.

      • Certification

        (2) A holder of a transport permit must certify as trained any driver

        • (a) who has successfully completed the training referred to in section 192.2; or

        • (b) who the holder has reasonable grounds to believe understands the hazards to which they could be exposed and is competent to carry out their duties in a manner that is safe, lawful and ensures the security of the explosives.

      • Form and contents

        (3) Evidence of a driver’s certification may be either a training record or a document signed by the person who provided the training or by the holder of the transport permit. It must be given to the driver and include the driver’s name, the operating procedures the driver is competent to carry out and the date on which the certification will expire.

      • Expiry

        (4) A driver’s training certification must expire not more than five years after the date of the certification. If a change occurs in the operating procedures for which the driver was certified, the driver must be trained in the new operating procedures, but the expiry date of the certification must remain the same.

      • Records

        (5) The carrier must keep a record of the basis upon which each driver who transports explosives is certified. The record must be kept for at least two years after the day on which the driver’s certification expires.

    • Training program

      • 192.2 (1) The training must cover the information necessary to allow the driver to ensure the safety and security of the driver, the general public and the explosives being transported, including a review of

        • (a) the relevant provisions of the Explosives Act and of these Regulations;

        • (b) the precautions to be taken to minimize the likelihood of an ignition; and

        • (c) the carrier’s policies and procedures that affect or may affect the safe and secure transportation of explosives.

      • Trainer

        (2) The training must be given by a person who has the training, knowledge and experience to deliver it.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 60

  • 60 Paragraph 193(1)(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (b) the vehicle is fuelled or charged, or both, and all required servicing of the vehicle is carried out before the loading of explosives begins.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 61

  • 61 Subsection 194(7) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Securing explosives

      (7) The carrier must ensure that the explosives are stowed and secured in a manner that minimizes the possibility of an ignition, including ignition by another item or substance that is also being transported in the vehicle.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 62

  • • 62 (1) The portion of subsection 196(5) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

      • No stopping en route

        (5) The driver of a vehicle transporting explosives must not stop en route unnecessarily. If a stop is necessary, the driver must stop for no longer than required under the circumstances and must park the vehicle away from any place where there is an open flame or any other thing that could increase the likelihood of an ignition, and, in order to ensure that the risk of harm to people and property is as low as reasonably practicable, the driver must park the vehicle away from

    • (2) Subsection 196(8) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Maintaining separation

        (8) A driver of a vehicle transporting more than 2 000 kg of explosives must, in order to ensure that the risk of harm to people and property is as low as reasonably practicable, maintain an acceptable distance between their vehicle and any other vehicle that is transporting more than 2 000 kg of explosives.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 63

  • 63 Paragraph 198(2)(b) of the Regulations is amended by adding by the following after subparagraph (xiii):

    • (xiv) UN 0512, DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC, programmable for blasting,

    • (xv) UN 0513, DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC, programmable for blasting;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 64

  • • 64 (1) Subsection 199(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Vehicle attended

        • 199 (1) The carrier and the driver of a vehicle that contains explosives must ensure that it is attended in person unless

          • (a) it is at a factory or satellite site; or

          • (b) a magazine licence issued under Part 6 permits it to be attended in another manner.

    • (2) Paragraphs 199(4)(b) and (c) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

      • (b) the vehicle, including the portion of the vehicle containing explosives, is parked in a secure location and is monitored using continuous electronic surveillance;

      • (c) the vehicle, including the portion of the vehicle containing explosives, has a device or system to ensure that the vehicle is immobilized and that the driver and the carrier are alerted by an alarm if an attempt is made to steal it; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 65

  • 65 Subsection 202(4) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Securing explosives

      (4) The carrier must ensure that the explosives are stowed and secured in a manner that minimizes the possibility of an ignition, including ignition by another item or substance that is also being transported.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 66

  • 66 The definition law enforcement agency in section 205 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 67

  • 67 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 207:

    • Reuse of packaging

      207.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type D explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type D explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type D explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type D explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 68

  • • 68 (1) Subsection 211(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Acquisition — exception

        • 211 (1) Despite subsection 210(1), a law enforcement agency may acquire and store military explosives, hazard category PE 3, PE 4 and PE N/A, or law enforcement explosives, hazard category PE 3, PE 4 and PE N/A, even if the agency is unlicensed. A law enforcement agency that acquires such explosives must comply with subsection (2).

