CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE
September 2000
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CONTENTS
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
4. New documents for the 2000-4 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: 01/05/00
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: Royal Assent - 13/04/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 7
EFFECTIVE: 11/05/00
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: Royal Assent - 29/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 20
EFFECTIVE: 30/09/00
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: Royal Assent - 29/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: NIF
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: 3rd Reading - 13/06/00
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
BILL: C-33
TITLE: An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Migratory Birds
Convention Act (S.C. 1994, c. 22); Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of
International and Interprovincial Trade Act (S.C. 1992, c. 52)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 11/04/00
BILL: C-35
TITLE: An Act respecting shipping and navigation
SHORT TITLE: Canada Shipping Act, 2000
AMENDS: Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord
Implementation Act (S.C. 1987, c. 3); Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources
Accord Implementation Act (S.C. 1988, c. 28); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
(S.C. 1999, c. 33); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C.
1989, c. 3); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2);
Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40); Merchant Seamen Compensation Act
(R.S.C., 1985, c. M-6); Non-Smoker's Health Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 15 (4th Supp.)); Northwest
Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39); Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9);
Canada Oil and Gas Operations (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c.
S-9); Yukon Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 40).
STATUS: 1st Reading - 08/06/00
BILL: C-40
TITLE: Courts Administration Service Act [short title]
AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C.
1985, c. E-9); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (4th Supp.))
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/06/00
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: Passed - 07/05/00
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: Royal Assent - 30/05/00
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 24
TITLE: Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. W-8);
Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. P-30)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/00
EFFECTIVE: NIF
1A. BRITISH COLUMBIA
4th Session, 36th Parliament
INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm
BILL: 8
TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Commercial River Rafting Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 56); Forest Land Reserve
Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 158); Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187); Motor Vehicle
Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Waste
Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 9
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF
BILL: 11
TITLE: Forest Statutes Amendment Act
AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Oil and Gas
Commission Act (S.B.C. 1998, c. 39)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: sections NIF
BILL: 12
TITLE: Regulatory Streamlining Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Land Act
(R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: 12/06/00; (Petroleum and Natural Gas Act amendments NIF)
BILL: 13
TITLE: Motor Carrier Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Motor Carrier Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 315)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 14
TITLE: Local Government Statutes Amendment Act
AMENDS: Forrest Land Reserve Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 158); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C.
1996, c. 482)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 7
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF
BILL: 17
TITLE: Protected Areas of British Columbia Act
AMENDS: Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 103); Heritage Conservation Act
(R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 17
EFFECTIVE: 29/06/00
BILL: 20
TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C.
1996, c. 58); Motor Carrier Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 315); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996,
c. 482).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 16
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 21
TITLE: Definition of Spouse Act, 2000
AMENDS: Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/07/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 24
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 24
TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2000
AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Petroleum
and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Transport of Dangerous Goods (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.
458).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/07/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 26
EFFECTIVE: 06/07/00 except for amendments to Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (NIF)
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
[new act]
AMENDS: Environment Act (C.C.S.M., c. E125)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 14/12/99
BILL: 18
TITLE: The Labour Relations Amendment Act
AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. L10)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 01/05/00
BILL: 28
TITLE: The Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M., c. P80)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 25/05/00
BILL: 33
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M., c. H60)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 28/06/00
BILL: 34
TITLE: The Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M., c. M162); Regional Waste Management
Authorities Act (C.C.S.M., c. R38); Conservation Agreements Act (C.C.S.M., c. C173);
Contaminated Sites Remediation Act (C.C.S.M., c. C205); Dangerous Goods Handling and
Transportation Act (C.C.S.M., c. D12); Environment Act (C.C.S.M., c. E125); Gas Pipe Line Act
(C.C.S.M., c. G50); Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M., c. H60); Oil and Gas Act (C.C.S.M., c.
