CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

August 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Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations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Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations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AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia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Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba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NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts 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 July 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 July 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 July 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: Royal Assent - 28/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: C-38
• TITLE: Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
• NEW: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012
• REPEALS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Fair Wages and Hours of Labour (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-4); Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act (S.C. 2007, c. 30); National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act (S.C. 1993, c. 31)
• AMENDS: Alternative Fuels Act (S.C. 1995, c. 20); Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (S.C. 2003, c. 20); Canada Labour Code (Part I); Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (S.C. 2002, c. 18); Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44); Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 126); First Nations Land Management Act (S.C. 1999, c. 24); First Nations Oil and Gas Moneys Management Act (S.C. 2005, c. 48); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27); Government Employees Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5); Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (S.C. 2009, c. 24); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9); Privacy Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.)); Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29); Yukon Act (S.C. 2002, c. 7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: C-43
• TITLE: Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act
• AMENDS: Bill C-38 (Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/06/12

• 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: First Reading (Senate) - 31/05/12

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: Royal Assent - 17/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: ss. NIF

• BILL: S-8
• TITLE: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading (Commons) - 19/06/12

• BILL: S-11
• TITLE: Safe Food for Canadians Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: Feeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9); Bill C-38 (Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act); Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28);
• STATUS: Second Reading - 20/06/12

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.

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 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.

Decisions, undertakings and orders on claims for exemptions (Hazardous Materials Information Review Act: Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2012, p. 1494.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): 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.

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): 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.

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 with respect to certain cobalt-containing substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 2, 2012, p. 1419.

Notice with respect to certain methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and diamine, and phenol, methyl-substances (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2012, p. 1561.

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 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, 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 7 2012, p. 1891.

Order Amending the Description of Wood Buffalo National Park in Schedule 1 to the Canada National Parks Act (Canada National Parks Act): Proposed order is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 30, 2012, p. 1858.

Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 7, 2012, p. 1967.

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.

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 Amending Certain Regulations Under the Canada Labour Code (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 16, 2012, p. 1611.

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.

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.

Species at Risk Act: 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.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): 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 Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 5, 2011, p. 3416. Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 21, 2012, p. 2119.

Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Canada Acts

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: S.C. 2009, c. 14, ss. 72-80 and 87-88 are in force making amendments regarding offences, penalties, regulations, criminal negligence, liability of corporations and offences, penalties, regulations, and liability with respect to ships.

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

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): SOR/2012-110 makes amendments to change hunting season dates and set daily bag limits and possession limits as well as make other related modifications for certain species of migratory game birds for the 2012-13 hunting season to ensure the sustainable harvest of migratory game bird populations.

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: 1
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/05/12

• BILL:202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Public Lands (Grasslands Preservation) Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/05/12

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

Safety Codes Act: S.A. 2011, c. 3, subsection 33(7) is in force updating references in ss. 11, 45 and 65 to the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Traffic Safety Act: S.A. 2011, c. 22 is in force introducing progressive administrative penalties for drivers with blood alcohol levels of .05 or greater, tougher penalties for drivers over .08 and a stronger zero tolerance policy for new drivers.

Water Act: S.A. 2011, c. 3, subsection 33(8) is in force updating a reference in s. 23 to the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.

Wildlife Act: Alta. Reg. 86/2012 amends Item 1 of the Schedule to the Act.

Workers' Compensation Act: S.A. 2008, c. 19, section 44 is in force updating a reference in s. 1.1 to the Insurance Act.

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 98/2012 establishes a new expiry date of January 1, 2015.

Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Administration Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 65/2012 amends section 92 to reflect a new expiry date of April 30, 2014.

Energy Resources Conservation Board Administration Fees (Energy Resources Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 97/2012 establishes a new fee structure for the 2012-12 fiscal year.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 50/2012 amends section 3.051 regarding production exceptions from section 3.050.

Pipeline Regulation (Pipeline Act): Alta. Reg. 48/2012 makes several amendments to reflect changes to the titles of various Directives and replaces sections 13 and 50 pertaining to shutdown devices. Alta. Reg 78/2012 adds a definition for "drilling waste" and references Directives 050 and 058.

Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Traffic Safety Act): Alta. Reg. 64/2012 amends section 92 to reflect a new expiry date of April 1, 2017.

Wildlife Regulations (Wildlife Act): Alta. Reg. 86/2012 makes several amendments to the regulations.

