CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

February 2013

Table of Contents

	INTRODUCTION Canada Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Canada Acts Section 1.B Canada Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations Alberta Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Alberta Acts Section 1.B Alberta Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations British Columbia Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A British Columbia Acts Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia Acts Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations Manitoba Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Manitoba Acts Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations New Brunswick Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations Newfoundland and Labrador Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Northwest Territories Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 4.B Northwest Territories Regulations Nova Scotia Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations Nunavut Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nunavut Acts Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nunavut Acts Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nunavut Acts Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nunavut Acts Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations Ontario Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Ontario Acts Section 1.B Ontario Regulations Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Ontario Acts Section 2.B Ontario Regulations Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Ontario Acts Section 3.B Ontario Regulations Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Ontario Acts Section 4.B Ontario Regulations Prince Edward Island Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Quebec Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Quebec Acts Section 1.B Quebec Regulations Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Quebec Acts Section 2.B Quebec Regulations Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Quebec Acts Section 3.B Quebec Regulations Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Quebec Acts Section 4.B Quebec Regulations Saskatchewan Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations Yukon Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Yukon Acts Section 1.B Yukon Regulations Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Yukon Acts Section 2.B Yukon Regulations Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Yukon Acts Section 3.B Yukon Regulations Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Yukon Acts Section 4.B Yukon Regulations STANDARDS Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s) Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s) Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s) Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

INTRODUCTION

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions in January 2013. To assist you in tracking changes to this report, the updated information will appear in purple. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca

Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts

Contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. All bills are removed at the conclusion of a parliamentary session and a new series begins.

Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF indicated Not in Force (i.e. will be proclaimed later).

Internet addresses containing proposed bills have been provided for those jurisdictions which supply this information. Please note that the bills are not official versions and that "first reading" bills may be amended.

1B. Regulations

List of proposals for amendments to current regulations or for new regulations. Some items may represent officially gazetted regulations which have yet to come into force. Summaries are included where available.

2. Amendments

Contains information about amendments which have come into force in January 2013. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of January 2013 under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents

Documents that will be included in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation collection. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and Citation.

Canada

Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Canada Acts

INTERNET: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/legisinfo/index.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• BILL: C-3
• TITLE: Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act
• AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: Sections 37-44 (amending the Canada Shipping Act, 2001) in force 26/06/11 (Royal Assent)

• BILL: C-4
• TITLE: Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/06/11

• BILL: C-13
• TITLE: Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16) ; 2010, c. 12
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: Ss. amending the Canada Labour Code IF 15/12/12 and ss. amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Act IF 15/12/11.

• BILL: C-31
• TITLE: Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: C-38
• TITLE: Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
• NEW: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012
• REPEALS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Fair Wages and Hours of Labour (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-4); Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act (S.C. 2007, c. 30); National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act (S.C. 1993, c. 31)
• AMENDS: Alternative Fuels Act (S.C. 1995, c. 20); Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (S.C. 2003, c. 20); Canada Labour Code (Part I); Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (S.C. 2002, c. 18); Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S .C. 1985, c. O-7); Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 126); First Nations Land Management Act (S.C. 1999, c. 24); First Nations Oil and Gas Moneys Management Act (S.C. 2005, c. 48); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27); Government Employees Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.)); Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29); Yukon Act (S.C. 2002, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: C-43
• TITLE: Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act
• AMENDS: Bill C-38 (Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 16/10/12

• BILL: C-44
• TITLE: Helping Families in Need Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: ss. IF 01/01/13

• BILL: C-45
• TITLE: Jobs and Growth Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (S.C. 2002, c. 18); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26); Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 52); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Navigable Waters Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: ss NIF; ss. affecting Canada Shipping Act and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act IF

• BILL: C-47
• TITLE: Northern Jobs and Growth Act
• NEW: Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act; Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act
• AMENDS: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (S.C. 2002, c. 10)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 26/11/12

• BILL: C-48
• TITLE: Technical Tax Amendments Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/11/12

• BILL: C-313 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (noncorrective cosmetic contact lenses)
• AMENDS: Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-370 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada)
• AMENDS: Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32)
• STATUS: First Reading (Senate) - 29/11/12

• BILL: C-383 (Pr)
• TITLE: Transboundary Waters Protection Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: International River Improvements Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-20)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 03/10/12

SENATE

• BILL: S-3
• TITLE: Federal Law - Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 3
• AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 29/11/11

• BILL: S-4
• TITLE: Safer Railways Act
• AMENDS: Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: S-8
• TITLE: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading (Commons) - 19/06/12

• BILL: S-11
• TITLE: Safe Food for Canadians Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: Feeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9); Bill C-38 (Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act); Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

Section 1.B Canada Regulations

Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 17, 2011, p. 3793.

Announcement of planned actions to assess and manage, where appropriate, the risks posed by certain substances to the health of Canadians and the environment (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed actions are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 8, 2011, p. 3125.

Blood Regulations (Food and Drugs Act): Draft regulations are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 459. The purpose of these regulations is to achieve more consistent and comprehensive safety and quality profile of blood and its components from the donor to recipient.

Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001 (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 17, 2012, p. 3145.

Canada Marine Act: Proposed amendments to the schedule are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3622.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Proposed Order amending Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, July 30, 2011, p. 2528. Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2635. Order adding a toxic substance to Schedule 1 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 10, 2011, p. 3722 and Dec. 17, 2011, p. 3787. Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 29, 2012, p. 2740. Proposed Order amending Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 29, 2012, p. 2749.

Decisions, undertakings and orders on claims for exemptions (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act: Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2012, p. 1494.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 16, 2011, p. 1363.

Explosives Regulations, 2012 (Explosives Act): Draft regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 17, 2012, p. 572.

Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2616.

Fishery (General) Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3564.

Food and Drugs Act: Proposed amendments to schedule D are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 514.

Heavy Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 14, 2012, p. 920.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Notice of intent to amend the regulations is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 26, 2013, p. 102

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 26, 2011, p. 3617.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Notice of revisions (Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection - Revision 3) to s. 12 of the Act and ss. 16 and 17 of the regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 8, 2011, p. 3176. Proposed amendments found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 26, 2011, p. 3605. Proposed amendments (Interpretation and Standards 101, 105, 122 and 135), (Standard 126) and (Standards 121, 206, 223 and 301.2) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 6, 2012, pp. 2833, 2851, 2854.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed regulations which would repeal and replace the existing regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 11, 2012, p. 234.

Notice amending the Notice with respect to certain high priority petroleum substances on the Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 31, 2012, p. 820.

Notice amending the Notice with respect to substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2011 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 7, 2012, p. 858.

Notice of time extension granted by the Minister of the Environment under subsection 56(3) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 25, 2012, p. 346.

Notice with respect to certain cobalt-containing substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 2, 2012, p. 1419.

Notice with respect to certain methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and diamine, and phenol, methyl-substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2012, p. 1561.

Notice with respect to reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs) for 2011 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 1, 2011, p. 3063.

Notice with respect to the substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2012 and 2013 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 29, 2012, p. 3642.

Notice with respect to temporary possession of migratory birds (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c. 22): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 1, 2011, p. 3072.

Nunavut Waters Regulations (Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 8, 2012 p. 3350.

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 29, 2011, p. 3367.

Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 27, 2012, p. 3037.

Order Adding a Toxic Substance (hydraxine) to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 771.

Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 15, 2011, p. 3284.

Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act (Species at Risk Act):Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 7 2012, p. 1891.

Order Amending the Description of Wood Buffalo National Park in Schedule 1 to the Canada National Parks Act (Canada National Parks Act): Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 30, 2012, p. 1858.

Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 8, 2012 p. 3263.

Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 7, 2012, p. 1967.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3626.

Proclamation Exempting Lake Pignac and Lake B, Located in Quebec, from the Operation of Section 22 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Navigable Waters Protection Act): Proposed proclamation is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3616.

Proclamation Exempting the Mink Arm Portion of South McMahon Lake, Located in Saskatchewan, from the Operation of Section 22 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Navigable Waters Protection Act): Proposed proclamation is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3621.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 23, 2011, p. 2450.

Proposed Code of Practice for 2-Butanone, Oxime (Butanone Oxime) Associated with the Interior Application of Consumer Alkyd Paint and Coating Products (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed code of practice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 26, 2013, p. 103

Proposed notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans in respect of specified substances on Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, related to the resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing sector (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 1, 2011, Supplement. 78 p.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Sections 160, 191, and 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Repealing the List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 2, 2011, p. 1255.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 19, 2011, p. 1010.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Fisheries Act (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 10, 2012, p. 3104.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Under the Canada Labour Code (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2012, p. 1611.

Regulations Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Canada Wildlife Act): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 15, 2012, p. 3413.

Regulations Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2137.

Regulations Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 15, 2012, p. 3417.

Regulations Respecting Products Containing Certain Substances Listed in Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 735.

Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 27, 2011, p. 2779.

Species at Risk Act: Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2144. Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 21, 2012, p. 1148. Notice of the Description of critical habitat of Baikal Sedge in Kluane National Park and National Park Reserve of Canada is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 22, 2012, p. 2073.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 3, 2011, p. 3653.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 412. Proposed amendments (Amendment 11) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 518. Proposed amendments (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 1, 2012, p. 3210.

Transportation Safety Board Regulations (Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 3, 2011, p. 2924.

Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 5, 2011, p. 3416. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 21, 2012, p. 2119.

Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Canada Acts

Canada Labour Code (Part III): S.C. 2012, c. 27 amends the Act to provide an employee with the right to take leave when a child of the employee is critically ill or dies or disappears as the probable result of a crime. It also makes technical amendments to the Act.

Code canadien du travail, partie III

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012: S.C. 2012, c. 31 makes technical amendments to the Act and amends one of its transitional provisions to make that Act applicable to designated projects, as defined in that Act, for which an environmental assessment would have been required under the former Act.

Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale (2012)

First Nations Land Management Act: SOR/2012-291 repeals item 1 (Westbank) from the Schedule.

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health): SOR/2012-271 adds the definition of "approved organization" to s.1, amends subsection 9.5(4), repeals s. 9.6 (teaching first aid) and amends Schedule 1 of Part 9.

Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (aéronefs)

Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012 (Canada Labour Code (Part I): SOR/2012-305 amends the title, adds procedures, updates some procedures and removes some which are no longer required to make the regulations more clear and practical.

Règlement de 2012 sur le Conseil canadien des relations industrielles

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health): SOR/2012-271 makes amendments related to first aid, including definitions in ss. 1.2 and 16.1, s. 16.12 (teaching first aid) and Schedules II and V of Part XVI.

Règlement canadien sur la santé et la sécurité au travail

Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2012-288 adds definitions for "federal authority" and "jurisdiction" to s. 1 and adds ss. 8.1-8.3 (Timelines: Application for Licence to Prepare Site).

Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health): SOR/2012-271 amends the definition of "approved organization" in s. 1.

Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité au travail en milieu maritime

Northwest Territories Waters Regulations (Northwest Territories Waters Act): SOR/2012-250 amends paragraphs 3(a) and (b) of Schedule IV.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): SOR/2012-245 makes amendments to provide consistency in the text and clarity in the regulatory requirements. Most changes are editorial to return the text to wording that existed before amendments made by SOR/2008-34.

Règlement sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses

Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2012-288 adds definitions for "federal authority" and "jurisdiction" to s. 1 and adds ss. 8.1-8.3 (Timelines: Application for Licence to Prepare Site and Construct).

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005
• CITATION: SOR/2005-41
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

• TITLE: Règlement sur certaines substances toxiques interdites (2005)
• CITATION: DORS/2005-41
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999) (L.C. 1999, c. 33)

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Avis concernant les substances de l'Inventaire national des rejets de polluants pour les années 2012 et 2013
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999) (L.C. 1999, c. 33)

• TITLE: Notice with respect to the substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2012 and 2013
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

Alberta

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=bills_home=

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/12
• CITATION: S.A. 2012, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/12

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: Responsible Energy Development Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)
• AMENDS: Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17); Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12); Environmental Protection and Enhancement Amendment Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. 12 (Supp)); Natural Resources Conservation Board Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. N-3); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. 24 (Supp)); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7); Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3); Water, Gas and Electric Companies Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/12
• CITATION: S.A. 2012, c. R-17.3
• EFFECTIVE: In force upon proclamation

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-2); Safety Codes Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/12
• CITATION: S.A. 2012, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL:202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Public Lands (Grasslands Preservation) Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/05/12

• BILL:206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Tobacco Reduction (Flavoured Tobacco Products) Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Tobacco Reduction Act (S.A. 2005, c. T-3.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/12

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Administrative Items Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends clause 1(g).

Amusement Rides Standards Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 180/2012 replaces sections 1 (Interpretation) and 3 (Exemptions), amends subsection 2(2), adds section 3.1 regarding a metal defects variation for CSA A267-00 and repeals section 6 providing for the expiry of the regulation.

Board Administrative Procedures Regulation (Agricultural Operation Practices Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends clause 1(1)(h).

Building Code Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 1 repeals section 4 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Calgary Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 5 amends subsection 8(2).

Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Regulation): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 3 amends section 12.

Elevating Devices Codes Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 2 repeals section 7 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation(Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends sections 5 and 8.

Emissions Trading Regulations (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Regulation): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends section 53.

Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Grant Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 167/2012 renames the regulation, amends section 8 to reflect and new expiry date of November 30, 2022 and makes several administrative amendments to sections 1 and 5.

Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012 amends subsections 1(1) and 8(1).

Fire Code Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 3 repeals section 4 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012 amends sections 1 and 3.

Gas Code Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 4 repeals section 11 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Hydro and Electric Energy Regulations (Hydro and Electric Energy Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 22 replaces the term "Board" with "Commission" throughout the document.

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Bylaw (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 3 amends sections 11 and 12.

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 3 amends sections 1 and 8.

Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Regulation (Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 4 amends section 2.

Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012 makes several minor administrative amendments.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 3 makes several minor administrative amendments to the regulations. Alta. Reg. 220/2012 amends section 12.150. Alta. Reg. 222/2012 amends section 1.020 by adding definition 26.2 "regulatory authority" and by replacing subsection (2.1). Section 1.030 (Exemption - agents) is replaced, as is clause 3.012(e).

Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Oil Sands Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012 makes minor administrative amendments to sections 7 and 19. Alta. Reg. 217/2012 amends subsection 1(2) by adding clause (d.11) referencing "Directive 081" and adds section 36.1 requiring compliance with Directive 081.

Off-highway Vehicle Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 166/2012 adds section 45.1 introducing an expiry date of June 20, 2018.

