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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

April 2011

Table of Contents

Introduction

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to May 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 February 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of March 2011 under which they were made (Governing Act).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

40th Parliament, Third Session

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

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

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, C6-19-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 a Toxic Substance (hydraxine) to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed order found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 771.

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 Subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 19, 2011, p. 1010.

Regulations Respecting Products Containing Certain Substances Listed in Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 735.

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

Renewable Fuels Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 26, 2011, p. 691.

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, C16-18 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

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2011-25 and SOR/2011-26 add toxic substances to Schedule 1 (97. - 107.)

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

Species at Risk Act: SOR/2011-8 adds new species under parts 1-4 of schedule 1 and removes "Aster, White-top (Sericocarpus rigidus)" from part 3 of schedule 1.

Loi sur les espèces en péril

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-2 deletes 1 substance from Part 1 and adds 1 substance to Part 2. SOR/2011-29 deletes 1 substance and adds 6 substances to Part 1, adds 14 substances to Part 3and adds 3 substances to Part 4. SOR/2011-30 adds one substance to Part 3 of the list.

La liste intérieure.

National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (National Energy Board Act): SOR/2009-307, subsection 1(2) and ss. 15-19 are now in force repealing the definitions of "equichange transfer, "large electricity exporter" and "sale transfer". Section 15 is repealed, s. 16 is replaced and ss. 16.1-19 are amended.

Rules of Procedure for Boards of Review (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-1 makes amendments to align the French and English versions, replaces s. 15 and adds ss. 16-18 (regarding costs).

Règles de procédure applicables aux commissions de révision

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

Alberta

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

Fourth Session, 27th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

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

Third Session, 39th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

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.Written submissions will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Friday, June 3, 2011.

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

No legislation

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 346/2010 amends the regulation to repeal and replace section 4 (Vapour pressure). Section 3.1 (Determination of grade of gasoline) has been added. Definitions for antiknock index, grade and research high octane number have been added to section 1.

Emissions Offsets Regulation (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act): B.C Reg, 347/2010 amends the regulation to add or amend definitions for validation body, validator, verification body and verifier. In addition to other amendments, section 10.1 (Determination respecting unaccredited validation or verification body) has been added to the act.

Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation(Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements)) : B.C. Reg. 379/2010 amends section 7 (Requirements for renewable fuel content).

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Report): B.C. Reg. 353/2010 amends the regulation by repealing Schedule U and adding Schedule W (Certificate of Enforcement Officer). B.C. Reg. 354/2010 amends section 27.03 of the regulation.

Reporting Regulation (Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act): B.C. Reg. 376/2010 amends the regulation to add definitions for Canadian entitlement power, Columbia River Treaty, electricity import operation, final point of delivery, imported electricity, NERC E-tag, parent company, plant information summary, point of delivery, power contract, reporting-only emissions, specified power, sub-facility and unspecified power. In addition to other amendments to the reporting requirements under the regulation, Section 1.1 (Effect of amendments) Schedule D (Electricity Import Operation Methodologies, Additional Information and Instrumentation) have been added to the regulation.

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

Fifth Session, 39th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

Drilling and Production Regulation (Oil and Gas Act): Man. Reg. 181/2010 amends the act to update fees and levies in section 2.

Geophysical Regulation (Oil and Gas Act): Man. Reg. 180/2010 makes updates to fees and levies as well as minor corrections.

Manitoba Building Code (The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act): Man. Reg. 157/2010 amends the regulation adding section 1.1. The National Building Code of Canada 2005 will not be adopted as the building code for Manitoba until April 01, 2011.

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

New Brunswick

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

First Session, 57th Legislative Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

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

Underground Mine Regulation (Occupational Health and Safety Act): N.B. Reg. 2010-160 is now in force.

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

Fourth Session, 46th General Assembly

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

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

Highway Traffic Act: S.N.L. 2010, c. 31 amends the Act to correct an error in section 60.1(9). Section 49 is amended to clarify that the notice of licence suspension involves several sections of the Act and several periods of suspension.

Lands Act: S.N.L. 2010, c. 31 amends the act to update legislative references in section 15.

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulation (Environmental Protection Act): N.L.R. 114/10 amends the regulation to add subsection 3.1(1.1) dealing with the adoption of CSA B139. Sections 4, 13 and 16 are amended to impose later dates. Subsections 6(4) has been repealed and replaced and section 15(8) has been added. Both deal with requirements within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area.