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

• TITLE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT
• CITATION: R.S.A. 2000, c. E-6.8

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. 18
• EFFECTIVE: All sections in force

• 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: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections now in force

• 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. 48\8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/11/11
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2011, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Carbon Tax Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: On various dates in 05/2012

• 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: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections in force

• 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: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• 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: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections in force. See bill for details

• BILL: 32
• ACT: Energy and Water Efficiency Act
• STATUS: Second Reading - 24/04/12

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: Not yet in force

• 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: Royal Assent - 14/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: Not yet in force

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: Pharmaceutical Services Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 28)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/12

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Animal Health Act
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488) Wildlife Amendment Act, 2004
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/05/12

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 16); Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011; Wildfire Act (S.B.C. 2004, c. 31)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections not in force

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: 15/06/12

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: Emergency Health Services Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2010 ; Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Second Reading 07/05/12

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: All sections in force

• BILL: 51
• TITLE: South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/05/12
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2012, c. 34
• EFFECTIVE: Not 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

• 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

Carbon Tax Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 8 ss. 6 - 18 add section 1.1 regarding fuel imported by ship. Further amendments are made referencing this new section.

Clean Energy Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 redefines self-sufficiency and eliminates the requirement for BC Hydro to acquire an extra 3,000 gigawatt hours per year of insurance energy by 2020.

Forest Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 18 makes minor amendments to sections 12 and 151. S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 amends subsection 47.5(2) by referencing the Oil and Gas Activities Act.

Forest and Range Practices Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 amends sections 203 and 204 to reflect recent changes to the Oil and Gas Activities Act.

Motor Vehicle Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 26 amends sections 215.41 - 215.5 in order to provide drivers with a way to more meaningfully challenge the results of failed roadside breath-tests.

Oil and Gas Activities Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 makes several amendments to clarify the rules for municipalities and third parties doing work around a pipeline. Further amendments are made to increase the efficiency and authority of the Oil and Gas commission.

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 9 makes minor amendments to sections 2 and 3. S.B.C. 2012, c. 32 makes several amendments to the protected areas described in Schedules C, D, E and F.

Public Health Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 22 replaces paragraph 9(1)(f) regarding puposes for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

Utilities Commission Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 increases the ability of the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to levy administrative penalties for non-compliance with the act. This includes a maximum allowable fine will be $1 million per day.

Workers' Compensation Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 23 replaces section 5.1 regarding mental disorder and 33.2 regarding workers classified as apprentices or learners. Further amendments are made to fees throughout the Act.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Conservation Officer Service Authority Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 34/2012 repeals paragraph 1(2)(a) and adds paragraph 1(2)(a.6) referencing the Forest Act.

Food Premises Regulation (Public Health Act): B.C. Reg. 69/2012 repeals the definition of "health official" and adds section 2.1 regarding prescribed health hazards and regulate activities. Several other minor amendments are made to reflect these changes.

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 204/2011 is in force amending clause 27.05(7)(b).

Oil and Gas Activities Act General Regulation (Oil and Gas Activities Act): B.C. Reg. 40/2012 adds section 5.1 regarding the application of s. 8 of the Act and adds Schedule A.

Permit Fees Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 60/2012 removes a reference to the recently repealed Finfish Aquaculture Waste Control Regulation from section 3.

Recycling Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 297/2009 is in force replacing subsection 2(1) of Schedule 3 regarding the electronic and electrical product category. Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 of Schedule 3 are repealed.

Reviewable Projects Regulation (Environmental Assessment Act): B.C. Reg. 59/2012 amends Table 11 of the regulation.

Waste Discharge Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 60/2012 repeals paragraph (b) in the definition of "aquaculture - marine-based industry".

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

• TITLE: COMMERCIAL RIVER RAFTING SAFETY ACT
• CITATION: R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 56

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: Commercial River Rafting Safety Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 107/99
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Commercial River Rafting Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 56)

• TITLE: Finfish Aquaculture Waste Control Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 256/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53)

• TITLE: Industrial Camps Health Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 427/83
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health Act (S.B.C. 2008, c. 28)

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

MANITOBA

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/12

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: The Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. N92)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 31/05/13

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: The Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area)
• AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/12

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: The Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Ground Water and Water Well Act (C.C.S.M. c. G110)
• AMENDS: Drinking Water Safety Act (C.C.S.M. D101); Planning Act (C.C.S.M. c. P80); Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: The Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (C.C.S.M. c. C205)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 34
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 39
• EFFECTIVE:

