CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

February 2012

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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section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 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 in January 2012. To assist you in tracking changes to this report, the updated information 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 added in January 2012. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of January 2012 under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents

Documents that will be included in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation collection. 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

• BILL: C-13
• TITLE: Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16) ; 2010, c. 12
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: Ss. amending the Canada Labour Code IF 15/12/12 and ss. amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Act IF 15/12/11.

SENATE

• BILL: S-3
• TITLE: Federal Law - Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 3
• AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/11/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 29/11/11

• BILL: S-4
• TITLE: Safer Railways Act
• AMENDS: Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: First Reading (Commons) - 08/12/11

Section 1.B Canada Regulations

Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 17, 2011, p. 3793.

Announcement of planned actions to assess and manage, where appropriate, the risks posed by certain substances to the health of Canadians and the environment (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed actions are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 8, 2011, p. 3125.

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. Order adding a toxic substance to Schedule 1 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 10, 2011, p. 3722 and Dec. 17, 2011, p. 3787.

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 Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 26, 2011, p. 3617.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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. Notice of revisions (Technical Standards Document No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection - Revision 3) to s. 12 of the Act and ss. 16 and 17 of the regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 8, 2011, p. 3176.Proposed amendments found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 26, 2011, p. 3605.

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.

Notice with respect to reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs) for 2011 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 1, 2011, p. 3063.

Notice with respect to temporary possession of migratory birds (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c. 22): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 1, 2011, p. 3072.

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (On-Board Diagnostic Systems for Heavy-Duty Engines and Other Amendments (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 12, 2011, p. 261.

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 29, 2011, p. 3367.

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 is 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. Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 15, 2011, p. 3284.

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.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 3, 2011, p. 3653.

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.

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.

Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulation (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 5, 2011, p. 3416.

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

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

Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Canada Acts

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2011-286 and 2011-287 amend schedule 1 by adding items 80-82 and 115.

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

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Environmental Emergency Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-294 makes several major amendments including the revision of Schedule 1 to include 41 additional substances, exceptions to the calculation of quantities for certain solids, anhydrous ammonia and ammonia solution, and propane, provisions for closed or decommissioned facilities and revisions to the reporting requirements of the Regulations.

Réglement sur les urgences environnementales

Fish Health Protection Regulations (Fisheries Act): SOR/2011-300 replaces the definition of "wild fish", replaces subsection 3(1), section 4, and amends section 5.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2011-238 amends the expiry date for 14 sections of Schedule IV to Jan. 31, 2016 for all sections. The sections amended are: ss. 105-106, 116 - 118 and 123-135 of Part II of Schedule IV, s. 209 of Part III of Schedule IV and ss. 302-500 of Part IV of Schedule IV. SOR/2011-263 replaces the definitions for various types of motorcycles, adds section 5.3 regarding maximum speed for motorcycles and replaces section 122 of Schedule IV regarding Motorcycle Brake Systems (TSD 122).

Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-261 adds section 25.1 regarding temporary standards.

Règlement sur les émissions des moteurs hors route à allumage par compression

Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): SOR/2011/283 adds paragraphs (k) and (l) to subsection 2(2).

Règlement sur l'emballage et le transport des substances nucléaires

PCB Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-301 makes several minor amendments in order to correct discrepancies.

Réglement sur les BPC

Solvent Degreasing Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2011-301 makes several minor amendments in order to correct discrepancies.

Réglement sur les solvants de dégraissage

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

No Change

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Implementation Guidelines for the Environmental Emergency Regulations
• CITATION: 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

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: 01/10/11

• 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: 26
• TITLE: Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Traffic Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6) ; Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2005 (S.A. 2005 c. 34)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/12/11
• CITATION: S.A. 2011 c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

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

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

No change.

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 203/2011 amends the regulation to repeal and replace the definition for "common ownership" and add a definition for Directive 065. References to Directive 065 have been added throughout the regulation. In addition to several changes throughout the regulation, sections s 5.005, 15.010 - 5.0140, 15.060 - 15.200 and 15.220 have been repealed. Figures in schedule 14 have been amended.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

No Change

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A British Columbia Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Foresters Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 19); Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2000, (S.B.C. 2000, c. 26; Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011 (S.B.C. 2011, c. 13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent 14/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011 c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections in force. 14/11/11

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Natural Resource Compliance Act
• STATUS: Royal Assent 14/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011 c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading 03/11/11

