CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section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

4. New documents

Documents that will be on the web and the 2011-4 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

• BILL: S-3
• TITLE: Federal Law - Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 3
• AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/09/11

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. Proposed Order amending Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, July 30, 2011, p. 2528. Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2635.

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.

Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 6, 2011, p. 2616.

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.

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.

Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Aug. 27, 2011, p. 2779.

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.

Transportation Safety Board Regulations (Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act): Proposed replacement regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 3, 2011, p. 2924.

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

No Change

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Renewable Fuels Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-143 makes several amendments requiring diesel fuel and heating distillate oil producers and importers to have an average annual renewable fuel content of at lest 2% of the volume of distillates that they handle. Fuel for use in certain northern parts of Canada is excluded.

Règlement sur les carburants renouvelables

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

No Change

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

No Change

ALBERTA

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

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

(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
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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

Workers' Compensation Act: S.A. 2010, c. 16, as it amends the Workers' Compensation Act, is now in force. "born out of wedlock" has been removed from the definition for child in section 1.

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Firefighters' Primary Site Cancer Regulation (Workers' Compensation Act): Alta. Reg. 73/2011 amends section 2 (Designated cancers and periods of employment) to add additional primary cite cancers and multiple myeloma.

Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Oil Sands Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 133/2011 amends the regulation to remove the definition for "processing plant under clause 1(2)(x) and amend section 2.

Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 138/2011 amends the regulation to a definition for shop inspection in section 1. Section 4 has been amended to update the referenced standards. Section 25 has been amended to require a shop inspection by a safety codes officer when the manufacturer's data report must be certified.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

• TITLE: Directive 056: Energy Development Applications and Schedules
• CITATION: Sept. 12, 2005
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE: Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements For the Upstream Petroleum Industry
• CITATION: June 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE: Elevating Devices Administration Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 72/2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. G-10)

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

• TITLE:Directive 019: Compliance Assurance
• CITATION: September 1, 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE:Directive 019: Voluntary Self Disclosure Form
• CITATION: 2009
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE:Distracted Driving Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 113/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6)

• TITLE: Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Administration Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 76/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act (S.A. 1994, c. G-8.5)

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: 21/07/11 (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

Forest and Range Practices Act: S.B.C. 2010, c. 12 is now partly in force. Section 2.1 (Application of Act to first nations woodland licence) has been added to the Act, specifying that first nations woodland licences are to be treated either like community forest agreements or woodlot licences, depending on the size and location. Other sections have been amended concerning timber harvesting and obligations relating to invasive plants. S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends section 67 of the act.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: S.B.C. 2009, c. 19 amends the Schedule C to update the entries on Big Bunsby Marine Park, Tahsish-Kwois Park and Brooks Peninsula Park. S.B.C. 2010, c. 13 amends the Schedule D to update the entry on Cariboo River Park.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

British Columbia Dam Safety Regulation: B.C. Reg. 108/2011 amends the regulation add sections 3.1 (Emergency preparedness plans) and 3.2 (Change of classification), 6.1 (Downstream Conditions) and 7.1 (Potential safety hazard at a dam). Section 5 to 7 have been repealed and replaced to reflect the addition of the new sections. Schedules 1 (Dam Classification) and 2 (Minimum Frequency of Safety Activities) have been repealed and replaced.

Carbon Tax Regulation (Carbon Tax Act): B.C. Reg. 112/2011 amends the regulation to add Part 4.1 (Biomethane Credit).

Cleaner Gasoline Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 131/2011 amends the regulation to add references to standard CAN/CGSB - 3.512 - 2011 (Automotive Ethanol Fuel (E50 - E85)) have been added to Section 9 and Schedule 1.

Commercial Transport Regulations (Commercial Transport Act): B.C. Reg. 127/2011 amends the regulation to repeal and replace Appendices A - I. Section 8.02 (Pilot Car) has also been repealed and replaced.

Contaminated Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act) B.C. Reg. 97/2011 amends the Regulation to update Schedules 6 and 10.

Drilling and Production Regulation (Oil and Gas Activities Act): B.C. Reg. 94/2011 amends section 4 (Exemptions for particular sites and installations from specified provisions).

Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Drinking Water Protection Act): B.C. Reg. 87/2011 amends section 1 to add a definition for "system within a system". Section 3 is amended to exclude a system within a system from the definition of a domestic water system within the Act.

Firefighters' Occupational Disease Regulation (Workers Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 123/2011 amends Section 3 to add primary site esophageal cancer.

Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation (Forest Act): B.C. Reg. 133/2011 amends section 6 (Public review). The minister is now responsible for outlining the management plan strategy.

Weed Control Regulation (Weed Control Act): B.C. Reg. 143/2011 amends the regulation to add entires for Part I (Provincial Weeds) of Schedule A.

Wildfire Regulation (Wildfire Act): B.C. Reg. 96/2011 amends the regulation to add section 12.1 (Hazard abatement: qualified holders). A definition for "qualified holder" is added to section 1. Subsection 11(3.1) is added to the regulation to outline the prescribed intervals for the conduct of fire hazard assessments. B.C. Reg. 104/2011 amends the regulation to add a reference to first nations woodland licences to section 4 (Requirement to provide contact details).

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: Air Pollution Control Bylaw
• CITATION: Bylaw 603
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Greater Vancouver Bylaws

• TITLE: Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 937, 1999
• CITATION: Bylaw 937
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Greater Vancouver Bylaws

• TITLE: Sewer Use Bylaw
• CITATION: Bylaw 164
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Greater Vancouver Bylaws

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

Labour Relations Act: S.M. 2011, c. 16 amends the Act to update section 4.

Loi sur les relations du travail

Workers' Compensation Act: S.M. 2011, c. 24 amends section 2 of the Act to add references to the OFC personnel.

Loi modifiant la loi sur les accidents du travail

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

Biodiesel (General) Regulation (Biofuels Act): Man. Reg. 116/2011 amends the regulation by replacing the definition for diesel and adding section 11.1 which details the supplementary reports to be submitted by commercial and non-commercial licence holders.

Biodiesel Mandate for Diesel Fuel Regulation (Biofuels Act): Man. Reg. 117/2011 adds section 3.1 (Exemptions), which is deemed to have come into force on November 01, 2009. Other amendments have been made as a result of the addition of section 3.1.

Ethanol General Regulation (Biofuels Act): Man. Reg. 118/2011 adds sections 7.1 (Fuel suppliers), 12.1 (Supplementary reports) and 12.2 (Transition: amended report for exemptions) to the regulation. Amendments to section 2 and the addition of section 2.1 (Time limit for exclusions) are deemed to have come into force on January 01, 2008.

Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Manitoba Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations

• TITLE: Roadside Assistance Vehicles and Other Designated Vehicles Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 88/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)

• TITLE: Provincial Planning Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 81/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Planning Act (S.M. 2005, c. 30 (C.C.S.M., c. P80))

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: Not Applicable "The statutes below will be renumbered and several provisions will be renumbered."
• TITLE: Revised Statutes, 2011
• AMENDS: Beverage Containers Act (A.N.B. 1991, c. B-2.2); Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (A.N.B. 1976, c. B-7.1); Conservation Easements Act (S.N.B. 1998, c. C-16.3); Electrical Installation and Inspection Act (A.N.B. 1976, c. E-4.1); Environmental Trust Fund Act (A.N.B. 1990, c. E-9.3); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8); Smoke-free Places Act (S.N.B. 2004, c. S-9.5); Topsoil Preservation Act (S.N.B. 1995, c. T-7.1); Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (A.N.B. 1988, c. T-11.01)
• STATUS: Proclaimed
• EFFECTIVE: 01/09/11

• 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: 01/09/11

• 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

Clean Environment Act: S.N.B. 2011, c. 20, s. 2 is in force updating section references to the Pesticides Control Act in subsection 5.3(3).

Clean Water Act: S.N.B. 2011, c. 20, s. 1 is in force updating section references to the Pesticides Control Act in subsection 12(3).

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

Commercial Vehicle Massing Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-39 adds paragraph 3(3)(j.1).

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

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

• BILL: 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

Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulations, 2003 (Environmental Protection Act): N.L.R. 71/11 amends the effective date the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area in sections 3.1 and 15.

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: Royal Assent - 25/08/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts

Environmental Protection Act: S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 16 makes several minor amendments.