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: The Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Buildings and Mobile Homes Act (C.C.S.M. c. B93); Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (C.C.S.M. c. C205); Drinking Water Safety Act (C.C.S.M. c. D101); Electricians' Licence Act (C.C.S.M. c. E50); Employment and Income Assistance Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (S.M. 2011, c. 39); Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125); Gas Pipe Line Act (C.C.S.M. c. G50); Highway Traffic Act .(C.C.S.M. c. H60); Highway Traffic Amendment Act (S.M. 2004, c. 30); Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M c. P40); Power Engineers Act (C.C.S.M. c. P95); Public Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. P210); Sustainable Development Act (C.C.S.M. c. S270); Water Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. W65)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/06/12
• CITATION: S.M. 2012, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: Most sections in force 14/06/12

• BILL: 206 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act (Licence Plates for Volunteer Firefighters)
• AMENDS: Drivers and Vehicles Act (C.C.S.M. c. D104)
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/04/12

• BILL: 216 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Amendment Act (Manitoba Hydro Ratepayers Protection)
• AMENDS: Manitoba Hydro Act (C.C.S.M. c. H190)
• STATUS: First Reading - 15/05/12

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

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the New Brunswick Highway Corporation Act
• AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/12

• BILL: 56
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Environment Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Fees for Industrial Approvals Regulation (N.B. Reg. 93-20)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/12

• BILL: 60
• TITLE: An Act to Repeal the Social Services and Education Tax Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17); Off-Road Vehicle Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. O-1.5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/12

• BILL: 66
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act
• AMENDS: Beverage Containers Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 121); Clean Air Act (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2); Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6); Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1); Conservation Easements Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 130); Environmental Trust Fund Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 151); Heritage Conservation Act (S.N.B. 2010, c. H-4.05); Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5); Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Off-Road Vehicle Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. O-1.5); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 203); Pipeline Act, 2005 (S.N.B. 2005, c. P-8.5); Public Health Act (S.N.B. 1998, c. P-22.4); Topsoil Preservation Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 230); N.B. Reg. 2001-98; N.B. Reg. 2002-13; N.B. Reg. 2006-2; N.B. Reg. 2006-3; N.B. Reg. 2008-54; N.B. Reg. 82-126; N.B. Reg. 84-179; N.B. Reg. 87-83; N.B. Reg. 87-97; N.B. Reg. 87-97; N.B. Reg. 90-79; N.B. Reg. 90-80; N.B. Reg. 93-203; N.B. Reg. 95-66
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 39
• EFFECTIVE: Sections in force 28/11/11; remaining sections in force 15/03/12

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

Beverage Containers Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1.

Clean Air Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1 and updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in subsection 12(4).

Clean Environment Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 32 and c. 39 are in force. Chapter 32 replaces s. 15.2 regarding water or wastewater commissions and amends s. 32. Section 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1 and amends ss. 6.1 and 6.4 to update reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Clean Water Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1 and updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Conservation Easements Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1.

Loi sur les servitudes écologiques

Environmental Trust Fund Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Loi sur le fonds en fiducie pour l'environnement

Heritage Conservation Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1.

Loi sur la conservation du patrimoine

Highway Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 16 replaces subsection 44.1(20). S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Mining Act: S.N.B. 2009, c. 35, s. 33 as it relates to s. 48.8 is in force regarding the registration of ground staked mineral claims. S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Motor Vehicle Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 36 replaces paragraph 25(1)(b.1).

Off-Road Vehicle Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 36 amends the wording in paragraph 5(b). S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living and to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Pesticides Control Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1 and updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Loi sur le contrôle des pesticides

Pipeline Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government".

Public Health Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Topsoil Preservation Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 replaces the definition of "Minister" in s. 1.

Loi sur la protection de la couche arable

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

Air Quality Regulation (Clean Air Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-23 is in force amending subsection 27(1) regarding fees.

Appeal Regulation (Clean Environment Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in subsection 6(1).

Designated Materials Regulation (Clean Environment Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (Clean Environment Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-25 amends subsection 5.1(1) regarding fees. S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in subsection 7(2).

Fees for Industrial Approvals Regulation (Clean Water Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-24 amends subsection 7(1) regarding fees. S.N.B. 2012, c. 32 amends wording in subsection 3(2).

Food Premises Regulation (Public Health Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-34 amends s. 7 regarding application fees for a licence to operate a food premises.

