CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

February 2011

Table of Contents

	Introduction Canada Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Canada Acts Section 1.B Canada Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations Alberta Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Alberta Acts Section 1.B Alberta Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations British Columbia Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A British Columbia Acts Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia Acts Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations Manitoba Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Manitoba Acts Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations New Brunswick Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations Newfoundland and Labrador Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Northwest Territories Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts Section 4.B Nova Scotia Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations Nunavut Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Nunavut Acts Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Nunavut Acts Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Nunavut Acts Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Nunavut Acts Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations Ontario Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Ontario Acts Section 1.B Ontario Regulations Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Ontario Acts Section 2.B Ontario Regulations Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Ontario Acts Section 3.B Ontario Regulations Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Ontario Acts Section 4.B Ontario Regulations Prince Edward Island Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations Quebec Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Quebec Acts Section 1.B Quebec Regulations Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Quebec Acts Section 2.B Quebec Regulations Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Quebec Acts Section 3.B Quebec Regulations Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Quebec Acts Section 4.B Quebec Regulations Saskatchewan Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations Yukon Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Yukon Acts Section 1.B Yukon Regulations Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Yukon Acts Section 2.B Yukon Regulations Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Yukon Acts Section 3.B Yukon Regulations Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Yukon Acts Section 4.B Yukon 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 March 2011. 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 January 2011 to March 2011. 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 January 2011 under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents

Documents that will be on the web and the 2011-1 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 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Canada Acts

INTERNET: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/legisinfo/index.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• BILL: C-9
• TITLE: Jobs and Economic Growth Act
• REPEALS: Exclusion List Regulations, 2007 (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act)
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13); Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act (S.C. 1993, c. 31); Nuclear Energy Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-16); Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Regulations Amending the Exclusion List Regulations, 2007 under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (SOR/2009-88)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/07/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF; ss. 99-102 in force 01/09/10; ss. 1776-1782, 1784 in force 27/08/10; Section 1797 and subsection 1820(12) in force 31/10/10.

• BILL: C-15
• TITLE: Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act
• REPEALS: Nuclear Liability Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-28)
• AMENDS: Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/04/10

• BILL: C-26
• TITLE: Transboundary Waters Protection Act
• AMENDS: International River Improvements Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-20)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/05/10

• BILL: C-33
• TITLE: Safer Railways Act
• AMENDS: Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: Second Reading - 08/12/10

• BILL: C-36
• TITLE: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-43
• TITLE: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Modernization Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/06/10

• BILL: C-49
• TITLE: Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/10/10

• BILL: C-311 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Climate Change Accountability Act [New]
• STATUS: First Reading (Senate) - 06/05/10 (Carried over from last session)

• BILL: C-343 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (family leave)
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 28/04/10

• BILL: C-393 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
• AMENDS: Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/12/09 (Carried over from last session)

• BILL: C-481 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age)
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/12/10

• BILL: C-511 (Pr)
• TITLE: Protective Enforcement and Defect Accountability Legislation (PEDAL) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
• STATUS: Second Reading (Commons) - 06/10/10

SENATE

• BILL: S-5
• TITLE: Ensuring Safe Vehicles Imported from Mexico for Canadians Act
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
• STATUS: Third Reading (Commons) - 16/12/10

• BILL: S-210 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act (involvement of Parliament)
• AMENDS: Federal Sustainable Development Act (S.C. 2008, c. 33)
• STATUS: Royal Assent -15/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 15/12/10

Section 1.B Canada Regulations

2-Butoxyethanol Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 9, 2010, p. 2636.

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 18, 2010, p. 3300.

Agreement Respecting the National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) Program Memorandum of Understanding (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed MOU is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Supplement, April 24, 2010, pp. 3-30.

Aviation Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code Part II): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 19, 2009, p. 2749.

Benzene in Gasoline Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 8, 2009, p. 2330.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Proposed amendments to add substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, May 16, 2009, pp. 1457, 1470 and 1481. Proposed amendments to add toxic substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 3, 2009, pp. 3006, 3017 and 3026. Proposed amendments to add toxic substances to Schedule 1 are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 9, 2010, p. 2560.

Deposit Out of the Normal Course of Events Notification Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 19, 2009, p. 3794.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 12, 2010, p. 1538.

Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act: Notice that a plan has been prepared and is available at www.climatechange.gc.ca is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1402.

Ministerial Condition No. 15926 (Tetrahalidearomaticdione, reaction product with 2-ethyl-1- hexanol) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Conditions of manufacture or import of the substance are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1878.

Ministerial Condition No. 16024 (Formaldehyde, polymer with N1-(2-aminoethyl)-N2[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-1,2-ethanediamine, alkane bis oxymethyleneoxirane, 4,4 '-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol] and 2,2 '-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis [oxirane], reaction products with Bu glycidyl ether and 1-[[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-3-phenoxy-2-propanol, acetates (salts) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Conditions of manufacture or import of the substance are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, p. 2011.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments regarding electronic stability control systems are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 14, 2009, p. 674. Proposed amendments (various) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1368. Proposed amendments (theft protection and rollaway prevention - Standard 114) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 329. Proposed amendments (interpretation and standards 207 and 210) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 22, 2010, p. 1339. Proposed amendments (Motorcycle Brake Systems - Standard 122) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 30, 2010, p. 2816.

Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 318.

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of the Act applies to eight substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 6, 2010, p. 341.

Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List with respect to four substances (Benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo, Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-5,6-dimethoxy-, Phosphonic acid, [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-, monoethyl ester, calcium salt (2:1), Fatty acids, C_6-19-branched) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 30, 2010, p. 112.

Notice of intent to assess and manage the risks to the health of Canadians and their environment posed by aromatic azo substances which may break down to certain aromatic amines, substances which may break down to certain benzidines, and the corresponding aromatic amines or benzidines (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1402.

Notice of intent to recommend that mercury compounds be added to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 under subsection 90(1) of the Act (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 12, 2010, p. 1504.

Notice of publication of the National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy's advice on "A Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act - 2010 (Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 7, 2010, p. 2147.

Notice of twelfth release of technical information related to substances identified in the Batch 12 Challenge (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 26, 2009, p. 3839.

Notice requesting comments on amending the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to address motor quadricycles intended for on-road use- Extension of closing date (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 5, 2010, p. 1408.

Notice to anyone engaged in the use of methyl bromide (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1622.

Notice with respect to Batch 12 Challenge Substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 26, 2009, p. 3813.

Order 2010-66-01-01 and Order 2010-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Environmental Protection Act): Orders are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 30, 2010, pp. 115, 117. Order 2010-87-04-02 is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 24, 2010, p. 959.

Order 2010-87-06-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1627.

Order 2010-66-07-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 31, 2010, p. 2075.

Orders 2010-66-07-01 and 2010-87-08-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Orders are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 31, 2010, p. 2075-2081.

Order Adding a Toxic Substance (benzyl chloride) to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 27, 2010, p. 303.

Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 1, 2010, p. 1058. Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 30, 2010, p. 2796.

Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act (Species at Risk Act): Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 3, 2010, p. 1833.

Proposed notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans in respect of specified substances on Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, related to the resin and synthetic rubber manufacturing sector (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 1, 2011, Supplement. 78 p.

Publication after screening assessment of a substance - Quinoline, CAS No. 91-22-5 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, p. 2077.

Publication after screening assessment of seven heavy fuel oil substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the draft screening assessment found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1356.

Publication after Screening Assessment of Substances - Batch 9 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 20, 2010, Supplement. p. 1-40

Publication after screening assessment of two substances - distillates (petroleum), light thermal cracked, CAS No. 64741-82-8 and distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized light catalytic cracked, CAS No. 68333-25-5 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the draft screening assessment found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1360.

Publication of Final Decision after Screening Assessment of Substances - Batch 8 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary of the final screening assessment is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I , July 31, 2010, Supplement. 30 pp.

Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Fisheries Act: Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 19, 2009, p. 3796.

Release and Environmental Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 19, 2009, p. 3787.

Residential Indoor Air Quality Guideline: Carbon Monoxide & Ozone (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notices of the guidelines are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 24, 2010, pp. 2013-2016.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15676 (Cassie line of transgenic Sus scrofa domestica) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 20, 2010, p. 228.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15717 (Benzenamine) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 20, 2010, p. 230.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15847 (Silica Gel, fluorinated) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 27, 2010, p. 596.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15871 (Fatty acids, unsatd., dimers, polymers with fatty acids, polyethylenepolyamine and polyethylenepolyamine, compds. with unsatd. fatty acid trimers) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1354.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15907 Fatty acids, C_16-18 and C₁₈-unsatd., esters with acetaldehydeformaldehyde reaction by products, Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 98859-60-0, (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 19, 2010, p. 1629.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 1571796 (Cyclopentane, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4-heptafluoro-) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 6, 2010, p. 165.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15914 (Fatty acids, esters with polyalkanol) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1881.

Significant New Activity Notice No. 15973 (Alkyl acrylic acid, (alkoxysilyl)alkyl ester, reaction products with silica) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 10, 2010, p. 1959.

Significant New Activity Notice No. EAU-566 (1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)-, chloride (1:1), Chemical Abstracts Service Registry No. 23328-71-4 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 7, 2010, p. 2145.

Species at Risk Act: Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 18, 2010, p. 3227.

Summary of the Priority Substances List Assessment Report of Ethylene Glycol (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Summary is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 17, 2010, p. 866.

Technical Standards Document No. 206, Door Locks and Door Retention Components - Revision 2 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations): Notice of revision of technical standards document no. 206 is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 29, 2010, p. 1375.

Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 22, 2010, p. 1335.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2009, p. 1376. Proposed Amendment 9 regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 10, 2010, p. 840. Proposed changes are to harmonise with the United Nations' requirements for drums used in the transport of dangerous goods.

Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 1, 2010, p. 1082.

Voyage Data Recorder Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 6, 2010, p. 2869.

Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 20, 2010, p. 511.

Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Canada Acts

Antarctic Environmental Protection Act: S.C. 2009, c. 14 is now in force and directs any fines as payable under the Act to the Environmental Damages Fund. This fund will be used for restoration and other environmental projects. The amendment brings into force new penalty schemes and improves other enforcement tools within the Act.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33): S.C. 2009, c. 14 is in force making several amendments including the addition of enforcement officer immunity and changes to the sentencing provisions of the Act. The existing liability and duty provisions are amended to make them consistent with other environmental acts. The Act is also amended to reflect the requirement that all fines collect from convicted corporations be credited to the Environmental Damages Fund.

Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act: S.C. 2009, c. 14 is now in force and directs any fines as payable under the Act to the Environmental Damages Fund. This fund will be used for restoration and other environmental projects. The amendment brings into force new penalty schemes and improves other enforcement tools within the Act.

Canada Wildlife Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. W-9): S.C. 2009, c. 14 is in force making several amendments including the addition of enforcement officer immunity and the power to designate analysts. The existing liability and duty provisions are amended to make them consistent with other environmental acts.

Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

Federal Sustainable Development Act (S.C. 2008, c. 33): S.C. 2010, c. 16 replaces subsections 7(2), 9(3), 10(3) and 11(1) and (2) relating to the schedule of reporting and updating of the sustainable development strategy.

Loi fédérale sur le développement durable

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Fishery (General) Regulations (Fisheries Act): SOR/2010-270 amends subsection 3(4), replaces 35(1), 39(3)-(5) and adds subsection 58(2).

Règlement de pêche (dispositions générales)

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/98-159
• GOVERNING ACT: Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

• TITLE: Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act
• CITATION: S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 126

• TITLE: Loi sur les pénalités administratives en matière d'environnement
• CITATION: L.C. 2009, c. 14, a. 126

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Vessels Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2010-227
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)

• TITLE: Pacific Aquaculture Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2010-270
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)

• TITLE: Règlement du Pacifique sur l'aquaculture
• CITATION: DORS/2010-270
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les pèches (L.R. 1985, c. F-14)

• TITLE: Règlement sur l'identification et le suivi à distance des bâtiments
• CITATION: DORS/2010-227
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du canada (L.C. 2001, c. 26)

Alberta

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. D-4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 25/03/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: 25/03/10

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/04/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 22/04/10

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving) Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: Carbon Capture and Storage Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Mines and Minerals Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. M-17); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 02/12/10

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Mines and Minerals (Coalbed Methane) Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Mines and Minerals Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 02/12/10

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: Alberta Parks Act
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40); Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)
• REPEALS: Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-9)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 22/11/10

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation (Firefighters) Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/04/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Utilities Consumer Advocate Act
• AMENDS: Alberta Utilities Commission Act (S.A. 2007, c. A-37.2)
• STATUS: Defeated

• BILL: 220
• TITLE: Tailings Ponds Reclamation Statutes Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/12/10

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

Energy Resources Conservation Act: This act has been amended to by the Carbon Capture and Storage Statutes Amendment Act, 2010 (S.A. 2010, c. 14) which provides a regulatory framework for the capturing and storage of carbon dioxide in Alberta. A definition has been added to section 1. Sections 3 (Consideration of public interest) and 21 (Inquiries and recommendations) have also been amended.

Oil and Gas Conservation Act: This act has been amended to by the Carbon Capture and Storage Statutes Amendment Act, 2010 (S.A. 2010, c. 14) which provides a regulatory framework for the capturing and storage of carbon dioxide in Alberta. Notable amendments have been made to sections 4 (Purposes of the Act), 41 Escape of oil, gas, water or substance),, 10 (Regulations), 39 (Approval of scheme), 68, of Part 11(Orphan Fund) and 97 (Closing area to travel). Section 23.1 (Captured carbon dioxide wells, facilities, and schemes) has been added to the act.

Public Lands Act: Section 20 (Occupation of land) has been amended to refer to "underground formations".

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Exemption Regulation (Safety Code Act): Alta. Reg. 209/2010 has extended the expiry date to 2015.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 156/2010 amends the regulation to delete "dipmeter survey" from subsection 12.150(4).

Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 333/2010 and 334/2010 amends the regulation to its references to various codes so they are current.

Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation (Climate Change and Emissions Management Act): Alta. Reg. 179/2010 amends sections 21 and 22 to update transitional periods.

Soil Conservation Notice Regulation (Soil Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 195/2010 amends the regulation to repeal and replace the Schedule. The expiry date has been extended to 2020.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

• TITLE: Wildlife Act
• CITATION: R.S.A. 2000, c. W-10

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

• TITLE: Directive 033: Well Servicing and Completions Operations-interim Requirement Regarding the Potential for Explosive Mixtures and Ignition in Wells
• CITATION: Revised edition July 24, 2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE: Directive 074: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes
• CITATION: February 3, 2009
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

British Columbia

Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A British Columbia Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/03/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/03/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 (S.B.C. 2008 c. 20); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36); Coal Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 15); Geothermal Resources Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 171); 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 (S.B.C. 2008, c. 36); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: Remaining ss. In Force 04/10/10

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Consumption Tax Rebate and Transition Act
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40); Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/04/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2010
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Foresters Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 19); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Passenger Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 39); Public Health Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 28); Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: Forests and Range (First Nations Woodland Licence) Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 1997 (S.B.C. 1997, c. 31); Traffic Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 1997 (S.B.C. 1997, c. 43)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Clean Energy Act [new]
• AMENDS: Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473); Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act [new]
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2010
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2009, c. 40); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 32); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 16); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Safety Standards Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 39); Transportation Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 44)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Cosmetic Pesticide and Carcinogen Control Act, 2010 [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/04/10

• BILL: 207 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Species at Risk Protection Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43)
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/05/10

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers Compensation Act): The 2011 Proposed Amendments for Consultation are to be found on the Worksafe BC website. Consultation period ends 4:30 pm Friday, November 26, 2010.

