CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

May 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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section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 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) Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

INTRODUCTION

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions in April 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 in April 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 April 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.

• BILL: C-31
• TITLE: Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
• AMENDS: Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 23/04/12

• BILL: C-313 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (noncorrective cosmetic contact lenses)
• AMENDS: Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 31/01/12

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: Second Reading (Commons) - 05/04/12

• BILL: S-8
• TITLE: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Second Reading (Senate) - 25/04/12

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.

Blood Regulations (Food and Drugs Act): Draft regulations are found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 459. The purpose of these regulations is to achieve more consistent and comprehensive safety and quality profile of blood and its components from the donor to recipient.

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.

Explosives Regulations, 2012 (Explosives Act): Draft regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 17, 2012, p. 572.

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.

Food and Drugs Act: Proposed amendments to schedule D are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 514.

Heavy Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 14, 2012, p. 920.

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.

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed regulations which would repeal and replace the existing regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 11, 2012, p. 234.

Notice amending the Notice with respect to certain high priority petroleum substances on the Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 31, 2012, p. 820.

Notice amending the Notice with respect to substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2011 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 7, 2012, p. 858.

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 time extension granted by the Minister of the Environment under subsection 56(3) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 25, 2012, p. 346.

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.

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. Proposed amendments to Schedule 1 are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Apr. 21, 2012, p. 1148.

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. Proposed amendments (Amendment 11) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Mar. 10, 2012, p. 518.

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 Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act: S.C. 2012, c. 12, ss. 1684-85 are in force amending s. 4 and subsection 14(1).

Loi sur le centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2012-40 adds items 116-119 to schedule 1.

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

Energy Supplies Emergency Act: S.C. 2012, c. 12, ss. 1725-1727 are in force amending ss. 3, 4 and 12 and subsections 6(2) and 7(1).

National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy: S.C. 2012, c. 12, s. 1759 is in force amending s. 3

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2012-5 adds 16 substances to Part 1, deletes 1 substance in Part 2, deletes 2 and adds 17 substances in Part 3, and deletes 1 and adds 1 substance in Part 4.

Liste intérieure des substances (DORS/94-311)

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): SOR/2012-22 makes amendments to improve the environmental effects monitoring (EEM) provisions of the MMER. The amendments also include some administrative changes to improve linguistic consistency and readability of the MMER and to reflect Environment Canada's current organizational structure.

Règlement sur les effluents des mines de métaux

Pest Control Products Sales Information Reporting Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): SOR/2012-72 replaces subsection 11(1) regarding audited sales information.

Règlement concernant les rapports sur les renseignements relatifs aux ventes de produits antiparasitaires

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: 2
• TITLE: Education Act
• AMENDS: Government Organization Act (S.A. 1994, c. G-8.5); Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: Second Reading 08/03/12

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Tobacco Reduction (Protection of Children in Vehicles) Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Tobacco Reduction Act (2005, c. T-3.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent 21/03/12
• CITATION: S.A. 2012, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

No change.

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Conservation and Reclamation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Designated Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Environment Grant Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation(Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Bylaw (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation (Mines and Minerals Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Oil Sands Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Vehicle Equipment Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Waste Control Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 31/2012 makes technical minor amendments to the regulation.

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

• TITLE:Directive 056: Energy Development Applications and Schedules
• CITATION: September 1, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

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. 18
• 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: 08/03/12

• 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: Some sections now in force

• 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: 21
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: Third Reading 17/04/12

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Local Government Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Second Reading 29/03/12

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2006; Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: First Reading: 07/03/12

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Energy and Mines Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest and Range Practices Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 69); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Emissions Standards) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008; Oil and Gas Activities Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 36); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
• STATUS: First Reading: 13/03/12

• BILL: 32
• NEW ACT: Energy and Water Efficiency Act
• STATUS: First Reading 28/03/12

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: First Reading 16/04/12

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: Limitation Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53); Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: First Reading 16/04/12

• 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

• BILL: 212 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Bullying Prevention Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading: 29/02/12

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No change

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

No change.

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

No Change

NEW BRUNSWICK

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/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: 18/01/12

• BILL: 24
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/04/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 3
• EFFECTIVE: 24/04/12

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: Species at Risk Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Endangered Species Act (S.N.B. 1996, c. E-9.101)
• AMENDS: Protected Natural Areas Act (S.N.B. 2003, c. P-19.01)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/04/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

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

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Municipalities Act, 1999 and the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
• AMENDS: Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (S.N.L. 2000, c. U-8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/03/12

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

Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Compressed Gas Regulations (Public Safety Act): N.L.R. 11/12 amends the regulation to repeal section 6.

