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CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

September 2012

Table of Contents

The Legislation Monthly Report Archive is available at: http://www.ccohs.ca/legislation/update/archive.html

INTRODUCTION

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions in August 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 August 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 2012 under which they were made (Governing Act).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

41st Parliament, First Session

INTERNET: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/legisinfo/index.asp?Language=E

(Pr.) = Private Member's Bill

HOUSE OF COMMONS

SENATE

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

Alternative Fuels Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 repeals s. 8 regarding reports to parliament on the application of this Act.

Antarctic Environmental Protection Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 repeals s. 6 regarding non-application of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Canada Marine Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 replaces subsection 8(5) regarding approval required by Governor in Council.

Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 replaces subsection 9(2) to extend the review of marine conservation area management plans from every 5 years to at least every 10 years.

Canada National Parks Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 replaces subsection 11(2) to extend the review of park management plans from every 5 years to at least every 10 years.

Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 amends the wording in subsection 5.4(1) in the English version.

Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 replaces the definition of "Environmental Act" and amends the definition of "Minister" in s. 2 and adds paragraph (3.1) to s. 5.

Loi sur les pénalités administratives en matière d'environnement

Nuclear Safety and Control Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 amends subsection 10(6) and ss. 24, 37, 39, 40 and 43.

Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires

Species at Risk Act: SOR/2012-133 amends Schedule 1. S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 59 replaces subsections 79(1) and (3) regarding notification of the Minister and definitions for "person" and "projects".

Loi sur les espèces en péril

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2012-108 deletes 3 and adds 10 substances to Part 1, adds 3 substances to Part 2, adds 13 substances to Part 3, and deletes 3, amends 1, replaces 1 and adds 1 substance to Part 4. SOR/2012-115 deletes 3 organisms from Part 5 and adds 3 organisms to Part 6. SOR/2012-125 adds 6 substances to Part 6, adds 1 substance to Part 2 and adds 8 substances to Part 3. SOR/2012-144 deletes 5 substances from Part 1 and adds 5 substances to Part 2.

Liste intérieure des substances (DORS/94-311)

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

No Change

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

First Session, 28th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

Section 1.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

No Change

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A British Columbia Acts

Fourth Session, 39th Parliament

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A British Columbia Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: S.B.C. 2010, c. 14, s. 5 is now in force repealing sections 53 to 55 and 221 and replacing section 194 regarding motorcycles. S.B.C. 2011, c. 13, s. 130 is now in force adding subsection 3.1(4).

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

MANITOBA

Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Manitoba Acts

1st Session of the 40th Legislature

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

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

NEW BRUNSWICK

Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts

Second Session, 57th Legislative Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

First Session, 47th General Assembly

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

Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

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

Third Session, 17th Legislative Assembly

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

No Relevant 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

No Change

Division 3 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Northwest Territories Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Northwest Territories Regulations

No Change

NOVA SCOTIA

Division 1 NOVA SCOTIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Nova Scotia Acts

Fourth Session, 61st General Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations

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

Third Session, Third Legislative Assembly

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

Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Nunavut Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations

No Change

ONTARIO

Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Ontario Acts

First Session, 40th Parliament

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

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

August 2012

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
Holmes Tire Inc.14/08/12Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 74$75,000
Michael Holmes14/08/12Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 74$10,000
Ottawa Catholic District School Board16/08/12Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a)$275,000
Bélanger Construction (1981) Inc.10/08/12Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(a)$75,000
R.M. Bélanger Limited10/08/12Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c)$215,000
Ronald Bélanger10/08/12Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a)$10,000
Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 23(1)(a)
Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 32(a)
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(2)
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(3)
Woodbridge Pallet Ltd.17/08/12Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c)$50,000
Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 45
Quality Meat Packers Limited23/08/12Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 75$70,000

July 2012

DefendantConviction DateLegislative ViolationFine
Continuous Color Coat Limited 28/06/2012Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25$60,000
Cuddy Farms Limited 200806/07/2012Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h)$65,000
Barry Wood12/07/2012Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c) $30,000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(2)
Joel Schwartz - Metron Construction Corporation13/07/2012Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, ss. 26.2(1) &(3), 93(2)(a), 134(3)$90,000
Amhil Enterprises Ltd.10/07/2012Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h)$55,000
King Roofing & Aluminum Contractors Inc.16/07/2012Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, ss. 25(c), 26.1(1), 26.2(1)$100,000
Waterloo North Hydro Inc.16/07/2012Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 23(1)(a)$110,000
Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 181(1)
Food Directions Inc.16/07/2012Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(b)$60,000

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

General Regulation (Environmental Assessment Act): O. Reg. 196/12 repeals the definitions of "change in use", "dam reconstruction" and "start of construction", amends subsection 5(2.1) and repeals clause 6(1)(g) and adds section 15.0.2.

Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 195/12 makes several amendments reflecting recent public and proponent concerns that were raised as part of the Ministry of Energy's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program Two-Year Review, as well as the regulatory ministries' experience gained since the implementation of the REA regulation.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

No Change

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Division 1 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Prince Edward Island Acts

First Session, 64th General Assembly

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

Section 1.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 2 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

Division 4 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Prince Edward Island Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Prince Edward Island Regulations

No Change

QUEBEC

Division 1 QUEBEC LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Quebec Acts

Second Session, 39th Legislature

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

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 Agreement regarding the programs of the Office Québec-Monde pour la jeunesse (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Aug. 1, 2012, p. 2532.

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

No Change

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Cargo Securement Standards Regulation (Highway Safety Code): O.C. 733-2012 amends the wording in ss. 18-21.

Règlement sur les normes d'arrimage

Construction Code (Building Act): O.C. 635-2012 amends in s. 4.01 of Chapter IV (Elevators and Other Elevating Devices) reference to standards editions.

Code de construction

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

SASKATCHEWAN

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

First Session, 27th Legislative Assembly

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 3 SASKATCHEWAN REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

Division 4 SASKATCHEWAN NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Saskatchewan Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Saskatchewan Regulations

No Change

YUKON

Division 1 YUKON LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Yukon Acts

First Session, 33rd Legislative Assembly

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

No Relevant 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)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

B108-99 Natural Gas Fuelling Stations Installation Code

B109-01 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code

B483.1-07 Drinking water treatment systems

Z275.1-05 Hyperbaric facilities

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

No Change

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change