CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

July 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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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Section 1.A Acts Section 1.B Regulations Division 2 AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Acts Section 2.B Regulations Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Acts Section 3.B Regulations Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD Section 4.A Acts Section 4.B Regulations Standards Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s) Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s) Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes New / Nouvelle(s) Amended / Modifiée(s) Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to June 2008. To assist you in tracking changes to this report from the previous month, the new text will appear in purple. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca

Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts

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

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

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

1B. Regulations

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

2. Amendments

Contains information about amendments which have come into force between May and June 2008. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

3. Repealed Legislation

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

4. New documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Documents that will be on the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD 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: Royal Assent - 28/02/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Second Reading - 30/10/07

• 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: Second 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: Second Reading (Senate) - 04/12/07

• BILL: C-11
• TITLE: Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/02/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 14/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: 14/12/07

• 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: Second Reading (Senate) - 15/05/08

• BILL: C-28
• TITLE: Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007
• AMENDS: Canada Oil and Gas Operations (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1987, c. 3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: 14/12/07 & NIF (Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act)

• 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 (Senate) - 28/05/08

• 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: Second Reading - 26/05/08

• BILL: C-40
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Public Service Employment Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-51
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
• AMENDS: Feeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9); Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27); Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/04/08

• BILL: C-52
• TITLE: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 01/05/08

• BILL: C-54
• TITLE: Human Pathogens and Toxins Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/04/08

• BILL: C-56
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
• AMENDS: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (S.C. 1992, c. 34)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/05/08

• BILL: C-298 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
• AMENDS: Virtual Elimination List (SOR/2006-298)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 17/04/08

• BILL: C-307 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Phthalate Control Act
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Second Reading (Senate) - 13/05/08

• BILL: C-377 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Climate Change Accountability Act [new]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 25/04/07

• BILL: C-474 (Pr.)
• TITLE: National Sustainable Development Act [new]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/02/08

SENATE

• BILL: S-4
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act
• AMENDS: Energy Efficiency Act (S.C. 1992, c.36)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/06/08

• BILL: S-223
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Non-Smoker's Health Act
• AMENDS: Non-Smokers' Health Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 15 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/03/08

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.

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.

Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 390.

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

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 29, 2008, p. 941.

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

Environmental Response Arrangements (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 19, 2008, p. 1217.

Gasoline Regulations: (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3517 regarding leaded gasoline in competition vehicles.

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.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act Appeal Board Procedures Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1075.

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2008, p. 1066.

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.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 9, 2008, p. 291. The amendments add 2 fish-bearing water bodies in Nunavut to Schedule 2.

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. Proposed amendments regarding low speed vehicles are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2007, p. 3545. Proposed amendments regarding bumpers are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 822. Proposed amendments regarding Standard 216 - Roof Crush Resistance and Standard 220 - Rollover Protection are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 22, 2008, p. 828.

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.

Notice of intent to amend the Phosphorus Concentration Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2008, p. 329.

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.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1257.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Automotive Refinishing Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1295.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2008, p. 1326.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Canada Labour Code (Part III): 2008, c. 15 (Bill C-40) amends the Canada Labour Code to provide for an entitlement to a leave of absence from employment for members of the reserve force who take part in certain military activities and operations in Canada and abroad and to prohibit employers from discriminating against employees on the basis that they are members of the reserve force. See new Division XV.2.

Code canadien du travail

Food and Drugs Act: Schedule A of the Act is a list of diseases, disorders or abnormal physical states for which preventative, treatment, and cure claims are prohibited by section 3 in the labelling and advertising to the general public of any food, drug, cosmetic or medical device. SOR/2007-289 amendments, in force June 1, 2008, revise Schedule A in accordance with the criteria identified by an advisory panel.

Loi sur les aliments et drogues

Section 2.B Regulations

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Canada Labour Code): SOR/2008-148 adds Part XX - "Violence Prevention in the Work Place". The new regulations specifically define work place violence. It includes requirements to develop a work place violence prevention policy; to identify and assess risks related to work place violence; to put preventive controls in place and to provide training for employees. The employer will have to review the initiatives on a regular basis and update them if required, as well as to investigate each incident and provide a written report to the work place committee or the health and safety representative. The Regulations also introduce provisions for responding to, investigating and recording acts of violence.

