CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE
January 2001
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CONTENTS
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
4. New documents for the 2001-1 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: Royal Assent - 20/10/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 32
EFFECTIVE: NIF
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
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 30/06/00
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
CITATION: 2000, c. 18
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: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
BILL: 18
TITLE: The Labour Relations Amendment Act
AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. L10)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 21
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
BILL: 28
TITLE: The Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M., c. P80)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 29
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
BILL: 33
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M., c. H60)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 34
EFFECTIVE: NIF
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: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 35
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
BILL: 35
TITLE: The Planning Amendment Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M., c. P80)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 36
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
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: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 44
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
BILL: 44
TITLE: The Labour Relations Amendment Act (2)
AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. L10)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/08/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 45
EFFECTIVE: 18/08/00
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: 11/08/00
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: Royal Assent - 07/07/00
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: Royal Assent - 07/07/00
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: 01/10/00
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
BILL: 63
TITLE: An Act to amend the Labour Standards Code
AMENDS: Labour Standards Code (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 246)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 35
EFFECTIVE: 31/12/00
BILL: 67
TITLE: Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act [new act]
REPEALS: Stationary Engineers Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 440)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 23
EFFECTIVE: 01/09/01
BILL: 68
TITLE: An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 38
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 73
TITLE: Nature Reserves Protection Act [new act]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 02/11/00
BILL: 76
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/11/00
BILL: 77
TITLE: Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act [new act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 22
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
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 [new act]
REPEALS: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. B.9); Elevating Devices Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.8); Energy Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.17); Gasoline Handling Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. G.4); Operating Engineers Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.42)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/10/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 16
EFFECTIVE: NIF
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: 2nd Reading - 28/09/00
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
BILL: 119
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act, 2000
AMENDS: Sch. A: Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.P33). Sch. E: Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.E.18) (plus minor changes to Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act). Sch. F: Environmental Review Tribunal Act, 2000 [new act]. Sch. I: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16). Sch. K: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13). Sch. L: Aggregate Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. A.8); Conservation Land Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.28); Crown Forrest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25); Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. L.3); Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14); 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.13); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43). Sch. M: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14). Sch: O: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 25/10/00
BILL: 120
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Ignition Interlock Device), 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 19/10/00
BILL: 121
TITLE: Ontario Water Resources Amendment Act (Water Taking Permit Notification), 2000
AMENDS: Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 19/10/00
BILL: 122
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Driving While Suspended), 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 05/10/00
BILL: 124
TITLE: Toughest Environmental Penalties Act, 2000
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40); Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 22
EFFECTIVE: 21/11/00
BILL: 131
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Ignition Interlock Device), 2000
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 18/10/00
BILL: 135
TITLE: Public Hospitals Amendment Act (Patient Restraints), 2000
AMENDS: Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 23/11/00
1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
1st Session, 61st General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3
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: 01/09/00
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
CITATION: 2000, c.46
EFFECTIVE: 27/06/00
1A. YUKON
2nd Session, 30th Legislative Assembly
BILL: 31
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
STATUS: R.A. 14/12/00
1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1B. REGULATIONS
1B. CANADA
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); An order proposing to add a Toxic Substance to Schedule 1 (bromochloromethane) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 2, 2000, p. 2790).
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 11, 1999, p. 3658.
Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 7, 2000, p. 3160.
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.
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.
Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 2, 2000, p. 2796.
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.
Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 16, 2000, p. 3005.
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. ONTARIO
General - Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): Regulation 558/00 makes extensive amendments and additions to the regulation, including: replacing or adding Schedules 1 (Hazardous Industrial Wastes); 1.1 (Exempt Hazardous Waste Industrial Sites); 2 (Acute Hazardous Waste chemicals); 4 (Leachate Quality Criteria); 5 (Test Method for the Determination of "Liquid Waste" (slump test). In force March 31, 2001. See Ontario Gazette, Oct. 28, 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.
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.
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 November and December 2000, and have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. The amended legislation will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation
2. CANADA
ACTS
Canada Marine Act: Sections 65(3) and 143 of the Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10) are now in force.
Government Employees Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 12 (Bill C. 12) the definitions "common-law partner" and "dependant" are added to section 2, and section 10 is replaced (parental election under section 9).
Merchant Seamen Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 12 (Bill C. 12) the definition of "survivor" is added to section 2(1), sections 31 and 32 are amended, section 33 repealed, and section 44 replaced (cases where compensation may be diverted).
REGULATIONS
Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Regulation SOR/2000-345 adds 2 chemicals to Part I of the DSL and deletes 1; Regulation SOR/2000-346 adds 24 chemicals to Part I and 20 chemicals to Part II of the DSL.
Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code, Part II): Regulation SOR/2000-388 adds Part XIV, sections 14.1 to 14.8 ("HAZARDOUS OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION, RECORDING AND REPORTING").