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Forest Act: Section 2 of S.B.C. 2010, c. 11 is now in force. Section 59.1 is amended to amends sections to allow the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations concerning the maximum terms for innovative forestry practices agreements.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act: S.B.C. 2010, c. 21 amends the act to allow Part 2 fuel suppliers to retain overages and defer any shortages in the renewable fuel requirements and apply them to the next compliance period. Part 3.1 (Fuel Labelling Requirements) has been added requiring suppliers post labels or give notice of the renewable content of their fuel. Subsections 11(5) and (6) is amended to impose penalties for failing to meet renewable or low carbon fuel requirements. Sections 27.1 (Regulations in relation to labelling) and 29.1 (Transition - deferring Part 2 obligations).

Greenhouse Gas Regulation (Cap and Trade) Act: S.B.C. 2010, c. 21 is partly in force and amends section 4 (Emissions report) and section 39 (Regulations in relation to regulated operations and reporting operations) to deal with omissions or errors that are immaterial to emissions reports.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Elevating Devices Safety Regulation (Safety Standards Act): B.C. Reg. 335/2010 amends the Schedule (Adopted Safety Codes) is amended to outline amendments to CSA B44-07, CSA (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) and include B44.7-07 (Performance-based safety code for elevators and escalators) and CSA Standard B44.2-07 (Maintenance requirements and intervals for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks).

Power Engineer, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation: B.C. Reg. 333/2010 amends section 84 of the regulation. B.C. Reg. 334/2010 updates the Schedule with the latest versions of various standards.

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances
• CITATION: October 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)

Manitoba

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: The Workers Compensation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/12/10

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: The Planning Act Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/12/10

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Drivers and Vehicles Act (C.C.S.M. c. D104); Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.M. 2010, c. 52
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (Disclosure of Government Directives)
• AMENDS: Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/12/10

Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

Manitoba Building Code (Buildings and Mobile Homes Act): Man. Reg. 142/2010 amends the Building Code schedule to include references to certain changes under the National Building Code of Canada, 2005 including the use of HOT2000 energy analysis software or a comparable equivalent under certain circumstances. A reference to CAN/CSA-P.2 Testing Method for Measuring the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Gas-Fired Furnaces and Boilers has been added. http://www.ccohs.ca/legislation/man/mbebmh/mbrmbce1.xml

Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

New Brunswick

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/index-e.asp?legi=56&num=4

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act
• AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5); Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Special Permit Fees Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation (Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8); Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 12/10/10

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends the definition of "minister" in subsection 57(1) to reflect the name change to "Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure".

Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends subsection 68(2) and paragraph 109(4)(c) to reflect the name changes "Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries" and "Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure" respectively.

Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends several sections to reflect the name change to "Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure".

Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends paragraph 4(1)(b) to reflect the name change "Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries".

Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 replaces subsection 6(1) and amends paragraph 27(2)(b) to reflect the name changes "Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries" and "Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure".

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends ss. 11, 15, and 18 to reflect the name change "Department of Education and Early Childhood Development" and "Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development".

Special Permit Fees Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends several sections to reflect the name change "Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure".

Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2010, c. 31 amends paragraph 3(3)(b.2) to reflect the name change "Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries".

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nl.ca/business/bills/default.htm

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/06/10
• CITATION: S.N.L 2010, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 01/10/2010

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Public Safety Act
• AMENDS: Public Safety Act (S.N.L. 1996, c. P-41.01); Electrical Regulations (N.L.R. 120/96)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.L 2010, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: 16/12/10

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3); Lands Act (S.N.L. 1991, c. 36); Protected Zoning Regulations (C.N.L.R. 996/96)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.L 2010, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 16/12/10

• BILL: 51
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act
• AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. P-10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/10

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Smoke-free Environment Act, 2005
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Environment Act, 2005 (S.N.L. 2005, c. S-16.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/10

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

Vehicles Regulation, 2001 (Highway Traffic Act): N.L.R. 103/10, which deals with snow clearing the equipment, amends the regulation.

