CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report

November 2012

Table of Contents

	INTRODUCTION CANADA Division 1 CANADA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Canada Acts Section 1.B Canada Regulations Division 2 CANADA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Canada Acts Section 2.B Canada Regulations Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Canada Acts Section 3.B Canada Regulations Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Canada Acts Section 4.B Canada Regulations ALBERTA Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Alberta Acts Section 1.B Alberta Regulations Division 2 ALBERTA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Alberta Acts Section 2.B Alberta Regulations Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Alberta Acts Section 3.B Alberta Regulations Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations BRITISH COLUMBIA Division 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A British Columbia Acts Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A British Columbia Acts Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A British Columbia Acts Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A British Columbia Acts Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations MANITOBA Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Manitoba Acts Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Manitoba Acts Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Manitoba Acts Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A Manitoba Acts Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations NEW BRUNSWICK Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 1.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 2 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR AMENDMENTS Section 2.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 2.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador 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 October 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 October 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 October 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: Second Reading - 16/10/12

• BILL: C-44
• TITLE: Helping Families in Need Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 02/10/12

• BILL: C-45
• TITLE: Jobs and Growth Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (Part III) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (S.C. 2002, c. 18); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26); Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 52); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Navigable Waters Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/10/12

• BILL: C-313 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (noncorrective cosmetic contact lenses)
• AMENDS: Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27)
• STATUS: Second Reading (Senate) - 02/10/12

• BILL: C-370 (Pr)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada)
• AMENDS: Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 19/09/12

• BILL: C-383 (Pr)
• TITLE: Transboundary Waters Protection Act [NEW]
• AMENDS: International River Improvements Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-20)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 03/10/12

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 (Commons) - 23/10/12

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. Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 29, 2012, p. 2740. Proposed Order amending Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 29, 2012, p. 2749.

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. Proposed amendments (Interpretation and Standards 101, 105, 122 and 135), (Standard 126) and (Standards 121, 206, 223 and 301.2) found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 6, 2012, pp. 2833, 2851, 2854.

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.

Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 27, 2012, p. 3037.

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. Notice of the Description of critical habitat of Baikal Sedge in Kluane National Park and National Park Reserve of Canada is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 22, 2012, p. 2073.

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: SOR/2012-164 amends parts 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 3. SOR/2012-186 amends item 8 in schedule 1. SOR/2012-187 adds item 125 to schedule 1. SOR/2012-189 adds item 126 to schedule 1. SOR/2012-219 add items 121-124 in schedule 1.

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

First Nations Land Management Act: SOR/2012-217 adds items 59-77 (First Nations that have signed the Framework Agreement) to the schedule.

Fisheries Act: S.C. 2012, c. 19 sections are in force to add the definition of "analyst" in s. 2, and adding ss. 4.1-4.4 (Agreements, Programs and Projects), s. 10, s. 39, s. 43.1-43.2 and ss. 89-91. Sections 32, 35-38, 40, 43, 63, and 82 are also amended.

Loi sur les pêches

Section 2.B Canada Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2012-157 adds 7 substances to Part 1, adds 14 substances to Part 2, deletes 3 and adds 1 substance to Part 4.

Liste intérieure des substances

Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Federal Above-ground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines
• CITATION: P.C. 1996-1233
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

• TITLE: Federal Underground Storage Tank Technical Guidelines
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Canada Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Canada Regulations

• TITLE: Code de recommandations techniques pour la protection de l'environnement applicable aux systèmes de stockage hors sol et souterrains de produits pétroliers et de produits apparentés
• CITATION: 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999) (L.C. 1999, c. 33)

• TITLE: Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Products
• CITATION: 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

ALBERTA

Division 1 ALBERTA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Alberta Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 24/10/12

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: Responsible Energy Development Act [NEW]
• REPEALS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)
• AMENDS: Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17); Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12); Environmental Protection and Enhancement Amendment Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. 12 (Supp)); Natural Resources Conservation Board Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. N-3); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. 24 (Supp)); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7); Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-15); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3); Water, Gas and Electric Companies Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/10/12

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-2); Safety Codes Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 25/10/12

• 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

No Change

Section 2.B Alberta Regulations

Plumbing Code Regulation (Safety Codes Act): Alta. Reg. 154/2012 amends the regulation to reflect the adoption of the 2010 National Plumbing Code and the 2010 National Building Code.

