CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report
August 2008
Introduction
The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up
to July 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 June and July 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 Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation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
39th Parliament, Second Session
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: 10/07/08
- 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: Royal Assent - 18/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 21
- EFFECTIVE: 18/06/08 (Marine Transportation Security Act) & NIF (Canada Marine Act)
- 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: Royal Assent - 26/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 31
- EFFECTIVE: NIF
- 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: Royal Assent - 26/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 32
- EFFECTIVE: NIF
- 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: First Reading (Senate) - 10/06/08
- BILL: C-474 (Pr.)
- TITLE: National Sustainable Development Act [new]
- STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 33
- EFFECTIVE: 26/06/08
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.
Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999).
Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 5,
2008, p. 2138.
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.
Phosphorus Concentration Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999).
Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 28,
2008, p. 1999.
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, 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 National Parks Act: As a consequential amendment of 2008, c. 2 (Bill
C-11), the description of Torngat Mountains National Park is added to Part 10 of Schedule 1.
Food and Drugs Act: 2005, c. 42 is now proclaimed in force. The
amendments provide the Minister of Health with the authority to issue interim marketing authorizations for foods that
contain certain substances at specified levels, and to exempt foods from the applicable requirements of the Act and
its regulations relating to the sale of those foods. See sections 4 and 30 and new section 30.2.
Loi sur les aliments et drogues
Hazardous Products Act: DORS/2008-190 replaces item 12 of Part I of Schedule I of the
French version to provide a greater degree of correlation between the French and English versions.
Loi sur les produits dangereux
Section 2.B Regulations
Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001):
Section 364 (accommodation ladders) of the original SOR/2007-128 is in force July 1, 2008.
List of Pest Control Product Formulants and Contaminants of Health or
Environmental Concern (Pest Control Products Act): SI/2008-67 replaces Parts 1 (Formulants of Health or
Environmental Concern), 2 (Formulants of Health or Environmental Concern That Are Allergens Known to Cause
Anaphylactic-type Reactions) and 3 (Formulants of Health or Environmental Concern That Are Allergens Known to
Cause Anaphylactic-type Reactions).
Liste des formulants et des contaminants de produits antiparasitaires qui soulèvent des questions
particulières en matière de santé ou d'environnement
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2008-199
amendments incorporate safety standards of Europe and the United States. Until August 31, 2009, a passenger car
may conform either to the current version or as it read before this Regulations. SOR/2008-73 incorporates a
reference to the standard of the global technical regulation on door locks and door retention components. These
changes are meant to reduce the risks associated with inadvertent door opening on doors in a variety of vehicles.
SOR/2008-104 amends inconsistencies between the English and French versions as well as clarifying the intent of
several sections in Schedule IV. The definition for 'mobility-impaired occupant' clarifies its application to the mass of
the occupant instead of the occupant's age. Amendments are made to introduce metric numbering in subsection
103(1) of Schedule IV. Several inconsistencies and errors in Schedule IV have been corrected and amended.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
- TITLE: Règlement fédéral sur l'enregistrement des systèmes de stockage de produits pétroliers et de produits
apparentés sur le territoire domanial et les terres autochtones
- CITATION: DORS/97-10
- TITLE: Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal
Lands Regulations
- CITATION: SOR/97-10
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
Fourth Session, 26th Legislature
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
Coal Conservation Act: 2008, c. 7 (Bill 1) adds subsection 33(6) (regulations).
Oil and Gas Conservation Act: 2008, c. 7 (Bill 1) adds clause 10(1)(xx.1)
(regulations).
Oil Sands Conservation Act: 2008, c. 7 (Bill 1) adds clause 20(1)(t.1)
(regulations).
Pipeline Act: 2008, c. 7 (Bill 1) adds clause 3(1)(w.1) (regulations).
Section 2.B Regulations
Administrative Items Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 make
a ministerial name change in section 1.
Calgary Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization
Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 2 & 4.
Coal Conservation Regulation (Coal Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008
makes ministerial name changes in sections 82, 84 & 85.
Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation (Traffic Safety Act):
Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in section 1 and Schedules 6 & 7. Alta. Reg. 72/2008 adds the
definition of "industrial park" in section 1 and amends section 19 (permit fees).
Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 21 & 24.
Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Dangerous
Goods Transportation and Handling Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 make a ministerial name change in section 1.
Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 70/2008
changes the expiry date of the regulation in section 22.
Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government
Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 2 & 4.
Environment Grant Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg.
68/2008 makes a ministerial name change in section 5.
Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation:
(Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 4
& 5.
Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes
ministerial name changes in sections 1, 8, 38, 59 & 60.
Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals
Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 3, 5 & 37.