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/housebills16-3.aspx

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Electrical Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-3); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. F-6); Forest Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. F-10); Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25); Public Health Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 17); Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c.S-1); Waste Reduction and Recovery Act (S.N.W.T. 2003, c. 29)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/05/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 20/05/10

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. F-6)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/11/10

Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 4.B

No Change

Nova Scotia

Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/index.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• BILL: 2 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Act (Pr.)
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/03/10

• BILL: 4 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act, Respecting Renewable Energy Providers
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/03/10

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 11/05/10

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act and the Motor Vehicle Act, Respecting First Responders
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/04/10

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Safety Act
• AMENDS: Fire Safety Act (S.N.S. 2002, c. 6)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/04/10

• BILL: 34 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act (Pr.)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/04/10

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: An Act Respecting Provincial Financial Administration [new]
• AMENDS: Endangered Species Act (C.C.S.M. c. E111); Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179); Off-highway Vehicles Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 323); Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 01/08/10

• BILL: 37 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/04/10

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: Voluntary Carbon Emissions Offset Fund Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 53
• TITLE: Fur Industry Act [new]
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 60 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Green Energy Promotion Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/05/10

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: Non-essential Pesticides Control Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 6
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/10
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/2011

• BILL: 70 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Wilderness Areas Protection Act
• AMENDS: Wilderness Areas Protection Act (S.N.S. 1998, c. 27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 68
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 73 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Forests Act
• AMENDS: Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/10/10

• BILL: 83
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act
• AMENDS: Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 51
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/10

• BILL: 84 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/11/10

• BILL: 89
• TITLE: Personal Health Information Act
• AMENDS: Health Protection Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 41
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/10

• BILL: 93
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 59
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 94
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 60
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 97
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 61
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 100
• TITLE: Labour Board Act
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 37
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL:103
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 62
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/10

• BILL: 111
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 63
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 114
• TITLE: Anti-idling Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/10

• BILL: 127
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 66
• EFFECTIVE: 10/12/10

• BILL: 128
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Trade Union Act, Respecting Powers and Duties of Arbitrators and Arbitration Boards
• AMENDS: Trade Union Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 475)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2010, c. 76
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 129
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Wilderness Areas Protection Act
• AMENDS: Wilderness Areas Protection Act (S.N.S. 1998, c. 27)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/12/10

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

Fisheries and Costal Resources Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 51 amends the act to restrict the definition of marketing. Section 73 has been clarified concerning when a licence is required to deal with fish products. Amendments to section 75 to simplify the grounds for refusing a license and section 77 simplifies the regulation-making powers of the Governor in Council concerning licensing and inspecting of fish products.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: In addition to some housekeeping amendments and the repeal of outdated subsections 25(3) - (4) and section 84, S.N.S. 2010, c. 66 amends the act to harmonize the definitions for serious and bodily injury.

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

• TITLE: Renewable Energy Standard Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 35/2007
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

• TITLE: Renewable Electricity Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 155/2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electricity Ac t (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)

Nunavut

Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nunavut Acts

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

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/20

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2010, No. 3
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 26/10/10

Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation General Regulations
• CITATION: R-022-2008
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)

Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations

• TITLE: Firefighters' Presumption Regulations
• CITATION: R-016-2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation General Regulations
• CITATION: R-017-2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)

Ontario

Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Ontario Acts

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 11 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2010
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/03/10

• BILL: 13 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Sustainable Water and Waste Water Systems Improvement and Maintenance Act, 2010 [new]
• REPEALS: Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 29)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/03/10

• 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 (Carried over from previous session)

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/10

• BILL: 26 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Ignition Interlock Devices in School Vehicles), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/04/10

• BILL: 28 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Cigarette and Cigar Butt Litter Prevention Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/04/10

• BILL: 29 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Renewable Energy Undertakings), 2010
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/04/10

• BILL: 36 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Mining Amendment Act (Resources Processed in Ontario), 2010
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14)
• STATUS: Second Reading - Lost on Division

• BILL: 41(Pr.)
• TITLE: Defibrillator Access Act, 2010 [New]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 03/06/10

• BILL: 58 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Enabling Municipalities to Require Inclusionary Housing), 2010
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 03/06/10

• BILL: 62 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Industrial Facilities), 2010
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 63 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Building Code Amendment Act (Storm Water Harvesting), 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 64 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Scented Products), 2010
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/10

• BILL: 65
• TITLE: Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4); Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40); Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/25/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: In Force Upon Proclamation

• BILL: 68
• TITLE: Open for Business Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27); Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25); Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1); Drainage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17); Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43); Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 32); Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 19); Waste Management Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 1); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/25/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 69 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Hawkins Gignac Act (Carbon Monoxide Detectors), 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/12/10

• BILL: 72
• TITLE: Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23); Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. NIF

• BILL: 74 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safe Bicycle Passing), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/10

• BILL: 76 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Visual Fire Alarm System Act, 2010 [new]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/10

• BILL: 77 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Strengthening Public Hospitals Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/10

• BILL: 79 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Condominium Owners Protection Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O., 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 23/09/10

• BILL: 88 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Accessible Parking Act, 2010 [new]
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 91 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Sewage Sludge), 2010
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 93 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act (Fire Sprinkler Retrofitting), 2010
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/06/10

• BILL: 97 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Michelle Krohn Act (Modified Driver's Licence), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 30/09/10

• BILL: 104 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Access to Personal Health Information Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (S.O. 2004, c. 3)
• STATUS: First Reading -16/09/10

• BILL: 110
• TITLE: Good Government Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2), Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7), Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1), Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 04/11/10

• BILL: 116 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Protecting Children from Tobacco Addiction Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/06/10

• BILL: 125 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Exotic Wildlife in Captivity Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/11/10

• BILL: 134 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Municipal Residential and Commercial Surge Protector Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 09/12/2010

• BILL: 136 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Cameras), 2010
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/11/10

• BILL: 191
• TITLE: Far North Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14), Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12), Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 25/10/10
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: In Force Upon Proclamation

Section 1.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION

Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

For a complete list of the 2010 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php

November 2010 Court Bulletins

December 2010 Court Bulletins

January 2011 Court Bulletins

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Highway Traffic Act: S.O. 2009, c. 5 amends the act by adding sections 41.4, 48.4 and 55.2 which implement new seven-day vehicle impoundments. These apply to drivers driving with suspended licences, without a required vehicle ignition interlock device and those drivers who fail to meet blood alcohol content requirements.