Division 3 ALBERTA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Alberta Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Alberta Regulations

No Change

Division 4 ALBERTA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A ALBERTA Acts

No Change

Section 4.B ALBERTA Regulations

• TITLE: Alberta User Guide for Waste Managers
• CITATION: 1996
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

• TITLE: Code of Practice for a Waterworks System Consisting Solely of a Water Distribution System
• CITATION: Effective June 1, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Waterworks Systems Using High Quality Groundwater
• CITATION: June 1, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

• TITLE: Guide to Content of Industrial Approval Applications
• CITATION: April 1, 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

• TITLE: Renewable Fuels Greenhouse Gas Emissions Eligibility Standard
• CITATION: March 04, 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Climate Change and Emissions Management Act (S.A. 2003, c. C-16.7)

• TITLE: Safe Excavation Near Pipelines
• CITATION: Fifth edition, September 2010
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

• TITLE: Water and Wastewater Operator's Certification Guidelines
• CITATION: July 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)

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 [NEW]
• 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 [NEW]
• 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: Some sections now 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: Some sections now 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

Protected Areas of British Columbia Act: S.B.C. 2006, c. 15, s. 33(a) is now in force repealing the descriptions of Barkerville Park and Sudeten Park in Schedule C. S.B.C. 2010, c. 13, s. 5(b) is now in force replacing the description of Skaha Bluffs Park.

Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations

Fee, Levy and Security Regulation (Oil and Gas Activities Act): B.C. Reg. 237/2012 amends the fees in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 6. B.C. Reg. 243/2012 amends section 2(d.1).

Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations

No Change

Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A British Columbia Acts

No Change

Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations

• TITLE: A Compendium of Working Water Quality Guidelines for British Columbia
• CITATION: August 23, 2006
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53)

• TITLE: A Field Guide to Fuel Handling, Transportation and Storage, 3rd edition
• CITATION: February 2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53)

• TITLE: British Columbia Field Sampling Manual
• CITATION: 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Management Act (S.B.C. 2003, c. 53)

• TITLE: Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia
• CITATION: 2008
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293)

• TITLE: Improvement Financing Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 236/2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Clean Energy Act (S.B.C. 2010, c. 22)

• TITLE: Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances
• CITATION: 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers Compensation Act (S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)

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: 14/06/12

• 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

Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act: Sections 7, 8, 11 and 12 are in force October 1, 2012. The in force note has been removed from the document.

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: 43
• TITLE: Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act
• AMENDS: Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act (A.N.B. 1976, c. P-9.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: 31/07/12

• 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

Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 19 amends the definition of "qualified plumber" in s.1 to replace "the plumbing trade" with "the plumber occupation".

Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations

General Regulation (Electrical Installation and Inspection Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-68 amends s. 11 with reference to the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act.

General Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-81 repeals s. 19 regarding annual fees for garages and service stations. N.B. Reg. 2012-83 amends ss. 5, 8, and 15 and replaces appendices E, G, and I regarding fees. N.B. Reg. 2012-84 amends fees for registration plates and other fees in ss. 13 and 15.

Plumbing Licensing and Inspection Regulation (Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-69 amends paragraph 4(1)(c).

Protected Area Exemption Regulation (Clean Water Act): N.B. Reg. 2012-76 amends reference to the Act in s. 1.

Division 3 NEW BRUNSWICK REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 3.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

Division 4 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A New Brunswick Acts

No Change

Section 4.B New Brunswick Regulations

No Change

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Division 1 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

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

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

No Change

Division 3 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Newfoundland and Labrador

No Change

Division 4 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Newfoundland and Labrador Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Newfoundland and Labrador Regulations

No Change

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Division 1 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Northwest Territories Acts

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

No 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

• 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

Environment Act: S.N.S. 2011, c. 61 is now in force making substantial amendments as a result of a complete review of the Act in 2011. These include, but are not limited to, changes to allow rules and enforce standards that allow flexibility to protect the environment; clarification of the definition of "adverse effect"; changing the mandatory review period of the Act to every 10 years from five; and requiring professionals who become aware of spills and releases during the course of their work to report them.

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

• TITLE: Technical Safety Standards Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 14/2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Technical Safety Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)

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: 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
• CITATION: 2012, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: Sections affecting the Mine Health and Safety Act IF RA 08/06/12

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Building Code Act [NEW]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/12
• CITATION: 2012, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

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: Traffic Control Person Code of Practice
• CITATION: Effective August 31, 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: Second Reading - 02/10/12

• 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: Second Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 55
• TITLE: Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012
• AMENDS: Clean Water Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 22); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41); Fuel Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.35); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. L.3); Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2); Places to Grow Act, 2005 (S.O. 2005, c. 13); Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43)
• REPEALS: Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996 (S.O. 1996, c. 19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/06/12
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections not in force

• 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: Second Reading - 06/09/12

• 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

• 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 (Lost on division)

• BILL: 100
• TITLE: Great Lakes Protection Act, 2012 [NEW]
• NEW LEGISLATION: Great Lakes Protection Act, 2012
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/06/12

• BILL: 121 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ability to Pay Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/09/12