O34); Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M., c. P40)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 13/06/00
BILL: 35
TITLE: The Planning Amendment Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M., c. P80)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 13/06/00
BILL: 43
TITLE: The Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: Sustainable Development Act (C.C.S.M., c. S270); Environment Act (C.C.S.M., c. E125)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 29/06/00
1A. NEW BRUNSWICK
2nd Session, 54th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-2.htm
BILL: 54
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 14/06/00
1A. NEWFOUNDLAND
2nd Session, 44th General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/business/progress.htm
BILL: 12
TITLE: An Act respecting Environmental Assessment [replaces current act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/05/00
CITATION: 2000, c. E-14.1
EFFECTIVE: 08/08/00
1A. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
3rd Session, 14th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/MainActs.html
BILL: 4
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 23/06/00
BILL: 5
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 2
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 23/06/00
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
BILL: 28
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 14
EFFECTIVE: 08/06/00
BILL: 32
TITLE: Water Resources Protection Act [new act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 43
TITLE: An Act to amend the Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act, the Petroleum
Resources Act and the Pipeline Act
AMENDS: Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 147); Pipeline
Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 345)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 08/06/00
BILL: 58
TITLE: Fire Safety Act
REPEALS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 171); Lightning Rod Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 257)
AMENDS: Electrical Installation and Inspection Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/06/00
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 Schedule 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: 2nd Reading - 10/05/00
BILL: 57
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Studded Tires) 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 05/04/00
BILL: 64
TITLE: Safe Streets Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 17/04/00
BILL: 71
TITLE: Oak Ridges Moraine Green Planning Act, 2000
AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 27/04/00
BILL: 76
TITLE: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Act
AMENDS: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/05/00
BILL: 78
TITLE: Ontario Natural Heritage Act, 2000
AMENDS: Conservation Land Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.28); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 30/05/00
BILL: 90
TITLE: Save Our Architectural Heritage Act, 2000
AMENDS: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 13/06/00
BILL: 91
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 96
TITLE: Safe Drinking Water Act, 2000 [new act]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/06/00
BILL: 99
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Historic Vehicles), 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/06/00
BILL: 101
TITLE: Motorized Snow Vehicles Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/06/00
BILL: 102
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/06/00
BILL: 106
TITLE: Lynn Henderson's Law (Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment), 2000
AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 21/06/00
BILL: 113
TITLE: Ontario Heritage Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 22/06/00
1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
1st Session, 61st General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/
No relevant legislation.
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: 01/05/00, except amendments establishing sections 53.6 to 53.27
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
BILL: 103
TITLE: AN Act to amend the Act respecting the Société Québécoise de récupération et de recyclage
AMENDS: Act respecting the Société Québécoise de récupération et de recyclage (R.S.Q., c. S-22.01)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 11/04/00
BILL: 112
TITLE: Fire Safety Act
REPEALS: Fire Investigations Act (R.S.Q. c. E-8); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.Q. c. P-23)
AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 20
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 130
TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Act respecting transportation by taxi
AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/06/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 31
EFFECTIVE: 01/07/00
1A. SASKATCHEWAN
1st Session, 24rd Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
BILL: 60
TITLE: Forrest Resources Management Amendment Act, 2000
AMENDS: Forrest Resources Management Act (S.S. 1996, c. F-19.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/00
EFFECTIVE: 27/06/00
1A. YUKON
1st Session 30th Legislative Assembly
No relevant legislation
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.
Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 1, 2000, p. 2086.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: An order proposing to add 5 substances to List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 10, 2000, p. 1855; a Notice of intent to recommend that precursors to respirable particulate matter less than or equal to 10 microns (sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ammonia and volatile organic compounds) be added to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 15, 2000, p. 2208)
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3658.
Country Elevator Agents and Managers Hours of Work Regulations, 1979 (Canada Labour Code): Proposed repealing regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 5, p. 2487.
Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 12, p. 2591.
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.
Federal Authorities Regulations (Canadian Environmental Assessment Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 5, 2000, p. 2450.
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.
Life Saving Equipment Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 10, 2000, p. 1872.
Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations: Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 1, 2000, p. 1030.
