CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report
August 2006
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Introduction
The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to July 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 June 2006 and July 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 Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of July 2006. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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
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.
Feeds Regulations, 1983 (Feeds Act): SOR/2006-147 amends the regulation in various sections to strengthen safeguards against Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). These final amendments come into force on July 12, 2007 and are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, July 12, 2006, p. 871.
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.
Marine Transportation Security Regulations (Marine Transportation Security Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 1, 2006, p. 1982 and p. 2009.
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.
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Feeds Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 28, now proclaimed in force, paragraph 5(h) is replaced (reference to new Pest Control Products Act).
Hazardous Products Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 28, now proclaimed in force, paragraphs 3(1)(c) and 12(c) are replaced (reference to new Pest Control Products Act). French language version
Pesticide Residue Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 28, now proclaimed in force, the definition of "Minister" in section 2 is replaced and paragraphs 3(1)(a) & (b) are replaced (reference to new Pest Control Products Act).
Section 2.B Regulations
Coal Mines (CBDC) Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code - Part II): SOR/2006-138 adds Part VIII - Entering A Closed Mine, sections 167 - 169. These are provisions for employers who propose to enter a closed mine without the intent to significantly disturb the ground. Such employers shall, before entering the mine, adopt and implement a safety code. French language version
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2006-136 replaces subsection 13(3) and amends Schedule I to establish hunting season dates for 2006/2007, and the number of migratory game birds that may be taken or possessed during those dates.
Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2006-163 amends subsection 3(2) to provide additional flexibility to facilitate the introduction of 15 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)-sulphur diesel fuel for on-road use in 2006. The amendments allow a slightly higher sulphur limit of 22 mg/kg for sales of on-road diesel fuel during a period of 45 days, from September 1, 2006 to October 15, 2006, after which the final sales limit of 15 mg/kg takes effect. French language version
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
Section 3.B Regulations
Division 4 New Documents for the 2006-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
Alberta
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Conservation Easement Registration Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 144/2006 amends section 5 to extend the expiry date of the regulation.
Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 142/2006 replaces 3 sections: 16.080 (administrative fees for approved oil sands projects), 16.081 (adjustment factor applied to administration fees for wells), 16.100 (fiscal year of the Board).
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
British Columbia
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
Safety Standards Act: 2006, c. 31 (Bill 25), now proclaimed in force, adds Division 3 to Part 4 - Residential Electricity Information, sections 19.1 to 19.4. A local government may request that an electricity distributor provide residential electricity information; based on this information a safety officer may enter the residence and conduct an inspection.
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
Manitoba
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act: 2006, c. 4 (Bill 4) amends the Act to make its terminology and regulatory framework more consistent with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (Canada). The enforcement powers of inspectors and environment officers are restated so that they are consistent with such powers under other Department of Conservation Acts. The Department's ability to require reimbursement of cleanup and accident-response costs from persons who mishandle dangerous goods or contaminants is enhanced, including a non-judicial process for intercepting payments from others to such persons. A liability protection provision is added to protect persons acting in good faith under the Act from civil liability for their actions. See especially sections: 14, 14.1, 18(1), 22, 30, 30.1, 30.2, 35.1. French language version
The Environment Act: 2006, c. 24 (Bill 42) amends clause 41(1)(cc). French language version
The Water Rights Act: 2006, c. 8 (Bill 14) provides for the appointment of officers to enforce the Act. It gives officers and other authorized persons protection from liability and the power to conduct inspections and searches. It also allows orders to be served by registered mail and modernizes the language of several provisions in the Act. See especially sections 18, 18.1, 24.1.
Section 2.B Regulations
The Threatened, Endangered and Extirpated Species Regulation (The Endangered Species Act): Man. Reg. 124/2006 adds a threatened species (see section 1(j)).
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
New Brunswick
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
Clean Environment Act: 2006, c. 10 (Bill 15) replaces section 22.1 (stewardship board) and amends section 32 (regulations).
