REGINA — Saskatchewan is bolstering rules on carbon monoxide monitoring after an 11-year-old Regina boy was killed by the colourless, odourless gas.
Eric Schmalz, the government relations minister, says Henry Losco’s death in December in his family’s apartment spurred the province to move quickly.
He says starting Nov. 1, carbon monoxide alarms are to be required in all suites in multi-unit residential buildings.
Previously, alarms only needed to be installed in areas around an appliance, such as a furnace.
Schmalz says in honour of Losco and at the wishes of his family, the regulatory changes are to be called “Henry’s Law.”
Marina Hills, the boy’s mother, says while nothing can ease the pain of his death, the changes will help protect other families.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5, 2026.
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