Règlement canadien sur la santé et la sécurité au travail

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2008-149 makes a minor change to Schedule I, Part IX to correct an inconsistency between the French and English versions.

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations(Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2008-104 amends the regulation to correct inconsistencies between the French and English versions. The English definitions for 'booster cushion' and 'mobility-impaired occupant' is amended to clarify that it applies to occupant's weight rather than age. The amendment also corrects errors, duplication and introduces metric numbering.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Loi sur la quasi-élimination du sulfonate de perfluorooctane
• CITATION: L.R. 2008, c. 13

• TITLE: Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
• CITATION: S.C. 2008, c. 13

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Special-purpose Vessels Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2008-121
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Shipping Act, 2001

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: 1
• TITLE: Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement Implementation Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7); Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 03/06/08

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Climate Change and Emissions Management Act (S.A. 2003, c. C-16.7)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 28/05/08

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Insurance Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/04/08

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Weed Control Act
• REPLACES: Weed Control Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-5)
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/08

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
• AMENDS: Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act (S.A. 2006, c. M-3.5); Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/08

• BILL: 204 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Traffic Safety (Hand-Held Communication Devices) Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/08

• BILL: 205 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Traffic Safety (Used Vehicle Inspection) Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/06/08

Section 1.B Regulations

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Traffic Safety Act: More sections of 2007, c. 45, now proclaimed in force, replace subsection 66(4) (seizure of plate and registration) and amend sections 67 and 167.

Section 2.B Regulations

Environmental Assessment (Mandatory and Exempted Activities)(Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 62/2008 repeals item (m) in Schedule 1 (transmission line 500 kilovolts or more) and amends item (a)(vi) in Schedule 2.

Conservation and Reclamation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 63/2008 adds clause 17.1(d) (transmission line) and adds section 25.1 (expiry date of regulation).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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, 2008
• AMENDS: Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 31/03/08

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/03/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: Labour and Citizens Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Utilities Commission Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 31/03/08

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Public Safety and Solicitor General (Gift Card Certainty) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 01/05/08 & NIF

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Oil and Gas Activities Act [new]
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); S.B.C. 2004, c. 18; Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); S.B.C. 2003, c. 55; S.B.C. 2000, c. 6; Geothermal Resources Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 171); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); 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); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488)
• REPEALS: Oil and Gas Commission Act (S.B.C. 1998, c. 39); Pipeline Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Public Health Act [new]
• AMENDS: Drinking Water Protection Act (S.B.C. 2001, c. 9); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: E-Health (Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy) Act
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 38
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: Wills, Estates and Succession Act
• AMENDS: Railway Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 395)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/04/08

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: Environment (Species and Public Protection) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488); S.B.C. 2004, c. 56
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: 29/05/08 & some ss. NIF

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Resource Road Act [new]
• AMENDS: Coal Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 15); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); S.B.C. 2008, c. 4; Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Mining Right of Way Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 294); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Oil and Gas Activities Act; Oil and Gas Commission Act (S.B.C. 1998, c. 39); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Pipeline Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364); Resource Road Act; Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• REPEALS: Industrial Roads Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 189)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/04/08

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: 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)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 29/05/08 & some ss. NIF

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement Implementation Act
• AMENDS: Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 39
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); S.B.C. 2008, c. 4; Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Passenger Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 39); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle (Banning Smoking When Children Present) Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Carbon Tax Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: 01/06/08; 01/07/08; 01/01/09

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: Protected Areas of British Columbia (Conservancies and Parks) Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); amending Acts: 2007, c. 27
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: 29/05/08 & NIF

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Vehicle Emissions Standards) Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 43
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2008
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); amending Acts: 2000, c. 9; 2007, c. 14; 2007, c. 36
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 42
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: British Columbia Rail Corridor Safety Act, 2008 [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/04/08

• BILL: 204 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Mineworkers Safety Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/04/08

• BILL: 207 (Pr.)
• TITLE: First Nations Heritage Protection and Conservation Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/08

• BILL: 208 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Right to Know Act, 2008
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/08

• BILL: 209 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Toxics Reduction Act, 2008
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/08

• BILL: 211 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Utilities Commission Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/08

• BILL: 223 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Wildlife Protection Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/05/08

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

Commercial Transport Act: The part of 2008, c. 15 (Bill 17) which is in force amends the definition of "trailer" in section 1.