    • (2) Section 211 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):

      • Meaning of PE N/A

        (3) For the purposes of this section, PE N/A means an explosive for which a hazard category referred to in subsection 36(3) does not apply.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 69

  • 69 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 211:

    • Reuse of packaging

      211.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type D explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type D explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type D explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type D explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 70

  • 70 The definition industrial explosive in section 213 of the Regulations is amended by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (c), by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (d) and by repealing paragraph (e).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 71

  • 71 Section 221 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Acquisition

      • 221 (1) A user may acquire and store industrial explosives if they hold a licence or a manufacturing certificate or are authorized by a competent provincial or territorial authority to use, keep or store such explosives at a mine site or quarry.

      • Exception

        (2) Despite subsection (1), a user may store industrial explosives in a remote avalanche control system without a magazine licence if the system is not easily accessible by the public.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 72

  • • 72 (1) Subsection 223(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Storage

        • 223 (1) A user who holds a licence or a manufacturing certificate must store their industrial explosives in the magazine specified in their licence or certificate.

    • (2) Subsection 223(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Exceptions

        (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to industrial explosives that are

        • (a) stored on offshore platforms for use in offshore oil or gas wells; or

        • (b) temporarily stored outside of a magazine at an underground mine where only authorized people have access to the explosives and where there are measures in place to ensure that the risk of harm to people and property is as low as reasonably practicable.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 73

  • 73 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 233:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      233.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 74

  • 74 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 237:

    • Reuse of packaging

      237.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 75

  • 75 Subsection 243(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Licensed seller

      • 243 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their low-hazard special purpose explosives in the magazine specified in their licence and ensure that the requirements of section 244 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 76

  • 76 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 244:

    • Consumer packs

      244.1 If a low-hazard special purpose explosive is packaged in a consumer pack, the consumer pack must be

      • (a) of sufficient strength to withstand normal handling;

      • (b) designed to prevent a person who is handling it from being able to ignite the explosive; and

      • (c) designed to prevent any shifting the explosive during handling or transportation.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 77

  • 77 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 250:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      250.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type S.1 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type S.1 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type S.1 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type S.1 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 78

  • 78 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 254:

    • Reuse of packaging

      254.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type S.1 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type S.1 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type S.1 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type S.1 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 79

  • 79 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 259:

    • Selling — reactive targets

      259.1 A seller may sell reactive targets to a user who holds a licence issued under the Firearms Act.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 80

  • 80 Paragraph 261(f) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (f) if applicable, the number of the buyer’s licence issued under the Firearms Act.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 81

  • 81 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 261:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      261.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type S.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type S.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type S.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type S.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 82

  • 82 Section 262.2 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 83

  • 83 Subsection 264(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Reactive targets

      (2) No more than 6.5 kg of reactive targets may be stored at any one time.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 84

  • 84 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 265:

    • Reuse of packaging

      265.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type S.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type S.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type S.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type S.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 85

  • 85 Subsection 272(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Licensed seller

      • 272 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their small arms cartridges in the magazine specified in their licence and ensure that the requirements of sections 273 and 274 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 86

  • 86 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 277:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      277.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.1 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.1 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.1 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.1 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 87

  • 87 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 281:

    • Reuse of packaging

      281.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.1 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.1 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.1 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.1 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 88

  • 88 Subsection 284(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Licensed seller

      • 284 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their propellant powder and percussion caps in the magazine specified in their licence and ensure that the requirements of sections 286 to 286.5 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 89

  • 89 Section 285 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Unlicensed retailer

      285 A retailer who does not hold a licence must store their propellant powder and percussion caps in a sales establishment and ensure that the requirements of sections 286 to 288 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 90

  • 90 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 286.1:

    • Storage limits — interior magazines

      286.2 No more than the following quantities of type P explosives may be stored at any one time in an interior magazine:

      • (a) 25 kg of type P.1 explosives;

      • (b) 125 kg of type P.2 explosives; or

      • (c) 25 kg of type P.1 and P.2 explosives (combined quantity).

    • Storage limits — buildings

      286.3 No more than 25 kg of type P.1 explosives may be stored at any one time in a building.

    • Storage limits — sales establishment

      • 286.4 (1) No more than 750 kg of type P.2 explosives may be stored at any one time in a sales establishment, of which no more than 375 kg may be stored in magazines located in the retail area.

      • Propellant powder

        (2) Any propellant powder that is not in the retail area must be stored in magazines that are inaccessible to retail customers.