• BILL: 124 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Jayesh's Law (Worker Safety at Service Stations), 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 125 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Permanent Partial Disability Supplements), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/09/12

• BILL: 126 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Health Statute Law Amendment Act (Healthy Decisions Made Easy), 2012
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Smoke-Free Ontario Act (S.O. 1994, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/10/12

• BILL: 128 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Planning Amendment Act (Enabling Municipalities to Require Inclusionary Housing), 2012
• AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/10/12

• BILL: 129 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2012
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/10/12

• BILL: 131 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Enhancing Red Light Camera System Enforcement Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33)
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/10/12

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

October 2012

September 2012

Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Ontario Acts

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 16 amends the Act to rescind the requirement for various licences and authorizations in certain circumstances prescribed by the regulations. Section 60.1 is added allowing the Minister to delegate his or her powers to issue licences or authorizations in certain circumstances.

Fuel Tax Act: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 17 repeals subsection 3.6.1(4) providing an exception to the application of the current deemed trust rules. Subsection 17(3.0.1) is added allowing the Minister to garnish payments that are the result of loans or advances from a third party. This requirement is further governed by the addition of subsection 17(5.1).

Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 26 expands the delegation powers of the Minister in section 15 and amends section 23.1 giving the Minister the power to order the owner of a dam or other structure on a lake or river to provide a plan for the operation and maintenance of said structure.

Mining Act: S.O. 2009, c. 21, several sections are in force making amendments relating to prospecting land, staking mining claims, disputing claims, assessment work, surface rights owners, exploration work, diamond mine royalties and consultation with Aboriginal communities. S.O. 2010, c. 18, s. 23 amends section 1 referencing the Far North Act, 2010.

Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 36 amends section 17 requiring reviews of the Niagara Escarpment Plan to be carried out at the same time as reviews under the Greenbelt Act, 2005.

Places to Grow Act, 2005: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 46 is amended to reference the Minister and Ministry of Infrastructure.

Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 48 makes several amendments to sections 10, 11, 14, 28 and 54 of the Act.

Public Lands Act: S.O. 2012, c. 8, Sch. 49 is amended to give the Minister the power to delegate certain powers to individuals or bodies outside of government. Section 14 is amended to broaden regulation-making power with regard to activities performed on public lands.

Section 2.B Ontario Regulations

Classification of Proposals for Instruments (Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993): O. Reg. 226/12 some sections are in force amending section 12 to reflect recent changes to the Mining Act.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators' Information (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 281/12 adds section 1.3 regarding the examination process required for issuance of a CVOR certificate.

Mine Development and Closure Under Part VII of the Act (Mining Act): O. Reg. 307/12 makes several amendments to reflect the recent changes to the Mining Act.

Restricted Use of Left Lanes by Commercial Motor Vehicles (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 285/12 replacing paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 8.

Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Exemption re Section 31 of the Act
• CITATION: O. Reg. 298/10
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Waste Diversion Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 6)

Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Ontario Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Ontario Regulations

• TITLE: Exemption - Ontario Northland Transportation Commission
• CITATION: O. Reg. 230/12
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18)

• TITLE: General
• CITATION: O. Reg. 45/11
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14)

• TITLE: Guide for Joint Health and Safety Committees and Representatives in the Workplace
• CITATION: October 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• CITATION: October 2012
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Guide to the Regulation Respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
• CITATION: November 2007; Last reviewed May 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Guideline Silica on Construction Projects
• CITATION: September 2004; Revised April 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

• TITLE: Lead on Construction Projects Guideline
• CITATION: September 2004; Revised April 2011
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

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:28/07/12

• BILL: 6
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c.H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/12
• CITATION: S.P.E.I. 2012, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 28/07/12

• 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: 01/09/12

• 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: 01/08/12

• 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

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

No new legislation

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.

Mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 15, 2012, p. 3113A.

Order of the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks - Extension of the setting aside of land for three proposed ecological reserves (Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01): Draft order is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Sept. 5, 2012, p. 2801.

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 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 occupational health and safety in mines (An Act respecting Occupational Health and Safety). Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct. 3, 2012, p. 3097.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.

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

Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities: S.Q. 2011, c. 21, s. 238 removes reference to the Cultural Property Act in s. 97.

Loi sur la protection du territoire et des activités agricoles

Environment Quality Act: S.Q. 2011, c. 21, s. 239 amends the wording in s. 31.9 (Regulations) regarding archeaological sites and heritage property.

Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

Highway Safety Code: S.Q. 2012, c. 15, some sections are in force making amendments related to photo radar devices or red light camera systems and offences commited by short-term renters of road vehicles.