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

Sixth Session, 16th Legislative Assembly

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

CHANGES TO LEGISLATION FROM PREVIOUS SESSION:

BILLS FROM CURRENT SESSION:

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

Second Session, 61st General Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

Trade Union Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 76 amends the Act to repeal and replace section 43 (Powers and duty of arbitrator or arbitration board). Sections 43A - 43I have been added dealing with arbitration.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 37 amends the act to reflect the establishment of the Labour Board under the Labour Board Act.

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

Air Quality Regulations (Environment Act): N.S. Reg. 187/2010 amends the regulation to deal with mercury emissions and capture. Sections 7A (Emission reduction plan for mercury emissions), 7B (Report on mercury emissions) and 7C (Compensating for mercury emissions over 65 kg in a calendar year) have been added.

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

Third Session, Third Legislative Assembly

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

CHANGES TO LEGISLATION FROM PREVIOUS SESSION:

BILLS FROM CURRENT SESSION:

No New Legislation

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

Second Session, 39th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

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

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
Genco Masonry and Contracting Incorporated22/10/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a) $180,000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 228(1)
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 228(2)
Genco Masonry and Contracting Incorporated (Anthony Aiello - Supervisor)03/05/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c)$12,000
Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd.02/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(b)$50,000
Tomlinson Waste Management Inc. 04/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a)$50,000
Lloyd Dawkins - Supervisor03/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 62(3)(a)$10,000
Mary O'Neill - Supervisor09/11/10Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations, O. Reg. 278/05, s. 15(14) $8,000
Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations, O. Reg. 278/05, s. 18(4)(2)
Olympic Plastic Bags (1983) Ltd.18/11/10Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 45(a)$85,000
Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp. 19/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h) $80,000
Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp. (Ken Grant - Supervisor)19/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c)$8,000
Atkinson Irrigation Limited18/11/10Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 48(1)(a)$50,000
Network Site Services Ltd.19/11/10Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 188(2)$38,000
Network Site Services Ltd. (Donald Medeiros - Director)19/11/10Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 188(2)$6,000
Slacan Industries Inc.23/11/10Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25$70, 000
Lecours Lumber Co. Limited23/11/10Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25$50, 000
1780226 Ontario Inc. (formerly known as Direct Line Environmental Services Inc.)24/11/10Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(1)$50, 000
Miller-Hughes Ford Sales Ltd.24/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c)$18, 000
Designated Substance - Isocyanates, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 842 , s. 5 (Repealed and Replaced by the Designated Substance, O. Reg. 490/09)
Kevin MacDonald - Supervisor (Miller-Hughes Ford Sales Ltd.)24/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c)$3, 000
Designated Substance - Isocyanates, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 842 , s. 5 (Repealed and Replaced by the Designated Substance, O. Reg. 490/09)
EFCO Canada Co.26/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 31(1)(b)$125, 000
Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 31(2)
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 87(1)(b)
James McGerrigle - Engineer (EFCO Canada Co.)26/11/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 31(1)(b)$10, 000
Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 31(2)
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 87(1)(b)

December 2010 Court Bulletins

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
Lauri Romanko - Supervisor (Township of Lake of Bays)14/12/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 31(2)$15, 000
Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 56(a)
Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 56(c)
Cadbury Adams Canada Inc.16/12/10Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25$55, 000
Imasar Engineering Inc.20/12/10Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h)$80, 000

January 2011 Court Bulletins

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
CWC Systems Corp.04/01/11Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 234(1)$50, 000
Bruce Power Inc.14/01/11Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 44(1)$80, 000
James Douglas Warner, operating as Warner Orchards21/01/2011Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a)$3, 000
Ely's Glass Company Limited27/01/2011Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h)$70, 000
Brant Screen Craft Inc.26/01/2011 (Sentencing date)Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 83(2)$25, 000

February 2011 Court Bulletins

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
2026380 Ontario Limited, carrying on business as Able Concrete08/02/2011Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 51(2)$95, 000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 37(1)
Bryan Cher - Supervisor (2026380 Ontario Limited, carrying on business as Able Concrete)08/02/2011Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 51(2)$15, 000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 37(1)
Atlas Dewatering Corporation 08/02/2011Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 188(2)$75, 000
Patrick Maher - Supervisor (Atlas Dewatering Corporation)Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 188(2)$6, 000
ABC Interior Systems Inc. 10/02/2011Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 11(a)$50, 000
Springside Paving &Construction Limited 14/02/2011Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 104(3)$100, 000
Hurley Corporation17/02/2011Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 860, s. 10(1)$60, 000
The Corporation of the City of Brampton22/02/2011Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h)$75,000
Edward Chiu Ling Soo-Hoo 23/02/2011 Employment Standards Act, s. 91(11) $2, 500
Edward Chi Chung Chan23/02/2011 Employment Standards Act, s. 91(11) $2, 500
Vrancor Development Corporation 25/02/2011 Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 66(1)(b) $65, 000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 72(a)
Sean Kehoe25/02/2011 Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 66(1)(b) $2, 000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 72(a)
3M Canada Company 25/02/2011Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25$55,000