      • Distance

        (3) A minimum distance of 10 m must be maintained between each magazine in which propellant powder is stored in the sales establishment.

    • Storage limits — distribution establishment

      • 286.5 (1) No more than 2 200 kg of type P.2 explosives may be stored at any one time in a distribution establishment, as defined in section 144, or a warehouse, that is not accessible to the public, of which no more than 125 kg may be stored in each magazine located in the distribution establishment or warehouse.

      • Distance

        (2) A minimum distance of 10 m must be maintained between each magazine in which propellant powder is stored in the distribution centre or warehouse.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 91

  • 91 Section 290 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Registration number

      • 290 (1) A retailer who does not hold a licence may acquire, store and sell propellant powder if they have a registration number.

      • Application — registration number

        (2) To apply for a registration number, an applicant must send the following information to the Chief Inspector of Explosives in the form provided by the Department of Natural Resources:

        • (a) the retailer’s name, mailing address, telephone number and email address;

        • (b) the address of the location where the propellant powder will be stored or sold; and

        • (c) the name, address, telephone number and email address of a contact person for each location referred to in paragraph (b).

      • Validity

        (3) The registration number is valid for as long as the retailer stores and sells propellant powder.

      • Cancellation

        (4) If the retailer stops selling propellant powder, the retailer must, as soon as circumstances permit, notify the Chief Inspector of Explosives to cancel the registration.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 92

  • 92 Section 294 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Identification

      294 Before selling propellant powder, a retailer must require the buyer to provide

      • (a) in the case of a buyer who is a user, their valid fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician or a valid licence issued under the Firearms Act; and

      • (b) in the case of a buyer buying on behalf of a public service agency, the public agency identification number assigned to it under paragraph 7(1)(a) of the Public Agents Firearms Regulations.

    • Identification — retailer

      294.1 Before selling propellant powder to a retailer, a distributor must require the retailer to provide their valid

      • (a) fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician;

      • (b) firearms business licence issued under the Firearms Act;

      • (c) Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act to a person of at least 18 years of age; or

      • (d) registration number, if the buyer is a unlicensed retailer.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 93

  • • 93 (1) Paragraph 295(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (a) the buyer’s name and

        • (i) the number of the licence issued to them under the Firearms Act,

        • (ii) the number and expiry date of their fireworks operator certificate — pyrotechnician, or

        • (iii) the name of the public service agency on whose behalf the buyer is buying the propellant powder and the public agency identification number assigned to it under the Public Agents Firearms Regulations;

    • (2) Paragraphs 295(b.1) and (b.2) of the Regulations are repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 94

  • 94 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 295:

    • Records

      295.1 A distributor must keep a record of each sale of propellant powder to a retailer for at least two years after the date of sale. The record must include

      • (a) the number and expiry date of the retailer’s valid licence or certificate;

      • (b) if the retailer is a unlicensed retailer, their registration number;

      • (c) the type and product name of the propellant powder that was sold to the retailer;

      • (d) the quantity of propellant powder sold under each product name; and

      • (e) the date of the sale.

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      295.2 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 95

  • 95 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 305:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      305.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type C.3, P.1 or P.2 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 96

  • 96 Section 306 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Overview

      306 This Part authorizes the acquisition, storage and sale of rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters. Division 1 sets out the rules for sellers and users of model rocket motors (type R.1), model rocket motor reloading kits (type R.1) and igniters for model rocket motors (type R.3). Division 2 sets out the rules for sellers and users of high-power rocket motors (type R.2), high-power rocket motor reloading kits (type R.2) and igniters for high-power rocket motors (type R.3). Division 3 sets out the rules for sellers and users of advanced high-power rocket motors (type R.4), advanced high-power rocket motor reloading kits (type R.4) and ignitors for advanced high-power rocket motors (type R.3).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 97

  • 97 Subsection 307(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

    advanced high-power rocket motor

    advanced high-power rocket motor means a recreational rocket motor with an impulse that is produced by combustion of a solid propellent and exceeds 40 960 newton-seconds but does not exceed 889 600 newton-seconds. (moteur de fusée haute puissance avancée)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 98

  • 98 Subsection 311(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Licensed seller

      • 311 (1) A seller who holds a licence must store their rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters in the magazine specified in their licence and ensure that the requirements of sections 312 and 313 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 99

  • • 99 (1) Paragraph 315(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

    • (2) Paragraph 315(2)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (i) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 100