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

• TITLE: Mines Safety of Workers Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.L.R. 1145/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. O-3)

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

Fire Prevention Regulations (Fire Prevention Act): R-008-2012 amends ss. 2 and 3.1 regarding reference to the National Fire Code of Canada.

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: 9
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (S.N.S. 1987, c. 3)
• STATUS: 04/04/12

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

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Building Code Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Second Reading - 01/03/12

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: 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: Second Reading - 08/03/12

• BILL: 36 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/02/12

• BILL: 38 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Roadside Assistance Vehicles), 2012
• Amends: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 05/03/12

• BILL: 42 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Affordable Energy and Restoration of Local Decision Making Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/03/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 44 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Far North Repeal Act, 2012
• 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: First Reading - 07/03/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 50
• TITLE: Ambulance Amendment Act (Air Ambulances), 2012
• AMENDS: Ambulance Act, 1992 (R.R.O. 1990, c. A.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/03/12

• BILL: 51 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Brake Pad Standards), 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/04/12

• BILL: 52 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ontario Forestry Industry Revitalization Act (Height of Wood Frame Buildings), 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/03/12

• BILL: 54 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Fire Protection and Prevention Amendment Act (Retrofitting of Retirement Homes with Automatic Sprinklers), 2012
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/03/12

• BILL: 58 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Organ or Tissue Donation Statute Law Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/03/12

• BILL: 61 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ontario's Wood First Act, 2012
• NEW LEGISLATION: Ontario's Wood First Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/04/12

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

MARCH 2012

APRIL 2012

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1): S.O. 2011, c. 11 amends the Act by bringing in to force several sections of the new occupational health and safety scheme. In addition to other changes, sections 22.5 to 22.9 have been added to allow the Minister to designate an entity as a safe workplace association, medical clinic or training centre specializing in occupational health and safety where it meets established standards. Section 50 is amended to allow inspectors to refer matters to the Board where workers allege their employers violated the prohibition against reprisals or where other circumstances warrant a referral. Such matters cannot have been dealt with by binding settlement, arbitration or where the worker is filing his own complaint with the Board. Workers must consent to any referral.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 507/09 is now fully in force. References to the approved ISCPRIME dispersion mode have been repealed. Other amendments have been made as a result of this change.

Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992: O. Reg. 503/09 is now fully in force. Changes related to occupancy permits for houses have come into force.

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (Waste Diversion Act, 2002): O. Reg. 11/12 amends the regulation by adding sections 5 (Quarterly Fees) and 6 (Revocation of rule).

Transitional Matters - Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 (Places to Grow Act, 2005): O. Reg. 8/12 amends s. 2.1, 3.1 and adds ss. 5.1 - 5.6 (Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe - Simcoe Sub-Area).

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

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

• BILL:5
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act
• AMENDS: Off-Highway Vehicle Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-3)
• STATUS: First Reading 12/04/12

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: First Reading 12/04/12

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

Home Heat Tanks Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2012-66 amends the section 4 to discontinue home heat tank inspectors licenses. Other sections have been amended as a result of this removal. Several sections throughout have been amended to reflect the removal of Schedules B and C and replace certain requirements with those in the Home Heat Tank Systems Technical Standards Handbook, as well as other standards, such as CSA standard B-139. Section 16 has been amended to use the defined term 'double-bottom tank'. Section 14 (Identification tag require) has been repealed and replaced. Sections 14.1 - 14.4 have been added to the regulation.

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: Second Reading - 05/10/11

• 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: 57
• TITLE: An Act to modify the rules governing the use of photo radar devices and red light camera systems and amend other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2); Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Regulation respecting demerit points (2007, c. 40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/02/12

• BILL: 59
• TITLE: An Act respecting the sharing of certain health information
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.Q., c. S-2.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/02/12

• BILL: 60
• TITLE: An Act mainly to modernize the occupational health and safety plan and extend its application to domestics
• 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: First Reading - 03/04/12

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: Chartered Professional Accountants Act
• AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1); Petroleum, Natural Gas and Underground Reservoirs Regulation (M-13.1, r.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/03/12

• BILL: 65
• TITLE: An Act respecting natural heritage conservation and the sustainable development of the area covered by the Northern Plan
• REPEALS: Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01)
• AMENDS: Act respecting the lands in the domain of the State (R.S.Q., c. T-8.1); Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/12

• BILL: 67
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Sustainable Forest Development Act and the Act respecting the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la faune
• AMENDS: Sustainable Forest Development Act (R.S.Q., c. A-18.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/04/12

• BILL: 68
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting liquor permits and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Tobacco Act (R.S.Q., c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/12

• BILL: 71
• TITLE: An Act respecting compensation measures for the carrying out of projects affecting wetlands or bodies of water [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/04/12

• 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. Draft amendments to promote energy efficiency are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 22, 2012, p. 535.