Provincial Offences Act: S. O. 2009, c. 33, Sch. 4 amends section 18.6 (Authority to collect parking fines) and repeals subsection 20(1)(h) to reflect changes made to section 18.6.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Building Code(Building Code Act): O. Reg. 315/10 amends the regulation to add definitions for Area affected by a significant drinking water threat, Lake Simcoe shoreline, Significant drinking water, Source protection area, Source protection plan, Vulnerable area. Section 1.10. (Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Programs) has been added to Division C.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 411/10 amends the regulation to make consequential amendments to section 19 and Schedule 5.

Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 419/10 amends the regulation to repeal and replace the Ontario Table of Occupational Exposure Limits.

Critical Defects of Commercial Motor Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 410/10 amends the regulation to repeal section 3 (Service of an Order to Impound and Suspend).

Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations (Occupational Health and Safety): O. Reg. 422/10 amends the regulation to repeal section 7 (Ongoing asbestos management in buildings, two-year transitional period).

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety): O. Reg. 413/10 amends the regulation to repeal Form 1. As well amendments have been made to update the language used and increase its accuracy.

Oil and Gas - Offshore (Occupational Health and Safety): O. Reg. 421/10 amends the regulation to update the language used and increase its accuracy. Sections 50, 95 and 100 have been repealed and replaced.

Safety Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 413/10 amends Schedule 4.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Interpretation
• CITATION: O. Reg. 466/94
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14)

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Amendments to Noise Requirements in the Regulations for Industrial Establishments & Oil and Gas-Offshore
• CITATION: 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Guideline for the Safe Operation and Maintenance of Powered Lift Trucks July 1999; Last Reviewed
• CITATION: July 1999; Last reviewed June 2009
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Guideline: Silica on Construction Projects
• CITATION: September 2004; Last reviewed June 2009
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Level 1 Risk and Safety Management Plan
• CITATION: November 26, 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16)

• TITLE: Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario
• CITATION: 3rd Edition - August 2005
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Summary Conviction Offences under the OH&S Act
• CITATION: 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.pe.ca/bills/index.php

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: Government Reorganization Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. F-11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (First Responders) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Migrant Workers License Exception) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Early Learning and Child Care Act
• AMENDS: Smoke-free Places Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. S-4.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Zero Tolerance) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/11/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First Reading: 09/12/10

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Electric Power (Electricity-Rate Reduction) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Renewable Energy Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-12.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 01/03/11

• BILL: 32
• 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 - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Beverage Containers Act
• AMENDS: Beverage Containers Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. B-2.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/10
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 03
• EFFECTIVE: 09/12/10

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

INTERNET (E): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/39legislature1/Projets-loi/Publics/index.htm

INTERNET (F): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fra/39legislature1/Projets-loi/Publics/index.htm

• BILL: 24
• 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: Royal Assent - 19/11/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 45
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss in force 19/11/09

• BILL: 26
• 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)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: 05/08/10 some ss NIF

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act to confirm the collective nature of water resources and provide for increased water resource protection
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: An Act respecting the boundaries of the waters in the domain of the State and the protection of wetlands along part of the Richelieu River [New]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 19/06/09

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting off-highway vehicles
• AMENDS: An Act respecting off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., c. V-1.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/09; except s. 7, the second paragraph of section 21.1 of the Act respecting off-highway vehicles enacted by section 8, paragraph 1 of s. 12 and s. 18, come into force on 10/06/10

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting tourist accommodation establishments and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c.C-61.1); Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/11

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: An Ac to amend various legislative provisions concerning specialized medical centres and medical imaging laboratories
• 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: Royal Assent - 19/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: 19/06/09 some ss. in force 01/01/10

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: An Act to modify the occupational health and safety regime, particularly in order to increase certain death benefits and fines and simplify the payment of the employer assessment
• AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c.A-3.001); An Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1); 2006, c. 53
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: ss. 7, 22, and 23 in force 01/01/11

• BILL: 41
• 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: Royal Assent - 04/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 48
• EFFECTIVE: 04/12/09

• BILL: 42
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislative provisions in relation to climate change
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: ss NIF

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: An Act to amend various legislative provisions respecting municipal affairs
• AMENDS: Fire Safety Act (R.S.Q. c. S-3.4); Civil Protection Act (R.S.Q., c. S-2.3); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: s. 114 in force 01/01/11