Passenger Ropeways and Passenger Conveyors Standards Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 5 repeals section 7 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Pipeline Regulation (Pipeline Act): Alta. Reg. 221/2012 amends section 1 by adding (v.1) and by replacing subsection (6). Section 1.1 (Exemption - agents) is replaced, as is clause 82(9)(c).

Plumbing Code Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 6 repeals section 7 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Potable Water Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends clause 1(1)(m).

Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 7 repeals section 49 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 makes a minor administrative amendment to clause 4(4)(a). Alta. Reg. 227/2012, s. 8 repeals section 5 regarding expiry of the regulation.

Remediation Certificate Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 12 amends subsection 3(2).

Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation (Climate Change and Emissions Management Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends subsection 15(1).

Specified Gas Emitters Regulation (Climate Change and Emissions Management Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends subsection 18(1).

Standards and Administration Regulation (Agricultural Operation Practices Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends subsection 1(1).

Vehicle Equipment Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 3 amends paragraph 34(4)(a).

Waiver Regulation (Public Health Act): Alta. Reg. 172/2012 amends section 11 to reflect a new expiry date of October 31, 2014.

Wastewater and Storm Drainage (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends paragraph 1(l.01).

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, s. 23 amends subsection 30(1).

Water (Offences and Penalties) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 188/2012 amends section 7 to reflect a new expiry date of December 1, 2015.

Wildlife Regulation (Wildlife Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012 makes minor administrative amendments to sections 3, 76 and the forms in Schedule 16. Alta. Reg. 185/2012 amends section 12 of Schedule 1.

Workers' Compensation Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Alta. Reg. 170/2012, ss. 1 and 23 make minor administrative amendments to clause 7(1)(c)(vi) and Schedule A.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

• TITLE: Security Management Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 253/2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Alberta Utilities Commission Act (S.A. 2007, c. A-37.2)

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

• TITLE: Directive 081: Water Disposal Limits and Reporting Requirements for Thermal In Situ Oil Sands Schemes
• CITATION: November 21, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

British Columbia

Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A British Columbia Acts

INTERNET: http://www.leg.bc.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Foresters Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 19); Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2000, (S.B.C. 2000, c. 26; Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011 (S.B.C. 2011, c. 13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: All sections in force

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Natural Resource Compliance Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 08/03/12

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections now in force

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Family Law Act
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40);; Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53) ; Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Forest and Range Practices Amendment Act, 2003 (S.B.C. 2003, c. 55); Forestry Revitalization Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 17); Forests Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2003(S.B.C. 2003, c. 56); Industrial Roads Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 189); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Local Government Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections now in force

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2011
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36); Fish Protection Act (S.B.C. 1997, c. 21); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 48\8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: On various dates in 05/2012

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Local Government Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections in force

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2006; Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Energy and Mines Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008; Oil and Gas Activities Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 36); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: All sections in force

• BILL: 32
• ACT: Energy and Water Efficiency Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 24/04/12

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections now in force

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: Limitation Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections now in force

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: Pharmaceutical Services Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 28)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/12

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Animal Health Act
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488) Wildlife Amendment Act, 2004
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/05/12

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 16); Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011; Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections not in force

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: 15/06/12

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: Emergency Health Services Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2010 ; Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Second Reading 07/05/12

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: All sections in force

• BILL: 51
• TITLE: South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 34
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Carbon Neutral Government Repeal Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act (S.B.C. 2007, c. 42)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/10/11

• BILL: 212 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Bullying Prevention Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/02/12

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 346/2010, s. (b) is now in force replacing subsection 4(2).

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: British Columbia Fire Code Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 175/2006
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144)

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: British Columbia Building Code Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 264/2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Local Government Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323) (Not currently available)

• TITLE: British Columbia Fire Code Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 263/2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144)

Manitoba

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

INTERNET: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/sess/index.php

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Respect for the Safety of Emergency and Enforcement Personnel)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/12/12

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Flexible Short-Term Regulation of Vehicle Weights and Dimensions)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/12

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act (Affordable Housing)
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/11/12

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment and Environment Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125); Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) Act (C.C.S.M. c. W40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/12

Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations

• TITLE: Declaration of Workers in Government Employment Order No. 1, 1989
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 70/89
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)

New Brunswick

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/print-e.asp?legi=57&num=2

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: An Act Respecting the Regional Service Delivery Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Heritage Conservation Act (S.N.B. 2010, c. H-4.05)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 44
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/13

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 30/11/12

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Conservation Easements Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 130); Gas Distribution Act, 1999 (S.N.B. 1999, c. G-2.11); Heritage Conservation Act (S.N.B. 2010, c. H-4.05); Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Off-Road Vehicle Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. O-1.5); Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5); Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order (N.B. Reg. 2000-47);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 52
• EFFECTIVE: 09/10/12; Subsections 23(1) and (3) and ss. 29 and 32 in force 15/03/12

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: Community Funding Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 56
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/13

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Worker's Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 61
• EFFECTIVE: 20/12/12

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: S.N.B. 2010, c. 16 is now in force adding s. 168.1 regarding responsibilities of drivers with respect to emergency vehicles stopped on the highway. Schedule A is also amended.

