CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report
January 2013
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INTRODUCTION
The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions in December 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 December 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 Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of December 2012 under which they were made (Governing Act).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.
Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2001 (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 17, 2012, p. 3145.
Canada Marine Act: Proposed amendments to the schedule are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3622.
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.
Fishery (General) Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3564.
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 the substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2012 and 2013 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Notice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 29, 2012, p. 3642.
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.
Nunavut Waters Regulations (Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 8, 2012 p. 3350.
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.
Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 8, 2012 p. 3263.
Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 7, 2012, p. 1967.
Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3626.
Proclamation Exempting Lake Pignac and Lake B, Located in Quebec, from the Operation of Section 22 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Navigable Waters Protection Act): Proposed proclamation is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3616.
Proclamation Exempting the Mink Arm Portion of South McMahon Lake, Located in Saskatchewan, from the Operation of Section 22 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Navigable Waters Protection Act): Proposed proclamation is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 22, 2012, p. 3621.
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 Made Under the Fisheries Act (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Nov. 10, 2012, p. 3104.
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 (Canada Wildlife Act): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 15, 2012, p. 3413.
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 Concerning the Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed regulations found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 15, 2012, p. 3417.
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. Proposed amendments (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Dec. 1, 2012, p. 3210.
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
Canada Labour Code (Part III): S.C. 2011, c. 24, s. 167 is in force repealing paragraph 235(2)(b) regarding termination of employees who are entitled to pensions contributed to by the employer.
Code canadien du travail, Partie III
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2012-235 adds items 127-8 to Schedule 1.
Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)
Section 2.B Canada Regulations
Administrative Monetary Penalties and Notices (CSA 2001) Regulations (Canada Shipping Act, 2001): SOR/2012-246 changes the title of the regulations from Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations, amends ss. 2 and 3, replaces s. 4 and adds Parts 2 - 8 to the Schedule.
Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2012-228 deletes 1 and adds 2 substances to Part 1. SOR/2012-229 replaces paragragh 2(1)(a), replaces the heading of Part 1, deletes 1 and adds 6 substances to Part 1 and adds a new section to Part 1, adds 20 substances to Part 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
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
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
No Change
Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations
No Change
Division 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A British Columbia Acts
No Change
Section 3.B British Columbia Regulations
No Change
Division 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A British Columbia Acts
No Change
Section 4.B British Columbia Regulations
No Change
Manitoba
Division 1 MANITOBA LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Manitoba Acts
INTERNET: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/sess/index.php
(Pr.) = Private Member Bill
Section 1.B Manitoba Regulations
No Change
Division 2 MANITOBA AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Manitoba Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Manitoba Regulations
No Change
Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Manitoba Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations
No Change
Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Manitoba Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations
No Change
New Brunswick
Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts
INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/print-e.asp?legi=57&num=2
(Pr.) = Private Member Bill
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
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
Workers' Compensation General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): R-075-2012 updates remunerations and allowances in ss. 1 and 6 and repeals s. 25.
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
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
No Change
Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations
No Change
Nunavut
Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Nunavut Acts
INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.html
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 2012 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php
December 2012
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| London Agricultural Commodities Inc. | 20/12/12 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a) | $55,000 |
| Toronto Star Newspapers Limited | 21/12/12 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 75 | $85,000 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c) |
November 2012
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| James Dick Construction Limited | 31/10/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(a) | $50,000 |
| Vehcom Manufacturing Ltd. | 06/11/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(1)(c) | $75,000 |
| 1648133 Ontario Ltd. | 13/11/2012 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 26 | $150,000 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 25(2)(a) | |||
| Colin Martin | 13/11/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 51(2) | $6,000 |
| Canduct Industries Limited | 16/11/2012 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 24 | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 25(1)(c) | $30,000 | ||
| Manuel Dias | 16/11/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 28(1)(a) | $2,000 |
| Stacey Electric Company Limited | 19/11/2012 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 25(2)(h) | $150,000 |
| Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. | 26/11/2012 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 37(1) | $55,000 |
Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Ontario Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Ontario Regulations
Environmental Compliance Approvals - Exemptions for Section 9 of the Act(Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 352/12 amends paragraph 1(1)20 and adds paragraph 1(1)22.
Exemption -- County of Victoria -- VICT-CT-1 (Environmental Assessment Act): O. Reg. 355/12 replaces paragraph 4.
General (Crown Forest Sustainability Act): O. Reg. 353/12 replaces paragraph 3 of clause 28.1(1)(b).
Registrations under Part II.2 of the Act - General (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 345/12 renames the regulation (formerly the Prescribed Activities and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry - Heating Systems, Standby Power Systems and Automotive Refinishing) and repeals Part I providing for Interpretation of the regulation. Section 2 is amended and Parts III, IV and V to reflect the new sector specific registration regulations.
Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 333/12 makes additional amendments to further improve the Renewable Energy Approvals Process. These changes include the re-issuance of draft site plans to reflect changes to the location of wind turbines; limiting the extent to which the commencement of an application for judicial review would have the effect of "stopping the clock" in respect of a third-party hearing; and several changes surrounding the recent Natural Heritage Amendments.
Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (Environmental Assessment Act): O. Reg. 354/12 makes several administrative amendments.
Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Ontario Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Ontario Regulations
No Change
Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Ontario Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Ontario Regulations
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.
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 (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Nov. 7, 2012, p. 3153.
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 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
Sustainable Forest Development Act: Sections 116 and 126 of the act are in force with respect to the payment of annual royalties by the holder of a timber supply guarantee and the assessment of market value of timber offered to holders of timber supply guarantees.
Section 2.B Quebec Regulations
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (Act respecting occupational health and safety): O.C. 1079-2012 amends the specificities for maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride, cobalt, ethylenediamine and platinum in Part 1 of Schedule 1.
Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail
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
BILLS PROCLAIMED FROM LAST SESSION
CURRENT SESSION
Section 1.B Saskatchewan Regulations
No Change
Division 2 SASKATCHEWAN AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Saskatchewan Acts
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993: S.S. 2012, c. 25, sections are in force amending several sections with respect to contractors, duties of supervisors, duties of suppliers, compliance undertakings, appeals and onus re training of workers.
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
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)
F280-12 Determining the required capacity of residential space heating and cooling appliances
Z275.4-12 Competency Standard for diving, hyperbaric chamber, and remotely operated vehicle operations
Amended / Modifiée(s)
G30.18-09 Barres d'acier au carbone pour l'armature du béton
G30.18-09 Carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement
O80 Series 08
O80.0-08 General requirements for wood preservation
O80.1-08 Specification of treated wood
O80.2-08 Processing and treatment
O80.3-08 Preservative formulations
O80.4-08 Hydrocarbon solvents
O80.5-08 Additives
Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)
A14-07 Concrete poles
B44.7-07 Performance-based safety code for elevators and escalators
B335-04 Safety standard for lift trucks
C22.2 No.160-M1985 Voltage and Polarity Testers
C749-07 Performance of dehumidifiers
C61400-11:07 Wind turbine generator systems - Part 11: Acoustic noise measurement techniques
G401-07 Corrugated steel pipe products
O80 Series 08
O80.0-08 General requirements for wood preservation
O80.1-08 Specification of treated wood
O80.2-08 Processing and treatment
O80.3-08 Preservative formulations
O80.4-08 Hydrocarbon solvents
O80.5-08 Additives
S406-92 Construction of Preserved Wood Foundations
S413-07 Parking structures
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