General Regulation (Pesticides Control Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-29 amends s.32 regarding fees.

General Regulation (Topsoil Preservation Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation (Clean Environment Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-27 amends s. 13 and subsection 36(7) regarding fees. S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in paragraph 43(a).

Pipeline Filling Regulation (Pipeline Act, 2005): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Pipeline Regulation (Pipeline Act, 2005): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Potable Water Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Public Participation Regulation (Clean Air Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in s. 3 and subsection 14(1).

Used Oil Regulation (Clean Environment Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-26 amends subsection 17(1) regarding fees.

Water Classification Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Water Quality Regulation (Clean Environment Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Department of Environment and Local Government" in subsection 24(1).

Water Well Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 39 updates reference to the "Minister of Environment and Local Government".

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

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: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 27/06/12

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 27/06/12

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: Optometry Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/12
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2012, c. O-7.02
• EFFECTIVE: 31/08/12

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

Carrier Safety Regulations (Highway Traffic Act): N.L.R. 24/12 amends the Schedule by replacing the section references, offences and compliance indicators relating to the Trip Inspection Report Regulations. N.L.R. 52/12 amends the Schedule to reflect recent amendments to the Licensing and Equipment Regulations.

Pesticides Control Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): Erratum (Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Vol. 87, No. 18) Section 10 is replaced due to incorrect numbering in the original version.

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Act, 1991
• CITATION: S.N.L. 1991, c. 34

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Regulations
• CITATION: N.L.R. 958/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act, 1991 (S.N.L. 1991, c. 34)

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Flammable and Combustible Liquids Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.L.R. 959/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act, 1991 (S.N.L. 1991, c. 34)

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.L.R. 9/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act, 1991 (S.N.L. 1991, c. 34)

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Smoke and Fire Alarm Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.L.R. 960/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act, 1991 (S.N.L. 1991, c. 34)

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

Reportable Disease Control Regulations (Public Health Act): R-033-2012 updates reference to the NWT Infection Prevention and Control Manual (2012) in the regulations.

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: Royal Assent 17/05/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012 c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 17/05/12

• BILL: 35 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading 20/04/12

• BILL: 44 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Health Act
• AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
• STATUS: First Reading 24/04/12

• BILL: 46 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Electricity Act, Respecting Renewable Energy Providers
• AMENDS: Electricity Act (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25)
• STATUS: First Reading 24/04/12

• BILL: 61
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act
• AMENDS: Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25)
• STATUS: Royal Assent 17/05/12
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2012, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 17/05/12

• BILL: 85 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading 09/05/12

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act: S.N.S. 2012, c. 17 adds Part IA regarding crown share adjustment payments.

Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act: S.N.S. 2012, c. 22 amends the act to clarify the concept of possession and further amends Part VII regarding the licencing and inspection of fish products to reflect this.

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

List of Allowable Pesticides Regulation (Non-essential Pesticides Control Act): N.S. Reg. 71/2012 adds four new substances to the list of allowable pesticides in section 2.

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: Royal Assent - 08/06/12

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Building Code Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/12

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

• TITLE: Code of Practice on Asbestos Abatement
• CITATION: Effective May 30, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1)

• TITLE: Code of Practice on Hazard Assessment
• CITATION: Effective May 30, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1)

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: Second Reading - 19/04/12

• BILL: 66 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act (Prohibiting Flavoured Tobacco, New Tobacco Products and Smokeless Tobacco), 2012
• AMENDS: Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/12

• BILL: 72 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Property Owners' Protection Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/12

• BILL: 73 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Endangered Species Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Endangered Species Act, 2007 (S.O. 2007, c. 6)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/05/12

• BILL: 75
• TITLE: Ontario Electricity System Operator Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (S.O. 1993, c. 28); Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 26/04/12

• BILL: 86 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Healthy Decisions for Healthy Eating Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12

• BILL: 87 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Alternate Insurance Plans), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16); Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act, 2008
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 88 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Pesticides Amendment Act (Licence for Cosmetic Purposes), 2012
• AMENDS: Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: First Reading - 8/05/12

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

July 2012

June 2012

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997: S.O. 2011, c. 13 adds section 46.1 to 46.5 which imposes a duty of fair representation on bargaining agents for firefighters and adds subsection 53.1(3.1) regarding a deemed mandatory retirement provision for firefighters.