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Family Law Act
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40);; Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53) ; Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Forest and Range Practices Amendment Act, 2003 (S.B.C. 2003, c. 55); Forestry Revitalization Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 17); Forests Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2003(S.B.C. 2003, c. 56); Industrial Roads Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 189); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Local Government Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492);
• STATUS: Royal Assent: 24/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011 c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections NIF

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2011
• AMENDS: Agricultural Land Commission Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 36); Fish Protection Act (S.B.C. 1997, c. 21); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488)
• STATUS: Royal Assent: 24/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011 c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections in force

• BILL: 201 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Carbon Neutral Government Repeal Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act (S.B.C. 2007, c. 42)
• STATUS: First Reading 20/10/11

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No change

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Agricultural Commission Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 27 amends the Act to add sections 30.1 (Chief executive officer may refuse applications), 33.1 (Reconsideration of decisions of panel) and 34.1 (Information and fees respecting terms). Changes to section 1 allows the designation as officials of those not employed under the Public Service Act. Amendments to section 12 removes the requirement that the commission submit a service plan to the minister.

Forest Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 20 is partly in force to amend section 47.1 and provide the minister with the discretion to add or remove private lands from a woodlot licence area. Amendments to 47.3 makes changes intended by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 that were rendered inoperative.

Industrial Roads Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 amends the Act to update and modernize the language involving spousal rights.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 27 repeals the description of Stawamus Chief Park from Schedule C and adds a description for it to Schedule D.

Wildlife Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 27 amends the Act to repeal and replace section 33.1, making it an offence to feed or attract dangerous wildlife or to leave an attractant for dangerous wildlife.

Workers' Compensation Act: S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 amends the Act to update and modernize the language involving spousal rights.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

No change

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

MANITOBA

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• No relevant legislation in the new session

Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations

No Change

Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Manitoba Acts

No change.

Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations

No change.

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: Manitoba Water Quality Standards, Objectives, and Guidelines
• CITATION: November 28, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)

NEW BRUNSWICK

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/print-e.asp?legi=57&num=2

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Gas Distribution Act, 1999
• AMENDS: Gas Distribution Act (S.N.B. 1999, c. G-2.11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 56
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

Fire Extinguisher Servicing Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-66 amends section 2 by referencing more recent versions of cited codes.

Fire Prevention and Inspection Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-64 amends section 2 by referencing more recent versions of cited codes and standards.

General Regulation (Electrical Installation and Inspection Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-67 makes a minor amendment to section 2.

Safety Code for Elevating Devices and Amusement Devices (Elevators and Lifts Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-69 amends sections 2 and 155.31 by referencing more recent versions of cited codes and standards.

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors Regulation (Fire Prevention Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-65 amends section 2 by referencing more recent versions of cited codes and standards.

Standards Regulation (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act): N.B. Reg. 2011-68 amends Schedules A and B by referencing more recent versions of cited standards.

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

No change

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/BillsLegislation.aspx

No New Legislation

Section 1.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Northwest Territories Regulations

Workers' Compensation General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-099-2011 amends rates in sections 4 and 6.

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

• BILL: 73
• TITLE: Safer School Zones Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11

• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 46
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 83
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Protection Act, to Establish Health and Safety Standards for the Tattoo Industry
• AMENDS: Health Protection Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/11/11

• BILL: 86
• TITLE: Fair Automobile Insurance (2011) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)

• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 87
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/11/11

• BILL: 118
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 67
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 119
• TITLE: Offshore Safety Standards Act
• NEW LEGISLATION
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/11/11

• BILL: 122
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/12/11
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2011, c. 61
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 135
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/11

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

No change

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No change

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

NUNAVUT

Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nunavut Acts

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

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend several Acts for Constitutional Validity (Spousal Benefits and Obligations)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Nu. 2007, c. 15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/10/11
• CITATION: S.Nu. 2011, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: 31/10/11

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, no. 3
• AMENDS: Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T. 1994, c. 25)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 24/10/11

Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nunavut Acts

Workers' Compensation Act: S.Nu. 2011, c. 25 replaces the definition of "spouse" in s. 1 and adds the definition for "surviving spouse". Section 7 is repealed.

Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations

Workers' Compensation General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-028-2011 amends rates in sections 4 and 6.

