CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section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

4. New documents

Documents that will be on the web and the 2011-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation DVD series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and Citation.

CANADA

Division 1 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-3
• TITLE: Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act
• AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act, 2001
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: Sections 37-44 (amending the Canada Shipping Act, 2001) in force 26/06/11 (Royal Assent)

• BILL: C-4
• TITLE: Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/06/11

SENATE

• No New Legislation

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.

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.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 12, 2010, p. 1538. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 16, 2011, p. 1363.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 23, 2011, p. 2450.

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 Sections 160, 191, and 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Repealing the List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (Miscellaneous Program): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 2, 2011, p. 1255.

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 Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2137.

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, 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. Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 2, 2011, p. 2144.

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/2011-140 adds toxic substances tributyltins and tetrabutyltins to Schedule 1.

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

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2010-118 adds 1 substance to Part 1 and 3 substances to Part 3 and amends 1 substance in Part 4.

Liste intérieure des substances

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

• TITLE: Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2011-87
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)

• TITLE: Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001
• CITATION: SOR/2001-520
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code, Part I (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)

• TITLE: Règlement de 2001 sur le Conseil canadien des relations industrielles
• CITATION: DORS/2001-520
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Règlement de 2001 sur le Conseil canadien des relations industrielles (DORS/2001-520)

• TITLE: Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (aéronefs)
• CITATION: DORS/2011-87
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Code canadien du travail Partie II (S.R.C. 1985, c. L-2)

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=

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Government Organization Act (S.A. 1994, c. G-8.5); Safety Codes Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/03/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c. 3

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Rules of Court Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Weed Control Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c.14
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: Alberta Land Stewardship Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Alberta Land Stewardship Act (S.A. 2009, c. A-26.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Livestock Industry Diversification Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Agricultural Operation Practices Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-7); Employment Standards Code (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-9) ; Wildlife Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Alberta Utilities Commission Act (S.A. 2009, c. A-26.8) ; Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17) ; Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6) ; Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7) ; Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c.11
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Education Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/04/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 13/05/11

• BILL: 209 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Tailings Ponds Reclamation Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/11

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: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: Relevant ss. in force 16/02/11

• BILL: 7
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Ministry of Environment Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 299)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Yale First Nation Final Agreement Act
• AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/11

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Environment and Land Use Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 117); Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157) ; Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Forests and Range (First Nations Woodland Licence) Statutes Amendment Act, 2010 (S.B.C. 2010, c. 12); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 (S.B.C. 2008, c. 20); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2010 (S.B.C. 2010, c. 14); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/06/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 02/06/11 (Some sections in force upon proclamation)

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Cosmetic Pesticide and Carcinogen Control Act, 2011
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/05/11

• BILL: 211 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Species at Risk Protection Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Environmental Assessment Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 43)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

• BILL: 217 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Bullying Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No change.

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Carbon Tax Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 9 amends the Act to add sections 13.1 (Calculation of tax for certain biomethane blends and mixtures), 14.1 (Biomethane Credits), 14.2 (Refund to retail dealer of natural gas), and 14.3 (Recovery of amount by retail of natural gas. Other amendments are made to incorporate these amendments and the addition of Biomethane Credits.

Clean Energy Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 5 amends the Act to add section 17.1 (Improvement financing) and amends section 37. S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends section 3 to change the submission date requirements for a integrated resource plan.

Environment and Land Use Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends the section 2 (Committee continued) of the act.

Forest Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends subsection 44(5) and adds subsection (5.1).

Petroleum and Natural Gas Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 11 amends the Act to repeal subsection 80/2(1) (Treaty first nation exemption).

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

No change.

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: Pesticide Control Act Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 319/81
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Pesticide Control Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 360)

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: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: The Planning Act Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• 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: 15/08/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Employment Standards Code (C.C.S.M. c. E110)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/12

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: The Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Presumption re OFC Personnel)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Accident Reporting Requirements)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: The Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Endangered Species Act (C.C.S.M. c. E111); The Forest Amendment Act (S.M. 2009, c. 5); The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (S.M. 2002, c. 40); The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Impaired Drivers and Other Offenders) (S.M. 2005, c. 56); Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11 (Some ss. NIF)

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: The Save Lake Winnipeg Act
• AMENDS: The Crown Lands Act C.C.S.M. c. C340); The Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125);The Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M. c. M162); The Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80); The Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: 16/06/11

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: The Planning and Land Dedication for School Sites Act
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 38
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: The Employment and Income Assistance Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/11
• CITATION: S.M. 2011, c. 39
• 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

Crown Lands Act: S.M. 2011, c. 36 adds s. 7.1.1 regarding wetlands.

