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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

July 2006

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to June 2006. To assist you in tracking changes to this report from the previous month, the new text 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 between May 2006 and June 2006. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of June 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. 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 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

39th Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Bills_House_Government.asp?Language=E&Parl=39&ses=1

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

Section 1.B Regulations

Assessable Activities, Exceptions and Executive Committee Projects Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3058.

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 11, 2005, p. 2129.

Boat and Fire Drill and Means of Exit Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 12, 2005, p. 820. The regulations also repeal the Boat and Fire Drill Regulations.

Canada Labour Standards Regulations (Canada Labour Code, Part III): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3837.

Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 6, 2004, p. 3156.

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, SOR/2005-313 (Motor Vehicle Transport Act): Final version regulations in force January 1, 2007 are available in the Canada Gazette, Part II, November 16, 2005, p. 2424.

Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 27, 2004, p. 921.

Crown Corporations Involved in the Provision of Commercial Loans Environmental Assessment Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 31, 2005, p. 4363.

Decision Body Time Periods and Consultation Regulations (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 17, 2005, p. 3113.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 6, 2006, p. 1014.

Exclusion List Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 17, 2005, p. 4173.

Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations (Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 19, 2005, p. 3855.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 8, 2006, p. 771.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 24, 2005, p. 4293.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Subsections 115(2.2) to (2.4) of Schedule IV as enacted by SOR/2004-250 (vehicle identification number in bar code format) come into force September 1, 2008. See Canada Gazette, Part II, Dec. 1, 2004, No. 24, p. 1796. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023. Proposed amendments (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256. Final amendments from SOR/2006-94 regarding the installation in school buses and other buses of infant and child restraint systems may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, May 31, 2006, p. 466. In force April 1, 2007.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 26, 2005, p. 1023. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 1, 2005, p. 3256.

Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2006, p. 826.

Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2006, p. 832.

Nuclear Security Regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 4, 2005, p. 1980.

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3630.

Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 12, 2005, p. 3747.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, EXTRA Vol. 140, No. 11, 2006.

Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 5, 2005, p. 3667.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments appear in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006, p. 1593.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Diagnostic X-ray Equipment) (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2005, p. 3312.

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (Canada Shipping Act): New proposed regulations replace the Air Pollution Regulations, the Garbage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Great Lakes Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Pollutant Substances Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Non-Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations, the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations, and the Dangerous Chemicals and Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations. See Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006. P. 1640.

Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments change the wording of the regulation in order to make it consistent with the provisions of the new Canada Shipping Act, 2001 when it comes into force in early 2007. See Canada Gazette, Part I, June 17, 2006, p. 1636.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 1, 2006, p. 698.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2006-94 changes the spelling of "multipurpose" to "multi-purpose" throughout the document; more substantive amendments are to come into force April 1, 2007.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): SOR/2006-122 amends section 18 of Part XII of Schedule II (Radioscopic Equipment) to remove inconsistencies between the English and French versions of the regulation.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 26th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) amends subsection 5(3) (Board funds) and section 8.

Blind Workers' Compensation Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) adds clause 1(f) and amends subsections 2(1) & (3) ("Minister" replaces "Provincial Treasurer").

Coal Conservation Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) substitutes "Board" for "Provincial Treasurer" in sections 9 and 17.

Climate Change and Emissions Management Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) amends section 10 (ministerial change).

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: 2006, c. 15 (Bill 29) amends the definition of "responsible person" in clause 1(tt)(v); replaces subsection 14(4) (ministerial objectives); amends section 17 (ministerial delegation); replaces sections 18 (transfer of administration of a provision of the Act from Minister) and 25 (ministerial delegation of officials); amends section 37 (regulations regarding emissions trading); replaces section 38 (standards, codes, guides, etc. adopted by reference in regulations under Act); amends subsection 91(1)(l) and adds 91(1)(l.1) (remediation certificate); adds subsection 110(1.1) (reporting releases that occurred before Sept. 1, 1993); replaces section 112 (duty to take remedial measures); adds subsection 113(4) (environmental protection order regarding pre-Sept. 1, 1993 release); amends section 117 (remediation certificates); amends definitions of "operator" and "working interest participant" in section 134; amends section 146 (regulations). 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) amends sections 30 and 32 (replacing "Provincial Treasurer" with "Minister") and repeals section 33.

Historical Resources Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) replaces "Provincial Treasurer" with "Minister of Finance" in section 48.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) replaces "Provincial Treasurer" with "Crown" in section 39.

Oil and Gas Conservation Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) adds clause 1(1)(ff.1) (definition of "Minister") and replaces "Provincial Treasurer" with "Minister" or "Minister of Finance" in various other sections.