Off-Road Vehicle Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 s. 37 updates references to the Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. S.N.B. 2003, c. 7, remaining portions of s. 10 are now in force amending ss. 7.7 and 7.8 regarding permits and fees for all-terrain vehicles on managed trails and display of permits in ss. 24 and 25.

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

• TITLE: Regional Solid Waste Commissions Regulation - Clean Environment Act
• CITATION: N.B. Reg. 96-11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nl.ca/business/bills/default.htm

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Municipalities Act, 1999 and the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
• AMENDS: Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (S.N.L. 2000, c. U-8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 27/06/12

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 27/06/12

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Optometry Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. O-7.02
• EFFECTIVE: 31/08/12

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act
• AMENDS: Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. M-20)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 37
• EFFECTIVE: 22/12/12

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: Appointments to Boards, Councils and Tribunals Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Buildings Accessibility Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. B-10); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. O-3); Public Safety Act (S.N.L. 1996, c. P-41.01)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 38
• EFFECTIVE: 22/12/12

• BILL: 57
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 46
• EFFECTIVE: 22/12/12

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador

No Change

Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/BillsLegislation.aspx

No Relevant Legislation

Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/index.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (S.N.S. 1987, c. 3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/05/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012 c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 17/05/12

• BILL: 35 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/04/12

• BILL: 44 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Act
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/12

• BILL: 46 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act, Respecting Renewable Energy Providers
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/12

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act
• AMENDS: Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/05/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 17/05/12

• BILL: 85 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/05/12

• BILL: 116 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Ombudsman Act [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/12

• BILL: 118 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Offshore Safety Standards Act [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/12

• BILL: 122 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Trade Union Act
• AMENDS: Trade Union Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 475)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/11/12

• BILL: 125
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act, to Preserve the Key Tag Service of the War Amps
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 52
• EFFECTIVE: 06/12/12

• BILL: 133
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Carrier Act, Respecting Inter-city Bus Service
• AMENDS: Motor Carrier Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 292)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 45
• EFFECTIVE: In force upon proclamation

• BILL: 136
• TITLE: Green Economy Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (S.N.S. 2007, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 42
• EFFECTIVE: 06/12/12

• BILL: 138 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/11/12

• BILL: 148 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Trade Union Act
• AMENDS: Trade Union Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 475)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/12

• BILL: 151
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 65
• EFFECTIVE: 23/06/11

• BILL: 161 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Natural Resources Accountability Act [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/12

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

• TITLE: Technical Safety Standards Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 183/2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

Nunavut

Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nunavut Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.html

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend several Acts for Constitutional Validity (Spousal Benefits and Obligations)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/10/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: 31/10/11

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, no. 3
• AMENDS: Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: Sections affecting the Mine Health and Safety Act IF RA 08/06/12

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Building Code Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Ontario

Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Ontario Acts

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 10 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Local Municipality Democracy Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/11/11 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 20 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Hawkins Gignac Act (Carbon Monoxide Detectors), 2011
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 08/03/12

• BILL: 36 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/02/12

• BILL: 38 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Roadside Assistance Vehicles), 2012
• Amends: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/03/12

• BILL: 42 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Affordable Energy and Restoration of Local Decision Making Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/03/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 44 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Far North Repeal Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14); Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/03/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 50
• TITLE: Ambulance Amendment Act (Air Ambulances), 2012
• AMENDS: Ambulance Act, 1992 (R.R.O. 1990, c. A.19)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/10/12

• BILL: 51 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Brake Pad Standards), 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/04/12

• BILL: 52 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ontario Forestry Industry Revitalization Act (Height of Wood Frame Buildings), 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/03/12

• BILL: 54 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act (Retrofitting of Retirement Homes with Automatic Sprinklers), 2012
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 55
• TITLE: Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012
• AMENDS: Clean Water Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 22); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41); Fuel Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.35); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. L.3); Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2); Places to Grow Act, 2005 (S.O. 2005, c. 13); Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• REPEALS: Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996 (S.O. 1996, c. 19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/06/12
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 58 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Organ or Tissue Donation Statute Law Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/09/12

• BILL: 61 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ontario's Wood First Act, 2012
• NEW LEGISLATION: Ontario's Wood First Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 19/04/12

• BILL: 66 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act (Prohibiting Flavoured Tobacco, New Tobacco Products and Smokeless Tobacco), 2012
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/12

• BILL: 72 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Property Owners' Protection Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/12

• BILL: 73 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Endangered Species Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Endangered Species Act, 2007 (S.O. 2007, c. 6)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/12

• BILL: 75
• TITLE: Ontario Electricity System Operator Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (S.O. 1993, c. 28); Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 26/04/12

• BILL: 86 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Healthy Decisions for Healthy Eating Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12

• BILL: 87 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Alternate Insurance Plans), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16); Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act, 2008
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12