Environment Act: S.M. 2011, c. 36 replaces subsection 40.1(1) outlining prohibitions on confined livestock areas and manure storage facilities for pigs and adds section 40.2 regarding winter spreading of livestock manure and section 40.3 prohibiting disposal fields in the capital region.

Loi sur l'Environnement

Mines and Minerals Act: S.M. 2011, c. 36 adds section 128.1 implementing a moratorium on permits or leases for peat and peat moss. Further amendments are made to reflect this change.

Planning Act: S.M. 2011, c. 36 adds subsection 1(3) outlining what municipalities are considered part of the capital region and subsection 51(1.1) regarding when drinking water and wastewater plans are required. Section 62.2 regarding water and wastewater infrastructure is also added.

Water Protection Act: S.M. 2011, c. 36 adds ss. 4.1 to 4.4 regarding the North End Water Pollution Control Centre and adds section 35.1 outlining the power of the minister to enter into agreements with the Government of Canada. Additionally, clauses 39(1)(b.1) to (b.3) are added.

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Manitoba Acts

• TITLE: Loi sur les accidents du travail
• CITATION: C.P.L.M. c. W200

Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations

• TITLE: Manitoba Building Code
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 127/2006
• GOVERNING ACT: Buildings and Mobile Homes Act (C.C.S.M. c. B93)

• TITLE: Multi-Material Stewardship (Interim Measures) Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 39/95
• GOVERNING ACT: Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) Act (C.C.S.M. c. W40)

Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations

• TITLE: Manitoba Building Code
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 31/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Buildings and Mobile Homes Act (C.C.S.M. c. B93)

• TITLE: Phosphorus Reduction Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 76/2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)

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: 06/06/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests Act (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: An Act to Amend an Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act (2010, c. 33)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 11/05/11

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act respecting the Revised Statutes, 2011
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Clean Water Act (S.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Fire Prevention Act
• AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. F-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Crown Lands and Forests Act
• AMENDS: Crown Lands and Forests Act (S.N.B. 1980, c. C-38.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 10/06/11

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: S.N.B. 2010, c. 27, c. 33 and 2011, c. 2 are in force making amendments regarding the use of hand-operated electronic devices while driving (eg. cellular phones, global positioning system navigation devices, etc.). Amendments are also made to ss. 310.01, 310.02 and 310.04 regarding breath samples and licence suspensions.

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

• TITLE: Permanent Physical Impairment Rating Schedule Regulation
• CITATION: N.B. Reg. 82-165
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Worker's Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Règlement sur le barème des diminutions physiques permanentes
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 82-165
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

• TITLE: Formule réglementaire
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 82-13
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Lignes directrices en matière de Sécurité sur les toits
• CITATION: Février 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail (L.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2)

• TITLE: Règlement général
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 84-66
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Règlement sur la Caisse de retraite
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 82-210
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Règlement sur le financement des associations de sécurité
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 2000-63
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Règlement sur l'exclusion de travailleurs
• CITATION: Règ. N.B. 82-79
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les accidents du travail (L.R.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)

• TITLE: Roofing Safety Guidelines
• CITATION: February 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (A.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2)

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: 5
• 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: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 01/07/11

• BILL: 15
• 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: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
• AMENDS: Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (S.N.L. 2000, c. U-8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2011, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/11

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

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: 4
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Law Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7); Public Health Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 17); Species at Risk (NWT) Act (S.N.W.T. 2009, c. 16); Territorial Parks Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. T-4); Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.W.T. 2007, c. 21)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Wildlife Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Wildlife Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/03/11

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act
• AMENDS: Territorial Parks Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. T-4)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 16/05/11

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
• AMENDS: Employment Standards Act (S.N.W.T. 2001, c. 13)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 19/05/11

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 Northwest Territories Regulations

• TITLE: Guideline for Ambient Air Quality Standards in the Northwest Territories
• CITATION: January 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. E-7)

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
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act (Pr.)
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/04/11

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 25
• 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 - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 19/05/11

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: Financial Measures (2011) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Carrier Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 292); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/05/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 31 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/04/11