Motor Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 15 (Bill 17) repeals section 5 and subsection 36(2) has been repealed. Subsections 21(1)(c), 31(2), 34(1)(c), 42(1), (3), (5) and (6) have been amended.

Transportation Act: 2008, c. 10 (Bill 2) amends subsection 87(2)(d) and adds subsection (2.1).

Section 2.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 53/2008 amends the definition of "driver training institute" in section 27.01 and replaces section 27.05 (driver training school and instructor training facility security).

Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 38/2008 amends the Schedule to update an edition reference for an ASME standard.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 12/06/08

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: The Phosphorus Reduction Act
• AMENDS: Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 12/06/08

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: The Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act [new]
• AMENDS: Buildings and Mobile Homes Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. B93); Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 22/05/08

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: The Environment Amendment Act (Permanent Ban on Building or Expanding Hog Facilities)
• AMENDS: Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation (Man. Reg. 42/98); Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 22/05/08

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: The Crown Lands Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands Act (C.C.S.M. c. C340)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 12/06/08

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: The Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Employment Standards Code (C.C.S.M., c. E110); Gas Pipe Line Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. G50); Ground Water and Water Well Act (C.C.S.M. c. G110); Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60); Manitoba Water Services Board Act (C.C.S.M. c. W90); Off-Road Vehicles Act (C.C.S.M. c. O31);Ozone Depleting Substances Act (C.C.S.M. c. O80); Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80); Public Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. P210); Water Power Act (C.C.S.M. c. W60); Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65); Wildlife Act (C.C.S.M. c. W130); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. W200)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 22/05/08

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: The Drivers and Vehicles Amendment, Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 05/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: 05/06/08

• BILL: 200 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) Act (C.C.S.M. c. W40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/04/08

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

• BILL: 207 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/04/08

• BILL: 211 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Environment Amendment Act (Methamphetamine)
• AMENDS: Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/05/08

• 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

• BILL: 223 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Protecting Children From Second-Hand Smoke in Motor Vehicles)
• AMENDS: Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. N92)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/04/08

• BILL: 224 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Booster Seats)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/04/08

• BILL: 225 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/04/08

• BILL: 228
• TITLE: The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/04/08

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Onsite Wastewater Management Systems Regulation (The Environment Act): Under Man. Reg. 64/2008, Section 8 is amended to include a reference to the new Nutrient Management Regulation.

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation (The Environment Act): The regulation is amended by Man Reg. 63/2008 and 68/2008. Definition for "manure management plan" is added to the regulation. Subsection 12.1(3) is repealed and replaced, while subsection (3.1) is added. Section 12.1.1 has been added and 16.1(3) has been amended. Section 16.4 is repealed and replaced (manure storage facilities in specified areas).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Guidelines for Confined Entry Work
• CITATION: July 2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workplace Safety and Health Act

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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: Royal Assent - 20/12/07
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/07 & 20/12/07

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. F-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/07
• EFFECTIVE: 20/12/07

• 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: Royal Assent - 20/12/07
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Motion for Second Reading defeated

• 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

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Places Act (S.N.B. 2004, c. S-9.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/07

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: An Act Respecting the Penalties for Provincial Offences
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1); Health Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-2); Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Occupational Health and Safety Act (A.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 30/04/08

• BILL: 57
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: Statute Law Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Off-Road Vehicle Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. O-1.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08

• BILL: 67 (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 - 23/05/08

• BILL: 68 (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 - 23/05/08

• BILL: 74
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08

• BILL: 82
• TITLE: Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• AMENDS: Clean Air Act (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2); Crown Lands and Forests (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/06/08

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Clean Environment Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 39) amends subsection 33(1).

Clean Water Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 39) amends subsection 25(1).

Health Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 39) repeals section 32.

Mining Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 39) amends the act by repealing subsections 19(3), 115(1)(d) and (2). Sections and subsections 117(2) and 118 are repealed and replaced. Section 117.1 and subsection 115(1)(r.1) have been added to the act. These changes implement changes respecting fines and penalties for provincial offences.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 39) subsection 47(1) of the act is amended.

Loi sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail

Smoke-free Places Acts: 2008, c. 6 (Bill 32) amends subsection 1(1) of the act to reflect the formation of the Ministry of Social Development.