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 5, 2000, p. 3814; in the May 6, 2000 issue, p. 1412; in the July 8, 2000 issue, p. 2128; in the July 29, 2000 issue, p. 2411.
Migratory Birds Sanctuary Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 8, 2000, p. 2134.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): 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. Proposed amendments regarding school bus body joint strength may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 8, 2000, p. 2191.
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 Rules of Practice and Procedure (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amending rules may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 5, p. 2496.
New Substances Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 5, p. 2453.
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. ONTARIO
Amendments relating to exposure levels of toxic substances in the following regulations come into force on September 30, 2000: Designated Substance - Asbestos (386/00); Designated Substance - Benzene (387/00); Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents (388/00); Designated Substance - Lead (389/00); Designated Substance - Mercury (390/00); Designated Substance - Silica (391/00); Designated Substance - Vinyl Chloride (392/00). These may be found in the Ontario Gazette, July 15, 2000.
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.
Quality of Drinking Water (Environment Quality Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, July 12, 2000, No. 28, p. 3597.
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 used oils, oil containers and used oil filters (Environment Quality
Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, June 7, 2000, No. 23, p. 2562.
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.
The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between
July and August 2000, and have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff.
The amended legislation will appear on the 2000-3 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation
2. CANADA
REGULATIONS
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): SOR/2000-89 introduces two new definitions ("tether strap", "tether strap hook"); the drawing indicating the profile of the tether strap hook is updated; an unintended restriction in the performance testing requirements for rear-facing child restraint systems is corrected.
2. ALBERTA
ACTS
Pipeline Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. I-11.7 now in force, section 42 is amended (reference to Irrigation Districts Act).
Public Lands Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. I-11.7 now in force, sections 28(2)(b) and 63 are amended (irrigation charges).
Water Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. I-11.7 now in force, sections 1 (reference to Irrigation Districts Act) and 89(6) are amended.
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA
ACTS
Ecological Reserve Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 17 (Bill 17), among other changes: section 3 is replaced (establishing and modifying ecological reserves); section 5(1) is replaced (reference to Protected Areas of British Columbia Act); and section 7.1 added (offences and penalties).
Fire Services Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 43, now in force, sections 1 and 41.1 are amended. As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 44, now in force, section 2(3) is replaced.
Forest Land Reserve Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 14, now in force, various amendments are made, including: amending and adding definitions in section 1; adding section 2.1 (object of the Land Reserve Commission); repealing Part 2 (sections 3 to 8). As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 44, now in force, section 5(7) is repealed.
Workers Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 44, now in force, section 86(5) is repealed.
2. MANITOBA
ACTS
Public Health Act: The remainder of 1997, c. 41 is now in force, amending sections 4 and 7 (remuneration of expenses).
2. NEW BRUNSWICK
ACTS
Health Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 32 now in force, section 33.1 is added (release of information acquired by Minister).
Motor Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 1990, c. 22 now in force, section 113(7) to (9) is repealed.
2. NEWFOUNDLAND
ACTS
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 22, section 45(2) is amended (election within 6 months of injury changed to 3 months).
2. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
ACTS
Environmental Protection Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 21, now in force, section 11.1 is added (voluntary reporting of environmental audits or environmental site assessments to Chief Environmental Protection Officer).
Workers' Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 1997, c. 12, now in force, a minor change is made to subsection 11(1)(b) (reference to another Act). As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 17, now in force, sections 1(1) (definitions) and 27(b) are amended.
2. NOVA SCOTIA
ACTS
Building Code Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 18 now in force, sections 4(5), 7(2) and 9(1)(a) are amended.
Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act: 2000, c. 12 (Bill 43) renames the Act "Energy Resources Conservation Act"; makes various amendments (removes the regulation and ensuring of safe practices in exploration and the control of pollution and the ensuring of environmental protection from the purpose clause of the Act since these functions are now carried out by the Department of Environment and the Department of Labour together with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board); replaces section 6 (Energy Resources Conservation Board); removes references to "and/or mineral" throughout the Act.
Environment Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 18 now in force, section 169 is amended (costs of emergency measures recoverable by municipality).
