CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE
April 2000
The CCOHS legislation updating service provides information you need to keep you up to date on legislative changes in all Canadian jurisdictions up to March 2000. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at custserv@ccohs.ca
CONTENTS
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
4. New documents for the 2000-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD
1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1A. ACTS
The following list contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. Items proclaimed in force will remain until the end of the current session.
Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF in the Effective Date field indicates 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.
1A. CANADA
36th Parliament, 2nd Session
INTERNET: www.parl.gc.ca/cgi-bin/36/pb_gob.pl?e
HOUSE BILLS:
BILL: C-4
TITLE: Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act [Short Title]
AMENDS: Government Employees Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 35
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: C-8
TITLE: An Act respecting marine conservation areas
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/10/99
BILL: C-9
TITLE: An Act to give effect to the Nisga'a Final Agreement
AMENDS: Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 13/12/99
BILL: C-12
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part II) in respect of occupational health and safety, to make technical amendments to the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24 (3rdSupp.)); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Non-smokers' Health Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 15 (4th Supp.))
STATUS: 1st Reading - 28/10/99
BILL: C-23
TITLE: An Act to modernize the statutes of Canada in relation to benefits and obligations
AMENDS: Merchant Seamen Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. M-6); Government Employees Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5)
STATUS: Report stage - 24/03/00
BILL: C-27
TITLE: Canada National Parks Act
AMENDS: Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (1998, c. 25); Northwest Territories Waters Act (1992, c. 39); Territorial Lands Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. T-7)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 01/03/00
BILL: C-28
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, 1987 and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
AMENDS: Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 02/03/00
SENATE BILLS:
BILL: S-17
TITLE: Marine Liability Act
AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12); Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (1987, c. 3); Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (1988, c. 28); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (1999, c. 33); Merchant Seamen Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. M-6); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 02/03/00
1A. ALBERTA
4th Session, 24th Legislature
INTERNET: www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp
BILL: 13
TITLE: Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. O-5); Pipeline Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. P-8)
STATUS: 3rd Reading - 08/03/00
1A. BRITISH COLUMBIA
4th Session, 36th Parliament
INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm
No relevant legislation.
1A. MANITOBA
1st Session, 37th Legislature
INTERNET: www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/misc/billstatus.html
BILL: 6
TITLE: The Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act
STATUS: 1st Reading - 14/12/99
1A. NEW BRUNSWICK
2nd Session, 54th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-2.htm
No relevant legislation
1A. NEWFOUNDLAND
1st Session, 44th General Assembly
BILL: 21
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Environment Act
AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N. 1995, c. E-13.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 05/27/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: 27/05/99
BILL: 30
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act
AMENDS: Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-9)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 33
BILL: 33
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. O-3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 28
BILL: 49
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. H-3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 40
1A. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
2nd Session, 14th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/MainActs.html
No relevant legislation
1A. NOVA SCOTIA
1st Session, 58th General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm
BILL: 12
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Mineral Resources Act
AMENDS: Mineral Resources Act (S.N.S. 1990, c. 18)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/11/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: NIF
1A. ONTARIO
1st Session, 37th Parliament
INTERNET: www.ontla.on.ca/Documents/documentsindex.htm
BILL: 4
TITLE: Legislative Assembly Statute Law Amendment Act, 1999
AMENDS: Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (S.O. 1993, c. 28)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/10/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 5
EFFECTIVE: 28/10/99
BILL: 5
TITLE: Amendments Because of the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in M. v. H. Act, 1999
AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/10/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: 01/03/00 (or earlier by proclamation)
BILL: 8
TITLE: Safe Streets Act, 1999
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 8
EFFECTIVE: 31/01/00
BILL: 11
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act, 1999
AMENDS: Sch. A: Bees Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. B.6). Sch. B: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8). Sch. F: Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996 (S.O. 1996, c. 19). Sch. M: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13). Sch. N: Aggregate Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. A-8); Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2); Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43). Sch. O: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14). Sch. R: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: Relevant sections in force on Royal Assent, except Schedules O and R (NIF)
BILL: 15
TITLE: Great Lakes Environmental Protection Act, 1999
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 02/12/99
BILL: 23
TITLE: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Statute Law Amendment Act, 1999
AMENDS: Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: 14/12/99
BILL: 24
TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to protect children while on school buses
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 02/12/99
BILL: 32
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Youth Protection), 1999
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 09/12/99
BILL: 34
TITLE: Dangerous Goods Transportation Amendment Act (Nuclear Material), 1999
AMENDS: Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.1)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 14/12/99
BILL: 42
TITLE: Technical Standards and Safety Act, 1999