Code de la sécurité routière

Section 2.B Quebec Regulations

Code de construction

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): M.O., 2012 makes amendments to meet two objectives. First, the need to clarify certain elements contained in the RMRCECA following recent discussions on the signing of the agreement on the harmonization and integration of Québec's cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances with California's system. Second, the requirement for the RMRCECA to be consistent with the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances.

Règlement sur la déclaration obligatoire de certaines émissions de contaminants dans l'atmosphère

Division 3 QUEBEC REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

Division 4 QUEBEC NEW DOCUMENTS

Section 4.A Quebec Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Quebec Regulations

No Change

SASKATCHEWAN

Division 1 SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Saskatchewan Acts

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

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002 (S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21); Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 (S.S. 2010, c. E-10.22); Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act (S.S. 2002, c. S-35.01); Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005 (S.S. c. S-35.03); Water Power Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. W-6)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/10/12

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

• BILL: 44
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statute Amendment Act, 2012
• AMENDS: Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76); Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 153); Public Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 176)
• STATUS: First Reading - 25/10/12

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)

4.9-2010 Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam And Hot Water Boilers

A3000-08

A3001-08 Cementitious materials for use in concrete

A3002-08 Masonry and mortar cement

A3003-08 Chemical test methods for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry

A3004-08 Test methods and standard practices for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry

A3005-08 Test equipment and materials for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry

B70-12 Cast iron soil pipe, fittings, and means of joining

B128.1-06 Design and installation of non-potable water systems

B128.2-06 Maintenance and field testing of non-potable water systems

B181.1-96 ABS Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Pipe Fittings

B1800-11 Series Thermoplastic nonpressure piping compendium

B181.0-11 Definitions, general requirements, and methods of testing for thermoplastic nonpressure piping

B181.1-11 Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings

B181.2-11 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe and pipe fittings

B181.3-11 Polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) laboratory drainage systems

B181.5-11 Coextruded acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/ polyvinylchloride (ABS/PVC) drain, waste, and vent pipe

B182.1-11 Plastic drain and sewer pipe and pipe fittings

B182.2-11 PSM type polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings

B182.4-11 Profile polyvinylchloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings

B182.6-11 Profile polyethylene (PE) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications

B182.8-11 Profile polyethylene (PE) storm sewer and drainage pipe and fittings

B182.11-11 Standard practice for the installation of thermoplastic drain, storm, and sewer pipe and fittings

B182.13-11 Profile polypropylene (PP) sewer pipe and fittings for leak-proof sewer applications

C22.3 No. 1-1970 Overhead Systems and Underground Systems

C22.3 No. 7-10 Underground systems Licensed

C819-11 Performance of general service fluorescent lamps

C862-09 Performance of incandescent reflector lamps

N285.0-08/N285.6 Series 08

N285.6.1-08 Pressure tubes for use in CANDU fuel channels

N285.6.2-08 Seamless zirconium alloy tubing for reactivity control units

N285.6.3-08 Annealed seamless zirconium alloy tubing for liquid injection shutdown system (LISS) nozzles

N285.6.4-08 Thin-walled, large-diameter zirconium alloy tubing

N285.6.6-08 Non-destructive examination criteria for zirconium alloys

N285.6.7-08 Zirconium alloy design data

N285.6.8-08 Martensitic stainless steel for fuel-channel end fittings

N285.6.9-08 Materials for supports for pressure-retaining items

N285.6.10-08 Nickel-based alloy wire for fuel-channel spacers

N285.6.11-08 Zirconium alloy wire

Z142-10 Code régissant l'opération des presses : exigences concernant la santé, la sécurité et la protection

Z259.2.3-12 Descent devices

Z259.10-12 Full body harnesses

Z662-11 Oil and gas pipeline systems

Z662-11 Oil and gas pipeline systems - Appendices

Z662.1-11 Commentary on CSA Z662-11, Oil and gas pipeline systems

Z662-11 Réseaux de canalisations de pétrole et de gaz

Amended / Modifiée(s)

Z240 Series-08

Z240.0.2-08 General requirements for recreational vehicles

Z240.1.2-08 Vehicular requirements for recreational vehicles

Z240.3.2-08 Plumbing requirements for recreational vehicles

Z240.4.2-08 Installation requirements for propane appliances and equipment in recreational vehicles

Z240.6.2-08/C22.2 No. 148-08 Electrical requirements for recreational vehicles

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

B311-02 Safety Code for Manlifts

M3450-03 Earth-moving machinery - Braking systems of rubber-tyred machines - Systems an performance requirements and test procedures

Z94.3-07 Eye and Face Protectors

Z98-07 Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

S471-04 General requirements, design criteria, the environment, and loads

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

New / Nouvelle(s)

3.5-2011 Automotive Gasoline

Amended / Modifiée(s)

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)

No Change

Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)

No Change

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