• BILL: 45 (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 - 28/04/11

• BILL: 64 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Firefighter Licence Plates Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/05/11

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

• TITLE: Technical Safety Act
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2008, c. 10

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

• TITLE: Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 10/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

• TITLE: Crane Operators Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 13/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

• TITLE: Technical Safety Fees Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 15/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

• TITLE: Technical Safety General Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 9/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

• TITLE: Technical Safety Standards Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 14/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

• TITLE: Power Engineers Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 12/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

NUNAVUT

Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nunavut Acts

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

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

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 - 06/05/10

• 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: Royal Assent - 30/03/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• 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: Royal Assent - 04/05/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 04/05/11

• 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: 151
• TITLE:Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 01/06/11

• BILL: 156 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Roadside Assistance Vehicles ), 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/03/11

• BILL: 157 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Pesticides Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/03/11

• BILL: 160
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. O.1); Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 161 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Novice Driver "P" Plate Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/05/11

• BILL: 173
• TITLE: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011
• AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. C.27); Electricity Act (S.O 2009, c. 12, Sched. B); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41) ; Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31); Fuel Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.35); Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40) ; 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 - 12/05/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: In force dates vary

• BILL: 174 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 13/04/11

• BILL: 176 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/04/11

• BILL: 181
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/11
• CITATION: S.O. 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. not in force.

• BILL: 182 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011
• STATUS: Second Reading - 12/05/11

• 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

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Drivers Over the Age of 80 Identification Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/05/11

• BILL: 202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Provincial Offences Statute Law Amendment Act (Jury Trials), 2011
• AMENDS: Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/05/11

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Provincial Offences Amendment Act (Sentencing and Appeals), 2011
• AMENDS: Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/05/11

• BILL: 208 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Permanent Partial Disability Supplements), 2011
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997(S.O. 1991, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

• BILL: 210 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Death Benefits Protection Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997(S.O. 1991, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/06/11

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

January 2011 Court Bulletins

February 2011 Court Bulletins

March 2011 Court Bulletins

April 2011

MAY 2011

June 2011

JULY 2011

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994: S.O. 2011, c. 10 amends the act by replacing section 28 and adding section 35.1 regarding the surrender of licenses and sections 41.1 and 41.2 regarding the cancellation of agreements, licences or commitments and limitations on remedies, respectively. Section 54.1 requiring holders of forest resource processing facility licences to make returns containing the specified information is also added.

Dangerous Goods Transportation Act: S.O. 2010, c. 16, Sch. 12 amends the act to reflect the applicable requirements of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (Canada). These amendments include changes to terminology in the Act for consistency with the federal Act. Amendments to section 11 allow the Lieutenant Governor to make regulations differing from or prescribing exemptions from the federal Act. The penalties outlined in section 4 are revised to include a maximum fine of $50,000 and/ or imprisonment for less than 2 years.

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997: S.O. 2011, c. 13, s. 2 adds section 53.1 regarding mandatory retirement.

Highway Traffic Act: S.O. 1996, c. 20, s.4 is now in force replacing clauses 35(1)(b) and (f).

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Accessible Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 172/11 updates the requirements for vehicles designed or modified to transport passengers with disabilities, not including those being used for personal purposes (e.g. family van). The regulation has also been streamlined to remove outdated or redundant requirements.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 78/11 amends paragraph 14(1)3 by removing the reference to Schedule 4. O. Reg. 171/11 replaces notes 14 and 23 in Section 19.

Confined Spaces (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 95/11 is in force July 1, 2011. It consolidates the various sector specific legal requirements relating to work in confined spaces into a single regulation. It should be noted that the amendments continue to recognize the differences between those provisions applying specifically to construction projects and those for workplaces covered by existing sector-specific legislation.

Construction Projects (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 96/11 is in force July 1, 2011 repealing Part II.1 regarding Confined Spaces and amending clause 247(1)(b) by referencing O. Reg. 632/05 (Confined Spaces).

Designation and Classification of Provincial Parks (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 125/11 makes several amendments to park classifications and boundary descriptions.

Equipment (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 73/11 repeals section 1 regarding brakes, makes minor amendments to section 2, adds subsection 3(2) and replaces items 5 and 6 of the Table to section 3.

General (Off-Road Vehicles Act): O. Reg. 458/10 adds paragraphs 33 - 35 to Schedule 1.