REPEALS: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. B.9); Elevating Devices Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.8); Gasoline Handling Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. G.4)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/12/99
1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
3rd Session, 60th General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.asp
BILL: 10
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 3
EFFECTIVE: 16/12/99
BILL: 14
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/12/99
BILL: 108
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 16/12/99
1A. QUEBEC
1st Session, 36th National Assembly
BILL: 52
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Investigations Act
AMENDS: Fire Investigations Act (R.S.Q. c. E-8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 33
EFFECTIVE: 19/06/99
BILL: 58
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Safety Code and other legislative provisions
AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2); An Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles (S.Q. 1998, c. 40)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 66
EFFECTIVE: Sections in force 13/12/99; rest NIF
BILL: 61
TITLE: An Act respecting the Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec
AMENDS: Conservation and Development of Wildlife Act (R.S.Q. c, C-61.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/06/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 36
EFFECTIVE: 01/12/99
BILL: 79
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting occupational health and safety
AMENDS: The Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 87
EFFECTIVE: 20/12/99
BILL: 90
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislation as regards the management of residual materials
AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., s. Q-2)
CITATION: 1999, c. 75
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 91
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act concerning the procedure for environmental impact assessment and review of certain projects
AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., s. Q-2)
CITATION: 1999, c. 76
EFFECTIVE: 16/12/99
1A. SASKATCHEWAN
1st Session, 24rd Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
No relevant legislation
1A. YUKON
1st Session 29th Legislative Assembly
BILL: 22
TITLE: Oil and Gas Act [NEW ACT]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 16
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 39
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 14
EFFECTIVE: All sections now in force
BILL: 40
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 1992, c. 16)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 26
EFFECTIVE: 11/12/97
BILL: 43
TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Act
AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 136)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 18
EFFECTIVE: 11/12/97
BILL: 65
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act (No. 2)
AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/12/98
EFFECTIVE: ss. 2-5, 7-13, 15-21 & 24-30 in force 12/01/99
BILL: 78
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Public Health and Safety Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 136)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/99
BILL: 83
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/99
CITATION: 1999, c. 23
EFFECTIVE: Sections in force 01/01/00; rest NIF
LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1B. REGULATIONS
1B. CANADA
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/86-304): Proposed amendments to Part II (Building Safety) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 30, 1999, p. 238. Proposed amendments to Part XII (Safety Materials, Equipment, Devices and Clothing) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 4, 1999, p. 2571. Proposed amendments to Part V (Boilers and Pressure Vessels) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 20, 1999. Proposed replacement Part XIV (First Aid) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 26, 2000, p. 638.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act Schedules I & II: Proposals to add toxic substances to Schedule I (items 27 to 46) can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 13, 1999, p. 3368.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: Orders adding a toxic substance to Part 1 of Schedule 3 and Part 3 of Schedule 3 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 15, 2000, p. 117 & 119.
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3658.
Export Control List Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations governing the Export Control List (Schedule 3 of the CEPA, 1999) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3640.
Hazardous Products Act: Proposed amendments to Schedule I of the Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3730.
Inclusion List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 15, 2000, p. 125.
Law List Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 15, 2000, p. 121.
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 5, 2000, p. 3814.
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments concern: a) new definitions, b) the drawing indicating the profile of the tether strap hook will be updated, and c) an unintended restriction in the performance testing requirements for rear facing child restraint systems is corrected. Text may be found in the Canada Gazette, September 4, 1999, p. 2581.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments affecting
three areas are found in the September 18, 1999 issue of the Canada Gazette, Part I: a) incomplete vehicles (p. 2741), b) liquified petroleum gas (p. 2755), and c) vehicles imported temporarily for special purposes, compliance labels and competition vehicles (p. 2765). Proposed amendments regarding a new class of vehicle, namely low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and their minimum safety requirements can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 13, 1999, p. 3370. Proposed amendments regarding power-assisted bicycles may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 20, 1999, p. 3448; a proposed change to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) standard as specified in section 115 may be found on page 3456. Proposed amendments affecting Light Vehicle Brake Systems and Roof Intrusion Protection may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 5, 2000, p. 412 & 419.
Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments to the Tire Identification Number (TIN) as specified in section 8 and Schedule III may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 13, 1999, p. 3381.
National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas Regulations): Proposed amendments affect exports of light or heavy crude oil from Canada. They may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 31, 1999, p. 2266.
Nuclear Safety and Control Act: The following proposed regulations may be found in the October 10, 1998 of the Canada Gazette, Part I (Vol. 132, no. 41): Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations; Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations; General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations; Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations; Nuclear Security Regulations; Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations; Packaging and Transport Regulations; Radiation Protection Regulations; Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations.
