Authorities Having Jurisdiction in Canada

Ontario

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) regulates and promotes electrical safety in the Ontario and is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the province. https://esasafe.com/

Quebec

Régie du bâtiment du Québec, translating to Quebec Building Management, is the provincial Authority Having Jurisdiction that regulates the quality of work and safety of buildings and facilities in the province. https://www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca/

Alberta

The Alberta Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed local government to Albertans. It is one of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction in the province that regulates safety codes for a range of disciplines. https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-affairs.aspx

British Columbia

Technical Safety BC is an independent organization that regulates technical systems and equipment to reduce safety risks. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction in the province, delivering safety services across a range of industries and technologies. https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/

Saskatchewan

Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) is a non-profit organization that is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for safety in many industries and sectors in the province. https://www.tsask.ca/

Manitoba

Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) of Manitoba enforces safety standards in the province. It administers legislation and related regulations for several sectors, including electricity. https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/its/index.html

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education administers electrical safety for the province. It ensures electrical installations are done to code and is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approving and certifying electrical equipment. https://novascotia.ca/lae/electricalsafety/

New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s Department of Justice and Public Safety offers Technical Inspection Services for several sectors including building code, plumbing, elevator lifts, and gas. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for electrical inspections in the province. https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/publicsafety/law-enforcement-andinspections/content/technical_inspection_services.html

Prince Edward Island

The Department of Agriculture of Prince Edward Island is responsible for Technical Safety inspections in several industries, including plumbing, electrical, elevator and gas. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction that offers inspection services as well as recognizing marks of approval of thirdparty agencies. https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/inspectionstechnical-safety

Newfoundland & Labrador

Digital Government and Service NL public health and safety, environmental protection, occupational health & safety, and more to Newfoundland & Labrador. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for recognizing third-party marks of approval in the province. https://www.gov.nl.ca/dgsnl/

Yukon

The Government of Yukon is the Authority Having Jurisdiction on technical safety areas in the Canadian territory, responsible for administrating and regulating the safe installation and maintenance of equipment. It is also responsible for recognizing third-party marks of approval. https://yukon.ca/en/

Northwest Territories

The Government of the Northwest Territories has several programs and services, including their electrical and elevators safety service, which regulates the safe installation and maintenance of equipment in this sector. This department is the Authority Having Jurisdiction in the Canadian territory, recognizing third-party marks of approval. https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/services/electrical-andelevators

Nunavut

The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services regulates and provides safety services for building, boiler & gas, electrical, and elevator areas. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction in the Canadian Territory. https://www.gov.nu.ca/community-and-governmentservices/information/safety-services

City of Calgary

The City of Calgary administrates permits and codes & standards within its municipality. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for electrical installations and maintenance in commercial areas. https://www.calgary.ca/categories/categorybuildingandplanning.html

City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver Home, property and development department is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for special inspections of construction and trades work. https://vancouver.ca/home-propertydevelopment/inspections.aspx

City of Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg Commercial and Housing Inspections regulates and enforces Building, Plumbing and Electrical Codes and Standards. It is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the municipality. https://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/inspections/default.stm