General Regulation (Toxics Reduction Act): O. Reg. 214/11 sets out the qualifications and licencing requirements for the newly created position of toxic substance reduction planner and outlines their role in the certification of a toxic substance reduction plan. The regulation also makes several administrative amendments including extending the due date for Phase 1 plans and plan summaries by one year, to December 31, 2012.

Health Care and Residential Facilities (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 97/11 repeals sections 43 to 43.19 regarding work in confined spaces. O. Reg. 169/11 amends the list of applicable facilities in section 2.

Industrial Establishments (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 98/11 repeals Part I.1 regarding Confined Spaces and amends section 50 by referencing O. Reg. 632/05 (Confined Spaces).

Lamps - Use of Flashing Red or Green Lights (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 76/11 repeals the definitions of "ambulance", "emergency" and "emergency response vehicle". Paragraph 2(3) is also repealed.

Mines and Mining Plants (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 99/11 repeals Part XII regarding Confined Spaces.

Safety Inspections (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 80/11 makes extensive amendments to reflect the requirements of the National Safety Code Standard 11B, entitled "Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections". This includes revised inspection requirements for buses, school-purpose vehicles, accessible vehicles, and commercial vehicles such as trucks and trailers.

X-Ray Safety Code (Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act): O. Reg. 173/11 adds definitions of "CT scanner" and "dental CT scanner". Sections 5.1 - 5.3 are added regulating the operation of these devices.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Designation -- Lake Ontario Steel Company - A Division of Co-Steel Inc.
• CITATION: O. Reg. 13/91
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18)

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

• TITLE: Water Opportunities Act
• CITATION: S.O. 2010, c. 19, Sch. I

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: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic 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: Highway Traffic (Zero Tolerance) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First Reading: 23/11/10

• 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

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act (No. 2)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First reading: 05/04/11

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Highway Traffic (Property Damage Reporting) Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First reading: 05/04/11

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

QUEBEC

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

INTERNET (E): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

INTERNET (F): http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projets-loi-39-2.html

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Unclaimed Property Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species (R.S.Q., c. E-12.01); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 17 March 2011 and the enactment of the Act to establish the Northern Plan Fund
• 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 off-highway vehicles (R.S.Q., c. V-1.2); Act respecting the boundaries of the waters in the domain of the State and the protection of wetlands along part of the Richelieu River (S.Q. 2009, c. 31); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: An Act respecting the development of mineral resources in keeping with the principle of sustainable development
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Anti-corruption Act
• AMENDS: Act respecting labour standards (R.S.Q., c. N-1.1); Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11; Some sections not in force

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: An Act to amend various legislative provisions concerning health and social services in order, in particular, to tighten up the certification process for residences for the elderly
• AMENDS: Act respecting medical laboratories, organ and tissue conservation, and the disposal of human bodies (R.S.Q., c. L-0.2); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: An Act to provide for the implementation of a special plan concerning employment injuries and occupational health and safety
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c.S-2.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to limit oil and gas activities [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act respecting the Société du Plan Nord
• AMENDS: Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/06/11

• 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: Second Reading - 05/05/11 (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: Royal Assent - 13/06/10
• CITATION: 2011, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11 (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: Second Reading - 07/04/11 (carried over from last session)

• BILL: 130
• TITLE: An Act to abolish the Ministère des Services gouvernementaux and to implement the Government's 2010-2014 Action Plan to Reduce and Control Expenditures by abolishing or restructuring certain bodies and certain funds (modified title)
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss in force 01/07/11; some ss in force 01/10/11 (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: Royal Assent - 13/06/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/11 except s. 27 (enacted by s. 2 of 2011, c. 16) (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)

• BILL: 495 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act respecting transparency in union matters and amending various legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

Section 1.B Quebec Regulations

Construction Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 19, 2011, p. 331. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1709.

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 a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 7, 2011, p. 1585B.

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

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8, 2011, p. 1253.

Regulation respecting off-highway vehicle trail signs (An Act respecting off-highway vehicles): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 9, 2011, p. 1225A.

Regulation respecting the applicable percentages for the purposes of levying the assessment on employers personally liable for the payment of benefits for 2012 (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 29, 2011, p. 1426.

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 application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): The draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1035A.