Section 2.B Regulations

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-50 amends sections 201 and 401(3)(a) (updated reference to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard N285.0).

Standards Regulation - Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-51 replaces Schedule A and N.B. Reg. 2008-52 replaces Schedule B. The replacement Schedules update referenced standards from various organizations, including the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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: 16
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Forestry Act
• AMENDS: Forestry Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. F-23)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/08

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

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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/housebills16-2.aspx

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1990 (S.N.W.T. 1990, c. 36); Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 21)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 27/05/08

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 21)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 17/06/08

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-025-2008 amends the regulation in several sections to reflect the new Workers' Compensation Act, including adding new sections 7.1 to 7.5, 8.1, and 10 to 12.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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: Royal Assent - 13/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 54
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/08

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 45
• EFFECTIVE: sections in force 01/04/08

• 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

• BILL: 119 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Act
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/08

• BILL: 129 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Trade Union Act
• AMENDS: Trade Union Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 475)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/05/08

• BILL: 136 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Promote Greater Energy Efficiency in Nova Scotia
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 147)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/04/08

• BILL: 146
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: sections 10/06/08

• BILL: 150 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 27/05/08

• BILL: 152 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Protection Act
• AMENDS: Health Protection Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/05/08

• BILL: 155 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Protection Act
• AMENDS: Health Protection Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/05/08

• BILL: 157
• TITLE: Financial Measures (2008) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/08 on proclamation

• BILL: 167
• TITLE: Technical Safety Act
• REPLACES: Amusement Devices Safety Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 12); Electrical Installation and Inspection Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141); Elevators and Lifts Act (S.N.S. 2002, c. 4); Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 444)
• AMENDS: Fire Safety Act (S.N.S. 2002, c. 6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 169 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/05/08

• BILL: 170 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 27/05/08

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 186/2008 amends clause 7(1)(f) (application fee), effective July 1, 2008.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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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
• CITATION: 2007, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/08

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Emergency Measures Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (Nunavut) (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6); Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/11/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 08/11/07

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Mine Health and Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of the replacement Workers' Compensation Act (2007, c. 15) the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers' Protection Fund are referenced in several sections.

Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of the replacement Workers' Compensation Act (2007, c. 15) the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers' Protection Fund are referenced in several sections.

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act (Nunavut)
• CITATION: R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c.W-6

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act
• CITATION: S.Nu. 2007, c. 15

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: Second Reading - 13/12/07

• 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

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/03/08

• BILL: 40 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/03/08

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed-limiting Systems), 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 42 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 27/03/08

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. C.27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/08

• BILL: 56 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Unlawful Firearms in Vehicles Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 24/04/08

• BILL: 62 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Amendment (Double-Crested Cormorants), 2008
• AMENDS: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/08

• BILL: 63 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Building Code Amendment Act (Storm Water Harvesting), 2008
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/04/08

• BILL: 64
• TITLE: Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 69
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 72 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Municipal Residential Sprinkler Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 29/05/08

• BILL: 73 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/05/08

• BILL: 74 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Jay Lawrence and Bart Mackey Memorial Act (Highway Traffic Amendment), 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 29/05/08

• BILL: 76 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Community Right to Know Act (Disclosure of Toxins and Pollutants), 2008
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/05/08

• BILL: 77
• TITLE: Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Coroners Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.37); Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/06/08

• BILL: 81 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Justice for Jared Act (Child and Family Services Statute Law Amendment), 2008
• AMENDS: Coroners Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.37)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/05/08

• BILL: 84 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Workplace Death, Critical Injury and Occupational Illness Registry), 2008
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/08

• BILL: 85
• TITLE: Photo Card Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 11/06/08

• BILL: 91 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Public Vehicles Amendment Act (Improving Bicycle Mobility), 2008
• AMENDS: Public Vehicles Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.54)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/06/08

• BILL: 95 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Scented Products), 2008
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/06/08

• BILL: 99
• TITLE: Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/06/08

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.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997: As a consequential amendment of the new Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007, c. 6), clause 40(2)(b) is replaced.

Highway Traffic Act: More sections of 2002, c. 18, Sch. P are now proclaimed in force which amend sections 32 (drivers' licence) and 50 (appeals from decisions of Minister or Tribunal).

