Ottawa is updating its Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (By-law 2016-326) to align with the City’s new Zoning By-law 2026-50. The amendments were brought forward to Ottawa City Council on October 8, 2026 following consideration by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Planning and Housing Committee. The changes are primarily technical. They…
Effective February 16, 2026, the City of Toronto requires building permit applications, including sign permit applications, to use the updated Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form. The City’s First Party and Third Party Sign Permit pages both direct applicants to use the latest version of the form. This is separate from the…
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) has introduced updated Project Signage Guidelines, effective July 2026, for federally funded housing and infrastructure projects. The guidelines apply to projects funded through HICC programs and Build Canada Homes (BCH), as well as new signs produced for projects under certain previous infrastructure funding programs. What Sign Companies Should Know…