Regulation respecting the filing of information on certain drilling and fracturing work on gas or petroleum wells (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 6, 2011, p. 1037A.

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 issuance of competency certificates (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 914.

Regulation respecting the vocational training of workforce in the construction industry (An Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 6, 2011, p. 916.

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 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.

Safety Code (Building Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, July 6, p. 1714.

Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1726.

Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Quebec Acts

Act respecting occupational health and safety: S.Q. 2011, c. 19, s. 37 is in force repealing s. 167.1 of the act. S.Q. 2011, c. 12 is in force adding Division II, Special Plan (ss. 8.2-8.12) to the act regarding the Mohawks of Kahnawake

Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail

Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: S.Q. 2011, c. 12 is in force adding a new subdivision (ss. 24.1-24.13) regarding a special plan for the Mohawks of Kahnawake.

Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles

Act respecting off-highway vehicles: S.Q. 2010, c. 33, sections are in force adding a new division I.1 (Signs and Signals on Trails and Other Areas of Use) and amend ss. 46 and 47.

Loi sur les véhicules hors route

Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs: S.Q. 2011, c. 18, Sch. 1, s. 15 is in force adding paragraph 3.2 to s. 15.4 to reference the new Northern Plan Fund.

Loi sur le ministère du développement durable, de l'environnement et des parcs

Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species: S.Q. 2011, c. 10, s. 98 is in force changing reference to the new Unclaimed Property Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1).

Loi sur les espèces menacées ou vulnérables

Building Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 16, s. 177 and 2011, c. 18, s. 40 are in force making amendments to s. 65.4 and 65.1 (restrictions on licences and the obtention of public contracts) respectively.

Loi sur le bâtiment

Sustainable Forest Development Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 10 (s. 98) and c. 16 (ss. 46-48) are in force changing reference to the new Unclaimed Property Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1), repealing ss. 313 and 359 and amending ss. 336, 347, 349 and 362.

Loi sur l'aménagement durable du territoire forestier

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Regulation respecting medical aid (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): O.C. 757-2011 is in force amending s. 1, adding ss. 17.1 - 17.3 regarding special rules for psychology and neuropsychology, schedules I and III are amended, and schedule IV (Content of Psychology and Neuropsychology Reports) is added.

Règlement sur l'assistance médicale

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 571-2011 amends ss. 2, 3, 7 and adds new sections 7.1 - 7.2 regarding giving notice of work to be carried out in a watercourse, bog, lake, pond. etc.

Règlement relatif à l'application de la Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 501-2011 (Clean Air Regulation, Q-2, r.4.1) replaces this regulation, except for paragraph 33 of s. 1 and ss. 96.1 - 96.3 and 96.6. The provisions of this regulation continue to apply to existing establishments, facilities, equipment and furnaces to the extent provided for in the Title VII of the Clean Air Regulation. (c. Q-2, r. 4.1).

Règlement sur la qualité de l'atmosphère

Regulation respecting wildlife habitats (Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act): O.C. 721-2011 amends s. 8, 9, 12.1, and repeals ss. 8.1 - 8.5 and Schedule 1.

Règlement sur les habitats fauniques

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

• TITLE: Règlement sur la mise en oeuvre de l'entente relative aux programmes financés par le ministère des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. S-2.1, r. 12.3.2.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (L.R.Q., c. S-2.1)

• TITLE: Règlement sur la transmission de renseignements liés à l'exécution de certains travaux de forage et de fracturation de puits gaziers ou pétroliers
• CITATION: A.M., 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE: Regulation respecting the filing of information on certain drilling and fracturing work on gas or petroleum wells
• CITATION: M.O., 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2)

• TITLE: Regulation respecting the implementation of the Agreement regarding programs financed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. S-2.1, r. 12.3.2.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1)

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: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 166
• TITLE: The Renewable Diesel Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. R-19.001
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 174
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/05/11
• EFFECTIVE: 18/05/11

• BILL: 622 (Pr)
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/03/11

• BILL: 626 (Pr)
• TITLE: The Wildlife Habitat Protection (Land Designation) Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Wildlife Habitat Protection Act (W-13.2 (1983-84))
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/05/11

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

Reservoir Development Area Regulations (Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005): Sask. Reg. 40/2011 amends subsection 1(3) of the Blackstrap Reservoir Development Area in the appendix to reference that the map of the boundaries has been updated to Jan. 1, 2011.