  • 100 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 317:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      317.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.1 or R.3 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.1 or R.3 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.1 or R.3 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.1 or R.3 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 101

  • • 101 (1) Paragraph 321(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

    • (2) Paragraph 321(2)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (i) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 102

  • 102 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 321:

    • Reuse of packaging

      321.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.1 or R.3 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.1 or R.3 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.1 or R.3 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.1 or R.3 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 103

  • 103 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 328:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      328.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.2 or R.3 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.2 or R.3 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 104

  • 104 Subsection 330(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Storage — unlicensed user

      (2) A user who does not hold a licence must store their rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters in a dwelling or a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 331 to 333.1 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 105

  • • 105 (1) Paragraph 332(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (a) the storage unit must be located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

    • (2) Paragraph 332(2)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (i) the interior of the storage unit must be kept clean and dry;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 106

  • 106 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 333:

    • Reuse of packaging

      333.01 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.2 or R.3 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.2 or R.3 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

    DIVISION 3Advanced High-power Rocket Motors

    • Motor rockets, kits and igniters

      333.02 In this Division, unless otherwise indicated, a reference to a rocket motor, a reloading kit or an igniter is a reference to an advanced high-power rocket motor, a reloading kit for an advanced high-power rocket motor or an igniter for an advanced high-power rocket motor.

    Rules for Sellers

    Acquisition for Sale and Storage

    • Seller

      333.03 A seller may acquire, store and sell rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters if they hold a licence. A seller who acquires rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters must comply with this Division.

    • Storage

      333.04 A seller must store their rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters in the magazine specified in their licence.

    • Display prohibited

      333.05 A seller must not display rocket motors or reloading kits for sale.

    Sale

    • Maximum quantity — licensed buyer

      • 333.06 (1) A seller must not sell more rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters to a licensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by their licence to store.

      • Maximum quantity — unlicensed buyer

        (2) A seller must not sell more rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters to an unlicensed buyer than the buyer is authorized by this Division to store.

    • Retailer

      333.07 A retailer may sell rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters to a user.

    • Records

      333.08 A seller must keep a record of each sale of a rocket motor, reloading kit or igniter for at least two years after the date of sale. The record must include

      • (a) the buyer’s name and address;

      • (b) in the case of a licensed buyer, the licence number and expiry date;

      • (c) the type, product name and power level of each rocket motor and each reloading kit sold and the name of the person who obtained its authorization;

      • (d) the product name of each igniter sold and the name of the person who obtained its authorization;

      • (e) the number of motors, kits and igniters sold under each product name; and

      • (f) the date of the sale.

    • Reuse of packaging

      333.09 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.3 or R.4 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.3 or R.4 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.3 or R.4 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.3 or R.4 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of explosives certified for the packaging or container used; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

    Storage

    • Attendance

      333.1 A seller must ensure that rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters are attended when they are not in storage.

    Rules for Users

    • Acquisition

      333.11 A user may acquire and store rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters. A user who acquires rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters must comply with this Division.

    • Storage — licensed user

      • 333.12 (1) A user who holds a licence must store their rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters in the magazine specified in their licence.

      • Storage — unlicensed user

        (2) A user who does not hold a licence must store their rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters in a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 333.13 to 333.16 are met.

    • Maximum quantity

      333.13 A user who does not hold a licence must not store more than 20 kg of rocket motors and reloading kits at any one time.

    • Rocket with installed motor

      333.14 A user, whether or not they hold a licence, must not store a rocket in which a motor has been installed.

    • Storage requirements — storage unit

      333.15 A user who does not hold a licence must ensure that, when rocket motors, reloading kits or igniters are stored in a storage unit,

      • (a) the storage unit is located away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

      • (b) the storage unit is constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;

      • (c) if the storage unit is a container, it does not impede exit in case of fire;

      • (d) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits are kept unobstructed;

      • (e) any shelving in the storage unit is made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);

      • (f) nothing other than model rocket motors and reloading kits and igniters for model rocket motors is stored with the rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters;

      • (g) if the rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters, and any model rocket motors or reloading kits or igniters for model rocket motors are not in consumer packs, the motors and kits are stored separately from the igniters (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden barrier);

      • (h) the storage unit is attended when it is unlocked;

      • (i) the interior of the storage unit is kept clean and dry;

      • (j) any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit is cleaned up immediately;

      • (k) precautions are taken to minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit; and

      • (l) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/Risque d’incendie” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high is posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location.