Provincial Offences Act: S.O. 2009, c. 33, Sch. 4, s. 1(47) is in force replacing subsection 76.1(1) regarding the filing of documents in electronic format.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997: S.O. 2011, c. 11 makes several amendments clarifying the role of the Board with respect to recent changes to Ontario OHS legislation.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Building Code (Building Code Act, 1992): O. Reg. 159/12 makes several amendments referencing Supplementary Standard SB-13, Glass in Guards.

Critical Defects of Commercial Motor Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 166/12 amends subsections 7(1) and (2).

Designated Substances (Occupational Health and Safety Act): O. Reg. 148/12 amends subsections 30(2) and 31(2).

Designation of Conservation Reserves (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 94/12 adds Sch. 295 describing North Georgian Bay Shoreline and Islands conservation reserve.

Designation and Classification of Provincial Parks (Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006): O. Reg. 95/12 makes several amendments to the provincial parks listed in Table 1.

Environmental Compliance Approvals - Exemptions from Section 9 of the Act(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 99/12 replaces paragraph 1(1)5 to reference the newly published Ground Source Heat Pumps Regulation (O. Reg. 98/12).

Electrical Safety Code (Electricity Act): O. Reg. 2/12 replaces section 1to reference CSA C22.1-12 (The Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1).

General (Endangered Species Act, 2007): O. Reg, 65/12 repeals sections 3 (Atlantic salmon) and 4 (Aurora trout) and adds section 23.2 regarding development of land inhabited by the bobolink or eastern meadowlark. Further amendments are made to reflect these changes. O. Reg. 122/12 makes several amendments to prescribe the habitats of four species at risk.

General (Green Energy Act, 2009): O. Reg. 13/12 amends section 2 to reference the Energy Efficiency Regulations of Canada and adds items 62 to 65 to the Schedule.

Hospital Management (Public Hospitals Act): O. Reg. 216/11 amends sections 11, 14, and 25.

Independent Forest Audits (Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994): O. Reg. 54/12 adds subsections 1(4) and (5) regarding forest audit periods.

Prescribed Activities and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry - Heating Systems, Standby Power Systems and Automotive Refinishing (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 100/12 replaces paragraph 5(4)1 to reference the newly published Ground Source Heat Pumps Regulation (O. Reg. 98/12).

Safety Helmets (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 102/12 adds clause 2(e) referencing United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No. 22.

Security of Loads (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 165/12 replaces the definition of "National Standard: in subsection 1(1) and replaces section 7. Other amendments are made to reflect these changes.

Vehicle Weights and Dimensions - For Safe, Productive and Infrastructure-Friendly Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 167/12 makes several amendments regarding wheelbase specifications. Minor administrative amendments are also made to various Dimensional Limit Charts.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Ground Source Heat Pumps
• CITATION: O. Reg. 177/98
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Ground Source Heat Pumps
• CITATION: O. Reg. 98/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

• TITLE: Restricted Areas
• CITATION: O. Reg. 150/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)

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: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• 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: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-9)
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/04/12

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Court Fees Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Tax Act
• AMENDS: Environment Tax Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, E-8.3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: 19/04/2012

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: Ambulance Services Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-30)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Public Health Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-30)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: Not in force

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: Government Reorganization Act
• AMENDS: Beverage Containers Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. B-2.1); Blind Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. B-4); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5); Oil and Natural Gas Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-5); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-4); Renewable Energy Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-12.1); Roads Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.R-15); Workers Compensation Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. W-7.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 30/05/12

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

Beverage Containers Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Blind Workers' Compensation Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Environmental Protection Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Environment Tax Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 13 replaces subsection 1(2) the motor vehicle tire tax.

Fire Prevention Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Oil and Natural Gas Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Pesticides Control Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Renewable Energy Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Roads Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Workers Compensation Act: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 17, s. 2 amends the Act to reflect recent adjustments to government departments and their associated ministers.

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

Code for Plumbing Services (Environmental Protection Act): EC2012-247 adjusts the fees in clause 1(1)(a) of Appendix B.

Electrical Inspection Act Regulations (Electrical Inspection Act): EC2012-245 replaces Schedule 1 outlining the flat rate fee structure and Schedule 2 regarding the itemized fee schedule. Clause 4(1)(c) regarding the contractor (restricted) fee is also replaced.

Elevators and Lifts Act Regulations (Elevators and Lifts Act): EC2012-246 replaces the fee structure outlined in subsection 286(1).