March 2011 Court Bulletins

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
CWC Systems Corp.Paul S. Pollock Enterprises Ltd., carrying on business as Canadian Tire Store #42007/03/2011Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 45(a)$60, 000
Aecon Construction Group Inc. 07/03/2011Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 228(2)$225, 000
Metro Ontario Inc.08/03/2011Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 13(1)(c)$350, 000
AGF Raymond Rebar Inc.29/03/2011Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 172(1)(c)$110, 000
Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a)

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Coroners Act: S.O. 2002, c. 33 amends the Act to update section 24. The Cemeteries Act has been replaced by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Ontario Water Resources Act: S.O. 2002, c. 33 amends the Act to update section 53. The Cemeteries Act has been replaced by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006: S.O. 2010, c. 18 enacts a new Act with respect to land use planning and protection in the Far North. The Far North Act applies only to provincial crown land, and not any part of an Indian reserve or land owned by the federal Crown or located in a municipality. First Nations, may contribute their traditional knowledge and perspectives on protection and conservation for the purposes of land use planning under the Act.

Public Lands Act: S.O. 2010, c. 18 enacts a new Act with respect to land use planning and protection in the Far North. In section 1 the definition for "land use plan" has been added. The Minister's role has been amended under the Act.

Mining Act: S.O. 2010, c. 18 enacts a new Act with respect to land use planning and protection in the Far North. Section 1 has been amended to repeal and replace the definition for "community based land use plan". First Nations, may contribute their traditional knowledge and perspectives on protection and conservation for the purposes of land use planning under the Act.

Safety and Consumer Statues Administration Act, 1996: S.O. 2002, c. 33 amends the Act to update the Schedule. The Cemeteries Act has been replaced by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Sections 3 and 7 has been amended so that administrative authorities may be designated under that Act.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Elevating Devices Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000): Ref. No. 238/09 amends the document adopt the updated CSA standard B355-09.

Provincial Parks: General Provisions (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 22/11 amends sections 1, 4, 5, 14, and 17. Schedule 1 has been amended and item 39 (Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park) has been repealed and replaced.

Conservation Reserves: General Provisions (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 23/11 amends the regulation to add a definition for non-resident. Section 2 (Damage to Crown land) has been amended to add subsection 4 stating that fruit and edible plants may be picked for personal consumption.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

Fourth Session, 63rd General Assembly

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

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

Fire Prevention Acts: S.P.E.I. 2010, c. 14 amends the Act to make housekeeping updates sections 11 and 42.

Renewable Energy Act : S.P.E.I 2010, c. 9 is amended to repeal and replace section 6 (Definition, "former section"). This section deals with submission timelines for the Commission.

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

Electrical Inspection Act Regulations (Electrical Inspection Act): EC2010-659 amends the regulation amends the regulation to repeal and add definitions to section 1. Section 5 is amended to allow the granting of a contractor's license two years of experience if the applicant has successfully completed an approved exam. Section 6.2 is amended to permit the granting of a registered technician's permit where the applicant has the required experience and has complete a home inspection program certified by the Canadian Home Inspection Association or other recognized organization that is acceptable to the Senior Electrical Inspector. Schedule 5 (Restricted Areas of Electrical Work) is repealed and replaced

Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Regulations (Roads Act): EC2010-656 amends section 16 (Existing triaxle trailers) in response to recent amendments to the regulations . Schedule 4 is amended to update the dimension requirements for tandem axle steering spreads in Category 5.

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

Quebec

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

Second Session, 39th Legislature

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

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

Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: S.Q. 2006, c. 53, remaining sections are now in force. S.Q. 2009, c. 19, ss. 7, 22-23 (enacting 315.1, 315.3-.4) and ss. 24-27 are now in force making extensive amendments to the Act.

Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles

Act respecting off-highway vehicles: S.Q. 2010, c. 33 sections are now in force making amendments related to hours of operation, contributions of off-highway vehicle owners, complaints, mediation and arbritration of disputes. Some fines are also increased.