Public Health Act: S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 16 makes several minor amendments.

Species at Risk (NWT) Act: S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 16 makes several minor amendments.

Territorial Parks Act: S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 16 makes several minor amendments.

Workers' Compensation Act: S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 16 makes several minor amendments.

Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations

Disease Surveillance Regulations (Public Health Act): R-068-2011 amends the wording in ss. 7 and 8, repeals ss. 14 and 15, replaces schedule 2 and adds acinetobacter baumannii to part 3 of schcdule 3.

Water Supply System Regulations (Public Health Act ): R-069-2011 amends ss. 13 and 15 regarding drinking water transported by pipes required to have a small amount of free chlorine residual. Sections 24-29 are repealed.

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

No Change

NOVA SCOTIA

Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• BILL: 1
• 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

Labour Standards Code: S.N.S. 2010, c. 37 amends the act to reflect the establishment of the Labour Board under the Labour Board Act. S.N.S. 2011, c. 19 makes several amendments regarding the recruitment and protection of foreign workers and makes several corrections as a result of changes made by S.N.S. 2010, c. 37.

Motor Vehicle Act: S.N.S. 2011, c. 8 amends section 68 to update the reinstatement fee. S.N.S. 2010, c. 21 is now in force and amends section 191 (Regulations respecting weights and loads).

Trade Union Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 37 amends the act to reflect the establishment of the Labour Board under the Labour Board Act.

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

Classes of Vehicles to be Inspected at Official Testing Stations Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 243/2011 amends the regulation to amend section 3 (Classes of vehicles to be tested biannually).

General Regulations (Labour Standards Code): N.S. Reg. 219/2011 makes several amendments reflecting changes to the Labour Standards Code resulting from the establishment of the Labour Board under the Labour Board Act. .

Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (Building Code Act): N.S. Reg. 266/2011 amends the regulation to add section 3.1.1.20 to the regulation.

Vehicle Inspection Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 238/2011 amends the regulation to add section 18A (Official Inspection Station Manual). Additional amendments have been made as a result of this addition.

Vehicle Warning Lights Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 233/2011 amends the regulation to repeal and replace section 7(Lights displayed by certain peace officers) and add section 7A (Lights displayed by vehicle of a peace officer of Corrections Service of Canada).

Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): N.S. Reg. 232/2011 amends Schedule A (Vehicle Weights and Dimension Limits) of the Regulation. Schedules A-2 (2-axle Pony Trailer Axle Weight Reduction for Pony Trailers Model Year 2002 and Earlier) and A-3 (3-axle Pony Trailer Axle Weight Reduction for Pony Trailers Model Year 2002 and Earlier) have been repealed and replaced. Schedules A-4 (Semi-trailer Axle Weight Reduction for Semi-trailers Model Year 2002 and Earlier), B (B-Train Routes), C (Maximum Weight Roads) and Schedule D (Intermediate Weight Roads) have been repealed. Other sections have been amended throughout as a result of these changes.

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

• TITLE: Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 45/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)

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

AUGUST 2011

SEPTEMBER 2011

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

No change.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Building Code (Building Code Act): O. Reg. 315/11 updates Table 1.3.1.2 of Division B. Other amendments made as a consequence of this update.

General (Environmental Assessment Act ): O. Reg. 308/11 adds Section 7.1 and related amendments to state that public works undertaken by the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation are exempt from the Act.

Restricted Use of Left Lanes by Commercial Motor Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 366/11 repeals and replaces Schedule 8 (Highway No. 417).

Seat Belt Assemblies (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 362/11 amends sections 5 and 6 to remove references to repealed definitions in Part VI (Equipment) of the Act and replace them with references to the definitions in subsection 1(1).

Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (Environmental Assessment Act): Under O. Reg. 355/11, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings is now called Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. Sections 2 - 4 and the Schedules now include regulations regarding the Metrolinx undertakings instead of those of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Applications for Environmental Compliance Approvals
• CITATION: O. Reg. 255/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Appointment of Persons with Investigative Powers
• CITATION: O. Reg. 358/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Coroners Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.37)

• TITLE:Elevating Devices Code Adoption Document
• CITATION: June 1, 2001 amended January 1, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 16)

• TITLE: Prescribed Activities and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry - Heating Systems, Standby Power Systems and Automotive Refinishing
• CITATION: O. Reg. 245/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use Under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act
• CITATION: March 9, 2004; Revised April 15, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

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. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, August 24, 2011, p. 2503.

