
CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report
September 2012
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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 Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 2012 under which they were made (Governing Act).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
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".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| Holmes Tire Inc. | 14/08/12 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 74 | $75,000 |
| Michael Holmes | 14/08/12 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 74 | $10,000 |
| Ottawa Catholic District School Board | 16/08/12 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a) | $275,000 |
| Bélanger Construction (1981) Inc. | 10/08/12 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(a) | $75,000 |
| R.M. Bélanger Limited | 10/08/12 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c) | $215,000 |
| Ronald Bélanger | 10/08/12 | Occupational 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. | 17/08/12 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c) | $50,000 |
| Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 45 | |||
| Quality Meat Packers Limited | 23/08/12 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 75 | $70,000 |
July 2012
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| Continuous Color Coat Limited | 28/06/2012 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25 | $60,000 |
| Cuddy Farms Limited 2008 | 06/07/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h) | $65,000 |
| Barry Wood | 12/07/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 27(2)(c) | $30,000 |
| Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(2) | |||
| Joel Schwartz - Metron Construction Corporation | 13/07/2012 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, ss. 26.2(1) &(3), 93(2)(a), 134(3) | $90,000 |
| Amhil Enterprises Ltd. | 10/07/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(h) | $55,000 |
| King Roofing & Aluminum Contractors Inc. | 16/07/2012 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, ss. 25(c), 26.1(1), 26.2(1) | $100,000 |
| Waterloo North Hydro Inc. | 16/07/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 23(1)(a) | $110,000 |
| Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 181(1) | |||
| Food Directions Inc. | 16/07/2012 | Occupational 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
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
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.
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
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
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