Oil Sands Conservation Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) replaces "Provincial Treasurer" with "Board" in clause 20(1)(c).

Pipeline Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) replaces clause 27(3)(b).

Public Lands Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) replaces "Provincial Treasurer" with "Minister" in subsection 67(1).

Traffic Safety Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) amends subsection 103(2) (regarding payment of judgment).

Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act: 2006, c. 32 (Bill 32) makes extensive changes to the Act, including: replacing and adding definitions in section 1; adding sections 4.01 (designation of land as natural area), 4.2 (public notice required for designation of ecological reserves and heritage rangelands), 7.1 (grant of a disposition in natural areas by Crown), 7.2 (dispositions in heritage rangelands), 8.2 (prohibitions on aircraft), 8.3 (roads, rights of way and undeveloped allowances), 14.1 (vicarious liability), 14.2 - 14.6 (additional fines, court directions, variation of order, compensation in civil case); replaces section 10 (destruction, damage and pollution to land).

Workers' Compensation Act: 2006, c. 23 (Bill 37) amends section 99 (payments to Crown).

Section 2.B Regulations

Activities Designation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 113/2006 among other changes: replaces the definitions of "power plant" and "wood processing plant" in subsection 2(2); adds "forage drying facility" and "sawmill plant" to subsection 3(2); adds subsection 11(3); repeals Part 1 of Division 2 of Schedule 1.

Bill of Lading and Conditions of Carriage Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 117/2006 amends section 19 (changes expiry date of regulation).

Cargo Securement Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 122/2006 adds section 4.1 (exemption to provisions) and a related Schedule (applicable highways).

Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 118/2006 amends section 66 (changes expiry date of regulation).

Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 119/2006 amends section 22 (changes expiry date of regulation).

Substance Release Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 114/2006 amends items in subsection 1(1); amends subsection 8(1); adds subsection 14.1(2) (2 codes of practice to take effect 6 months hence); replaces the Schedule (codes of practice prescribed).

Weed Regulation (Weed Control Act): Alta. Reg. 121/2006 amends section 5 (changes expiry date of regulation).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 38 th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/38th2nd/4-4-38-2.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Forest Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 30 (Bill 24) subsections 47.6(2) and 151(2) are amended.

Land Act: 2006, c. 24 (Bill 30) replaces clause 55(1)(b). The remainder of the amendments to come into force by proclamation.

Motor Vehicle Act: The part of 2006, c. 28 (Bill 31) in force replaces subsection 12(2) (numbered decals may replace number plates).

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: The remainder of 2004, c. 67 is now proclaimed in force, which amends the description of Golden Ears Park in Schedule C.

Utilities Commission Act: 2006, c. 24 (Bill 30) amends section 121 ("authorization" granted to public utilities).

Section 2.B Regulations

Commercial Transport Regulations: B.C. Reg. 95/2006 adds the following definitions to section 1.01: "automatic axle lift device", "drawbar length", "super single tire"; replaces "logging truck", "permanently mounted equipment", "tridem drive axle", "truck tractor"; repeals references to TAC vehicles; replaces Division 7 (Size and Weight), sections 7.01 to 7.31, including appendices A to I. Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 103/2006 amends subsection 7.07(2); changes a ministerial reference in sections 19.01- 19.03; amends section 19.04; amends subsections 35.05(3)(e) & (5) (pole trailers).

Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances (Workers' Compensation Act): The Table has been revised (May 2006), affecting the following substances: Acetylene tetrabromide [79-27-6]; Coumaphos [56-72-4]; Dyfonate [944-22-9]; Fenamiphos [22224-92-6]; Fenthion [55-38-9]; Magnesite [546-93-0]; 2-Methoxyethanol (EGME) [109-86-4]; 2-Methoxyethyl acetate (EGMEA) [110-49-6]; Perlite [93763-70-3]; Propylene [115-07-1]; Ronnel [299-84-3]; Silica, Crystalline -alpha-Quartz [14808-60-7; 1317-95-9] and Cristobalite [14464-46-1]; Silicon [7440-21-3]; 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane [79-27-6]; VM & P Naphtha1 [8032-32-4].

