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ICH Consultations on Patient Preference, Extractables, and Adaptive Trials

Health Canada announced three International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) draft guidelines are open for public consultation. The consultations cover patient preference studies, extractables and leachables, and adaptive clinical trials, with comment deadlines ranging from November 2025 to April 2026.

Health Canada Proposes Reliance on Foreign Drug Authority Decisions

Health Canada is proposing a new Ministerial Reliance Order (MRO) that would allow the Minister to examine new drug submissions by relying on decisions from foreign regulatory authorities. This initiative is part of a broader Red Tape Review aimed at facilitating earlier drug availability in Canada while maintaining safety and quality standards. A 70-day consultation period is currently underway.

CRTC Consultations on Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Online News

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is seeking public input on various broadcasting, telecommunications, and online news matters. Canadians are encouraged to participate in ongoing consultations to help shape services and policies.

Consultation on Regulatory Settlements Destination Update

The UK Gambling Commission is consulting on updating the destination of regulatory settlements, proposing to direct them to the Consolidated Fund. This change aligns with the new statutory levy and the wind-down of GambleAware.

FERC Information Collection Activities (FERC-725T) Comment Request Extension

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has extended the comment period for its information collection activities, FERC-725T. The new deadline for submitting comments is May 4, 2026. This extension provides additional time for interested parties to provide input.

Education Proposes Reinstating Cash Management ICR

The Department of Education has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart K-Cash Management. The public has until April 13, 2026, to submit comments.

Education Dept. proposes reinstating Federal Student Aid research clearance

The Education Department has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval to reinstate a generic clearance for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This action is currently open for public comment.

GASB Seeks Input on Financial Stress and Dissolution Disclosures

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is seeking public comment on a Preliminary Views document regarding disclosures for severe financial stress and probable dissolution. The document aims to clarify and improve existing guidance on going concern uncertainties and establish new disclosure requirements for governments facing significant financial distress or dissolution.

GASB Proposes Guidance for Statement 103 Financial Reporting

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has proposed new guidance to assist stakeholders in applying Statement No. 103, which addresses financial reporting model improvements. This proposal is open for public comment.

Proposed Regulations for Trump Accounts and Form 4547

The Department of the Treasury and IRS have issued proposed regulations for opening Trump Accounts, a pro-family initiative from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The regulations outline requirements for eligible individuals and the responsible parties, with a deadline for opening initial accounts by December 31st of the year the eligible individual turns 17.