• BILL: 88 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Pesticides Amendment Act (Licence for Cosmetic Purposes), 2012
• AMENDS: Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 100
• TITLE: Great Lakes Protection Act, 2012 [NEW]
• NEW LEGISLATION: Great Lakes Protection Act, 2012
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/06/12

• BILL: 121 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ability to Pay Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/09/12

• BILL: 124 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Jayesh's Law (Worker Safety at Service Stations), 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 125 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Permanent Partial Disability Supplements), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 126 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Health Statute Law Amendment Act (Healthy Decisions Made Easy), 2012
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/10/12

• BILL: 128 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Enabling Municipalities to Require Inclusionary Housing), 2012
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/10/12

• BILL: 129 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/10/12

• BILL: 131 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Enhancing Red Light Camera System Enforcement Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/10/12

Section 1.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION

Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

For a complete list of the 2012 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php

January 2013

December 2012

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002: Sections 14 and 19 have now been proclaimed in force. Section 121 was repealed without being brought into force (see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - December 31, 2012).

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997: S.O. 2008, c. 20 is in force adding section 12.2 which makes insurance mandatory for independent operators, sole proprietors, partners in partnerships and executive officers of corporations. Section 12.3 is also added to make provisions for those independent operators, sole proprietors, partners in partnerships and executive officers of corporations that do not employ workers. Sections 141.1 and 141.2 are added, setting out requirements for those in the construction industry who employ contractors and subcontractors. S.O. 2010, c. 26, Sch. 21 replaces section 96 regarding insurance funds and replaces subsections 97(1), (2) and (2.1) regarding the reserve fund. Section 100 prescribing the power to make regulations is added. S.O. 2011, c. 1, Sch. 7 amends the definition of "independent operator" in section 12.1 and amends clause 12.3(5)(b).

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Development within the Development Control Area (Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act): O. Reg. 423/12 makes several amendments intended to minimize permit requirements and clarify the provisions of the Regulation, ultimately reducing the administrative responsibilities of the Niagara Escarpment Commission.

Display Screens and Hand-held Devices (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 253/12 amends sections 11, 12 and 13 by replacing the current expiry date with a new one of January 1, 2018. Section 15 outlining commencement information is repealed.

Drinking Water Systems (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 420/12 amends the definitions of "delivery agent care facility", "interested authority" and "social care facility" in subsection 1(1).

General (Off-Road Vehicles Act): O. Reg. 170/12 increases the fee for a permit and number plate for an off-road vehicle to $36.

General Regulation (Nutrient Management Act, 2002): O. Reg. 284/12 is in force January 1, 2013 making several amendments to reflect the introduction of several new guidelines and standards for commercial compost and composting.

Liquid Fuels Handling Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): The October 1, 2012 amendment replaces all sections, adopting the recently released "Environmental Management Protocol for Fuel Handling Sites in Ontario".

Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): The November 1, 2012 amendment replaces sections 1 to 5 to reference newer editions of relevant codes.

Propane Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): The December 1, 2012 amendment replaces sections 1 to 4 adopting CSA B149.2-10 and CSA B149.5-10.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: General
• CITATION: O. Reg. 82/95
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A)

• TITLE: Guide to Applying For Approval (Air & Noise)
• CITATION: Version 2.0, November 2005
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Guide for Applying for Approval of Industrial Sewage Works
• CITATION: November 1999
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Air Pollution Control, Design and Operation Guidelines for Municipal Waste Thermal Treatment Facilities
• CITATION: MOE Guideline A-7
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Approval of Waste Management Systems for Dust Suppression Using a Waste Material
• CITATION: MOE Guidelines C-9
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE:Best Management Practices Procedures for the Handling and Disposal of Selected Wastes from Retail Motor Vehicle Servicing Facilities
• CITATION: June 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE:Compliance Policy Applying Abatement and Enforcement Tools
• CITATION: May 2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Construction Sector - Exemptions (Partners and Executive Officers)
• CITATION: O. Reg. 47/09
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)

• TITLE:Drive Clean Guide - Emission Standards, Emissions Test Methods and Technical Information Relating to Ontario Regulation 361/98
• CITATION: February 1, 1999
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Energy Efficiency - Appliances and Products
• CITATION: O. Reg. 404/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A)

• TITLE: Environmental Management Protocol for Fuel Handling Sites in Ontario
• CITATION: August 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16)

