CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

March 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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section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 April 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 February 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 February 2011 under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents

Documents that will be on the web and the 2011-2 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; ss 1874 & 1875 in force 14/02/11

• 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: 20/06/11

• 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.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 499.

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.

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 261.

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. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 412.

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. 2000, c. 32): S.C. 2009, c. 14 is in force making several amendments including the addition of enforcement officer immunity. The existing liability and duty provisions are amended to make them consistent with other environmental acts. The sentencing provisions including offences and their accompanying penalties are amended. The Act is also amended to reflect the requirement that all fines collected from convicted corporations be credited to the Environmental Damages Fund.

Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3): SOR/2010-297 adds item 38 regarding child care articles composed of vinyl that contains phthalates to Part II of Schedule 1.

Loi sur les produits dangereux

International River Improvements Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-20): 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. The amendment brings into force new penalty schemes and improves other enforcement tools within the Act. The Act is also amended to reflect the requirement that all fines collected from convicted corporations be credited to the Environmental Damages Fund.

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2010-316 adds 11 substances to Part 1 and 3 substances to Part 3. SOR/2010-317 adds one substance to Part 1 of the list.

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Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

No Change

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

No Change

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

• No legislation

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

No change

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

No change

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

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

No Change

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, 2011
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/02/11

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 December 10, 2010.

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 312/2010 is a large amendment to the regulation. Part 1(Definitions) has been amended to include a registered forest technician and clarifies the reference to registered professional forester. In section 4.22.1 the definition of late night hours has been amended to harmonize the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation with the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation. Part 4 (General Conditions) has been amended to establish minimum requirements for rope guardrail systems. The new Worksafe BC Standard will require the rope guardrails be installed and used in accordance with written instructions from an engineer and require the employer ensure an inspection of the completed installation by a qualified person prior to use. This will place responsibility for planning, design, installation and use of such guardrails solely with the employer, prime contractor or owner, as applicable, and the professional engineer. Parts 5, 6 and 30 have been amended to replace the term 'biohazardous' with 'biological agent'. It is Health Canada has deferred all biosecurity and biosafety matters to Public Health Agency of Canada and therefore all references to Health Canada have been updated. The definition of hazardous substances will now apply to human pathogens that have been classified by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Part 8 (Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment) has been amended relating to leg protection to ensure manufacturers have options for performance testing, regular re-testing and certification and will be able to provide customers with a choice of products. Part 16, (Mobile Equipment) has been amended to require mobile waste and recyclable materials collection, transportation and compaction equipment have a visual or audio warning signal device that meets the requirements of clause 7.2.14.1. Amendments have been made to clarify the vehicles and methods that may be used when collecting waste.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Commercial Transport Regulation (Commercial Transport Act): B.C. Reg. 337/2010 amends the regulation to replace the definition of 'axle width' with 'axle track width'. Appendices B, D - G, I and other sections have been amended to reflect this new terminology. Section 7.07 has been amended to update the time limits.

Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation (Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act ): B.C. Reg. 338/2010 is now fully in force. In addition to other amendments, sections 7.1 (Retaining, deferring and transferring renewable fuel obligations), 7.2 (Exemption from "Part 2 fuel supplier), 7.3 (Renewable fuel labelling requirements), 11.021 (Crediting retained carbon dioxide equivalent emissions), 11.022 (Exemption from "Part 3 fuel supplier) have been added to the act.

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

No Change

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

Workplace safety and Health Regulation (Workplace Safety and Health Act): Man. Reg. 147/2010 has been amended to repeal and replace the definition for 'harassment'. In addition to these amendments the several sections have been amended to convert the use of tons, to kilograms. Section 1.1.1 (Interpretation of 'harassment') has been added to the act. These amendments include new requirements to protect workers from psychological harassment in the workplace. Many sections have been amended to simplify the terminology used and provide clear direction to employers and workers on necessary steps to control workplace hazards and to improve the requirements for the use of personal protective equipment. The references to several standards have been updated to reflect more recent versions. Règlement sur la sécurité et la santé au travail

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

No Change

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

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

Public Safety Act: S.N.L. 2010, c. 28 repeals and replaces sections 25 - 28. New provisions are added to enhance the governance structure of the public safety appeal board and outline the process for appointing board members and the chairperson. Appeal procedures are described and board decisions may be appealed to the Trial Division.

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

Electrical Regulations (Public Safety Act): N.L.R. 2010, c. 28 repeals section 14.

Waste Management Regulations, 2003 (Environmental Protection Act): N.L.R. 100/10 amends the regulation to add Part IV (Waste Paint).

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: First Reading - 10/05/10

• 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: 01/02/2011

• 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

No change

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

No Change

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

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

No Change

Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

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 - 05/06/10

• 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: 139 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Clandestine Drug Operation Prevention Act, 2010
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/11/10

• BILL: 141
• TITLE: Health Protection and Promotion Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/11/10

• BILL: 146
• TITLE: Organic Waste Diversion Act, 2010 [new legislation]
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/12/10

• 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: 31/01/2011

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

February 2011 Court Bulletins

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Building Code Act: S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sch. 21 is now completely in force amending sections 8 and 43.