Motor Vehicle Act: 2006, c. 13 (Bill 19) amends various sections to make the Minister of Transportation responsible for some sections of the Act (see new section 2.2). Other amendments include: section 192 (stopping on road) and subsection 225(4.1) (flashing amber lights for school buses).
The following Acts and regulations are amended by 2006, c. 16 (Bill 33), deemed in effect February 14, 2006, which concern ministerial and/or departmental name changes. The affected sections are indicated:
- Beverage Containers Act: s. 1.
- Clean Air Act: ss. 1, 8, 12.
* Public Participation Regulation - Clean Air Act: ss. 3, 14.
- Clean Environment Act: ss. 1, 6.1, 6.4, 14.
* Appeal Regulation - Clean Environment Act: s. 6.
* Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act: ss. 7, 13, 15.
* New Brunswick Tire Stewardship Regulation - Clean Environment Act: s. 15.
* Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation - Clean Environment Act: ss. 43, 52.
* Water Quality Regulation - Clean Environment Act: ss. 5, 13, 24, 27.
- Clean Water Act: ss. 1, 10, 12, 13, 13.1, 14.
* Potable Water Regulation - Clean Water Act: ss. 2, 5, 7, 8, 9.
* Water Classification Regulation - Clean Water Act: ss. 12, 15.
* Water Well Regulation - Clean Water Act: ss. 22, 37.
* Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation - Clean Water Act: ss. 6, 24, 25.
- General Regulation - Electrical Installation and Inspection Act: s. 11.
- Environmental Trust Fund Act: ss. 4, 5.
- Health Act: s. 1.
- Highway Act: s. 58.
- Mining Act: s. 68.
- Motor Vehicle Act: ss. 84, 301.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act: s. 1. French language version
- Off-Road Vehicle Act: s. 39.4.
- Pesticides Control Act: ss. 1, 3, 4, 8.
* General Regulation - Pesticides Control Act: Forms 1 & 2.
- Pipeline Act: ss. 6, 27.
* Pipeline Regulation - Pipeline Act: s. 22.
* Pipeline Filing Regulation - Pipeline Act: s. 8.
- Radiological Health Protection Act: s. 1. French language version
* General Regulation - Radiological Health Protection Act: Form 1.
- Smoke-free Places Act: s. 1.
- Topsoil Preservation Act: s. 1.
* General Regulation - Topsoil Preservation Act: s. 17.
- Unsightly Premises Act: s. 1.
- Worker's Compensation Act: ss. 83.1, 83.2.
- Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act: s. 1.
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
Newfoundland and Labrador
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Highway Traffic Act: Among other changes, 2006, c. 23 (Bill 30) replaces the definition of "taxi" in section 2; amends paragraph 16(2)(b) (one identification plate only per vehicle for most vehicles); adds paragraph 77(a.1) to allow the making of regulations with respect to the insurance requirements of vehicles that transport children to and from school and school related activities; adds section 162.1 to require persons carrying out road repair, construction or causing an obstruction to place warning signs or flag persons on appropriate highway sections; amends section 186 to allow the making of regulations respecting differing classes and categories of licence and respecting the audit of car dealers; amends subsection 205.1(5) to make it an offence to possess or display a false identification card.
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
Northwest Territories
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: www.justice.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/Legislation_certbills.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Territorial Parks Act: 2006, c. 14 (Bill 5) amends section 14 (order of park officer).
Section 2.B Regulations
Territorial Parks Regulations (Territorial Parks Act): R-037-2006 replaces paragraph 28(a) (camp restrictions).
General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-036-2006 replaces the monetary amount in section 1.1 (maximum remuneration).
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
INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm
(Pr.) = Private member's 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
Nunavut
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca
(Pr.) = Private Member Bill
Section 1.B Regulations
Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992); O. Reg. 350/06 replaces the current Building Code, effective December 31, 2006. See the Ontario Gazette, Saturday July 22, 2006, p. 2105.
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. Effective January 1, 2007. 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
Aggregate Resources Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. P (Bill 190) adds section 14.1 and amends section 46 to the effect that licensees and permittees must inform the Aggregate Resources Trust of the amount of material they have removed from a site. Subsection 62(1) is replaced (documents relating to quantities of aggregate removed and to inventories of material on site are to be kept). Replacement section 63 gives an inspector the power to issue a compliance order and, where a pit or quarry is being operated without a licence, an order may be made requiring that operations cease. New section 63.1 provides for an appeal from an order of an inspector under section 63.
Ambulance Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in section 15.
Bridges Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. T (Bill 190) adds subsection 2(1.1) (ministerial approval).
Building Code Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. O (Bill 190) amends clause 7(1)(e) and subsection 13(6) to reflect the role of registered code agencies that may be appointed. Other amendments are made which are technical in nature.
Class Proceedings Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in sections 1 and 30.
Coroners Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in section 40. Schedule D amends section 10 (reference to federal legislation).
Emergency Management Act: 2006, c. 13 (Bill 56), now proclaimed in force, changes the name of the Act to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and amends the definition of emergency to include dangers caused by disease or health risk (see subsection 1(2)). New section 2.0.1 permits the establishment of a Cabinet Committee to advise the Cabinet on matters relating to emergencies. The primary purpose of the amendments are to provide emergency powers to the Lieutenant Governor in Council and to the Premier to deal with emergencies. These are dealt with in the replacement sections 7 and 7.1, and new sections 7.0.1 to 7.0.11 and 7.2. Section 11 (protection from action) is replaced and section 13.1 added (nothing done under the Act constitutes an expropriation).
Environmental Bill of Rights: 2006, c. 19, Sch. K (Bill 190) amends section 116 to update a reference to another Act.
Environmental Protection Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. K (Bill 190) amends section 168.6 concerning certificates of property use; section 168.13 is amended regarding protection for municipalities from certain orders made under the Act; section 168.18 is amended regarding a secured creditor who becomes the owner of property by virtue of a foreclosure. These provisions are amended to ensure that the protection from orders does not apply in respect of anything done after the municipality or secured creditor ceases to own the property.
Fire Protection and Prevention Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. M (Bill 190) adds subsection 49(5) (provisions of Labour Relations Act, 1995 apply relating to conciliators).
Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in sections 11, 12 and 25. Schedule L changes ministerial names in various sections.
Health Protection and Promotion Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. D (Bill 190) amends subsections 21(1) and 37(3) (reference to federal legislation). Schedule L replaces clause 91.1(5)(b) and changes ministerial names in various sections.
Highway Traffic Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. D (Bill 190) amends subsections 1(1), 41(6)(b), 42(4)(b), 210(5) & (6) (reference to federal legislation). Schedule T makes administrative changes to update obsolete references in various sections and make terminology consistent in section 144. 2006, c. 20 (Bill 209) amends the Act to extend certain provisions to cover the operation of vessels within the meaning of the Criminal Code (Canada). See sections 41, 43, 48, 48.3, and 210.
Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. P (Bill 190) adds section 17.3 (holder of approval to comply with conditions) and amends subsection 28(1) (adds offences).
Lightning Rods Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in section 7.
Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 2 (Bill 206), now proclaimed in force, subsection 5(9.1) is added (Commission deemed local board). 2006, c. 19, Sch. P (Bill 190) amendments relate to provisions dealing with the communication of a notice of decision on an application for a development permit and the service of certain notices and orders. See section 25 and new section 28.1.
Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. D (Bill 190) amends clause 43(2)(c) (reference to federal legislation). Schedule M adds section 68.1 which allows a Director to publicly disclose the name of a person convicted of an offence under the Act, a description of the offence and the sentence.