Radiation Health Administration Regulation (Government Organization Act):
Alta. Reg. 75/2008 replaces Schedule 1 (Organizations) and 2 (Agencies).
Standards and Administration Regulation (Agricultural Operation Practices
Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes a ministerial name change in section 2.1.
Waste Control Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act):
Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes ministerial name changes in sections 30 & 33 and Schedule 3.
Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 68/2008 makes a
ministerial name change in section 70.
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
Fourth Session, 38 th Parliament
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
No Change
Division 2 AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Acts
Environmental Management Act: 2008, c. 33 (Bill 29) amends definitions for
'waste management facility' and 'recyclable material' in section 1, as well, a definition for 'wildlife' is added to section
138. Subsections 21(2)(u), 22(2)(f), and 80(2) have been repealed and replaced. Sections 22(2)(f.1), (f.2),
(g.1),(g.2), 138(2)(o.1) and (o.2) have been added to the Act. Added to the Act, in several sections, including
subsections 138(3)(f)(ii) and (iii), are references to recyclable and reusable waste resources including the energy
potential of such materials. 2008, c. 42 (Bill 43) amends subsection 31(1).
Forest Act: 2008, c. 20 (Bill 31) amends the Act with several sections that are
now in force. Sections 13.1 (Direct award of forest licence to produce bioenergy) and 13.2 (Designation of
bioenergy supply contracts and specification of allowable annual cut) have been added to the Act as well as
subsections 72(10) and 73(9). Subsection 72(1) a reference to a 'community forest agreement" has been added.
2008, c. 30 (Bill 33) adds section 127.1 (attempt to export Crown timber) and a reference this to the section in
subsection 163(1).
Forest and Range Practices Act: 2008, c. 20 (Bill 31) changes a subsection
reference in subsection 108(5). 2008, c. 30 (Bill 33) in force sections add subparagraph 67(1)(c)(iii.1) and amend
clause 122(2)(a).
Passenger Transportation Act: The section of 2008, c. 30 (Bill 33) in force
repeals sections 60, 61(1)(a) - (c) & (3), and 63 to 67.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Act: 2008, c. 42 (Bill 43) adds sections 59.1
(continuation of previous reversion rules for older leases), 61.1 (continuation of leases for certain disposal well
purposes); sections 71 (disposal of Crown reserves by public auction or tender) and 72 (withdrawal from disposition
under section 71 and alternative disposition) have been repealed and replaced. Sections 56, 58, 55, 60, 62, 63 and
133 have been amended to reflect these changes and additions.
Utilities Commission Act: 2008, c. 13 (Bill 15) has amended the Act by adding
sections 44.1 (Long-term resource and conservation planning), 44.2 (Expenditure schedule), 58.1(Rate rebalancing),
64.01 (Electricity self-sufficiency), 64.02 (Clean and renewable resources), 64.03 (Standing offer), 64.04 (Smart
Meters), 125.1 (Minister's regulations) and 125.2 (Adoption of reliability standards, rules or codes). Sections 3 and
22 have been repealed and replaced and sections 1, 2, 5 and 43 have been amended.
Wildfire Act: 2008, c. 30 (Bill 30) amends clause 68(2)(a).
Wildlife Act: In force provisions of 2008, c. 33 (Bill 29) add the definitions for
'controlled alien species', 'developmental stage', 'native species', 'species' and 'species individual'. Definitions of
'endangered species', 'fish' and 'threatened species' and 'wildlife' have been amended. Sections 6.4 - 6.6 and 97.7 -
97.73 concerning control of alien species, have been added to the Act and are in force. Age restrictions have been
lowered to under 18 years of age, in subsections 11(5), 17(1)(b), (3) and (6)-(8). Section 109 has been amended
adding subsections (h) and (i).
Section 2.B Regulations
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 218/2007, in force July 1, 2008,
replaces Division 36 - Child Seating and Restraint Systems.
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
Manitoba
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Second Session, 39 th Legislature
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: Royal Assent - 12/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 17
- EFFECTIVE: 12/06/08 & sections NIF
- 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
Crown Lands Act: 2008, c. 31 (Bill 3) amends the Act by adding sections 5.1
(Minister may dispose of lands with minimal value), 6.1 (Delegation by minister) and 34.1 (Disclosure of names of
purchasers). Definition of 'director' and subsections 7.3(1) and (2) have been repealed and replaced.
Highway Traffic Act: 2008, c. 3 (Bill 44) amends subsections 68(13.2), 86(5.5)
and 238(2). 2008, c. 5 (Bill 3) amends sections 242.3 and 264 (offences). 2008, c. 15 (Bill 13) adds section 189.1
(offence re damaging a highway).