Coroners Act: S.O. 2009, c. 15 amends the Act to create the Death Investigation Oversight Council to oversee and advise the Chief Coroner and the Chief Forensic Pathologist. The addition of section 8.1 outlines the role of the Council to provide advice in the areas of financial resource management, strategic planning, quality assurance, performance measures, accountability mechanisms, appointment and dismissal of senior personnel, the exercise of the power to refuse to review complaints, compliance with the Act and the regulations. Section 8.2 has been added to the Act, creating a complaints committee and section 8.4 outlines the complaints process. Members of the public may ask the complaint committee to review the outcome of a complaint to the Chief Coroner or Chief Forensic. The committee will make its report to Oversight Council.

Mining Act: S.O. 2009, c. 21 is in force making several amendments relating to prospecting , staking, disputing claims, assessment work, surface rights owners, exploration, diamond mine royalties and consultation with Aboriginal communities. Claims may be made by map staking and that the requirements for map staking may be set out in regulations. Exploration must be done in accordance with the Act's requirements and in consultation with concerned Aboriginal communities, as well as in accordance with the dispute resolution process for Aboriginal consultations. In Southern Ontario, if the Crown has the mining rights, but is not the surface owner, the land has been deemed to be withdrawn from prospecting, staking, selling or leasing. In the North those lands may be withdrawn by order. Part IV (Oil, Gas Underground Storage and Salt Solution Mining) is now applicable to the whole province. Technical amendments are made regarding the administration of diamond royalties in Part VIII. The amendment makes various changes regarding staking and recording of claims where there is a surface rights owner including notification requirements. As well, prosectors must now complete a prospector's awareness program in obtain a licence.

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.

General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 336/09 amends the regulation to outline exemptions from Part V for waste disposal sites where there is a NASM plan area and the requirements of section 8.3, of Ontario Regulation 267/03, are satisfied (General).

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 493/10 repeals the definition of "general stationary combustion" in subsection 1(1), replaces paragraphs 1-26 in subsection 2(1), replaces subsection 5(4), adds s. 5.1 (additional information), replaces subsection 11(6) and table 1.

Safety Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 407/10 amends section 8 of the regulation and is now in force.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

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

Beverage Containers Act: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 3 amends section 23 to allow the Minister to appoint any an auditor that is not an employee of the Ministry.

Highway Traffic Act: S.P.E.I 2010, c. 14 amends the act to reflect the January 2010 reorganization of Government and a June 2010 name change for the Department of Justice and Public Safety. In addition to some housekeeping amendments, S.P.E.I 2010, c. 17 clarifies, in section 261, that offenses under section 253 or subsection 254(5) of the Criminal Code include care and control of a motor vehicle as well as its operation. S.P.E.I 2010 c. 18, amends the act to clarify and simplify that definition for 'emergency vehicle'. Section 114 is amended to change an incorrect reference to "authorized emergency vehicles" as there is no provision in the Act that provides for the "authorizing" of these vehicle. A provision that anticipates an exception, regarding the use of red lamps on vehicles, that is not provided for in the Act. Section 237 is amended to clarify that a driver of an emergency vehicle can approach and proceed through a red light at an intersection if the driver first stops and yields the right of way. The schedule is amended to set out the relevant fines for the operation of an emergency vehicle without a required warning device. 2010, c. 19 adds to the Act to definitions for "Class 5 driver's license", "international driving permit" and "work permit". Section 80 is amended to exempt to migrant workers, who are employed in the province in the agricultural or fishing industry. The exemption allows these workers to operate vehicles requiring Class 5 licenses, for a period of up to eight months in any year.

Smoke-free Places Act: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 8 makes a minor amendment to section 1.

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: 82
• TITLE: Cultural Heritage Act
• AMENDS: 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)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/02/10 (carried over from last session)

• 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 (carried over from last session)

• 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 (carried over from last session)

• 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: Second Reading - 16/02/11(carried over from last session)

• 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 (carried over from last session)

• 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 (carried over from last session)

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

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

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

Section 1.B Quebec Regulations

Construction Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 19, 2011, p. 331.

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 medical aid (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 5, 2011, p. 100.

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 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 Québec, Dec. 22, 2010, p. 4059.

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 wood-burning applicances (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 29, 2010, p. 4104.

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 respecting the declaration of water withdrawals (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, January 26, 2011, p. 529.

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

Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2): S.Q. 2008, c. 14, ss. 15, 16, and 17 are in force amending s. 197, repealing ss. 198-199 and amending s. 201. S.Q. 2004, c. 2 sections are now in force amending ss. 5, 16, 240.2, 240.3, 244, 272, 344 and 521 regarding farm tractors.

Code de la sécurité routière

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Regulation respecting the Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles (Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles): O.C. 993-2010 amends s. 2 by replacing "section 16" with "section 4" in paragraph 3 and replacing "machinery" in subparagraph a of paragraph 3 with "machines".

Règlement d'application de la Loi concernant les propriétaires, les exploitants et les conducteurs de véhicules lourds

Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (Highway Safety Code): O.C. 994-2010 amends the definition of farm vehicle in s. 1 by replacing farm machinery with farm machine and striking out farm tractor. .

Règlement sur le transport des matières dangereuses.

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

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

No Change

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

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Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

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Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

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Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

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Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

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Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

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

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