    • Attendance

      333.16 A user, whether or not they hold a licence, must ensure that rocket motors, reloading kits and igniters are attended when they are not in storage.

    • Reuse of packaging

      333.17 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type R.2 or R.3 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type R.2 or R.3 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type R.2 or R.3 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of explosives certified for packaging or container used; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 107

  • 107 Paragraph 345.2(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (d) the mass of the consumer fireworks or novelty devices is equal to or less than the mass certified for the packaging or container used; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 108

  • 108 Section 347 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 109

  • 109 Paragraph 359.1(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (d) the mass of the consumer fireworks or novelty devices is equal to or less than the mass certified for the packaging or container used; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 110

  • • 110 (1) Subsection 368(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Certificate or licence required

        • 368 (1) A seller may sell special effect pyrotechnics, other than reactive targets, to a buyer who

          • (a) holds the required fireworks operator certificate for use of the pyrotechnics that are to be bought; or

          • (b) holds a licence.

    • (2) Subsection 368(4) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Licence required

        (4) A seller may sell special effect pyrotechnics that are reactive targets to a user who holds a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 111

  • 111 Section 371 of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (f), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (g) and by adding the following after paragraph (g):

    • (h) if applicable, the number of the buyer’s Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 112

  • 112 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 371:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      371.1 A seller must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type F.3 or F.4 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type F.3 or F.4 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type F.3 or F.4 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type F.3 or F.4 explosives is equal to or less than the mass certified for the packaging or container used; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 113

  • 113 Subsections 387(2) and (3) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

    • Senior pyrotechnician

      (2) To obtain a fireworks operator certificate (senior pyrotechnician), a person must have acted as a pyrotechnician for a year and must be able to safely use explosives that are classified as type F.3 and propellant powder.

    • Special effects pyrotechnician

      (3) To obtain a fireworks operator certificate (special effects pyrotechnician), a person must have acted as a senior pyrotechnician for one year and must be able to safely use explosives that are classified as type F.3, propellant powder and special purpose pyrotechnics.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 114

  • 114 Paragraphs 388(5)(e) and (f) of the Regulations are repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 115

  • 115 Section 389 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Acquisition

      • 389 (1) A user may acquire and store special effect pyrotechnics, whether or not they hold a licence, if they hold a fireworks operator certificate with the endorsements required for the use of the pyrotechnics to be acquired. However,

        • (a) a user who does not hold a licence must not acquire initiation systems or detonating cords; and

        • (b) a user who does not hold a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence issued under the Firearms Act must not acquire reactive targets.

      • Compliance

        (2) A user who acquires special effect pyrotechnics must comply with this Subdivision.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 116

  • 116 Subsection 390(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Exception

      (2) Despite subsection (1), a user who holds a licence may store up to 500 electric matches and up to 25 kg of other special effect pyrotechnics in a dwelling or a storage unit. A user who does so must ensure that the requirements of sections 392 to 397 are met.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 117

  • 117 Subsection 393(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Black powder

      (2) Black powder must be stored in its original container, with no more than 500 g of black powder per container, in small arms cartridges or in black powder cartouches.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 118

  • 118 Section 394 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Detached dwelling

      394 The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored at any one time in a detached dwelling, in a storage unit attached to a detached dwelling or in a storage unit at the site of use is 25 kg of which no more than 10 kg may be black powder.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 119

  • 119 Paragraph 395(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (a) 1 kg, if the black powder is in original containers with no more than 500 g of black powder per container; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 120

  • 120 Section 396 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Detached storage unit

      396 No more than 25 kg of black powder and no more than 75 kg of smokeless powder may be stored by a user at any one time in storage units, whether in a single unit or in several, that are not attached to a dwelling.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 121

  • 121 The portion of section 399 of the Regulations before paragraph (b) is replaced by the following:

    • Pyrotechnician

      399 A user who holds a fireworks operator certificate (pyrotechnician) may use the following explosives:

      • (a) explosives that are classified as type F.3, type S.1 or type S.2 and whose use by pyrotechnicians has been authorized by the Chief Inspector of Explosives under section 32 or 33 as well as all fireworks accessories;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 122

  • 122 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 401:

    • Visitor pyrotechnician

      401.1 A user who is a visitor pyrotechnician may use

      • (a) explosives that are classified as type F.3, propellant powders and fireworks accessories, if they do so under the direct supervision of a senior pyrotechnician;