Section 2.B Regulations
No Change
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
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
New Brunswick
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Second Session, 56th Legislative Assembly
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
- CITATION: 2007, c. 72
- 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
- CITATION: 2007, c. 73
- 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
- CITATION: 2007, c. 75
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 27
- EFFECTIVE: 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 29
- EFFECTIVE: 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 33
- EFFECTIVE: NIF
- 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
Motor Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 27 (Bill 57) has amended the Act by repealing and
replacing subsection 261(1) and (2) (special permit authorizing vehicle operation).
Off Road Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 29 (Bill 61) renumbers the second section 24.1
and section 24.2 as 24.01 and 24.02 respectively. References are amended accordingly.
Section 2.B Regulations
General Regulation - Motor Vehicle Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-65 amends
subsection 15(13.1) (fee for drinking driver reeducation course).
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation - Clean Air Act: N.B. Reg. 2008-66
amends the regulation by adding definitions for 'chiller', 'halocarbon', 'regulated substance' and 'used regulated
substances' and replacing definitions for 'charging cylinder', 'dispose of', 'equipment', ozone depleting substance,
'pressurized container' and 'unitary'. Throughout the regulation many sections have replaced references to ozone
depleting substances with a broader reference to regulated substances. Sections 8.1 (Air conditioning and
refrigeration systems), 11.1 (Return of regulated substances) and 19.1 (Modifying equipment) have been added to
the regulation, while section 12 and 16 have been repealed and replaced. Schedule B has been repealed and
Schedule A replaced.
Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order - Clean Water Act: N.B. Reg.
2008-69 adds 4 protected areas, Schedules A.30 to A.33.
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
Newfoundland and Labrador
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
First Session, 46 th General Assembly
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
Forestry Act: 2008, c. 11 (Bill 16) has amended subsections 29(4) and 35(2)
to reflect retroactive changes in charges, royalties and stumpage rates. References to fiscal year are replaced by
references to calendar year.
Highway Traffic Act: S.N.L. 2007, c. 23 amends the act to impose penalties
for a failure to use a safety belt or child seat safety restraint system where appropriate. Subsections 178(1) and (6)
are repealed and replaced and subsection 4.1 is added. Section 178.1 (Child seat restraint systems) has been
added to the Act. References in the schedule to 178(6) and 178(8) have been amended to 178(6)(a) and 178.1(2)
respectively.
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
Northwest Territories
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Second Session, 16th Legislative Assembly
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: Royal Assent - 19/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 8
- EFFECTIVE: 19/06/08
- 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
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
Nova Scotia
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Second Session, 60th General Assembly
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
Motor Vehicle Act: 2008, c. 2 (Bill 157) amends subsection 68(1). 2008, c. 23
(Bill 170) adds section 111A (yielding right of way in merge). 2008, c. 22 (Bill 150) adds section 106C (speeding in
temporary work area). Among other changes made by 2007, c. 45, now proclaimed in force: addition of subsection
47(3) (nitrous oxide in fuel), section 106B (temporary work area), sections 125B & 163A (motor vehicle operated
during the course of committing an offense), 173A (soliciting drivers); replacement of section 125 (pedestrian right of
way). 2008, c. 21 (Bill 146) replaces clause 2(ac)(i), adds subsection 67(5B), and makes minor changes to sections
298 & 299.
Section 2.B Regulations
Vehicle Inspection Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 199/2008
revises selected fees in sections 9, 13, 25, 31, and 37.
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
Fourth Session, Second Legislative Assembly
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
No Change
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
Section 4.B Regulations
No Change
Ontario
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
First Session, 39th Parliament
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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 7
- EFFECTIVE: 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.
Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992): O. Reg. 205/08 amends the Building Code,
effective April 1, 2010. See the Ontario Gazette, July 5, 2008.
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
Conservation Authorities Act: S.O. 2008, c. 7, Sch. A (Bill 44) replaces
subsections 33(5) and (6) (appeal to Assessment Review Board).
Provincial Offences Act: Parts of 2002, 18 (Schedule A) now proclaimed in
force amend sections 158 (search warrant) and 159 (order of justice re things seized), and add sections 158.1
(telewarrants) and section 158.2 (duty of person who carries out seizure) ( replaced by 2006, c. 19, Schedule B).
Section 2.B Regulations
Hospital Management (Public Hospitals Act): Ont. Reg. 423/07 adds 'critical
incident' to the definitions in section 1. Subsections (4) - (6) are added to section 2. New sections are established
for repealed subsections 19(4)(e) and (5)(e). Subsection 19(6) is repealed and replaced.