Persistence and Bioaccumulation Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed regulations prescribing the scientific criteria for persistence, bioaccumulation and other properties of substances for the purposes of administering sections 73 to 77 of CEPA, 1999 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3645.
Pleasure Craft Sewage Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 25, 2000, p. 877.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): The proposed replacement of Part XII (Diagnostic X-ray Equipment) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 2, 1999.
Railway Safety Management System Regulations (Railway Safety Act): New regulations proposed will require all federally regulated railways to implement a Safety Management System. They may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, 26 February, 2000, p. 656.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): The proposed "clear language" version may be found in the Supplement to the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 7, 1999.
1B. ALBERTA
Under review:
Noise Regulation
Explosives Safety Regulation
Chemical Hazards Regulation (including occupational exposure limits)
General Safety Regulation
For more information contact:
Alberta Labour
Legislation Policy and Technical Support Services
(403) 427-2687
Fax (403) 427-5698
1B. QUEBEC
Environmental Impact Assessment and Review (Environmental Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting environmental impact assessments and review may be found in the Quebec Gazette, February 9, 2000, No. 6, p. 825.
Occupational health and safety in mines. Proposed amendments may be found in the Quebec Gazette, September 8, 1999, p. 2855 and Dec 1, 1999, p. 4435.
Quality of the Work Environment (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): The regulation replaces the current Regulation respecting industrial and commercial establishments (R.R.Q. 1981, c. S-2.1, r.9) and the Regulation respecting the quality of the work environment (R.R.Q. 1981, c. S-2.1, r.15). The text may be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, September 16, 1998, No. 38, p. 3777-3878.
Recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints (Environment Quality Act). The proposed regulation can be found in the Quebec Gazette, October 6, 1999, Vol. 131, No. 41, p. 3596.
Reduction of pollution from agricultural sources (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Quebec Gazette, November 17, 1999, Vol. 131, No. 47, p. 4158
Solid Waste (Environment Quality Act): Proposed regulations may be found in the Quebec Gazette, December 15, 1999, Vol. 131, p. 4562.
Used Tire Storage and Solid Waste Regulations Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Quebec Gazette, February 2, 2000, Vol. 132, p. 715.
Waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act). Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Quebec Gazette, October, 13, 1999, Vol. 131, No. 42, p. 3623.
The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between February and March 2000, and have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. The amended legislation will appear on the 2000-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series.
2. CANADA
ACTS
Canada Shipping Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 30 now in force, four sections are amended by a name change to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act: As a consequential conditional amendment of 1998, c. 15 now in force, sections 51, 60, 78 and 141 are amended (reference to Nunavut) and section 142 replaced (transregional impact).
REGULATIONS
National Energy Board Pipeline Crossing Regulations, Part II (Miscellaneous Program) (National Energy Board Act): Regulation SOR/2000-58 makes a minor change to a definition in section 1 and replaces section 9(1) (location of pipeline company pipes).
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA
ACTS
Commercial River Rafting Safety Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 38 (Bill 74) now in force, sections 4 (registration or licence) and 7 (permits) are amended.
Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act: That part of 1999, c. 34 (Bill 82) now in force, adds 2 definitions to section 1.
Land Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 38 (Bill 74) now in force, sections 18 (land below natural water boundary) and 61 (enforcement of payment) are replaced; other sections have administrative changes made.
Waste Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 38 (Bill 74) now in force, sections 13(8) and 14(1.1) are added (notices/consent by electronic means).
Water Act: 1999, c. 49 (Bill 72) now in force, among other changes, replaces section 10 (procedure to acquire licences); adds sections 12.1 (quick licencing procedures) and 22.01 (beneficial use declaration by licensee); replaces section 48 (protection of officers from actions).
Worker's Compensation Act: B.C. Regulation 39/2000 amends items 12 and 13 of Schedule B (12. Bursitis & 13. Tendinitis, tenosynovitis).
REGULATIONS
Administrative Remedies Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 53/2000 amends the Schedule table in various places (references to Forest Road Regulation).
Commercial River Rafting Safety Regulation (Commercial River Rafting Safety Act): Regulation 15/2000 amends section 5 (fees).
Emergency Vehicle Driving Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act): Regulation 37/2000 replaces a definition in section 1, replaces section 4 (emergency response by peace officer) and amends sections 5 and 7.
Forest Road Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 53/2000 amends the regulation in several places, including: adding sections 2.2 (exemptions from Act requirement for road permit and road use permit), 2.3 (exemption from district manager approval of road layout and design for construction), 2.4 (exemption from district manager approval of road layout and design for modification); replacing sections 22 (hazard warning prior to road deactivation) and 23 (inspection and remedial work after temporary or semi-permanent deactivation).
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 40/2000 amends sections 19.11 (overload prohibition) and section 25.15 (excess loads on vehicles).
2. MANITOBA
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: 1999, c. 35 (Bill 35) now in force, mainly amends sections 242.1 (impoundment of vehicles for driving disqualified and alcohol related offences) and 264 (automatic suspension for refusal to provide breath or blood sample). 1999, c.12 (Bill 5) now in force makes several amendments, including replacing section 28.3 (reinstatement of impaired persons), adding section 28.5 (disease or disability discovered through required assessment), replacing sections 225(5.1) (defence of accused re motor vehicle/off-road vehicle); 264(7) (impoundment of driver's licence); 279(1) (restoration of licence, etc. by appeal board).
2. NEW BRUNSWICK
REGULATIONS
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (Clean Environment Act): Regulation 2000-6 replaces paragraph (h) of Schedule A (pipelines).
2. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
REGULATIONS
General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation R-102-99 replaces section 3(4) (change in daily subsistence allowance for worker on Board-related activities).
2. NOVA SCOTIA
REGULATIONS
General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation 17/2000 repeals section 8 (aviation and aerial transportation) and transfers the category to Appendix A.
2. ONTARIO
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: The section of 1999, c. 12 (Bill 11) enacting section 7.1 (International Registration Plan) is now in force.
REGULATIONS
Spills (Environmental Protection Act): section 16 is amended to clarify the meaning of "spouse" and define "same-sex partner". (In force March 1, 2000).
2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
REGULATIONS
Electrical Inspection Act Canadian Electrical Code Regulations (Electrical Inspection Act): Regulation EC2000-128 provides for the use of the 18th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and provides necessary amendments and alterations to the 18th Edition.
2. QUEBEC
ACTS
Environment Quality Act: 1999, c. 76 (Bill 91) adds section 31.8.1 which empowers the Minister of the Environment to make an agreement with the competent authority to coordinate all applicable environmental assessment procedures, where a project is to be carried out partly outside Quebec and is subject to another environmental assessment procedure.
Highway Safety Code: Sections of 1996, c. 56 now in force amend sections 328 and 474. 1999, c. 66 (Bill 58), among other amendments: changes the rules governing the disposal of unclaimed road vehicles after being seized from a driver (Division III - Disposal of the Road Vehicle by the Société, sections 209.17 to 209.22.3 (these sections in force May 1, 2000)); introduces new measures concerning the powers of highway controllers and on-road inspections.
An Act respecting the owners and operators of heavy vehicles: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 66 (Bill 58) section 39 is amended (references to Highway Safety Code).
2. YUKON
REGULATIONS
General Regulations (Motor Vehicles Act): Regulation 1999/31 amends section 5 and replaces section 76 (red and orange flashing lights for school buses).
The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of March 2000. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act)
3. ALBERTA
TITLE: Water Management Project Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Natural Resources Conservation Board Act
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 210/91
The following documents will be on the 2000-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Older regulations and acts are still being added to the product to increase comprehensiveness. They are available now on the WWW service. The information will be presented under the respective jurisdiction in the following manner: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.
4. CANADA
TITLE: Employment Equity Act
CITATION: S.C. 1995, c. 44
TITLE: Employment Equity Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Employment Equity Act
CITATION: SOR/96-470
TITLE: Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi
CITATION: L.C. 1995, c. 44
TITLE: Règlement sur l'équité en matière d'emploi
GOVERNING ACT: Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi
CITATION: DORS/96-470
4. ONTARIO
TITLE: Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998
CITATION: S.O. 1998, c. 22
TITLE: Exemptions
GOVERNING ACT: Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998
CITATION: O. Reg. 566/99
TITLE: General
GOVERNING ACT: Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998
CITATION: O. Reg. 573/99
TITLE: Restricted Skill Sets
GOVERNING ACT: Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998
CITATION: O. Reg. 565/99
TITLE: Coroners Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. C.37
TITLE: Guide for Joint Health and Safety Committees and Representatives in the Workplace
GOVERNING ACT: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Training Requirements for Certain Skill Sets and Trades
GOVERNING ACT: Occupational Health and Safety Act
CITATION: O. Reg. 572/99
TITLE: Provincial Offences Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33
4. QUEBEC
TITLE: Regulation respecting safety standards for road vehicles
GOVERNING ACT: Highway Safety Code
CITATION: O.C. 1483-98
TITLE: Règlement sur les normes d'intervention dans les forêts du domaine public
GOVERNING ACT: Loi sur les forêts
CITATION: Décret 498-96