      • (b) special purpose pyrotechnics if they do so under the direct supervision of a special effects pyrotechnician; and

      • (c) initiation systems and detonating cords, if they do so under the direct supervision of a special effects pyrotechnician who holds a fireworks operating certificate (special effects pyrotechnician — detonating cord).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 123

  • 123 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 409:

    Packaging

    • Reuse of packaging

      409.1 A user must ensure that any packaging or container that has been used for type F.3 or F.4 explosives is not reused unless

      • (a) the transport classification of the type F.3 or F.4 explosives remains unchanged;

      • (b) the type F.3 or F.4 explosives are arranged in the packaging or container so as to minimize their movement during transport;

      • (c) the packaging or container is closed for transport in the same manner as it was for its first use;

      • (d) the mass of the type F.3 or F.4 explosives is equal to or less than the mass of the explosives during the first use of the packaging or container; and

      • (e) the packaging or container shows no signs of damage, contamination or reduced strength.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 124

  • 124 Paragraph 419.1(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (d) the mass of the fireworks is equal to or less than the mass certified for the packaging or container used; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 125

  • • 125 (1) Paragraph 421(a) of the Regulations is repealed.

    • (2) Section 421 of the Regulations is amended by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (b), by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (c) and by repealing paragraph (d).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 126

  • • 126 (1) Subsection 422(1) of the Regulations is repealed.

    • (2) Subsection 422(4) of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 127

  • • 127 (1) Subsections 423(1) and (2) of the Regulations are repealed.

    • (2) Paragraph 423(3)(c) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (c) the number and expiry date of the applicant’s fireworks operator certificate, if applicable;

      • (d) proof that the applicant has successfully completed a display fireworks safety and legal awareness course certified by the Minister;

    • (3) Subsection 423(5) of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 128

  • 128 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 423:

    Training

    • Display assistant

      423.1 A person must, before beginning to work as a display assistant and every five years thereafter, successfully complete a display fireworks safety and legal awareness course certified by the Minister.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 129

  • 129 Section 428 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Display assistant and display visitor

      428 A user may use fireworks if

      • (a) the user is a display assistant using the fireworks under the direct supervision of a display supervisor; or

      • (b) the user is a display visitor using the fireworks under the direct supervision of the display supervisor in charge at an international competition involving fireworks.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 130

  • 130 Paragraph 429.1(d) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (d) the mass of the fireworks is equal to or less than the mass certified for the packaging or container used; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 131

  • 131 Subsection 434(5) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Handling

      (5) Only a person who is a display assistant or a display visitor or who holds a fireworks operator certificate (display supervisor) or a fireworks operator certificate (display supervisor with endorsement), may, if authorized by the display supervisor in charge, handle fireworks in the loading zone or fallout zone.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 132

  • 132 Subsection 436(7) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Exigence — système de mise à feu

      (7) Dans le cas d’une mise à feu électrique, l’artificier responsable veille à ce que le système de mise à feu soit sécurisé en tout temps pour empêcher tout allumage accidentel.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 133

  • 133 Section 439 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 134

  • 134 Section 444 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 444(1) and is amended by adding the following:

    • Fee for firecracker use certificate

      (2) An applicant for a firecracker use certificate must pay the applicable fees set out in Part 19.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 135

  • 135 The definitions division 1 factory licence, manufacturing certificate and user magazine zone licence in section 451 of the Regulations are repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 136

  • • 136 (1) Section 453 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Fees

        • 453 (1) The fees to be paid for obtaining the authorizations, licences, permits and certificates set out in column 2 of the table to this section are set out in column 3. Fees payable annually unless otherwise stated.

        • Payment deadline

          (2) The fees are payable at the time the application is submitted. However, the fees set out in items 7 to 12 and 14, respectively, column 3, of the table to this section are payable within 30 days after the date of the invoice from the Department of Natural Resources.