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
- TITLE: Endangered Species Act
- CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. E.15
Section 3.B Regulations
- TITLE: Endangered Species
- CITATION: R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 328
- GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Endangered Species Act
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Section 4.A Acts
Section 4.B Regulations
- TITLE: Designations
- CITATION: O. Reg. 75/08
- GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Regulatory Modernization Act
Prince Edward Island
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
Second Session, 63nd General Assembly
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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 20
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 11
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 12
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 8
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 13
- 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
No Change
Section 2.B Regulations
Commercial Vehicle (Cargo Securement) Regulations (Highway Traffic Act):
EC2008-279 Section 4 has been repealed and replaced to add a set of provisions respecting the cargo securement
requirements for the transportation of round bales by a special class of commercial vehicles (see also new Schedule
II).
Pesticides Control Act Regulation (Pesticides Control Act): EC2008-290
amends the regulation repealing subsections 13(9), 21(3) and adding section 22.2. Section 29 and subsections
35(d) have been replaced. Section 18 has added references to golf courses. Section 1 adds a definition clarifying
the meaning of 'ready-to-use herbicide'. Forms 7, 8 and 12 have been updated to reflect these amendments and
Schedule 4 is amended.
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
Quebec
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
First Session, 38th Legislature
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: Assent - 20/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 21
- EFFECTIVE: 01/07/08
- BILL: 87
- TITLE: An Act to establish a mining heritage fund
- AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
- STATUS: Assent - 20/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 26
- EFFECTIVE: 20/06/08
- 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: Assent - 20/06/08
- CITATION: 2008, c. 28
- EFFECTIVE: 20/06/08
- 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
Building Act: The remainder of 2005, c. 22 is now
proclaimed in force, dealing with the validity of licences.
Section 2.B Regulations
Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): O.C.
315-2008 amends the regulation in various places, including: replacing section 2 (owner-builder exempt from certain
provisions of Chapter IV of the Act) and adding new sections 3.2.2 to 3.2.5.
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
Saskatchewan
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
First Session, 26th Legislative Assembly
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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 12
- EFFECTIVE: NIF
- 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 28
- EFFECTIVE: 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
Wildlife Habitat Protection Act: 2008, c. 28 (Bill 25) has amended items 240,
355, 373, 431, 496, 794, 815, 818, 857, 879 and 960 in the Schedule.
Section 2.B Regulations
Electrical Inspection Regulations (The Electrical Inspection Act, 1993): Sask.
Reg. 45/2008 amends the regulation and adds a section 6.01 (Exemption from Act) and replaces 6.1 (Exemptions
from subsection 16(2) of the Act).
Gas Inspection Regulations (The Gas Inspection Act, 1993): Sask. Reg.
46/2008 adds subsection (6) to section 16 (hydrogen installation code standard).
Wildlife Habitat Lands Designation Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection
Act): S.A. 2008, c. 28 (Bill 25) has amended the regulation by repealing item 50(a).
Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Regulations
- TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Adoption) Regulations, 2003
- CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3, Reg 7
- TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Saskatchewan Amendments) Regulations, 2003
- CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3, Reg. 8
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Section 4.A Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Regulations
Yukon
Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Acts
First Session, 32 nd Legislative Assembly
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
- CITATION: 2007, c. 13
- EFFECTIVE: 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
- CITATION: 2008, c. 12
- EFFECTIVE: NIF
- 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
New Documents for the 2008-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD
Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes
New / Nouvelle(s)
A14-07 Concrete Poles
A179-04 Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
B613-00 Appareils élévateurs d'habitation pour personnes handicapées
F326-M91 (R2005) Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems
P.2-07 Testing method for measuring the annual fuel utilization efficiency of
residential gas-fired furnaces and boilers
NW178.1-08 Certification of welding
inspection organizations
NW178.2-08 Certification of welding inspectors
Z98-07 Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors
Z305.6-92 (R2007) Medical Oxygen Concentrator Central Supply System: For
Use with Nonflammable Medical Gas Piping Systems
Amended / Modifiée(s)
No Change
Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)
B376-M1980 (R2008) Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels
C22.2 No. 96-M1989 (R2008) Portable Power Cables
C22.2 No.160-M1985 (R2008) Voltage and Polarity Testers
C22.2 No. 211.0-03 (R2008) General Requirements and Methods of Testing for Nonmetallic Conduit
Z62.1-03 (R2008) Chain Saws
Z317.2-01 (R20008) Special Requirements for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Health
Care Facilities
Z434-03 (R2008) Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - General Safety Requirements
Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)
G164-M92 Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles
G189-1966 Sprayed Metal Coatings for Atmospheric Corrosion Protection
Z321-96 Signs and Symbols for the Workplace
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-GP-55M Application of Sheet Applied Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing
Membrane
37-GP-64M Mat Reinforcing, Fibrous Glass, for Membrane Waterproofing
Systems and Built-Up Roofing
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