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 safety standards and traffic rules relating to farm machines wider than 2.6 metres (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 11, 2012, p. 1119.

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 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. The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 11, 2012, p. 1117.

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 industrial accidents and occupational diseases: S.Q. 2011, c. 18, ss. 84-86 are in force amending ss. 429.10, 429.12 and adding s. 429.12.1.

Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles

Act respecting off-highway vehicles: S.Q. 2011, c. 18, s. 291 is in force amending s. 49.3

Loi sur les véhicules hors route

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. 2011, c. 18, s. 308 is in force amending s. 28.

Loi concernant la délimitation du domaine hydrique de l'état et la protection de milieux humides le long d'une partie de la rivière richelieu

Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs: S.Q. 2011, c. 18 amends ss. 15.3 and 15.4 and repeals ss. 15.5-15.11.

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

Environment Quality Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 18, ss. 269-271 are in force amending ss. 31, 46.16 and 46.17.

Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

Forest Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 18, ss. 150-152 are in force amending ss. 73.5, 92.0.2 and 92.0.11.

Loi sur les forêts

Highway Safety Code: S.Q. 2010, c. 34, ss. 28, 35(paragraph 2) and s. 102 are in force amending ss. 202.2, 209.2.1 and 191.2 respectively. S.Q. 2011, c. 18, ss. 114-116 are in force amending s. 648 and 648.4 and repealing s. 648.1.

Code de la sécurité routière

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

• TITLE: Règlement concernant le système de plafonnement et d'échange de droits d'émission de gaz à effet de serre
• CITATION: R.S.Q. c. Q-2, r. 46.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE: Regulation Respecting a Cap-and-trade System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances
• CITATION: R.S.Q. c. Q-2, r. 46.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act (R.S.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: 16
• TITLE: The Correctional Services Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Second Reading - 25/04/12

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
• STATUS: Second Reading - 25/04/12

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Consequential Amendments Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/04/12

• 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

No Change

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

Treaty Land Entitlement Withdrawal Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act): Sask. Reg. 17/2012 adds item 92 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

No Change

STANDARDS

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation - Normes

New / Nouvelle(s)

B45 Series-11

B45.6-11 Nonrecirculating toilets, vacuum toilets, and waste-holding tanks for use in recreational vehicles

B45.7-11 Self-contained, recirculating, chemically controlled toilets for use in recreational vehicles

C22.3 nº 7-10 Réseaux souterrains

C225-10 Engins élévateurs à nacelle portés sur véhicule

C61400-11:07 Wind turbine generator systems - Part 11: Acoustic noise measurement techniques

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

Z316.6-07 Evaluation of single-use and reusable medical sharps containers for biohazardous and cytotoxic waste

Z614-07 Children's playspaces and equipment

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

C260-M90 Rating the Performance of Residential Mechanical Ventilating Equipment

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

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

7.2-94 Adjustable Steel Columns

11.5- M87 Hardboard, Precoated, Factory Finished, For Exterior Cladding

19.13-M87 Sealing Compound, One-Component, Elastomeric, Chemical Curing

19.22-M89 Mildew-Resistant Sealing Compound for Tubs and Tiles

19.24-M90 Multicomponent, Chemical-curing Sealing Compound

37.54-95 Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane

41.24-95 Rigid Vinyl Siding, Soffits and Fascia

41-GP-25M Standard for: Pipe, Polyethylene, for the Transport of Liquids

63.14-M89 Plastic Skylights

82.1-M89 Sliding Doors

82.5-M88 Insulated Steel Doors

82.6-M86 Doors, Mirrored Glass, Sliding or Folding, Wardrobe

93.1-M85 Sheet Aluminum Alloy, Prefinished, Residential

93.2-M91 Prefinished Aluminum siding, Soffits and Fascia, for Residential Use

93.3-M91 Prefinished Galvanized and Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Steel Sheet for Residental Use

93.4-92 Galvanized Steel and Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Siding, Soffits and Fascia, Prefinished, Residential

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