Motor Vehicle Act: 2000, c. 14 (Bill 28) adds section 181A (use of diesel enhanced braking system). As a consequential amendment of 1999, c. 4 now in force, section 163 is amended (person designated by Minister may act).
Pipeline Act: 2000, c. 12 (Bill 43) makes various changes, including: removing from the Act the power of the Energy Board to deal with the clean up and disposal of substances that have escaped from a pipeline, since the Department of the Environment is now responsible; removing from the Act the power of the Governor in Council to make regulations concerning the reporting and repair of leaks or breaks in a pipeline, the protection of the environment and safety in the building and maintenance of pipelines.
Wildlife Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 11 now in force, sections 19 (endangered species) and 113(1)(g) are repealed.
2. ONTARIO
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: The part of 2000, c. 15 (Bill 91) which amends section 100(1)(b) and adds 100(3) (regulations concerning structural inspection certificates) is now in force.
REGULATIONS
Conservation Reserve (Public Lands Act): Regulation 375/00 adds 7 reserves to the regulation (Schedules 24 to 30).
General (Apprenticeship and Certification Act): Regulation 345/00 replaces section 6 (academic standards).
General (Energy Efficiency Act): Regulation 364/00 adds section 2(2); replaces section 3; replaces item 27 of the Schedule (CSA C743-93 Standard - water chillers).
2. QUEBEC
ACTS
An Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 35, section 18.1 is added (contract of surety for transport services intermediaries) and makes minor changes to section 40.
Highway Safety Code: Among other changes, 2000, c. 31 (Bill 130) allows drivers to make right turns on a red light in designated municipalities (new section 359.1); and introduces new measures concerning the obstruction of traffic (replacement section 500 and new section 500.1).
REGULATIONS
Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (Environment Quality Act): Regulation 786-2000 makes extensive amendments and additions, including: new divisions V.1 (Effluent Filters), V.2 (Secondary Treatment System), XV.2 (Advanced Secondary Treatment System), XV.3 (Tertiary Treatment System), XV.4 (Polishing Leaching Field), XV.5 (Other Environmental Discharges), XV.6 (Methods of Collection and Analysis); Schedules A to N are replaced by Schedules I & II.
The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 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. CANADA
TITLE: Atomic Energy Control Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: C.R.C. 1978, c. 365
TITLE: Physical Security Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/83-77
TITLE: Transport Packaging of Radioactive Materials Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/83-740
TITLE: Uranium and Thorium Mining Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/88-243
3. ALBERTA
3. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: Exhaust Emission Standards Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Motor Vehicle Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 321/92
3. NEWFOUNDLAND
TITLE: Environmental Assessment Act
CITATION: R.S.N.1990, c. E-14
TITLE: Environmental Assessment Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Assessment Act
CITATION: C.N.R. 776/96
TITLE: Mines Act
CITATION: R.S.N. 1990, c. M-15
3. ONTARIO
3. SASKATCHEWAN
The following documents will be on the 2000-4 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: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-211
TITLE: General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-202
TITLE: Nuclear Security Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-209
TITLE: Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-207
TITLE: Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-208
TITLE: Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Nuclear Safety and Control Act
CITATION: SOR/2000-206
4. ALBERTA
4. BRITISH COLUMBIA
4. MANITOBA
4. NEW BRUNSWICK
4. NEWFOUNDLAND
TITLE: Mining Act
CITATION: S.N. 1999, c. M-15.1
4. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
4. NOVA SCOTIA
4. ONTARIO
TITLE: Bridges Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. B.12
TITLE: General
GOVERNING ACT: Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994
CITATION: O. Reg. 167/95
TITLE: MOEE Publication: Annex to Publication LU-131 Noise Assessment Criteria in Land
Use Planning
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: MOEE Publication LU-131: Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, Procedures and Implementation
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Road Access Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. R.34
4. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
4. QUEBEC
4. SASKATCHEWAN
TITLE: Code of Practice for Video Display Terminals
GOVERNING ACT: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
4. YUKON