          	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
          Item	Provision	Authorization, Permit, Licence or Certificate	Fees
          1	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (1 to 20 products)	$191
          2	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (21 to 50 products)	$448
          3	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (51 to 100 products)	$897
          4	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (101 to 200 products)	$1,457
          5	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (201 to 350 products)	$2,578
          6	Section 31	Initial authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (351 or more products)	$3,251
          7	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (1 to 20 products)	$169
          8	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (21 to 50 products)	$224
          9	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (51 to 100 products)	$448
          10	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (101 to 200 products)	$729
          11	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (201 to 350 products)	$1,289
          12	Section 31	Annual fee for the continued authorization of an explosive for an indefinite period (351 or more products)	$1,625
          13	Section 31	Authorization of an explosive for a specified period for use other than at a special event, tour or international competition	$280
          14	Section 31	Authorization of an explosive for a specified period for use at a special event, tour or international competition	$673 per event, subject to a maximum fee of $3,251 for events that are part of the same special event, tour or international competition
          15	Subsection 46(2)	Single-use import permit	$247
          16	Subsection 46(2)	Annual import permit	$224 plus $28 for each 1 000 kg NEQ imported, subject to a maximum fee of $1,794
          17	Subsection 48(2)	Single-use export permit	$247
          18	Subsection 48(2)	Annual export permit	$224 plus $28 for each 1 000 kg NEQ exported, subject to a maximum fee of $1,794
          19	Subsection 50(2)	Single-use transport in transit permit	$28
          20	Subsection 50(2)	Annual transport in transit permit	$224
          21	Section 61	Division 1 factory licence to manufacture explosives	(1) Subject to a minimum fee of $2,242 and a maximum fee of $44,838, the total of (a) $1,121 per process unit, (b) $1,121 per mobile process unit, and (c) $336 per magazine (2) Fees for process units in a building will be charged for each room in which an explosives manufacturing operation is carried out at a factory; fees will not be charged for each process unit within a room (3) Fees for a process unit and a mobile process unit will be charged for each process unit and mobile process unit with a capacity of over 100 kg operating at a mine or quarry (4) No fees will be charged for magazines storing in-process explosives in a process unit, magazines for storage of laboratory samples or magazines for storage of contaminated equipment (5) A jet perforating gun loading facility that also stores explosives will be charged as a process unit only
          22	Section 61	Satellite site certificate (division 1 certificate to manufacture blasting explosives — types I and E)	$1,681 — valid for six months
          23	Subsection 109(3)	Division 2 factory licence to manufacture explosives — small operation	$560 for (a) personal use; (b) manufacturing activities under paragraph 107(1)(c) or (d); (c) operations with no more than one process unit and two magazines; or (d) distribution establishment that repackages explosives
          24	Subsection 109(3)	Division 2 factory licence to manufacture explosives — standard operation	$2,018
          25	Subsection 109(3)	Division 2 manufacturing certificate	$280
          26	Subsection 145(7)	User magazine licence to store high explosives or initiation systems (types D, E and I) other than explosives stored by law enforcement agencies	$224 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $448
          27	Subsection 145(7)	User magazine licence to store any other explosives other than explosives stored by law enforcement agencies	$112 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $224
          28	Subsection 145(7)	Vendor magazine licence to store high explosives or initiation systems (types D, E and I)	$224 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $448
          29	Subsection 145(7)	Vendor magazine licence to store any other explosives — retailer	$224 per retail establishment
          30	Subsection 145(7)	Vendor magazine licence to store any other explosives — distributor	$560 per distribution establishment
          31	Subsection 145(7)	Shared magazine licence	$224
          32	Subsection 145(7)	Vendor magazine licence — drop-ship seller	$224
          33	Subsection 145(7)	User magazine zone licence to store high explosives or initiation systems	$448 per magazine, subject to a minimum fee of $897
          34	Subsection 388(6)	Initial fireworks operator certificate	$196 — valid for five years
          35	Subsection 388(6)	Modification to or change of fireworks operator certificate	$179 — valid for five years
          36	Subsection 388(6)	Renewal of a fireworks operator certificate	$179 — valid for five years
          37	Subsection 444(2)	Firecracker use certificate	$56

    • (2) The table to section 453 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 33:

      	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
      Item	Provision	Authorization, Permit, Licence or Certificate	Fees
      33.1	Subsection 190.1(6)	Transport permit	$22 per vehicle, subject to a minimum of $224 and a maximum of $841 — valid for three years

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 137

  • 137 Section 455 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

    enrolment

    enrolment means the registration of a product seller or component seller by the Chief Inspector of Explosives. (inscription)

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 138

  • 138 Subsection 461(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Non-application

      • 461 (1) This Division does not apply to the sale of Tier 1 components to laboratories that are a part of or affiliated with

        • (a) a post-secondary educational institution recognized by a province;

        • (b) a hospital or health clinic; or

        • (c) a government or law enforcement agency.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 139

  • 139 Section 463 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Component sellers list

      463 A component seller who is enrolled under subsection 467(1) may sell a Tier 1 component.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 140

  • 140 Paragraph 466(1)(b) of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 141

  • • 141 (1) Subsection 467(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Enrolment of component seller

        • 467 (1) When a component seller provides the information required by section 464, the Chief Inspector of Explosives must enrol the component seller by providing them with an enrolment number and the effective date of the enrolment.