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fourth Session, 38th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 55th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gnb.ca/legis/business/currentsession/currentsession-e.asp

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Electrical Installation and Inspection Act: N.B. Reg. 2006-36 amends section 11 regarding industrial instrument mechanics and industrial instrumentation installation; amends subsections 5(2), 10(2); adds subsection 12(2.1); amends section 21 (exemptions).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 45th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environmental Protection Act: 2006, c. 12 (Bill 16) amends section 78 to extend authority for department officials to issue, vary, amend or revoke approvals; amends sections 91 and 92 to clarify the process for requesting a formal investigation where a person has a reasonable belief that the Act has been or is being contravened; amends section 99 to extend signing authority for orders to officials of the Department of Government Services where the minister delegates that authority; amends section 101 to clarify that orders remain in effect during an appeal until a decision is made with respect to the appeal.

Forestry Act: 2006, c. 17 (Bill 15) adds subsections 15(2), 22(2), and 27(8) which allows the Lieutenant-Governor in Council to impose a directed sale or a first offer refusal system for the sale of timber cut under a Crown timber licence, under a timber sale agreement, or under a cutting permit. New section 27.1 validates first offer for sale conditions required under cutting permits issued before the commencement of the section. In addition, further provisions are added to section 38 to allow the Lieutenant-Governor in Council to make regulations respecting a first offer refusal system.

Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 13 (Bill 17) adds sections 16.2 to 16.4 to continue to require an automobile dealer to be registered in order to carry on business notwithstanding the repeal of the Automobile Dealers Act.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 16 (Bill 9) updates ministerial definitions in section 2 and replaces section 70 (to change the limitation period during which offences under the Act or regulations may be prosecuted).

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act: 2006, c. 5 (Bill 22) amends section 65.1 to allow the payment of compensation benefits to surviving spouses who remarried before 1985. This would be retroactive to April 17, 1985. 2006, c. 19 (Bill 24) expands immunity from legal action to include officers and employees of the commission; also to officers, employees, advisors and commissioners of the review division (see sections 14 and 24.1). As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 25) age distinctions may be authorized notwithstanding the Human Rights Code.

Section 2.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): N.L.R. 45/06 amends section 2 and adds section 3.1 in regard to certificates for advanced first aid, emergency first aid, and standard first aid.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Fifth Session, 15th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: www.justice.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/Legislation_certbills.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 59th General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Building Code: 2005, c. 47 makes administrative changes in various sections, including court changes; amends section 19 (offences, penalties); adds section 19A (limitation period for prosecution); the term "building official" replaces "inspector" throughout the Act.

Labour Standards Code: 2005, c. 38 adds section 79A (deduction of wages to pay for employer loss). Effective July 1, 2006.

Motor Vehicle Act: 2005, c. 32, now proclaimed in force, amends subsection 67(5) and adds section 273A (motor vehicle operated in the course of committing an offence). 2005, c. 38 adds clauses 67(5)(aa) & (ab); amends subsection 278 regarding theft of gasoline and Criminal Code offences related to the use of motor vehicles in the commission of an offence. Effective July 1, 2006.

Section 2.B Regulations

Species at Risk List Regulations (Endangered Species Act): N.S. Reg. 77/2006 adds 12 species at risk to the regulation.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, Second Legislative Assembly

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

No relevant legislation.

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Ontario

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 38th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Regulations

Confined Spaces (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 632/05 new regulations regarding confined spaces are effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3693.

Construction Projects (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 628/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part II.1, sections 221.1 to 221.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3665.

Ethanol in Gasoline (Environmental Protection Act): New regulations are in force January 1, 2007. See the Ontario Gazette, issue 43, October 22, 2005, p. 1699.

Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): O. Reg. 144/06 amends various sections, including adding SECTION 9.9 HOTELS. See the Ontario Gazette, May 20, 2006, p. 917.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): More sections of O. Reg. 461/05 are to come into force in 2007, and 2009: January 1, 2007 - new generator requirements; August 31, 2007 - land disposal restrictions: inorganic wastes; December 31, 2009 - land disposal restrictions: organic and mixed wastes & wastes, treated to specified standard and removal of all underlying hazardous constituents. See the Ontario Gazette, 27 August, 2005, pg. 2751.

Health Care and Residential Facilities (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 631/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces, sections 43 to 43.19, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3686.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 629/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part I.1, sections 119.1 to 119.20, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3671.

Mines and Mining Plants (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 630/05 adds new provisions regarding Confined Spaces - Part XII, sections 294 to 313, effective September 30, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, December 24, 2005, p. 3679.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

General (Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998): O. Reg. 244/06 adds to subsection 6(1) (academic standard for tractor-trailer commercial driver).

General (Energy Efficiency Act): More parts of O. Reg. 384/05 in force June 1, 2006 add items 58 to 61 to the Schedule (gas fireplaces; residential gas-fired central furnaces; lamp ballasts; refrigerated display cabinets).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Third Session, 62nd General Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 36 (Bill 40), among other changes, adds subsections 71(4.1) (alcohol ignition interlock device as a condition of license), 261(1.1) & (1.2) (license conditions by Registrar).

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 36 (Bill 25) amends subsection 39(1) (to allow for disclosure of information where it will facilitate the administration of other legislation administered by the Board); amends subsection 43(1) (increases maximum fine for contravening Act or regulation provision).

Renewable Energy Act: Among other changes, 2006, c. 38 (Bill 35) amends section 1 to add a definition of "extra-provincial renewable energy supplier"; amends subsection 6(1) to require public utilities to submit plans of demand side management measures by January 1, 2007; repeals section 7; amends section 8 (minimum purchase price does not apply in respect of the purchase of electric energy under agreement entered into prior to December 20, 2005); amends section 13 (clarifies what information a public utility is required to give to a small renewable energy generator in a monthly bill reading notice; changes the units of measurement for the calculation of the energy credits that small renewable energy generators may earn from dollars to kilowatt-hours; changes the expiry date for the use of the credits earned by small capacity renewable energy generators in a calendar year).

Workers' Compensation Act: 2006, c. 42 (Bill 36) amends section 48.3 (adjustment of benefits where accident prior to Jan. 1, 1995); repeals subsection 48.4(3); adds subsection 49.1(2) (extended wage loss benefits). In force July 1, 2006.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Smoke-free Places Act): EC2006-289 amends section 1 to clarify that the terms "elementary, intermediate or secondary school" and "hospital" include the grounds of the school or hospital and the buildings that are located on the grounds.

Pesticides Control Act Regulations: EC2006-313 makes several changes, including: adding the definitions of "certified applicator", "AG-1 Pesticide Use Certificate" and "AG-2 Pesticide Use Certificate" (section 1); adding a reference to the type of certificate held by a person taking continuing education courses (section 3); clarifying the insurance requirements (section 5); dealing with the issuance of a Class A Pesticide Applicator Certificates (section 6); changing the references from "Director" to "Minister" in respect of issuing a certificate, plus transitional provisions (section 8); revising the Loader/mixer Certificate provisions (section 10); clarifying the method of transport of concentrated non-domestic pesticides (section 27); clarifying the requirements for handling or transporting non-domestic pesticides on a highway or mixing such pesticides (section 29); clarifying the rules on cleaning and filling pesticide sprayers and equipment near a well or open body of water (section 38).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 37th National Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/37legislature2/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting air quality (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 16, 2005, p. 4873.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Building Code (Construction Code) (Building Act): Updates to CSA standards are proposed in the Gazette officielle du Québec of June 8, 2005, No. 23, p. 1717. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 5, 2005, p. 4431.

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 25, 2005, No. 21, p. 1399 and June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Final version of the new regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 28, 2005, No. 52, p. 5524. In force June 1, 2006 and September 1, 2006.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, April 5, 2006, p. 1193.

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is available in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 1, 2006, p. 1046.

Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Mining Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 2, 2005, p. 4755.

Regulation respecting motor vehicle traffic in certain fragile environments (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 1, 2005, No. 22, p. 1631.

Regulation respecting the storage of contaminated soils and contaminated soil transfer stations (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2004, No. 26, p. 2049.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 3, 2005, p. 2914.

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 21, 2005, No. 51, p. 5445.

Regulation respecting safety standards and traffic rules relating to farm machines (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 15, 2006, p. 975.

Regulation respecting the tariff to determine costs of sampling, analysis, inspection or investigation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2005, p. 2281A.

Regulation respecting the Safety Code for the construction industry - occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2005, p. 2338.

Safety Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 5, 2005, p. 4439.

Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 26, 2005, p. 4709.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): O.C. 385-2006 amends section 2 (stumpage value of standing timber), replaces section 11 with sections 11 to 11.4 (value of silvicultural treatments; value of activities to promote the protection or development of forest resources), amends sections 13 and 15. French language version

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

Second Session, 25th Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Wildlife Habitat Protection Act: 2006, c. 12 (Bill 33) replaces item 737 of the Schedule.

Section 2.B Regulations

Hospital Standards Regulations, 1980 (Hospital Standards Act): Sask. Reg. 51/2006 repeals several sections.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

First Session, 31st Legislative Assembly

INTERNET: http://www.gov.yk.ca/leg-assembly/progress_index.html

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Interim Whitehorse Periphery Development Area Regulations: O.I.C. 2006/34 adds sections 26 - 28 (additional uses permitted for land in zone).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

Z1000-06 Occupational health and safety management

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

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

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

©2005 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety