CCOHS Legislation Monthly Report
March 2013
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INTRODUCTION
The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions in February 2013. 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 February 2013. 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 Repealed Legislation
Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of February 2013 under which they were made (Governing Act).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.
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission) (Nuclear Safety and Control Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 16, 2013, p. 245.
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (National Energy Board) (National Energy Board Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 16, 2013, p. 295.
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.
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Notice of intent to amend the regulations is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 26, 2013, p. 102
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.
Permits Authorizing an Activity Affecting Listed Wildlife Species Regulations(Species at Risk Act): Proposed regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb. 16, 2013, p. 278.
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 Code of Practice for 2-Butanone, Oxime (Butanone Oxime) Associated with the Interior Application of Consumer Alkyd Paint and Coating Products (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed code of practice is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Jan. 26, 2013, p. 103
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.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Feb . 23 , 2013, p. 383.
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 Shipping Act, 2001: S.C. 2012, c. 31 amends the Act to permit the incorporation by reference into regulations of all Canadian modifications to an international convention or industry standard that are also incorporated by reference into the regulations, by means of a mechanism similar to that of many other maritime nations. It also provides for third parties acting on behalf of the Minister of Transport to set fees for certain services that they provide in accordance with an agreement with that Minister.
Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du canada
Section 2.B Canada Regulations
No Change
Division 3 CANADA REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Canada Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Canada Regulations
No Change
Division 4 CANADA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Canada Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Canada Regulations
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
Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 1/2013 amends subsection 16.530(1).
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
Changes to Bills from previous session:
New Session:
Section 1.B British Columbia Regulations
No Change
Division 2 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A British Columbia Acts
Forest Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 14 replaces sections 105.1 and 105.2 regarding stumpage rates.
Motor Vehicle Act: S.B.C. 2003, c. 48, s. 20 repeals paragraph 21(2)(b)(vii). S.B.C. 2011, c. 13 amends sections 25, 31 and 33 and adds section 25.02 to reflect changes made to the Medicare Protection Act. S.B.C. 2012, c. 11 makes several administrative amendments to the Act.
Utilities Commission Act: S.B.C. 2012, c. 27 adds Part 8.1 regarding administrative penalties. Further amendments are mede to reflect this change.
Wildlife Act: S.B.C. 2008, c. 33, s. 16 replaces subsection 54(1).
Section 2.B British Columbia Regulations
Forest Service Road Use Regulation (Forest and Range Practices Act): B.C. Reg. 302/2012 adds subsection 3(5) regarding the operation of a snowmobile on a forest service road.
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): B.C. Reg. 338/2012, Sch. 2 makes several administrative amendments referencing the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Workers Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 305/2012 adds a definition for "resource road" to section 1 and adds subsections (2) - (4). B.C. Reg. 312/2012 brings into force the recent selection of amendments proposed by the Workers' Compensation Board. These amendments relate to the following sections: 12.60, 12,173, 12.174, 13.30, 16.7, 19.9, 19.10, 19.34.1, 23.15, 23.16 and 26.83.1.
Ozone Depleting Substances and Other Halocarbons Regulation (Environmental Management Act): B.C. Reg. 317/2012 amends subsection 1(1), adding a definition for "retrofitting" and amending the definition of "approved person" to reflect this change.
Regulated Activities Regulation (Public Health Act): B.C. Reg. 286/2012, Sch. 1 amends section 2 and adds sections 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 prohibiting persons under age 18 from using tanning facilities.
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
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
Biodiesel (General) Regulation (Biofuels Act): Man. Reg. 147/2012 adds a definition for "renewable diesel fuel". Section 2.1 is added and sections 3 and 4 are amended to reflect this change.
Biodiesel Mandate for Diesel Fuel Regulation (Biofuels Act): Man. Reg. 148/2012 amends the definition of "reporting period" in section 1, repeals section 7.1 regarding reporting in the interim period and replaces section 11 regarding the first reporting period.
Manitoba Building Code (Buildings and Mobile Homes Act): Man. Reg. 175/2012 adds section 1.1, replaces subsection 2.1(1) and amends the Schedule.
Manure Regulation (Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act): Man. Reg. 141/2012 makes several amendments allowing businesses to hold commercial manure applicator licences. The regulation also outlines the training requirements for employees of those businesses.
Planning Districts Regulation (Planning Act): Man. Reg. 176/2012 amends Schedule B by adding section 3 defining the Carman-Dufferin Planning District.
Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (Workplace Safety and Health Act): Man. Reg. 165/2012 replaces section 20.6 (Flagpersons) and adds sections 20.6.1 and 20.6.2 regarding the use of warning signs and training certificates for flagpersons, respectively. Section 1.1 is amended by adding a definition for "flagperson".
Réglement sur la sécurité et la santé au travail
Division 3 MANITOBA REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Manitoba Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Manitoba Regulations
No Change
Division 4 MANITOBA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Manitoba Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Manitoba Regulations
New Brunswick
Division 1 NEW BRUNSWICK LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A New Brunswick Acts
INTERNET: http://www1.gnb.ca/legis/bill/print-e.asp?legi=57&num=2
(Pr.) = Private Member Bill
Section 1.B New Brunswick Regulations
No Change
Division 2 NEW BRUNSWICK AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A New Brunswick Acts
Clean Environment Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 44 removes the definition of "regional solid waste commission" from s. 1 and sections related to regional solid waste commissions from the Act. S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 replaces paragraph 6.1(10)(b). S.N.B. 2012, c. 56 updates subsection 15.1(1) to reference the Community Funding Act.
Conservation Easements Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 replaces the definition "Minister" in s. 1.
Loi sur les servitudes écologiques
Gas Distribution Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 replaces the definition "Minister" in s. 1.
Heritage Conservation Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 replaces the definition "Minister" in s. 1. S.N.B. 2012, c. 44 updates references to the regional service commission in subparagraphs 31(1)(a)(iv), 45(1)(b)(iv) and subsection 39(2).
Loi sur la conservation du patrimoine
Mining Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 replaces the definitions "Crown Lands" and "Minister" in s. 1.
Pipeline Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 updates the definition of "Minister" in s. 1 and amends subsection 6(1) and s. 77.
Workers' Compensation Act: S.N.B. 2012, c. 61 amends s. 38.5.
Loi sur les accidents du travail
Section 2.B New Brunswick Regulations
Fees for Industrial Approvals Regulation (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 44 updates reference to the "regional service commission" in subsections 3(2) and 5(3).
Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order (Clean Water Act): S.N.B. 2012, c. 52 amends paragraph 7(1)(h) in Schedule B.
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
Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles (Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act): N.L.R. 1/13 adds section 15.1 regarding check stations.
Waste Management Regulations, 2003 (Environmental Protection Act): N.L.R. 85/12 adds Part V regarding electronic waste.
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
Section 1.B Nova Scotia Regulations
No Change
Division 2 NOVA SCOTIA AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Nova Scotia Acts
Wildlife Act: S.N.S. 2010, c. 4 makes minor amendments to sections 44, 45 and 47.
Section 2.B Nova Scotia Regulations
No Change
Division 3 NOVA SCOTIA REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Nova Scotia Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Nova Scotia Regulations
Division 4 NOVA SCOTIA NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Nova Scotia Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Nova Scotia Regulations
No Change
Nunavut
Division 1 NUNAVUT LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Nunavut Acts
INTERNET: http://www.assembly.nu.ca/english/bills/index.html
Section 1.B Nunavut Regulations
No Change
Division 2 NUNAVUT AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Nunavut Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Nunavut Regulations
No Change
Division 3 NUNAVUT REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Nunavut Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Nunavut Regulations
No Change
Division 4 NUNAVUT NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Nunavut Acts
No Change
Section 4.B Nunavut Regulations
No Change
Ontario
Division 1 ONTARIO LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
Section 1.A Ontario Acts
INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_current.do?locale=en
(Pr.) = Private Member Bill
Section 1.B Ontario Regulations
No Change
Division 1.1 ONTARIO CONVICTIONS UNDER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION
Section 1.1.A Ontario Convictions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
For a complete list of the 2012 Court Bulletins, please refer to the following link: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/courtbulletins.php
February 2013
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| Island Steel Erectors Limited | 01/02/13 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 37(1) | $85,000 |
| Brewers Retail Inc. | 15/02/13 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 25(2)(d) | $175,000 |
| 755055 Ontario Ltd., operating as Rodco Enterprises | 22/02/13 | Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 51(2) | $50,000 |
| Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1 | $2,500 |
January 2013
| Defendant | Conviction Date | Legislative Violation | Fine |
| IKO Industries Ltd. | 08/01/13 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25 | $60,000 |
| Coco Paving Inc. | 15/01/13 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 104(2) | $170,000 |
| Parmalat Canada Inc. | 18/01/13 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 62 | $110,000 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 66(1)(b) | $10,000 | ||
| Facca Incorporated | 21/01/13 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 31 | $60,000 |
| Teranorth Construction &Engineering Limited | 21/01/13 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 148(b) | $115,000 |
| Bonduelle Ontario Inc. | 22/01/13 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 25 | $65,000 |
| ELFA Realty Inc. | 22/01/13 | Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91, s. 26.1(2) | $60,000 |
| Fleet Lube Plus Inc. | 22/01/13 | Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 20 | $60,000 |
Division 2 ONTARIO AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Ontario Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Ontario Regulations
Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (Environmental Protection Act): O. Reg. 516/07, the remaining sections are in force amending Schedules 2 and 3 of the regulation. O. Reg. 282/11 amends some items introduced by O. Reg. 516/07.
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety, 2000): Director's Order, January 21, 2013 is in effect making substantial amendments to reflect the adoption of newer editions of the relevant codes and standards. The amendment has not yet been incorporated into the document, but is available separately for reference.
Designation of Greenbelt Area (Greenbelt Act, 2005): O. Reg. 6/13 adds paragraph 4. to subsection 1(1) and amends subsection 1(2) to reflect this change.
Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document (Technical Standards and Safety Act): The October 1, 2012 amendment replaces all sections, adopting several recently released and updated fuel codes and standards.
Species at Risk in Ontario List (Endangered Species Act, 2007): O. Reg. 25/13 replaces Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Regulation.
Used Tires (Waste Diversion Act, 2002): O. Reg. 45/13 amends section 1 by adding a definition of "OTS Tire Classification". Section 3 regarding the industry funding organization is replaced and section 8 and 9, regarding base fees and fee reconciliation respectively, are added to the Regulation.
Division 3 ONTARIO REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Ontario Acts
No Change
Section 3.B Ontario Regulations
No Change
Division 4 ONTARIO NEW DOCUMENTS
Section 4.A Ontario Acts
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
Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): EC2012-49 replaces Part 9 regarding First Aid and adds Schedules A, B, C and D to support this change.
Division 3 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REPEALED LEGISLATION
Section 3.A Prince Edward Island Acts
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.
Charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 27, 2013, p. 449.
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. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 27, 2013, p. 391.
Extension of the setting aside of land for two proposed aquatic reserves and of land for twenty-seven proposed bio-diversity reserves (Natural Heritage Conservation Act): Draft Minister's Order is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 23, 2013, p. 213.
Forest Protection Regulation (Sustainable Forest Development Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 13, 2013, p. 288.
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 compensation for municipal services provided to recover and reclaim residual materials (Environment Quality Act): Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 61.
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 labour standards (An Act respecting labour standards): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 100.
Regulation respecting labour standards specific to certain sectors of the clothing industry (An Act respecting labour standards): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 100.
Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Mining Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 13, 2013, p. 281.
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. Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 27, 2012, p. 3911.
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 hours of driving and rest of heavy vehicle drivers (Highway Safety Code): The draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 63.
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 scaling of timber harvested in forests in the domain of the State (Sustainable Forest Development Act): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 13, 2013, p. 290.
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 authorize the operation of off-highway vehicles on a portion of route du Portage under the management of the Minister of Transport (An Act respecting off-highway vehicles): Draft regulation is found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Feb. 13, 2013, p. 282.
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. Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, Jan. 16, 2013, p. 193.
Safety Code for the construction Industry (Act respecting occupational health and safety): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Dec. 27, 2012, p. 3911.
Safety standards for road vehicles (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Jan. 9, 2013, p. 63.
Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation (Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 6, 2011, p. 1726.
Vehicle Load and Size Limits Regulation ((Highway Safety Code): Proposed amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 18, 2012, p. 2397.
Division 2 QUEBEC AMENDMENTS
Section 2.A Quebec Acts
No Change
Section 2.B Quebec Regulations
Construction Code (Building Act): O.C. 1202-2012 adds paragraphs 15.1 and 37.1 to s. 3.05 regarding water temperature control.
Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): M.O., 2012 clarifies certain elements related to 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. The amendment also fills the requirement for the regulation 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
Safety Code (Building Act): O.C. 1260-2012 is in force adding ss. 119.1 - 119.8 regarding quality control programs for high-risk petroleum equipment and s. 130.1 regarding the fee payable for approval of quality control programs. O.C. 1203-2012 is in force adding ss. 7.1 - 7.3 regarding the water outlet temperature of valves supplying shower heads or bathtubs in a care occupancy or private seniors' residences.
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
No Change
Section 2.B Saskatchewan Regulations
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Regulations (Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005): Sask. Reg. 4/2013 adds s. 8.1 regarding approval for works re exemption for water pipelines.
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
Motor Vehicles Act: S.Y. 2012, c. 14 amends wording in subsection 9(4) and paragraph 147(2)(a) and in the French version of subsection 178(1)(e).
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)
12.3-2012 Fuel System Components For Compressed Natural Gas Powered Vehicles
A440-00 / A440.1-00 (C2005) Fenêtres / Guide de l'utilisateur de la norme CSA A440-00, Fenêtres
B64 Série-11 Casse-vide et dispositifs antirefoulement
B125.2-05 Plumbing waste fittings
B149.6-11 Code for digester gas and landfill gas installations
B481 Series-12 Grease interceptors
C22.1-12 Code canadien de l'électricité, Première partie
C22.2 No. 14-10 Industrial control equipment
C22.2 No. 113-12 Fans and ventilators
C22.3 No. 3-98 Electrical Coordination
C300-12 Energy performance and capacity of household refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, freezers, and wine chillers
C361-12 Test method for measuring energy consumption and drum volume of electrically operated household tumble-type clothes dryers
C381.1-08 Test method for calculating the energy efficiency of single-voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies
C439-00 (C2005) Méthodes d'essai pour l'évaluation en laboratoire des performances des ventilateurs-récupérateurs de chaleur/énergie
C439-09 Méthodes d'essai pour l'évaluation en laboratoire des performances des ventilateurs-récupérateurs de chaleur/énergie
C657-12 Energy performance standard for refrigerated display cabinets (merchandisers)
C802.2-12 Minimum efficiency values for dry-type transformers
C862-12 Performance of incandescent reflector lamps
C61215:08 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval
C61400-1:08 Wind turbines - Part 1: Design requirements
D250-12 School buses
N285.0-12 / N285.6 Series-12 General requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants / Material Standards for reactor components for CANDU nuclear power plants
Z11-12 Portable ladders
Z62.1-11 Scies à chaîne
Z150.3-11 Safety code on articulating boom cranes
Z246.1-09 Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems
Z259.14-12 Équipement de limitation de chutes utilisé pour grimper sur les poteaux de bois
Z275.4-12 Norme sur la compétence visant la plongée, l'utilisation de caissons hyperbares et la conduite de véhicules télécommandés
Z275.5-05 (R2012) Occupational diver training
Amended / Modifiée(s)
No Change
Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)
B354.2-01 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
B354.4-02 Self-Propelled Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms
Z91-02 Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations
Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)
No Change
Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada - Normes
New / Nouvelle(s)
43.151-2012 Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1)
Amended / Modifiée(s)
43.151-2012 Emballage, manutention, demande de transport et transport d'Explosifs (classe 1)
Reaffirmed / Confirmée(s)
No Change
Withdrawn / Discontinuée(s)
No Change