Section 2.B Regulations

Equipment (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 115/08 adds subsection 5(10) (service break systems for motorcycles) and section 11 (motor tricycle).

Safety Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 114/08 adds the definition "motor tricycle" to section 1; replaces section 5 and adds sections 5.1 & 5.2; amends Schedule 6 (Inspection Requirements and Performance Standards for Motorcycles Except Motorcycles With Two Front Wheels); adds Schedule 6.1 (Inspection Requirements and Performance Standards for Motor Tricycles With Two Front Wheels).

Tire Standards and Specifications (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 116/08 adds section 5.1 (motor tricycle).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Endangered Species Act
• CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. E.15

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Endangered Species Act, 2007
• CITATON: S.O. 2007, c. 6

• TITLE: Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007
• CITATION: S.O. 2007, c. 4

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Renewable Energy Act
• AMENDS: Renewable Energy Act (S.P.E.I. 2004, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: 22/05/08

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Beverage Containers Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. B-2.1
• EFFECTIVE: 29/04/08; 03/05/08 & 01/09/08

• BILL: 20
• 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 - 22/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 22/05/08

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Judicature Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. F-11); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5); Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.P.E.I. 2004, c. 42); Oil and Natural Gas Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-5); Petroleum Products Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-5.1); Public Health Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-30); Workers Compensation Act (S.P.E.I. 1994, c. 67)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electrical Inspection Act
• AMENDS: Electrical Inspection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Elevators and Lifts Act
• AMENDS: Elevators and Lifts Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Domestic Relations Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5); Workers Compensation Act (S.P.E.I. 1994, c. 67)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/08
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

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

Renewable Energy Act: 2008, c. 30 (Bill 11) amends subsections 1(1)(z) and 1(4).

Highway Traffic Act: 2008, c. 17 (Bill 20) subsections 1(a.2), 229(1) and section 301 have been amended. Subsection 254(3)- (5) (liability of owner, driver) have been added to the act. Section 258 is repealed.

Section 2.B Regulations

Litter Control Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2008-276 repeals various sections respecting beverage containers that are no longer needed with the enactment of the new Beverage Containers Act.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: General Regulations
• CITATION: EC2008-274
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Beverage Containers Act

• TITLE: Recyclable Beverage Container Deposit Regulations
• CITATION: EC2008-275
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Beverage Containers Act

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: Second Reading - 04/06/08

• 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: Second Reading - 22/11/07

• 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: Assent - 21/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 39
• EFFECTIVE: 21/12/07 & 01/04/08 & NIF

• 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: Second 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: Assent - 21/12/07
• CITATION: 2007, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: 21/12/07 & 01/04/07 & NIF

• 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); An Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (R.S.Q., c. P-30.3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• 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: Assent - 06/05/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 06/05/08

• 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: Second Reading - 04/06/08

• 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: Second Reading - 13/03/08

• BILL: 68
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Supplemental Pension Plans Act, the Act respecting the Quebec Pension Plan and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c.A-3.001)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 18/06/08

• BILL: 87
• TITLE: An Act to establish a mining heritage fund
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 18/06/08

• BILL: 92
• TITLE: An Act to affirm the collective nature of water resources and provide for increased water resource protection [new]
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/06/08

• BILL: 95
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting medical laboratories, organ, tissue, gamete and embryo conservation, and the disposal of human bodies
• 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)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 17/06/08

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

Section 1.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 27, 2008, p. 690. The amendments concern authorization exemptions under section 22 of the Act.

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 greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and fees for excess emissions (Environment Quality Act). The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 3, 2008, p. 19.

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 20, 2008, No. 8, p. 663.

Land Protection and Rehabilitation Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 20, 2008, No. 8, p. 663.

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.

Regulation respecting the protection of waters from pleasure craft discharges (Environment Quality Act): A draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, December 19, 2007, p. 3977.

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 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 under the Tobacco Act (Tobacco Act): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 5, 2008, p. 715.

Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 23, 2008, p. 485. The amendments are in regard to non-watertight secondary treatment systems.

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.