Environmental Records Review Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2012-197 adds definitions of "commercial property" and "residential property" to section 1, replaces section 2 regarding the request process and fees for review of records and replaces subsection 3(2) establishing the information to be provided to an applicant. Schedule 1 containing the current Form 1 is repealed.

Fall Protection Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): EC2012-304 adds section 2.1 requiring that employees be trained in the use of a means of fall protection.

General Regulations (Off-Highway Vehicle Act): EC2012-209 replaces subsection 2(2) regarding fees.

Watercourse and Wetland Protection Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2012-248 adds subsection 6(2.1) authorizing permit application fees and adds Schedule F establishing a fee structure.

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; Ss. NIF affecting above acts

• 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: Royal Assent - 06/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: Some ss. in force 05/08/12

• BILL: 59
• TITLE: An Act respecting the sharing of certain health information
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.Q., c. S-2.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: Ss. 153-159 affecting the Public Health Act NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 16/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 16/05/12

• 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: Royal Assent - 23/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: 23/05/12

• BILL: 73
• TITLE: An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 20 March 2012
• AMENDS: Act respecting the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs (R.S.Q. c.M-30.001); Act to implement certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 30 March 2010, reduce the debt and return to a balanced budget in 2013 - 2014 (2010, chapter 20); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c.C-24.2); Mining Act (R.S.Q., c.M-13.1)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 22/05/12

• 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: 83
• TITLE: Funeral Operations Act
• AMENDS: Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); Act respecting medical laboratories, organ and tissue conservation, and the disposal of human bodies (R.S.Q., c. L-0.2); Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c.Q-2); Public Health Act (R.S.Q., c. S-2.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/06/11

• 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. IF 01/02/12

• 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

• BILL: 599 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to Affirm the Collective Nature of Natural Resources [NEW]
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/06/11

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. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 2, 2012, p. 1395.

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 a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8 2012, p. 1757A.

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. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 27, 2012, p. 2065A. The new schedules apply to the 2013 assessment year.

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 addition and use of strobe lights on road vehicles used for the transportation of school children (Highway Safety Code): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 6, 2012, p. 1937.

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 protection of waters from pleasure craft discharges (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 27, 2012, p. 2152.

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. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 8, 2012 p. 1862A.

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. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 20, 2012, p. 1997.

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.

Regulation to improve building safety (Building Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 20, 2012, p. 1997.

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): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Apr. 11, 2012, p. 1117. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, May 2, 2012, p. 1397.

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

Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation ((Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 18, 2012, p. 2397.

Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Quebec Acts

Highway Safety Code: S.Q. 2012, c. 15, sections are in force making amendments with respect to the use of photo radar devices and red light camera systems.

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

• TITLE: An Act Respecting Compensation Measures for the Carrying out of Projects Affecting Wetlands or Bodies of Water
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. M-11.4

• TITLE: Loi concernant des mesures de compensation pour la réalisation de projets affectant un milieu humide ou hydrique
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. M-11.4

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

• TITLE: Règlement sur la déclaration obligatoire de certaines émissions de contaminants dans l'atmosphère
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. Q-2, r. 15, M.O., 2011-12-16
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

• TITLE: Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. Q-2, r. 15, M.O., 2011-12-16
• 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, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. C-39.2
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (O-1.1 (1993))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Consequential Amendments Act, 2011
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/05/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 14
• EFFECTIVE: Comes into force when s. 1 of the Enforcement Maintenance Orders Amendment Act, 2012 comes into force

• 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

Ministry of Environment Regulations, 2007 (Government Organization Act): Sask. Reg. 37/2012 adds clause 3(e) regarding assessment of policy decisions for the development of northern Saskatchewan.

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

• TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Saskatchewan Amendments) Regulations, 2009
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3 REG 13
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 (R.S.S., c. E-6.3)

• TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Adoption) Regulations, 2009
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3 REG 12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 (R.S.S., c. E-6.3)

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

• TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Adoption) Regulations, 2012
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3 Reg 14
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 (R.S.S., c. E-6.3)

• TITLE: Canadian Electrical Code (Saskatchewan Amendments) Regulations, 2012
• CITATION: R.R.S., c. E-6.3 Reg 15
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 (R.S.S., c. E-6.3)

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)

B125.1-11 Plumbing supply fittings

B366.1-11 Solid-fuel-fired central heating appliances

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

M422-M87 Fire-Performance and Antistatic Requirements for Conveyor Belting

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)

No Change

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