Loi sur les véhicules hors route

Act Respecting Owners, Operators and Drivers of Heavy Vehicles: S.Q. 2005, c. 39 subparagraph 3(3)(a) and (4) are now in force replacing 2(3)(a) regarding road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4500 kg or more. Subparagrph 4 is also replaced providing a definition of gross vehicle weight rating.

Loi concernant les propriétaires, les exploitants et les conducteurs de véhicules lourds

Building Act: S.Q. 2010, c. 28 is now in force making several amendments which allow the Regie du batiment du Quebec to modernize the rules adopted under the Act, especially those relating to the safety of buildings and pressure installations.Amendments are also introduced to promote ecoefficiency in buildings, facilities and installations. S.Q. 2009, c. 57 remaining sections are now in force making amendments relating to the issue of building contractor and owner-builder licences and the restriction that may be attached to the licences. Penal provisions are also amended.

Loi sur le bâtiment

Civil Protection Act: S.Q. 2008, c. 18, s. 108 is in force adding Division II.1 (9-1-1 Emergency Centres). It also enacts S.Q. 2009, c. 26, s. 85 which amends the wording in s. 52.1. It also enacts S.Q. 2010, c. 18, which is now in force and repeals s. 52.9 of the Act.

Loi sur la sécurité civile

Highway Safety Code: S.Q. 2010, c. 34 sections are now in force making extensive amendments. S.Q. 2008, c. 14 sections are now in force making amendments related to gross vehicle weight rating. S.Q. 2010, c. 33 makes amendments to reference off-highway vehicles.

Code de la sécurité routière

Tobacco Act: S.Q. 2010, c. 7, s. 264 is now in force repealing s. 20.1 of the Act.

Loi sur le tabac

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 606-2010, s. 14 enacts ss. 28.1 - 28. 3 which come into force Jan. 1, 2011 or later.

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): S.Q. 2010, c. 40 s. 92 is now in force changing the wording from "register of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons" to "enterprise register" in ss. 110, 113, and s. 119.

Règlement sur les matières dangereuses

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): M.O., 2010 makes the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions compulsory; establishes the thresholds at which emitters must file an emissions report; details the information that must be included and the calculation methods to be used; and includes provisions for electronic reporting.

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints (Environment Quality Act): S.Q. 2010, c. 40 s. 92 is now in force changing the wording from "register of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons" to "enterprise register" in s. 8.

Règlement sur la récupération et la valorisation des contenants de peinture et des peintures mis au rebut

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters (Environment Quality Act): S.Q. 2010, c. 40 s. 92 is now in force changing the wording from "register of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons" to "enterprise register" in s. 12.

Règlement sur la récupération et la valorisation des huiles usagées, des contenants d'huile ou de fluide et des filtres usagés

Regulation to prohibit the sale of certain dishwashing detergents (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 937-2010 corrects the English text in the first paragraph of s. 3 to align the English and French versions.

Safety Code (Building Act): S.Q. 2010, c. 40 s. 92 is now in force changing the wording from "register of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons" to "enterprise register" in s. 75.

Code de sécurité

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

Fourth Session, 26th Legislative Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

Fire Prevention Act, 1992: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force changing reference from "The Northern Municipalities Act" to "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010" in s. 33.

Forest Resources Management Act: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force amending clause 2(1)(t) to reference "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010".

Pipelines Act, 1998: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force amending subsection 14(1) to reference "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010".

Prairie and Forest Fires Act, 1982: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force amending clause 2(m.1) to reference "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010".

Public Health Act, 1994: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force amending clause 2(x) and subsections 14(1) - (3) to reference "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010", repeals subsection 50(3.1) and amends 50(3.2).

Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act: S.S. 2010, c. N-5.2 is now in force amending subsection 44(2) to reference "The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010".

Traffic Safety Act: S.S. 2009, c. 35 remaining sections are in force making amendments regarding driver's licences and photo identification cards.

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

First Session, 32nd Legislative Assembly

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

Section 1.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Yukon Acts

Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act: S.Y. 2008, c. 15, s. 97 is in force repealing ss. 15 and 16 of the Act.

Workers' Compensation Act: Section 41 is now in force.

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

Carcross General Development Regulations (Area Development Act): O.I.C. 2010/177 replaces appendix A in schedule B.

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

No Change

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

C282 Logbook-09 Emergency electrical power supply for buildings maintenance logbook

P.8-09 Thermal efficiencies of industrial and commercial gas-fired package furnaces

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change