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: 10 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Local Municipality Democracy Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/11/11 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 20 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Hawkins Gignac Act (Carbon Monoxide Detectors), 2011
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 6/12/11

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 2011 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php

DECEMBER 2011

JANUARY 2012

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: Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans
• CITATION: O. Reg. 397/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Green Energy Act, 2009 (S.O. 2009, c. 12, Sch. A)

• TITLE: Ontario's Ambient Air Quality Criteria
• CITATION: February 2008
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Technical Standards To Manage Air Pollution (Version 1.0)
• CITATION: December 4, 2009
• 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

There was no relevant legislation in the new session

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: Royal Assent - 30/11/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Ss. amending the above acts IF 30/11/11

• 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: Second Reading - 20/10/11

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to eliminate union placement and improve the operation of the construction industry
• AMENDS: Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: Section amending the Labour Code IF 02/12/11

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: An Act to prevent, combat and punish certain fraudulent practices in the construction industry and make other amendments to the Building Act
• AMENDS: Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting health services and social services as regards joint procurement
• AMENDS: Building Act (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/11/11

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: An Act to repeal the Act to ensure the continuity of the provision of legal services within the Government and certain public bodies and to amend the Act respecting the collective bargaining plan of criminal and penal prosecuting attorneys
• AMENDS: Labour Code (R.S.Q. c. C-27); Sustainable Development Act (R.S.Q., c. D-8.1.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 02/12/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 02/12/11

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: Sustainable Regional and Local Land Use Planning Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: 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 lands in the domain of the State (R.S.Q., c. T-8.1); Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1); Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species (R.S.Q., c. E-12.01); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Fire Safety Act (R.S.Q. c. S-3.4); Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2); Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01); Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1); Watercourses Act (R.S.Q. c. R-13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/12/11

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: An Act concerning the environmental inspection of motor vehicles
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/12/11

• 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: Royal Assent - 19/10/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 19/10/12 for sections amending the acts above

• 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: Royal Assent - 05/10/11
• CITATION: 2011, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 04/11/11 ss NIF

• 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

Agricultural Operations Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 21, 2011, p. 2969B.

Annual caps on greenhouse gas emission units relating to the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances for the 2013-2020 period (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 16, 2011, p. 3971B.

Cargo Securement Standards Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 28, 2011, p. 3813.

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

Regulation respecting financing (Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 26, 2011, p.3017.

Regulation respecting forest royalties (Forest Act): Draft amendment is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 14, 2011, p. 3673.

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 health and safety in forest development work (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 1, 2012, p. 394

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 5, 2011, p. 2661A. The draft regulation introduces amendments to the content of the emissions report, the verification of the report and the persons required to send such a report. It amends the methods used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions already provided for in certain sectors or industrial activities, and adds new methods for other sectors or activities.

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 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 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 designate the territory of municipalities as an area where making a right turn on a red light is prohibited (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 16, 2011, p. 3219.

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 medical laboratories, organ and tissue conservation, and the disposal of human bodies: S.Q. 2011, c. 27, s. 1 is in force adding a second paragraph to s. 37 regarding the duration and renewal of permits for medical imaging laboratories.

Act respecting occupational health and safety: S.Q. 2009, c. 19, s. 21 enacting s. 237.1 is in force regarding fines in ss. 236-237 and how they are revalorized each year.

Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail

Sustainable Development Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 31, s. 18 is in force amending s. 3 regarding which bodies are not considered administration for the purposes of the Act.

Loi sur le développement durable

Tobacco Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 27, subsection 38(2) is in force changing the wording of subsection 2(7.1) from "residence for the elderly" to "private seniors' residence".

Loi sur le tabac

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act(Environment Quality Act): O.C. 1033-2011 adds sections 5.1, 5.2 and 9.1 - 9.4, as well as making several other amendments pertaining to temporary industrial camps.

Règlement sur l'application de l'article 32 de la Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

Regulation respecting the declaration of water withdrawals (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 685-2011, subsection 5(2) is in force removing the third paragraph of s. 5.

Règlement sur la déclaration des prélèvements d'eau

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

SASKATCHEWAN

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: The Correctional Services Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/11

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
• STATUS: First Reading - 13/12/11

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Consequential Amendments Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/12/11

• BILL: 601 (Pr)
• TITLE: The Jimmy's Law Act
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/12/11

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

Regional Health Services Act: S.S. 2007, c. 36 adds section 33.1 regarding written agreements with non-designated health care organizations, repeals sections 34 to 37 and adds Division 2 regarding written agreements with designated health care organizations.

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

Treaty Land Entitlement Withdrawal Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act): Sask. Reg. 70-2011 adds item 91 to the appendix.

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

YUKON

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon Acts

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

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

• TITLE: Order Respecting the Withdrawal from Disposal of Certain Lands in Yukon (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area)
• CITATION: O.I.C. 2011/127
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (S.Y. 2003, c. 17)

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

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