Regulation respecting wood burning appliances: Proposed new regulation under the Environment Quality Act is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, April 23, 2008, p. 1212.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environment Quality Act: The remainder of 2002, c. 53 is now proclaimed in force. Section 31.0.1 (as amended by 2004, c. 24) is added which transfers to the Minister the right to determine fees. Other sections are amended incidental to this.

Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

An Act Respecting la Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage: 2008, c. 5 (Bill 61) makes the Société subject to the Act respecting the governance of state-owned enterprises and introduces new governance rules into its constituting act. The new governance rules determine the composition of the board of directors; new rules also apply to the operation of the board of directors, the constitution of the committees responsible to the board and the disclosure and publication of information.

Highway Safety Code: More sections of 2004, c. 2 are now proclaimed in force. Section 328 (speed limits) is amended; section 368 has a paragraph added (level crossing).

Code de la sécurité routière

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting biomedical waste (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 amends sections 46 and 51 and repeals section 49 in regard to fees (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur les déchets biomédicaux

Regulation respecting the burial of contaminated soils (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441- 2008 repeals section 57 (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur l'enfouissement des sols contaminés

Groundwater Catchment Regulation (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 repeals section 39 (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur le captage des eaux souterraines

Regulation respecting industrial depollution attestations (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441- 2008 amends sections 2 and 13 and repeals section 11 in regard to fees (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur les attestations d'assainissement en milieu industriel

Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 repeals section 149 (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur l'enfouissement et l'incinération de matières résiduelles

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): O.C. 510-2008 amends sections 242 and 349 and adds section 254.1 (training of the overhead travelling crane operator).

Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 amends section 130 and repeals section 135 in regard to fees (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur les fabriques de pâtes et papiers

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 repeals section 126 (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur les matières dangereuses

Regulation respecting contaminated soil storage and contaminated soil transfer stations (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 441-2008 repeals section 75 (replaced by "Minister's Order respecting the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act").

Règlement sur le stockage et les centres de transfert de sols contaminés

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Highways and Transportation Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (S.S. 2004, c. T-18.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/08

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Wildlife Habitat Protection Amendment Act, 2008
• AMENDS: Wildlife Habitat Protection Act (W-13.2 (1983-84)); Wildlife Habitat Lands Designation Regulations (c. W-13.2 Reg. 3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/08

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: Executive Government Administration Act
• AMENDS: Forest Resources Management Act (S.S. 1996, c. F-19.1); Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act (S.S. 2002, c. S-35.01); Traffic Safety Act (S.S. 2004, c. T-18.1)
• REPEALS: Government Organization Act (G-5.1 (1986-87-88))
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/08

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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

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: 52
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act
• REPLACES: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 231)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/05/08

• BILL: 104
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 8

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 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

A14-07 Concrete Poles

B613-00 Appareils élévateurs d'habitation pour personnes handicapées

NW178.2-08 Certification of welding inspectors

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

3.14-2006 Gaz de pétrole liquéfié (propane) utilisé comme combustible

12.10-M76 Glass, Light and Heat Reflecting

19.22-M89 Mildew-Resistant Sealing Compound for Tubs and Tiles

34.4-M89 Siding, Asbestos-Cement, Shingles and Clapboards

34.5-M89 Sheets, Asbestos-Cement, Corrugated

34.14-M89 Sheets, Asbestos-Cement, Decorated

34.16-M89 Sheets, Asbestos-Cement, Flat, Fully Compressed

34.17-M89 Sheets, Asbestos-Cement, Flat, Semiompressed

34.21-M89 Panels, Sandwich, Asbestos-Cement, With Insulating Cores

37-GP-6Ma Asphalt, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing

37-GP-21M Tar, Cutback, Fibrated for Roof Coating

37-GP-36M Application of Filled Cutback Asphalts for Dampproofing and Waterproofing

37.4-M89 Fibrated, Cutback Asphalt, Lap Cement for Asphalt Roofing

37.5-M89 Cutback Asphalt Plastic, Cement

37.8-M89 Asphalt, Cutback, Filled, For Roof Coating

37.16-M89 Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and Waterproofing

48.9712-2006 Non-destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel (ISO 9712:2005)

48.9712-2006 Essais non destructifs - Qualification et certification du personnel (ISO 9712:2005)

164-GP-1MP Méthode de lixiviation

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

©2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety