CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

January 2008

Table of Contents

	Introduction Canada Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations British Columbia Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Manitoba Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations New Brunswick Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Newfoundland and Labrador Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Northwest Territories Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Nova Scotia Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Nunavut Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Ontario Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Prince Edward Island Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Quebec Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 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 Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 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 Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Standards Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes New / Nouveau Amended / Modifiée Reaffirmed / Confirmée Withdrawn / Discontinuée Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada Normes New / Nouveau Amended / Modifiée Reaffirmed / Confirmée

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to December 2007. 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 November and December 2007. 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 December 2007. 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 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2008-1 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/chamber.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• BILL: C-2
• TITLE: Tackling Violent Crime Act
• AMENDS: Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 28/11/07

• BILL: C-5
• TITLE: Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (S.C. 1992, c. 34)
• REPEALS: Nuclear Liability Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-28)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/10/07

• BILL: C-7
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts
• AMENDS: Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/10/07

• BILL: C-10
• TITLE: Income Tax Amendments Act, 2006
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1988, c. 28)
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 29/10/07

• BILL: C-11
• TITLE: Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32)
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 29/10/07

• BILL: C-15
• TITLE: Donkin Coal Block Development Opportunity Act
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1988, c. 28)
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 20/11/07

• BILL: C-23
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Marine Act, the Canada Transportation Act, the Pilotage Act and other acts in consequence
• AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/11/07

• BILL: C-32
• TITLE: Fisheries Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12); Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (S.C. 2002, c. 18); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Energy Efficiency Act (S.C. 1992, c.36); Marine Liability Act (S.C. 2001, c. 6); Northwest Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39); Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (S.C. 2002, c. 10); Radiation Emitting Devices Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-1); Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29)
• REPEALS: Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

• BILL: C-33
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/07

• BILL: C-34
• TITLE: Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); First Nations Land Management Act (S.C. 1999, c. 24)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/07

• BILL: C-298 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
• AMENDS: Virtual Elimination List (SOR/2006-298)
• STATUS: Passed by House of Commons - 14/05/07

• BILL: C-307 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Phthalate Control Act
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 09/05/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Asbestos Products Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 11, 2006, p. 3648.

Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 2959.

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments to add Part XX - Violence Prevention in the Workplace - are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 15, 2007, p. 3455.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 20, 2007, p. 3009.

Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 24, 2007, p. 3270.

Environmental Emergency Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2007, p. 1594.

Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed replacement regulations for Safety Glass Regulations (CRC 1978, c.933) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2007, p. 3114.

Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for the Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 2, 2006, p. 2515.

Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 30, 2006, p. 4553.

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 of section 12 regarding the importation of a vehicle purchased in the United States are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2007, p. 3366.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4051.

National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (National Energy Board Act):Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 10, 2007, p. 3179.

Non-smokers' Health Regulations (Non-smokers' Health Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2007, p. 1702.

Onshore Pipeline Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 10, 2007, p. 3184.

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2006, p. 4025.

Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4265.

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4285.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, EXTRA Vol. 141, No. 1, 2007.

Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2007, p. 3090.

Restricted Components Regulations (Explosives Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 12, 2006, p. 2365.

Review Panel Regulations (Pest Control Products Act). Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 2006, p. 4305.

Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands (SOR/97-10) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 7, 2007, p. 829.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 30, 2006, p. 3015. More proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 10, 2007, p. 255.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Hazardous Products Act: SOR/2007-259 consolidates the five separate Schedule I items under the Act concerning asbestos and asbestos products into one regulation (see item 44 of Part II).

Loi sur les produits dangereux

Section 2.B Regulations

Inclusion List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): SOR/2007-263 makes technical adjustments and minor corrections to the Schedule.

Règlement sur la liste d'inclusion

Law List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): SOR/2007-263 corrects a numbering problem in Part I of Schedule I.

Règlement sur les dispositions législatives et réglementaires désignées

Marine Transportation Security Regulations (Marine Transportation Security Act): Most of the remainder of the SOR/2006-269 amendments are in force December 15, 2007. Replacement sections include 383 to 385 concerning restricted area passes or keys and added sections 501 to 504 regarding security clearance. Schedule 1 is added (Part 1 - Marine Facilities, Part 2 - Phase 1 Ports, Part 3 - Phase 2 Ports) with information regarding which parts are to come into force December 15, 2008.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2007-246 amendments harmonize the requirements of the Canadian safety standard for theft protection and rollaway prevention with those of the United States. The amendment is required as the United States has published Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, which specifies vehicle performance requirements, intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles. See sections 102 and 114 of Schedule IV.

Non-smokers' Health Regulations (Non-smokers' Health Act): SOR/2007-233 repeals sections 3, 14 and 15 which had permitted the designation of smoking rooms and smoking areas. Section 4 is amended in correlation to the repeal of section 3. See also the transitional provisions at the end of the sectioned portion of the regulation regarding workplaces where smoking rooms are designated in accordance with the terms of a collective or contractual agreement.

Règlement sur la santé des non-fumeurs

Surface Coating Materials Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): SOR/2007-230 redefines "display panel" in section 1 and adds subsections (2) & (3) (calculation of display panel area).

Règlement sur les revêtements

Pest Control Products Sales and Information Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): DORS/2007-235 amends the French language version of sections 3(b) and (f). The French version of section 8 has been repealed and replaced. No amendments have been made to the English version.

Règlement concernant les rapports sur les renseignements relatifs aux ventes de produits antiparasitaires

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Hazardous Products (Crocidolite Asbestos) Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/89-440
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Hazardous Products Act

• TITLE: Règlement sur les produits dangereux (amiante crocidolite)
• CITATION: DORS/89-440
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les produits dangereux

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 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

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Climate Change and Emissions Management Act (S.A. 2003, c. C-16.7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/04/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: 20/04/07 with exceptions

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Child Care Licensing Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/04/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. C-10.5
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act (S.A. 2006, c. M-3.5) (NIF); Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 19/06/07

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Pandemic Response Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 19/06/07

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: Appeal Procedures Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Agricultural Operation Practices Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-7); Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-17); Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Natural Resources Conservation Board Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. N-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/04/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: 20/04/07

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. U-1.5
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Municipal Government Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Highways Development and Protection Act (S.A. 2004, c. H-8.5) [to be processed]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/07

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Disaster Services Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15) [minor amendment]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/07

• BILL: 42
• TITLE: Insurance Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15) [minor]
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/06/06

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Forest and Prairie Protection Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. F-19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/07

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places (Tobacco Reduction) Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Places Act (2005, c. S-9.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: Alberta Utilities Commission Act
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12); Hydro and Electric Energy Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. H-16); Mines and Minerals Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. M-17); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3); Water, Gas and Electric Companies Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-4)
• REPEALS: Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. A-37.2
• EFFECTIVE: NIF, with exceptions

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 45
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 205 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Conservation and Reclamation) Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 16/04/07

• BILL: 214 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Healthy Futures Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/06/07

• BILL: 216 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Water Protection and Conservation Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/11/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Alberta Regulation 303/2006 makes amendments to the Alberta Fire Code 1997. They can be found in the Alberta Gazette, Part II, December 15, 2006. In force December 31, 2008

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 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: S.A. 2006, c. M-3.5

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 190/2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act

• TITLE: Paint and Paint Container Designation Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 200/2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/03/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/07

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Public Inquiry Act
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Foresters Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 19); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/03/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 21/06/07

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: Coroners Act
• AMENDS: Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Coal Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 15); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/03/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: NIF (Coal Act); 29/03/07 (Petroleum and Natural Gas Act)

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Forest and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C 2002, c. 69); Forestry Revitalization Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 17); Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 (S.B.C. 1999, c. 34); Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 2002 (S.B.C. 2002, c. 45); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/07

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: School (Student Achievement Enabling) Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245) [minor amendments]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/07

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/07 (most parts)

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Labour and Citizens' Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/04/07

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/07

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36) (2 places); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318) (2 places); Passenger Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 39) (2 places); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Safety Standards Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 39); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473) (2 places); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492); Coal Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 15); Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); 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 Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Foresters Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 19); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179); Industrial Roads Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 189); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Pipeline Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Railway Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 395); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488). Minor amendments - Schedules: Drinking Water Protection Act (S.B.C. 2001, c. 9); Forestry Revitalization Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 17); Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187); Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144); Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43); Geothermal Resources Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 171); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Private Managed Forest Land Act (S.B.C. 2003 c. 80); Railway Safety Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 8); Transport of Dangerous Goods Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 458); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections in force - 18/10/07

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2007
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Integrated Pest Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 58); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Passenger Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 39); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 20 & 21/06/07 & 08/11/07

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/04/07

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: Final Agreement Consequential Amendments Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36); Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2007 (amends Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)); Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 43
• TITLE: Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 41
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 42
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: Maa-Nulth First Nations Final Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Final Agreement Consequential Amendments Act, 2007 (Bill 41) (re Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 43
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: M201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Retail Petroleum Consumer Protection Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/03/07

• BILL: M206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers Compensation Act Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/03/07

• BILL: M223 (Pr.)
• TITLE: First Nations Heritage Protection and Conservation Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/10/07

• BILL: M224 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Agricultural Land Reserve Protection Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/07

• BILL: M226 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Right to Know Act, 2007 [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/11/07

• BILL: M227 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Toxics Use Reduction Act, 2007 [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/11/07

• BILL: M230 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Prohibit the Capture of Wild Birds of Prey
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/11/07

• BILL: M235 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Drinking Water Protection Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Drinking Water Protection Act (S.B.C. 2001, c. 9)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

• BILL: M236 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Public Interest Protection Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 218/2007 replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems. In force July 1, 2008. See B.C. Gazette, July 3, 2007, p. 305.

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 2008-1 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

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (S.M. 1985-86, c. 3 (C.C.S.M. c. H60))
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: The Phosphorus Reduction Act
• AMENDS: Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Damage to Infrastructure)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (S.M. 1985-86, c. 3 (C.C.S.M. c. H60))
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/12/07

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Phosphorus Free Dishwashing Detergent Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/11/07

• BILL: 214 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Labour Relations Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. L10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

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 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Off-Road Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Off-Road Vehicle Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. O-1.5)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 12/12/07

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. F-13)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 12/12/07

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Worker's Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/07

• BILL: 13 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Ac to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: Motion for Second Reading defeated

• BILL: 14 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environmental Trust Fund Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Trust Fund Act (A.N.B. 1990, c. E-9.3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/07

• BILL: 16 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/07

• BILL: 28 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/07

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 2007, c. 33, now proclaimed in force, paragraph 265(2.01)(b) is amended and subsection 347.1(1.1) added (administrative fees).

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2007-67 amends section reference numbers in section 2.1.

Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order - Clean Water Act: N.B. Reg. 2007-69 adds eight protected areas, Schedule A.22 to Schedule A.29.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 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.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/sr

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/08

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: An Act respecting the sustainable development of natural resources in the Province [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

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 2008-1 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: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/housebusbillsummaries6th-15.aspx

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act
• REPLACES: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
• AMENDS: Explosives Use Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-10); Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25); Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c.S-1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/08/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Public Health Act
• REPLACES: Public Health Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. P-12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/08/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

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 2008-1 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/legislature/legc/bills.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Trade Union Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Trade Union Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 475)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 2 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 6 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Places Act (S.N.S. 2002, c. 12)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 8 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/11/07

• BILL: 18 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/11/07

• BILL: 26 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environment Act (amended) (Burning of Tires)
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/11/07

• BILL: 32 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environment Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/11/07

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (S.N.S. 1987, c. 3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/11/07

• BILL: 47 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/07

• BILL: 53 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/07

• BILL: 56 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/07

• BILL: 59 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/07

• BILL: 60 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Forests Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/07

• BILL: 69 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Forests Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/12/07

• BILL: 70 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Wildlife Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/12/07

• BILL: 92 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/12/07

• BILL: 93 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/12/07

• BILL: 97 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/12/07

• BILL: 110 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/07

• BILL: 114 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Joseph Howe Day Act
• AMENDS: Labour Standards Code (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 246)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/07

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Fire Safety Act: The part of 2007, c. 10 which adds section 14A is now proclaimed in force. This section concerns the awarding of medals for long service.

Section 2.B Regulations

Board Public Passenger Motor Carrier Act Regulations (Motor Carrier Act): N.S. Reg. 413/2007 amends the regulation in several places, including: amending section 19 (Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards cited); amending section 20 (public passenger vehicles to be equipped with fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency equipment); adding section 24A (inspection and testing by an inspector); replacing subsections 25(1) & (2) (seating capacity); replacing section 32 (exemptions applicable to school buses); amending subsection 42C(1) (commercial vehicle requirements); repealing Forms A to L.

Renewable Energy Standard Regulations (Electricity Act): N.S. Reg. 416/2007 adds subsection 14(2) (provision for due diligence).

Vehicle Warning Lights Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 412/2007 adds section 6 to define "exhibiting flashing red lights" and "exhibits flashing amber lights" for the Act, and section 7 to prescribe what types of lights may be displayed by an inspector.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act
• REPLACES: Workers' Compensation Act (Nunavut) (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
• AMENDS: Mine Health and Safety Act (Nunavut) (S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25); Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/11/07

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Emergency Measures Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (Nunavut) (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/11/07

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 2008-1 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

• BILL: 3 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to school crossings
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/07

• BILL: 11 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act to protect children and youth from second-hand smoke in motor vehicles
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/07

• BILL: 14 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection Statute Law Amendment Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/12/07

• BILL: 27 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Snow Plows)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/07

• BILL: 29 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Harassment and Violence), 2007
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Ambient Air Quality Criteria (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 518/07 repeals the regulation, effective August 31, 2008. See the Ontario Gazette, September 15, 2007.

Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans (O. Reg. 224/07) (Environmental Protection Act): New regulation in force September 1, 2008. See the Ontario Gazette, June 23, 2007.

Wells Regulation (Ontario Water Resources Act): O. Reg. 372/07 makes extensive amendments to the regulation, setting out minimum standards for the construction and decommissioning of all types of wells. In force December 31, 2007. See the Ontario Gazette, August 11, 2007.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): The remainder of O. Reg. 607/05 is in force December 31, 2007. Changes to Part 4 of the Schedule affect formaldehyde and styrene. The time-weighted average exposure value (TWAEV) for formaldehyde is deleted; the short-term exposure value (STEV) is changed to 1.0 parts per million (ppm); and the ceiling exposure value (CEV) is now 1.5 ppm. The TWAEV for styrene is reduced to 35 ppm from 50 ppm.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Sewer Use By-law [This replaces previous version.]
• CITATION: City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 681
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: City of Toronto By-laws

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 17
• 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 - 02/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 02/11/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations: EC2007-652, in force October 31, 2008, revokes sections 8.1 to 8.4 and replaces them with sections 8.1 to 8.10, regarding noise exposure limits; section 13.1 is also replaced (confined space). See P.E.I. Royal Gazette, November 10, 2007, p. 343.

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 2008-1 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/38legislature1/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: An Act respecting clinical and research activities relating to assisted procreation
• AMENDS: An Act respecting medical laboratories, organ, tissue, gamete and embryo conservation, and the disposal of human bodies (R.S.Q., c. L-0.2); 1997, c. 77 (unproclaimed amendments)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/12/07

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting transport infrastructure partnerships and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/11/07

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Forest Act and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/11/07

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: An Act to foster transparency in the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel
• AMENDS: Petroleum Products Act (R.S.Q., c. P-29.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/07

• BILL: 42
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Regulation respecting demerit points
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/12/07

• BILL: 55
• TITLE: An Act to again amend the Highway Safety Code and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/07

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec and the Act respecting the Société québecoise de récupération et de recyclage
• AMENDS: An Act Respecting la Societe Quebecoise de Recuperation et de Recyclage (R.S.Q. c.S-22.01)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/12/07

• BILL: 65
• TITLE: An Act respecting the application of the Act to establish a legal framework for information technology
• AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c.A-3.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/12/07

• BILL: 67
• TITLE: An Act to amend various legislative provisions concerning health
• AMENDS: An Act respecting medical laboratories, organ, tissue, gamete and embryo conservation, and the disposal of human bodies (R.S.Q., c. L-0.2); Public Health Act (R.S.Q., c. S-2.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/12/07

• BILL: 194
• TITLE: Phsphate-Free Detergents Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/10/07

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 10, 2007, No. 2, p. 63.

Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 12, 2007, No. 50, p. 3891.

Regulation respecting exemptions from the application of Title VIII.1 of the Highway Safety Code (Highway Safety Code): amendments (re hours of driving and service) are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 13, 2006, No. 50, p. 4026.

Forest Protection Regulation (Forest Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 29, 2006, p. 4085.

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

Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 13, 2006, No. 50, p. 4027.

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 occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 3, 2007, p. 2784.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 3, 2007, p. 2785.

Prohibition of sale of dishwashing detergents (Environment Quality Act): Proposed new regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 12, 2007, No. 50, p. 3913.

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 safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments regarding photometric inspection certificates and display screens in vehicles are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 29, 2007, p. 2474.

Regulation respecting water containers with a capacity exceeding 8 litres - recovery and reuse. Proposed new regulation under the Environment Quality Act is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 11, 2007, p. 2109.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Civil Protection Act: As a consequential amendment of 2007, c. 10 section 43 is amended (designation of acting mayor - state of emergency).

Loi sur la sécurité civile

Section 2.B Regulations

Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1006-2007 replaces section 29.1 (prohibition on the spreading of certain fertilizing materials on land where crops for human consumption are grown).

Règlement sur les exploitations agricoles

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Code de sécurité
• CITATION: c. B-1.1, r.0.01.01.1 Décret 964-2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur le bâtiment

• TITLE: Règlement sur la déclaration obligatoire de certaines émissions de contaminants dans l'atmosphère
• CITATION: A.M., 2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

• TITLE: Règlement sur les fabriques de pâtes et papiers et modifiant diverses dispositions réglementaires
• CITATION: Décret 808-2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

• TITLE: Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere
• CITATION: M.O., 2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

No relevant legislation

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

The Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2007, c. 34 (Bill 66) is now proclaimed in force. Provisions of the Act regarding "harassment" are amended or added to. See especially new sections 48.1 and 56.1 concerning appeals of decisions by occupational health officers to special adjudicators respecting matters involving harassment.

Section 2.B Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): The part of Sask. Reg. 91/2007 in force makes a small adjustment to clause 101(1)(f). New section 469.1 (additional requirements re supervisors in health care facilities: an employer must appoint competent persons to supervise the place of employment in regard to the matters outlined) is in force November 21, 2007.

Hospital Standards Regulations, 1980 (Hospital Standards Act): Sask reg. 331/79 is amended by 86/2007. Some parts of this amendment are to come into force at a later time. Much of this amendment deals with changes in terminology and the addition of nurse practitioners to the range of health care professionals specified in these regulations. Several new definitions have been added to section 1. Sections 16(1),(2)(a), (c),(d), (e),(g),(h), (j), (k),(l), (m), 19, 20, 26, 27, 51, 60, 61, 62, 64, 84, and 98 are repealed. Section 54 (Ophthalmia neonatorum) has been repealed and replaced.

Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Regulations (Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act): 76/2007 repeals and replaces Table 2 (Industrial Water Use Charges) and its accompanying footnotes.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-1 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Waters Act
• AMENDS: Waters Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/07
• CITATION: 2006, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/07

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: Act to Repeal the Motor Transport Act
• AMENDS: Motor Transport Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 152)
• REPEALS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/07

• BILL: 104
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act [new]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 09/05/07

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 2008-1 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

Z662-07 Oil and gas pipeline systems

Z662-07 Oil and gas pipeline systems - Appendices

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

B306-M1977 (R2007) Portable Fuel Tanks for Marine Use

Z314.1-01 (R2007) Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers for Health Care Facilities

Z314.9-01 (R2007) Installation, Ventilation, and Safe Use of Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers in Health Care Facilities

Withdrawn / Discontinuée

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

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