2. ALBERTA
REGULATIONS
General Safety Regulation (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Regulation 210/2000 adds section 14.1 (employer requirements for workers working alone). Note: From Reg. 210/2000: "If a worker is required to work alone immediately before this Regulation comes into force, [October 4, 2000] the employer shall conduct a hazard assessment under section 14.1(2) of the General Safety Regulation (AR 448/83) within 90 days of the coming into force of this Regulation and shall conduct further hazard assessments after that date in accordance with section 14.1(5) of the General Safety Regulation (AR 448/83)."
Oil Sands Conservation Regulation (Oil Sands Conservation Act): Regulation 226/2000 makes several amendments, including: repealing several definitions in section 1; repealing sections 12, 23, 25, 46, 50, 52, 53 and 59; replacing section 21(2) (standard for volume corrections); adding section 41.1 (records and reports for Board) and 62 (sunset provision).
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA
REGULATIONS
Fishing Industry Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation 364/2000 renumbers section 5(2) as 5(3) and adds a new 5(2) (persons engaged in transmitting payments to commercial fishers).
Motor Carrier Regulation No. 2 (Motor Carrier Act): Regulation 309/2000 adds section 2.1 (exemption - limited municipal taxis).
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: Regulation 303/2000 adds sections 22A.01(1.1) and 22A.03(4). The additions concern collector motor vehicles. Regulation 370/2000 adds section 32.05 (exemption from seat belt assembly requirements for sheriff escort vehicles).
2. NOVA SCOTIA
REGULATIONS
Fuel Safety Regulations (Fire Prevention Act): Regulation 185/2000 amends sections 2 (standards), adds section 2A (regulations not applicable to "gas delivery system"), replaces section 11(3), and amends section 16(1).
General Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): Regulation 195/2000 replaces section 20 (gross average earnings).
Pipeline Regulations (Pipeline Act): Regulation 184/2000 amends section 9 (standards; latest version of standards specified).
Water and Wastewater Facility Regulations (Environment Act): Regulation 140/2000 amends sections 2(p) & (r); replaces section 14 with sections 14 to 18 (Part IV - Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies); and amends Tables 1 & 2 of Schedule "A".
2. ONTARIO
ACTS
Highway Traffic Act: 1998, c. 38 is now in force which amends several sections and adds Part XIV.2 (sections 205.15 to 205.25). The changes will permit evidence obtained from red light cameras to be used for a period of two years in areas designated by regulation for the purpose of enforcing subsection 144 (18) (failing to stop at a red light or proceeding before the light turns green).
The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of December 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: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: R.S.C. 1985, c. 16 (4th Supp.)
3. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: Occupational Environment Regulations
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 128/74
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workplace Act
TITLE: Regulation re Coverage of Farming Industry
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 434/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: WHMIS and First Aid Applicability Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 377/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act3. ONTARIO
TITLE:Code for Determination of Lead in Blood and Urine
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Determination of Mercury in Blood and Urine
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Asbestos Fibres
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Benzene
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Measuring Airborne Lead
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Measuring Airborne Mercury
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Measuring Airborne Silica
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Measuring Airborne Vinyl Chloride
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Respiratory Equipment for Benzene
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Lead
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Respiratory Equipment for Mercury
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Respiratory Equipment for Silica
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
TITLE:Code for Respiratory Equipment for Vinyl Chloride
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
3. SASKATCHEWAN
TITLE: Pesticide Prohibition Regulations, 1985
CITATION: R.R.S., c. P-8, r. 1
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Pest Control Products (Saskatchewan) Act
3. YUKON
TITLE: Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations
CITATION: O.I.C. 1974/65
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health and Safety Act
The following documents will be on the 2001-1 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. ALBERTA
TITLE: Guide 34: Guidelines for Automated Measurement System Applications
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act
TITLE: Code of Practice for Compost Facilities
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
TITLE: Code of Practice for Landfills
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
TITLE: Ozone-depleting Substances and Halocarbons Regulation
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 181/2000
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
4. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: Geothermal Drilling and Production Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 170/83
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Geothermal Resources Act
4. MANITOBA
TITLE: Water Resources Conversation and Protection Act
CITATION: S.M. 2000, c. 11
4. NEWFOUNDLAND
TITLE: Mining Regulations
CITATION: Nfld. Reg. 42/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mining Act
TITLE: Small Scale Operations Regulations
CITATION: Nfld. Reg. 41/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mining Act
4. NOVA SCOTIA
TITLE: Water Resources Protection Act
CITATION: S.N.S. 2000, c. 10
4. ONTARIO
TITLE: Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code
CITATION: March 1997
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Act
4. QUEBEC
TITLE: Regulation respecting public wading and swimming pools
CITATION: Q-2, r.17
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act
TITLE: Fire Safety Act
CITATION: S.Q. 2000, c. 20
4. SASKATCHEWAN
TITLE: Cold Conditions Guidelines for Outside Workers
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act
4. YUKON
TITLE: Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations
CITATION: O.I.C. 1999/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health and Safety Act