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. P (Bill 190) provides new definitions for "correlative rights", "facility", "well", "pipeline" and "inspector" (section 1). The major amendments relate to: clarification of the powers and duties of the Mining and Lands Commissioner (subsection 1(3)); providing inspectors with additional inspection powers and the power to make an order for the plugging of a well or the decommissioning of a facility (section 7.0.1); providing for the Minister's consent to the transfer of a well licence or a permit (section 10.1); prohibiting the construction of buildings or structures within 75 metres of a well or facility that has not been decommissioned (new section 10.2).
Ontario Heritage Act: Parts of 2006, c. 11 (Bill 53) in force add subsections 27(3) - (5) (intention to demolish) and amends subsection 40.1(5).
Ontario Water Resources Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. K (Bill 190) amends section 30 to require notice of discharges that impair the quality of water to be given to the Ministry of the Environment, not the Minister.
Provincial Offences Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. D (Bill 190) amends sections 103 and 107(7) (reference to federal legislation).
Public Hospitals Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in sections 41 and 43. Schedule L changes ministerial names in various sections.
Public Lands Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. P (Bill 190) makes administrative changes to clause 14(1)(a) and 34(3).
Road Access Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. C (Bill 190) changes the name of a court in section 1.
Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act: 2006, c. 19, Sch. G (Bill 190) adds section 11.1 to provide protection from personal liability for various persons in respect of acts or omissions in the performance in good faith of their duties or powers. Also, section 12 is amended so that a designated administrative authority is allowed to set and govern payments that persons are required to make to any established fund or account.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997: 2006, c. 13 (Bill 56), now proclaimed in force, amends the definition of "worker" in subsection 2(1) and replaces subsection 71(3) (Crown deemed employer). The changes relate to the declaration of an emergency.
Section 2.B Regulations
Blue Box Waste (Waste Diversion Act, 2002): O. Reg. 255/06 amends section 2 (composition and election of board of directors of Stewardship Ontario).
Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992): O. Reg. 349/06 amendments includes provisions that promote the use of green technologies, create more flexibility in the construction of small care homes; and update the list of applicable law. New articles include: 3.1.5.24 Combustible Solar Collector Systems; 3.2.7.1.A & 9.34.2.8 Motion Sensors; 5.6.2.3. & 9.26.1.3 Solar Collector Systems; 7.4.10.6 Hydraulic Loads from Roofs or Paved Surfaces. Article 7.6.1.15 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems is replaced.
Conservation Reserve (Public Lands Act): O. Reg. 332/06 adds conservation reserves 281 to 292 to the regulation.
Drinking Water Systems (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 247/06 makes extensive changes to the regulation. The topics relate to: testing for chlorine residual in water distribution systems; the persons allowed to conduct certain tests as part of operational checks in small municipal residential, non-municipal year round residential, and large non-residential systems serving designated facilities; testing for organic and inorganic chemical parameters; microbiological testing of drinking water; clear definitions of testing frequency; updating of requirements related to specific microbiological parameters; clearer corrective actions in response to adverse microbiological test results, and for user notification to use alternate supply; adverse conditions and corrective action related to chlorine residual; exemption from treatment for non-municipal year-round residential systems; engineer's report and engineering evaluation of treatment equipment; system registration; point of entry (POE) treatment; exemptions for systems using transported water.
Drinking Water Testing Services (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 250/06 adds sections 3.1 (supervised chlorine residual and turbidity checks) and 3.2 (exemption from treatment requirements).
Endangered Species Regulation (Endangered Species Act): O. Reg. 321/06 replaces items 3 & 4 of Schedule 1 with a new item 3.
Food Premises (Health Protection and Promotion Act): O. Reg. 308/06 amends sections 1 and 2 to provide for farmers' market and farm products; the exemption for religious organizations, service clubs or fraternal organizations is subject to conditions set out in section 2(3).
General (Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994): O. Reg. 257/06 replaces section 6 (rate of interest on Crown charges).
Non-Residential and Non-Municipal Seasonal Residential Systems that Do Not Serve Designated Facilities (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 249/06, among other changes, adds section 8.1 (exemptions from transfer of ownership requirements of Act); replaces section 1-2 of Schedule 1 (frequency of sampling); adds subsections (1.1) & (1.2) to section 4-6 of Schedule 4 (laboratory report).