    • (2) Subsection 467(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Duration of enrolment

        (2) An enrolment is valid for five years after its effective date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 142

  • • 142 (1) Subsection 468(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Enrolment of product seller

        • 468 (1) When a product seller provides the information required by section 466, the Chief Inspector of Explosives must enrol the product seller by providing them with an enrolment number and the effective date of the enrolment.

    • (2) Subsection 468(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Duration of enrolment

        (2) An enrolment is valid for five years after its effective date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 143

  • 143 Subsection 473(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Lighting

      (3) All main entrances to a building in which a Tier 1 component is stored must be lit at all times between dusk and dawn.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 144

  • 144 Paragraph 479(a) of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (a) the enrolment number of the component seller or product seller;

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 145

  • 145 Section 483 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 146

  • • 146 (1) Paragraph 484(1)(j) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (j) if the component was shipped, the driver’s licence number, the estimated and actual date of delivery, the address to which it is delivered and the quantity delivered; and

    • (2) Subsection 484(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Access

        (3) The record of sale must be kept in an area that is not accessible to the public.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 147

  • 147 Paragraph 485(1)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (a) each access point on the portion of the vehicle containing the component must be locked or sealed with a security cable immediately after the shipment is loaded or, if an access point cannot be locked or sealed, it must be attended at all times; and

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 148

  • 148 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 487:

    • Responsibility of driver

      487.1 When more than 1 kg of a Tier 1 component is shipped by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must meet the requirements set out in subparagraphs 485(1)(b)(i) to (iii).

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 149

  • 149 Section 488 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Suspension or cancellation

      488 If a component seller or product seller fails to comply with the Explosives Act or these Regulations, the Chief Inspector of Explosives may suspend or cancel their enrolment. The suspension continues until the component seller or product seller remedies the failure to comply.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 150

  • 150 The portion of subsection 494(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

    • Non-application

      • 494 (1) This Division does not apply to the sale of Tier 2 components to laboratories that are a part of or affiliated with

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 151

  • 151 Paragraph 499(b) of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 152

  • • 152 (1) Subsection 500(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Enrolment of component seller

        • 500 (1) When a component seller provides the information required by section 497, the Chief Inspector of Explosives must enrol the component seller by providing them with an enrolment number and the effective date of the enrolment.

    • (2) Subsection 500(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Duration of enrolment

        (2) An enrolment is valid for five years after its effective date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 153

  • • 153 (1) Subsection 501(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Enrolment of product seller

        • 501 (1) When a product seller provides the information required by section 499, the Chief Inspector of Explosives must enrol the product seller by providing them with an enrolment number and the effective date of the enrolment.

    • (2) Subsection 501(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Duration of listing

        (2) An enrolment is valid for five years after its effective date.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 154

  • 154 Section 508 of the Regulations is amended by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (a) and by replacing paragraphs (b) and (c) with the following:

    • (b) a written report of the incident must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives as soon as the circumstances permit within 24 hours after the discovery.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 155

  • 155 Paragraph 510(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • (b) if the buyer intends to sell the component, proof that the buyer is enrolled under subsection 500(1); or

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 156

  • 156 Section 511 of the Regulations is repealed.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 157

  • • 157 (1) Paragraph 512(1)(j) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • (j) if the component was shipped, the date of reception and the quantity delivered.

    • (2) Subsection 512(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

      • Access

        (3) The record of sale must be kept in an area that is not accessible to the public.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 158

  • 158 Section 514 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

    • Suspension or cancellation

      514 If a component seller or product seller fails to comply with the Explosives Act or these Regulations, the Chief Inspector of Explosives may suspend or cancel their enrolment. The suspension continues until the component seller or product seller remedies the failure to comply.

• — SOR/2026-206, s. 159

  • 159 Section 519 of the Regulations is amended by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (a) and by replacing paragraphs (b) and (c) with the following:

    • (b) a written report of the incident must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives as soon as the circumstances permit within 24 hours after the discovery.