Workers' Compensation General Regulations, 1985 (Workers' Compensation Act, 1979): Sask. Reg. 39/2011 amends s. 22.3 to reduce the no. of employment years for testicular cancer from 20 to 10 years, and add esophageal cancer (employment years 25) to the list.

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

• TITLE: Regional Health Services Act
• CITATION: S.S. 2002, c. R-8.2

• TITLE: Hospital Standards Act
• CITATION: R.S.S. 1978, c. H-10

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

• TITLE: Fur Animals Open Seasons Regulations
• CITATION: c. W-13.12, reg. 4
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Wildlife Act, 1998 (S.S. 1998, c. W-13.12)

• TITLE: Provincial Disaster Assistance Program Regulations, 2011
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-8.1, Reg 2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Emergency Planning Act (S.S. 1989-90, c. E-8.1)

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: 95
• TITLE: Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 2008, c. 12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/03/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: Section 2 in force 01/07/11; s. 3 in force 28/03/14 or earlier

• 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

Workers' Compensation Act: S.Y. 2011, c. 4, s. 2 is in force adding s. 17.1 regarding presumption for firefighters.

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

4.3-2004 Gas Water Heaters

B139-09 Installation code for oil-burning equipment

B365-10 Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment

B481.0 Series-07 Exigences relatives aux matériaux, à la conception et à la construction des séparateurs de graisses

B481.1-07 Mise à l'essai et établissement des caractéristiques nominales des séparateurs de graisses avec du saindoux

B481.2-07 Mise à l'essai et établissement des caractéristiques nominales des séparateurs de graisses avec de l'huile

B481.3-07 Choix de la taille, du modèle et de l'emplacement des séparateurs de graisses, et leur installation

B481.4-07 Entretien des séparateurs de graisses

C22.2 No. 9.0S1-97 Supplement No. 1 to C22.2 No. 9.0-96 Consumer and Commercial Products

C22.2 No. 113-10 Fans and ventilators

C225-10 Vehicle-mounted aerial devices

C814-10 Energy performance of ceiling fans

C827-10 Energy performance of food service refrigerators and freezers

N285.4-09 Periodic inspection of CANDU nuclear power plant components Licensed

Z259.14-01 Équipement de limitation de chutes pour grimper sur les poteaux de bois

Z462-08 Sécurité en matière d'électricité au travail

Amended / Modifiée(s)

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

N285.5-08 Inspection périodique des composants de confinement des centrales nucléaires CANDU

N285.5-08 Periodic inspection of CANDU nuclear power plant containment components

N287.7-08 In-service examination and testing requirements for concrete containment structures for CANDU nuclear power plants

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

B51-03 (C2007) Bouteilles à haute pression pour le stockage à bord des véhicules automobiles du gaz naturel utilisé comme carburant

B139-04 (C2009) Code d'installation des appareils de combustion au mazout

B354.1-04 (C2009) Plates-formes de travail élévatrices et portatives

B354.2-01 (C2006) Plates-formes de travail élévatrices automotrices

B354.2-01 (R2011) Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

B354.4-02 (C2007) Plates-formes de travail élévatrices à bras articulé

M421-11 Use of electricity in mines

N290.1-80 (R2011) Requirements for the Shutdown Systems of Candu Nuclear Power Plants

O437.0-93 (2011) OSB and Waferboard

O437.1-93 Test Methods for OSB and Waferboard

O437.2-93 Evaluation of Binder Systems for OSB and Waferboard

S157-05 Strength design in aluminum

S157.1-05 Commentary on CSA S157-05, Strength design in aluminum</AMENDMENT>

Z76.1-06 (R2011) Reclosable child-resistant packages

Z91-02 (C2008) Règles de santé et de sécurité pour le travail sur équipement suspendu

Z107.56-06 (R2011) Procedures for the measurement of occupational noise exposure

Z150-98 (C2008) Code de sécurité sur les grues mobiles

Z185-M87 (2011) Safety Code for Personnel Hoists

Z256-M87 Safety Code for Material Hoists

Z259.13-04 (C2009) Systèmes de corde d'assurance horizontale flexibles

Z259.16-04 (C2009) Conception de systèmes actifs de protection contre les chutes

Z271-10 Safety code for suspended platforms

Z432-04 (C2009) Protection des machines

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

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