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: An Act respecting the representation of family-type resources and certain intermediate resources and the negotiation process for their group agreements, and amending various legislative provisions
• AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c.A-3.001)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: NIF (some ss. in force 12/06/09)

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife
• AMENDS: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c.C-61.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 49
• EFFECTIVE: 04/12/09 (except s. 5; s. 29 in force 01/04/10)

• BILL: 55
• TITLE: An Act respecting the implementation of the Ninth Protocol of Amendment to the Agreement on Internal Trade
• 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: Royal Assent - 03/11/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 43
• EFFECTIVE: 03/11/09

• BILL: 57
• TITLE: Sustainable Forest Development Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1)
• AMENDS: An Act respecting off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., c. V-1.2); Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c.C-61.1); n Act respecting the lands in the domain of the State (R.S.Q., c. T-8.1); n Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Fire Safety Act (R.S.Q. c. S-3.4); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.1); Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1); Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01); Pesticides Act (R.S.Q., c.P-9.3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 1/04/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss NIF

• BILL: 58
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting land use planning and development and other legislative provisions concerning metropolitan communities
• AMENDS: An Act respecting off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., c. V-1.2); An Act respecting the lands in the domain of the State (R.S.Q., c. T-8.1); An Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/10 (ss 155-156 in force 01/04/13 or earlier as enacted by ss. 138 and 150 respectively of 2010, c. 3)

• BILL: 69
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code as regards driving schools
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2); 2007, c. 40
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 55
• EFFECTIVE: 17/01/10

• BILL: 71
• 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); 2007, c. 40; 2008, c. 14
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 34

• BILL: 73
• TITLE: An Act to provide for measures to fight crime in the construction industry
• AMENDS: Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 57
• EFFECTIVE: ss NIF

• BILL: 74
• TITLE: An Act to amend various legislative provisions principally to tighten the regulation of the financial sector
• AMENDS: Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 04/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 58
• EFFECTIVE: s. 89 is not in force which amends c. N-1.1

• BILL: 79
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Mining Act
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/12/09

• BILL: 87
• TITLE: An Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (R.S.Q., c. P-30.3); Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF
• BILL: 88
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Quality Act as regards residual materials management and to amend the Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Regulation respecting compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials (Q-2, r.2.3, O.C. 1049-2004)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/05/10

• BILL: 89
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act in order to reinforce compliance
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); 2009, c. 21; Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Order of the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, 2007, G.O. 2, 2833) under the Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2).
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/04/10

• BILL: 97
• TITLE: An Act to Proclaim Memorial Day for Persons Killed or Injured on the Job [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 11/06/10

• BILL: 100
• TITLE: An Act to implement certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 30 March 2010, reduce the debt and return to a balanced budget in 2013-2014
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 20/05/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 12/06/10 some ss NIF

• BILL: 104
• TITLE: An Act to abolish certain councils and the government air service fund
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 25/05/10

• BILL: 110
• TITLE: An Act to amend the occupational health and safety plan to grant greater protection to certain domestics
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/06/10

• BILL: 121
• TITLE: An Act to improve relations between the people living along off-highway vehicle club trails and the users of those trails and to improve user safety
• AMENDS: Act respecting off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., chapter V-1.2); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., chapter C-24.2);
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: ss NIF

• BILL: 122
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Building Act mainly to modernize safety standards
• AMENDS: Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: 02/12/10

• BILL: 128
• TITLE: An Act to enact the Money-Services Businesses Act and to amend various legislative provisions mainly concerning special funds and the financial sector
• AMENDS: Act respecting the boundaries of the waters in the domain of the State and the protection of wetlands along part of the Richelieu River (S.Q. 2009, c. 31); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2); Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/12/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 130
• TITLE: An Act to abolish the Ministère des Services gouvernementaux and the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage and to implement the Government's 2010-2014 Action Plan to Reduce and Control Expenditures by abolishing or restructuring certain bodies and certain funds
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/11/10

• BILL: 133
• TITLE: An Act respecting the governance and management of the information resources of public bodies and government enterprises
• AMENDS: Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/12/10

• BILL: 396 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to put a temporary stop to shale gas exploration and development activities
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/10/10

• BILL: 397 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to impose a moratorium on shale gas exploration and development projects
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/10/10

• BILL: 490 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act respecting the greater use of wood in construction
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10

• BILL: 491 [NEW] (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to prohibit asbestos and uranium exploration and mining in Quéébec
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10

Section 1.B Quebec Regulations

Dam Safety Regulation (Dam Safety Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 17, 2010, p. 2972.

Regulation designating level crossings where drivers of certain road vehicles are exempt from the obligation to stop their vehicle (Highway Safety Code): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 13, 2010, p. 2811.

Regulation respecting accident reports (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 14, 2009, p. 3504.

Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials ((Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3885.

Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water ((Environment Quality Act): The draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 24, 2010, p. 3157.

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 25, 2009, p. 3871.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 10, 2010, p. 674.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 30, 2009, p. 3437.

Regulation respecting the applicable percentages for the purposes of levying the assessment on employers personally liable for the payment of benefits for 2011 (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2010, p. 1551.