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 Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 28, 2011, p.2648.

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 labour standards: S.Q. 2011, c. 17, ss. 55-57 are in force amending ss. 3.1, 122 and 140.

Loi sur les normes du travail

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Construction Code (Building Act): O.C. 838-2011 amends ss. 8.13 and 8.14 regarding certificates of conformity.

Code de construction

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:2009 Schedule of Contributions for "Container and Packaging" and "Printed Matter" Classes
• CITATION: O.C. 502-2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.A., c.Q-2)

• TITLE:Chapitre IV.1 de la Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. C-61.1 Annexe 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune (L.R.Q., c. C-61.1)

• TITLE: Chapter IV.1 of an Act respecting the conservation and the development of wildlife
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. C-61.1, Schedule 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Act Respecting the Conservation and Development of Wildlife (R.S.Q., c. C-61.1)

• TITLE:Clean Air Regulation
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. Q-2, r. 4.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.A., c.Q-2)

• TITLERèglement sur l'assainissement de l'atmosphère
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. Q-2, r. 1.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE:Règlement sur la récupération et la valorisation de produits par les entreprises
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. Q-2, r.40.1, O.C. 597-2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE:Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c.Q-2, r.40.1, O.C. 597-2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.A., c.Q-2)

• TITLE: Tarif 2009 pour les catégories « contenants et emballages » et « imprimés »
• CITATION: O.C. 502-2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

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
• CITATION: 2011, c. 22
• 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

No Change

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

• TITLE: Plumbing and Drainage Regulations
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. P-37.1, r. 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health Act, 1994 (S.S. 1994, c. P-37.1)

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

YUKON

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon Acts

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

No New Legislation

Section 1.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 2 YUKON AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 3 YUKON REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

Division 4 YUKON NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Yukon Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Yukon Regulations

No Change

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

A123.1-05/A123.5-05 (R2010) Asphalt shingles made from organic felt and surfaced with mineral granules/Asphalt shingles made from glass felt and surfaced with mineral granules

A123.17-05 (R2009) Asphalt glass felt used in roofing and waterproofing

B137 Series-09:

B137.0-09 Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic pressure piping

B137.1-09 Polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing, and fittings for cold-water pressure services

B137.2-09 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded gasketed fittings for pressure applications

B137.3-09 Rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

B137.3.1-09 Molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe for pressure applications

B137.4-09 Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas services

B137.4.1-09 Electrofusion-type polyethylene (PE) fittings for gas services

B137.5-09 Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems for pressure applications

B137.6-09 Chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings for hot- and cold-water distribution systems

B137.8-09 Polybutylene (PB) piping systems for pressure applications

B137.9-09 Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pressure-pipe systems

B137.10-09 Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/ crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) composite pressure-pipe systems

B137.11-09 Polypropylene (PP-R) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

B137.12-09 Polyamide-11 (PA-11) piping systems for gas services

B149.2-10 Propane storage and handling code

B481.0-07 Material, design, and construction requirements for grease interceptors

B481.1-07 Testing and rating of grease interceptors using lard

B481.2-07 Testing and rating of grease interceptors using oil

B481.3-07 Sizing, selection, location, and installation of grease interceptors

B481.4-07 Maintenance of grease interceptors

C22.2 N° 144-M91 Disjoncteurs de fuite à la terre

Z195-09 Chaussures de protection

Z271-10 Règles de sécurité pour les plateformes suspendues

Amended / Modifiée(s)

A660-10 Certification of manufacturers of steel building systems

B45.1-08 Ceramic plumbing fixtures

B45.2-08 Enamelled cast iron and enamelled steel plumbing fixtures

B45.4-08 Stainless steel plumbing fixtures

C22.2 No. 211.0-03 General Requirements and Methods of Testing for Nonmetallic Conduit

W47.1-09 Certification of companies for fusion welding of steel

Z271-10 Safety code for suspended platforms

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

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