• TITLE: Financial Assurance
• CITATION: GUIDELINE F-15
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Guideline for the installation and operation of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and their use for reporting under the provisions of O.Reg. 194/05 Industry Emissions - Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphur Dioxide
• CITATION: April 2005
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Guidelines for Identifying, Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments in Ontario: An Integrated Approach
• CITATION: May 2008
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Guidelines on Snow Disposal and De-icing Operations in Ontario
• CITATION: February 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Guide to Applying for an Environmental Compliance Approval
• CITATION: December 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Handling, Transportation and Disposal of Asbestos Waste in Bulk
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-6
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Landfill Standards: A Guideline on the Regulatory and Approval Requirements for New or Expanding Landfilling Sites
• CITATION: January 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Mandatory or Discretionary Hearings on Waste Disposal Sites
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Non-Incineration Technologies for Treatment of Biomedical Waste (Procedures for Microbiological Testing)
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-17
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Ontario's Ambient Air Quality Criteria (Sorted by CAS Number)
• TITLE: Ontario's Ambient Air Quality Criteria (Sorted by Chemical Name)
• CITATION: April 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Ontario Emissions Trading Code
• CITATION: May 2005
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Outline of the Essential Components of Training Programs for Drivers of Liquid Industrial or Hazardous Waste Transportation Vehicles
• CITATION: Procedures C12-1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Participation in Hearings on Waste Disposal Sites
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Procedure For Corrective Action for Non-Residential and Non-Municipal Seasonal Residential Systems that Do Not Serve Designated Facilities and are Not Currently Using Chlorine
• CITATION: June 4, 2006
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE:Prohibition of Waste Oil for Use as a Dust Suppressant
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-14
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE:Protocol for Analytical Methods Used in the Assessment of Properties under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act
• CITATION: March 9, 2004, amended July 1, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE:Registration on Title of Certificates of Approval for Waste Disposal Sites
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-5
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Registrations under Part II.2 of the Act - Automotive Refinishing
• CITATION: O. Reg. 347/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Registrations under Part II.2 of the Act - Solar Facilities
• CITATION: O. Reg. 350/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Registrations under Part II.2 of the Act - Waste Management Systems
• CITATION: O. Reg. 351/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Removal Procedures at Sites Containing Substantial Quantities of Asbestos Waste
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-10
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Training of Drivers of Liquid Industrial or Hazardous Waste Transportation Vehicles
• CITATION: GUIDELINE C-12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: TSSA Field Approval Code, TSSA-FA-2012
• CITATION: December 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16)

• TITLE: TSSA Digester, Landfill & Biogas Approval Code, TSSA-DLB-2012
• CITATION: December 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16)

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.pe.ca/bills/index.php

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-9)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 07/12/12

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Public Health Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Public Health Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-30)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: In force upon proclamation

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act
• AMENDS: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. B-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 07/12/12

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Combating Impaired Driving) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: In force upon proclamation

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: In force upon proclamation

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

INTERNET (E): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

INTERNET (F): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Integrity in Public Contracts Act
• AMENDS: Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: 07/12/12; sections NIF

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Sustainable Forest Development Act and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/11/12

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Charter of the French language, the Charter of human rights and freedoms and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/12/12

• BILL: 194 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting liquor permits and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/11/12

• BILL: 197 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act respecting wealth and job creation through sustainable mining development
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1); Environmental Impact Assessment and Review Regulation (Q-2, r.9)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/11/12

Section 1.B Quebec Regulations

Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 21, 2011, p. 2969B.

Annual caps on greenhouse gas emission units relating to the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances for the 2013-2020 period (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2011, p. 3971B.

Cargo Securement Standards Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 28, 2011, p. 3813.

Construction Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 19, 2011, p. 331. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1709. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 24, 2011, p. 2503. Draft amendments to promote energy efficiency are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 22, 2012, p. 535. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 2, 2012, p. 1395.

Extension of the setting aside of land for two proposed aquatic reserves and of land for twenty-seven proposed bio-diversity reserves (Natural Heritage Conservation Act): Draft Minister's Order is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 23, 2013, p. 213.

Order of the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks - Extension of the setting aside of land for three proposed ecological reserves (Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01): Draft order is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 5, 2012, p. 2801.

Regulation designating level crossings where drivers of certain road vehicles are exempt from the obligation to stop their vehicle (Highway Safety Code): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 13, 2010, p. 2811.

Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8 2012, p. 1757A.

Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 61.

Regulation respecting financing (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 26, 2011, p.3017. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 27, 2012, p. 2065A. The new schedules apply to the 2013 assessment year.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Draft amendment is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 14, 2011, p. 3673.

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8, 2011, p. 1253.

Regulation respecting health and safety in forest development work (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 1, 2012, p. 394.

Regulation respecting labour standards (An Act respecting labour standards): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 100.

Regulation respecting labour standards specific to certain sectors of the clothing industry (An Act respecting labour standards): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 100.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 7, 2012, p. 3153. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 27, 2012, p. 3911.

Regulation respecting off-highway vehicle trail signs (An Act respecting off-highway vehicles): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2011, p. 1225A.

Regulation respecting safety standards and traffic rules relating to farm machines wider than 2.6 metres (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 11, 2012, p. 1119.

Regulation respecting the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 28, 2011, p. 2648.

Regulation respecting the applicable percentages for the purposes of levying the assessment on employers personally liable for the payment of benefits for 2012 (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 29, 2011, p. 1426.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): The draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1035A.

Regulation respecting the filing of information on certain drilling and fracturing work on gas or petroleum wells (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1037A.

Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 63.

Regulation respecting the issuance of competency certificates (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 914.

Regulation respecting the protection of waters from pleasure craft discharges (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 27, 2012, p. 2152.

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3871.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the Agreement regarding the programs of the Office Québec-Monde pour la jeunesse (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Aug. 1, 2012, p. 2532.

Regulation respecting the vocational training of workforce in the construction industry (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 916.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 5, 2011, p. 2661A. The draft regulation introduces amendments to the content of the emissions report, the verification of the report and the persons required to send such a report. It amends the methods used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions already provided for in certain sectors or industrial activities, and adds new methods for other sectors or activities. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8, 2012 p. 1862A.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 27, 2009, p. 477. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 20, 2012, p. 1997.

Regulation to designate the territory of municipalities as an area where making a right turn on a red light is prohibited (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 16, 2011, p. 3219.

Regulation to improve building safety (Building Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 20, 2012, p. 1997.

Safety Code (Building Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 11, 2012, p. 1117. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, May 2, 2012, p. 1397. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Jan. 16, 2013, p. 193.

Safety Code for the construction Industry (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 27, 2012, p. 3911.

Safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 63.

Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1726.

Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation ((Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 18, 2012, p. 2397.

Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Quebec Acts

Act respecting occupational health and safety: S.Q. 2012, c. 25 ss. 76-77 are in force amending s. 174 and adding s. 174.2 regarding the Commission providing information to the Regie du batiment du Quebec relating to a finding of guilty for any offence under the Act respecting occupational health and safety.

Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1184-2012 makes extensive amendments to the regulation to harmonize the cap-and-trade system with the one established by California and to allow the linking of the Quebec cap-and-trade system to the California cap-and-trade system. It also introduces the operating rules of Quebec's offset system.

Règlement concernant le système de plafonnement et d'échange de droits d'émission de gaz à effet de serre

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): O.C. 1074-2012 amends s. 1 and also s. 4 regarding the annual adjustment of rates for administrative zones.

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

• TITLE: Délégation de la gestion de certaines parties du système de plafonnement et d'échange de droits d'émission de gaz à effet de serre
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. Q-2, Décret 1187-2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE: Regulation Respecting the Delegation of Management of Certain Parts of a Cap-and-trade System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. Q-2, O.C. 1187-2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2)

Saskatchewan

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/publications/default.htm

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

BILLS PROCLAIMED FROM LAST SESSION

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: 07/11/12 except ss. 5 and 24.

CURRENT SESSION

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002 (S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21); Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 (S.S. 2010, c. E-10.22); Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act (S.S. 2002, c. S-35.01); Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005 (S.S. c. S-35.03); Water Power Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. W-6)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/10/12

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: The Public Inquiries Consequential Amendments Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Agricultural Operations Act (S.S. 1995, c. A-12.1); Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act, 1999 (S.S. 1999, c. B-5.1); Environmental Assessment Act (E-10.1 (1979-80)); Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002 (S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21); Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 (S.S. 2010, c. E-10.22); Fire Prevention Act, 1992 (F-15.001 (1992)); Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993)); Regional Health Services Act (S.S. 2002, c. R-8.2); Traffic Safety Act (S.S. 2004, c. T-18.1); Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/12

• BILL: 58
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/12

• BILL: 63
• TITLE: The Regional Parks Act, 2012 [NEW]
• AMENDS: Emergency Planning Act (S.S. 1989-90, c. E-8.1); Fire Prevention Act, 1992 (F-15.001 (1992)); Forest Resources Management Act (S.S. 1996, c. F-19.1); Public Health Act, 1994 (S.S. 1994, c. P-37.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/11/12

• BILL: 72
• TITLE: The Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (S.S. 2004, c. T-18.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/11/12

• BILL: 75
• TITLE: The Northern Municipalities Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002 (S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21); Forest Resources Management Act (S.S. 1996, c. F-19.1); The Forest Resources Management Amendment Act, 2010
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/11/12

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.gov.yk.ca/progressofbills.html

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153); Public Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 176)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 06/12/12

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Act
• AMENDS: Oil and Gas Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 162)
• STATUS: Royal Assent -13/12/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 13/12/12

Section 1.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Yukon Acts

Oil and Gas Act: S.Y. 2012, c. 19 amends several sections and adds s. 20.1 (legal ownership of dispositions).

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

C22.2 nº 144.1-06 Disjoncteurs différentiels

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

C811-98 Performance of Highmast Luminaires for Roadway Lighting

D409-02 Motor Vehicles for the Transportation of Persons with Physical Disabilities

D435-02 Accessible Transit Buses

D436-03 Accessible Over-the-Road Buses

Z605-03 Mobility Aid Securement and Occupant Restraint (MASOR) Systems for Motor Vehicles

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

43.151-2012 Emballage, manutention, demande de transport et transport d'Explosifs (classe 1)

C860-11 Performance of internally lighted exit signs

C62301:11 Household electrical appliances - Measurement of standby power

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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