Regulation respecting the charges payable for the use of water (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 5, 2010, p. 1113.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the provisions relating to industrial accidents and occupational diseases contained in the Agreement on Social Security between the Gouvernement du Québec and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 28, 2009, p. 3581.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable plant species and their habitats Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 2, 2009, p. 3241.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable wildlife species and their habitats (An Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 11, 2009, p. 533.

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 wildlife habitats (An Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 3, 2010, p.2917.

Regulation to amend the Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 20, 2009, p. 1707

Regulation to amend the Construction Code (Building Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, June 23, 2010, p. 1535.

Regulation respecting the implementation of the Agreement regarding programs financed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4059.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, June 23, 2010, p. 1539.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting exemptions from the application of Title VIII.1 of the Highway Safety Code (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4133.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2010, p. 1398. The purpose of the draft Regulation is to make the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions compulsory.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 8, 2010, p. 3835.

Regulation to amend the 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, Dec. 1, 2010, p. 3615.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting pits and quarries (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 20, 2009, p. 1726.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4141.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (An Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4136.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 27, 2009, p. 477.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act, the Groundwater Catchment Regulation and the Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings ( (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Nov. 10, 2010, p. 2940.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the classification of employers, the statement of wages and the rates of assessment (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 30, 2010, p. 1552.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Dec. 16, 2009, p. 4133.

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials and the Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, May 20, 2009, p. 1721.

Regulation to amend the Safety Code for the Construction Industry (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 8, 2009, p. 2080. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 19, 2009, p. 2941.

Réserve de biodiversité projetée Samuel-De-Champlain (Natural Heritage Conservation Act): Proposed new activities framework is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4029.

Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Quebec Acts

Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c.C-61.1): S.Q. 2009, c. 22 repeals ss. 78.3 and 78.4 regarding classification and classification standards.

Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune.

Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01): S.Q. 2009, c. 22 removes reference to the Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act in s. 2, paragraph 8.

Loi sur le tabac

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

• TITLE: General Regulation respecting the agreements on the grouping of employers for the purposes of applying personalized rates and the procedures for calculating those rates
• CITATION: R.R.Q., c. A-3.001, r.0.4.03 O.C. 1296-97
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001)

• TITLE: Règlement-cadre concernant les ententes relatives au regroupement d'employeurs aux fins de l'assujettissement à des taux personnalisés et aux modalités de calcul de ces taux
• CITATION: R.R.Q., c. A-3.001, r.0.4.03 Décret 1296-97
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (L.R.Q., c. A-3.001)

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Saskatchewan

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/publications/default.htm

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 157
• TITLE: The Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. O-2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/11/10

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

Commercial Vehicle and Drivers (Record-Keeping) Regulations (Traffic Safety Act): Sask. Reg. 117/2010 amends s. 2, replaces s. 3 (records of convictions) and amends s. 4.

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Yukon

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon 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
• 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: 01/07/08

• BILL: 56
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act
• AMENDS: Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 15/12/08

• BILL: 59
• TITLE: Forest Resources Act [new]
• AMENDS: Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 31/01/11

• BILL: 69
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Smoke-Free Places Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 14/05/09

• BILL: 75
• TITLE: Second Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 159); Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 17/12/09

• BILL: 76
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/12/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 17/12/09

• BILL: 77
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Public Health and Safety Act
• AMENDS: Public Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 176)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/11/09
• CITATION: 2009, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 03/12/09

• BILL: 85
• TITLE: Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/05/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 01/11/10

• BILL: 91
• TITLE: Second Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/11/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/11

• BILL: 93
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 159); Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/11/10
• CITATION: 2010, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 09/11/10

• BILL: 104
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/04/08
• CITATION: 2008, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 15/05/08

Section 1.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

• TITLE: Forest Resources Act
• CITATION: S.Y. 2008, c. 15

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

• TITLE: Forest Resources Regulation
• CITATION: O.I.C. 2010/171
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Resources Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 15)

• TITLE: Little Teslin Lake Recreational Area Development Regulation
• CITATION: O.I.C. 2010/134
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Area Development Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 10)

Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

A23.4-09 Precast concrete - Materials and construction

A440.2-09 Fenestration energy performance

A440.3-09 User guide to CSA A440.2-09, Fenestration energy performance

B149.1-10 Code d'installation du gaz naturel et du propane

B149.1-10 Code d'installation du gaz naturel et du propane (Annexes)

B355-09 Lifts for persons with physical disabilities

C439-09 Standard laboratory methods of test for rating the performance of heat/energy-recovery ventilators

S367-09 Air-, cable-, and frame-supported membrane structures

Z317.2-10 Special requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in health care facilities

Z5359-10 Low-pressure hose assemblies for use with medical gases

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

B335-04 Safety standard for lift trucks

B651-04 Accessible design for the built environment

C802.1-00 Minimum Efficiency Values for Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers

S826 Series-01 Ferry Boarding Facilities

Z94.1-05 Industrial protective headwear - Performance, selection, care, and use

Z275.1-05 Hyperbaric facilities

Z275.2-04 Occupational safety code for diving operations

Z460-05 Control of hazardous energy - Lockout and other methods

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

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