Ontario Drinking-Water Quality Standards (Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002): O. Reg. 248/06 removes items in Schedule 1 (Microbiological Standards) and amends item 72 of Schedule 2 (Trichloroethylene).
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
INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3
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
Quebec
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
An Act respecting off-highway vehicles: 2006, c. 12 (Bill 9) provides for stricter regulation of the use of such vehicles. Among other changes: it increases the minimum age for operation from 14 to 16; it imposes conditions for the use of trails, including the requirement to pay an access fee; it also makes adjustments concerning the operation of vehicles on private land and trails operated by a club as well as on certain public highways; progressive fines for speeding offences are prescribed; measures to better control noise emissions and hydrocarbon releases into the environment are included; provisions maintain for a five-year period immunity from legal action for neighbourhood nuisances, noise or odours relating to the vehicle operation on trails forming part of the interregional network to be established by order of the Minister, which will be reviewed after three years; it grants immunity to persons who agree to trails being laid out and operated on their property. French language version
An Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 14 (Bill 23) sections 15.2.1 and 15.4(8.1) are added (relation of another Act to Green Fund). French language version
An Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 8 (Bill 13) a reference to an Act is changed in section 47. French language version
Building Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 86), a change of terminology is made in section 129.1.1.
Environment Quality Act: As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 86) the third paragraph of section 2.0.1 is repealed. French language version
Highway Safety Code: 2006, c. 12 (Bill 9) amends section 626 and 627 to replace the approval required from the Minister of Transport regarding municipal by-laws governing the operation of off-highway vehicles on public highways by a power of disallowance. As a consequential amendment of 2006, c. 22 (Bill 86) a change of terminology is made in section 610. French language version
Section 2.B Regulations
Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): O.C. 676-2006 amends section 3.1 (government branch change).
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
Section 4.B Regulations
Saskatchewan
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
Section 1.B Regulations
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005: 2006, c. 34 (Bill 39) adds section 83.1 (enforcement of orders made pursuant to previous Act).
The Wildlife Act, 1998: 2006, c. 11 (Bill 34) amends sections 19 (automatic cancellation of licences on conviction of offence); replaces sections 70 (limitation period on prosecutions) and 76 (on conviction, person prohibited for certain period from obtaining licence, etc.), and amends section 80 (return of things seized).
Section 2.B Regulations
The Ethanol Fuel (General) Regulations (The Ethanol Fuel Act): Sask. Reg. 58/2006 amends clause 5(1)(a) (percentage of ethanol blend).
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
Yukon
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
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
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
Standards
Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes
New / Nouveau
4.1-2001 Gas Water Heaters
6.19-01 (R2006) Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices
B52-05 Code sur la réfrigération mécanique
B149.3-M89 (R1996) Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related Components on Appliances and Equipment
N285.0-06 General requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants
N285.4-M83 Periodic Inspection of CANDU Nuclear Power Plant Components
Z98-M78 Passenger Ropeways
Z187-M87 Offshore Pipelines
Z245.15-05 Steel valves
Z1000-06 Occupational health and safety management
Z1000-06 Gestion de la santé et de la sécurité au travail
Amended / Modifiée
B620-03 Highway Tanks and Portable Tanks for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
P.3-04 Test Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Determining Efficiencies of Gas-Fired Storage Water Heaters
S37-01 Antennas, Towers, and Antenna-Supporting Structures
Reaffirmed / Confirmée
No Change
Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada Normes
New / Nouveau
3.0 No. 140.1-2005 Low Temperature Flow Test (LTFT) for Diesel Fuels
3.0 No. 20.9-2005 CGSB Cetane Index of Diesel Fuels
3.23-2005 Aviation Turbine Fuel (Grades JET A and JET A-1)
34.22-94 Asbestos-Cement Drain Pipe
Amended / Modifiée
No Change
Reaffirmed / Confirmée
No Change