CCOHS UPDATING
SERVICE
July 2001
The CCOHS legislation updating service provides information you need to keep you up to date on legislative changes in all Canadian jurisdictions up to June 2001. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca
CONTENTS
1. Legislation in progress/proposed
4. New documents for the 2001-3 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
37th Parliament, 1st Session
INTERNET: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/bills.asp?Language=E&Parl=37&ses=1
SENATE BILLS
BILL: S-2
TITLE: Marine Liability Act [new act]
AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12); 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); 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 by Senate 31/01/01
EFFECTIVE: 90 days after Royal Assent
CITATION: 2001, c. 6
BILL: S-3
TITLE: Motor Vehicle Transport Act
AMENDS: Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9)
STATUS: Third Reading - 10/05/01
BILL: S-4
TITLE: Federal Law - Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1
AMENDS: Energy Supplies Emergency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-9); Explosives Act
(R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7);
Pesticide Residue Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-10).
STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 4
EFFECTIVE: NIF
HOUSE OF COMMONS
BILL: C-5
TITLE: An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species in Canada [new act]
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Migratory
Birds Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c. 22); Wild Animal and Plant Protection
and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (S.C. 1992, c.
52).
STATUS: First Reading - 02/02/01
BILL: C-10
TITLE: Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act [new act]
STATUS: First Reading - 20/02/01
BILL: C-14
TITLE: Canada Shipping Act, 2001 [new act]
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); Canada Oil
and Gas Operations (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); 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 (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health) (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); Yukon Waters Act (S.C. 1992,
c. 40)
STATUS: Third Reading - 10/05/01
BILL: C-19
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 20/03/01
BILL: C-27
TITLE: Nuclear Fuel Waste Act [new act]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 25/04/01
1A. ALBERTA
5th Session, 24th Legislature
INTERNET: www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp
No relevant legislation.
1A. BRITISH COLUMBIA
1st Session, 37th Parliament
INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm
No relevant legislation
1A. MANITOBA
2nd Session, 37th Legislature
INTERNET: www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/misc/billstatus.html
BILL: 8
TITLE: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
AMENDS: The Mines and Minerals Act (S.M. 1991-92, c. 9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 13/12/00
BILL: 11
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: The Highway Traffic Act (S.M. 1985-86, c. 3)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 15/12/00
1A. NEW BRUNSWICK
3rd Session, 54th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-3.htm
BILL: 7
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 47
EFFECTIVE: 06/12/00
BILL: 8
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (A.N.B. 1994, c. W-14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 48
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
BILL: 9
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 49
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
BILL: 10
TITLE: Special Payment to Certain Dependent Spouses of Deceased Workers Act
[new Act]
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. S-12.107
EFFECTIVE: 06/12/00
BILL: 32
TITLE: An Act to amend the Elevators and Lifts Act
AMENDS: Elevators and Lifts Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. E-6)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
BILL: 37
TITLE: An Act to amend the Endangered Species Act
AMENDS: Endangered Species Act (S.N.B. 1996, c. E-9.101)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
BILL: 39
TITLE: An Act to amend the Mining Act
AMENDS: Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
1A. NEWFOUNDLAND
3rd Session, 44th General Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm
BILL: 16
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act and
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
AMENDS: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-11);
Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. O-3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 24/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: Some sections in force 01/01/02
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
CITATION: 2000, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: 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
CITATION: 2000, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: 07/07/00
BILL: 11
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 3
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 16/11/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 21
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/01
1A. NOVA SCOTIA
2nd Session, 58th General Assembly
INTERNET: www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm
BILL: 1
TITLE: Land Registration Act
AMENDS: Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act (S.N.S. 2000, c. 22);
Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c.
171); Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25); Labour
Standards Code (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 246); Metalliferous Mines and Quarries
Regulation Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 284); Mineral Resources Act (S.N.S. 1990, c.
18); Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 8
TITLE: An Act to amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor
Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 26/03/01
BILL: 14
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Energy Resources Conservation Act and Pipeline Act
AMENDS: Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 147); Pipeline Act
(R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 345)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: 01/06/01
BILL: 21
TITLE: Transportation Amendments (2001) Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: Some sections NIF
BILL: 25
TITLE: Justice Administration Amendment (2001) Act
AMENDS: Health Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/06/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 5
EFFECTIVE: 04/06/01
1A. ONTARIO
2nd Session, 37th Parliament
INTERNET: www.ontla.on.ca
BILL: 3
TITLE: Safe Drinking Water Act, 2001
STATUS: 1st Reading - 23/04/01
BILL: 17
TITLE: Ontario Natural Heritage Act, 2001
AMENDS: Conservation Land Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.23); Planning Act (R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 26/04/01
BILL 23: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Youth Protection), 2001
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 26/04/01
BILL: 33
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Outside Riders), 2001
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 17/05/01
BILL: 34
TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 17/05/01
BILL: 47
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Driving While Suspended), 2001
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 14/05/01
BILL: 49
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2001
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 14/05/01
BILL: 50
TITLE: Improved Safety on 400 Series Highways Act, 2001
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 16/05/01
BILL: 57
TITLE An Act to promote government efficiency and to improve services to
taxpayers by amending or repealing certain acts
AMENDS: Sch. A: Drainage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17); Sch. G: Consolidated
Hearings Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.29); Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990,
c. E.18); Environmental Bill of Rights Act, 1993 (S.O. 1993, c. 28);
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); Sch. I:
Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1); Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16); Sch. J: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.
P.13); Sch. K: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27); Crown
Forest Sustainability Act, 1994 (S.O. 1994, c. 25); Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. L.3); Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act (R.S.O.
1990, c. P.12); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43); Sch. L: Mining Act
(R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14); Sch. O: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Second Reading - 26/06/01
BILL: 70
TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Workplace Violence), 2001
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
STATUS: First Reading - 05/06/01
BILL: 72
TITLE: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Act (Double-Crested
Cormorants), 2001
AMENDS: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (S.O. 1997, c. 41)
STATUS: First Reading - 05/06/01
BILL: 78
TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Sexual Harassment), 2001
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
STATUS: First Reading - 07/06/01
BILL: 79
TITLE: Ontario Water Resources Amendment Act (Water Source Protection), 2001
AMENDS: Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
STATUS: First Reading - 11/06/01
1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
2nd Session, 61st General Assembly
INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3
BILL: 17
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: 20/12/00
BILL: 23
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/00
CITATION: 2000, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: NIF
BILL: 38
TITLE: An Act to amend the Pesticides Control Act
AMENDS: Pesticides Control Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-4)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 46
EFFECTIVE: 15/05/01
BILL: 50
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act (No. 2)
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 40
EFFECTIVE: 15/05/01
BILL: 51
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Roads Act
AMENDS: Roads Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-15)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 15/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 51
EFFECTIVE: 15/05/01
BILL: 55
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 - 15/05/01
CITATION: 2001, c. 34
EFFECTIVE: 15/05/01
BILL: 60
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Summary Proceedings Act, the Judgment and Execution
Act, and the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5)
CITATION: 2001, c. 55
EFFECTIVE: 15/05/01
1A. QUEBEC
2nd Session, 36th National Assembly
Internet: http://publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/loisreglements/html/projets_2-36a.dbml
No relevant legislation.
1A. SASKATCHEWAN
2nd Session, 24th Legislative Assembly
INTERNET: www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm
BILL: 10
TITLE: Oil and Gas Commission Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. O-2)
STATUS: Third Reading - 25/06/01
BILL: 12
TITLE: Water Corporation Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Water Corporation Act (S.S. W-4.1 (1983-84))
STATUS: Third Reading - 26/06/01
BILL: 39
TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (S.S. c. O-1.1)
STATUS: Third Reading - 22/06/01
BILL: 50
TITLE: Mineral Resources Amendment Act, 2001
AMENDS: Mineral Resources Act, 1985 (M-16.1)
STATUS: Third Reading - 25/06/01
BILL: 56
TITLE: The Tobacco Control Act
AMENDS: Public Health Act (S.S. 1994, c. P-37.1)
STATUS: Second Reading - 25/06/01
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
CITATION: 2000, c. 18
1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED
1B. REGULATIONS
1B. CANADA
Canada Industrial Relations Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 20, 2001, p. 443.
Canada Labour Standards Regulations (Canada Labour Code): Proposed amendments to section 33 (immediate family) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 27, 2001, p. 255.
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code): A proposed amendment to section 9.40(f) is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 164.
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.
Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 7, 2001, p. 1307.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Proposed amendments to Schedules 2 and 4 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 10, 2001, (see index, p. 447). Proposals to add ozone and its precursors to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 9, 2001, p. 1979; four substances are proposed for the List in the June 23, 2001 edition, p. 2255.
Controlled Products Regulations (Hazardous Products Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 156.
Crewing Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Oct. 7, 2000, p. 3160.
Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulation (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 14, 2001, p. 1381.
Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed replacement regulations for the Ocean Dumping Regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 17, 2001, p. 500 (as well as regulations respecting the Form and Content of an Application for a Permit for Disposal at Sea, p. 509).
Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): References to proposed amendments to Schedule I may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 3, 2001, p. 278. Also, proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 28, 2001, p. 1471 and in the June 16, 2001 edition, p. 2040.
Migratory Birds Sanctuary Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 13, 2001, p. 79.
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulation (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 2, 2000, p. 3612. Also, proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 3, 2001, p. 787.
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments to the Motorcycle Brake Systems Standard may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 189. Proposed amendments (Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 3 2001, p. 751. Also, proposed amendments (Lighting System, Retroreflective Devices and Headlamp Concealment Devices) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 24, 2001, p. 1054; proposed amendments (Electrolyte Spillage and Electric Shock Protection) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 2, 2001, p. 1865.
National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 6, 2001, p. 28.
National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure (National Energy Board Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 4, 2000, p. 3426.
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1744.
Pest Control Products Regulations (Pest Control Products Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 16, 2000, p. 3005.
Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, January 20, 2001, p. 190.
Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1746.
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. 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 21, 2001, No. 8, p. 1229, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1313, and June 6, 2001, No. 23, p. 2555.
Elimination of Residual Materials (Environment Quality Act): The proposed regulation may be found in the October 25, 2000 edition of the Quebec Gazette, p. 5187.
Groundwater Catchment (Environmental Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations for the Regulation respecting underground waters may be found in the Quebec Gazette, June 13, No. 24, p. 2663.
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.
Rules of procedure relating to the conduct of public hearings (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Quebec Gazette, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1311.
The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between May and June 2001, 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 Labour Code, Part III: 2000, c. 14 replaces section 206.1 (entitlement to leave - new- born or adopted child) and adds section 206.2 (aggregate leave - maternity and parental).
Canada Marine Act: Item 3 of the Schedule (Hamilton Port Authority) is now in force.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2001-147 adds 5 toxic substances (#s 48 to 52) to Schedule 1 of the Act.
REGULATIONS
Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Regulation SOR/2001-139 adds 2 substances to Part I of the DSL. SOR/2001-140 adds 15 substances to Part I and 11 substances to Part II of the DSL. SOR/2001-165 adds one substance to Part I of the DSL. SOR/2001-166 adds 17 substances to Part I of the DSL and 12 substances to Part II.
Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Regulation SOR/2001-150 increases the existing energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers and freezers. It also updates the energy performance test procedures referenced for electric ranges and ice makers to the latest version of the appropriate Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard.
Labour Standards (Canada Labour Code, Part III): Regulation SOR/2001-149 replaces section 33 (expands the list of the members of the employee's immediate family, and changes the definition of "common law" partners).
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulation SOR/2001-152 clarifies and updates the requirements governing the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems. These requirements are contained in subsection 2(1), which sets out the pertinent definitions;
section 301 "Fuel System Integrity"; section 301.1 "LPG Fuel System Integrity"; and section 301.2 "CNG Fuel System Integrity".
New Substances Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Regulation SOR/2001-180 replaces Schedule IX (Types of Polymers) and Schedule X (List of Reactants and their Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number).
2. BRITISH COLUMBIA
REGULATIONS
Forest Practices Board Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 76/2001 amends sections 5(a) (days for release of final audit report) and 10(1) (submission of Annual Report).
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: Regulation 89/2001 amends sections 37.03, 37.07, 37.29, 37.33 and 37.331; adds section 37.061 (safety ratings assigned by Insurance Corporation of British Columbia). Regulation 90/2001 makes a minor change to the "SCHOOL AREA (Warning)" wording in Schedule 1 of Division 23. Regulation 91/2001 amends section 43.05 (money amounts changed).
Operational Planning Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 76/2001 adds section 1.1 (criteria for giving effect to operational plans).
Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Regulation (Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act): Regulation 92/2001, among other changes, adds provisions for "antique show boiler", "greenhouse plant", and "oilwell plant"; replaces section 4 (duration of certificates); adds sections 23.1 to 23.5 (various operator certificates).
2. MANITOBA
REGULATIONS
Operations of Mines Regulation (Workplace Safety and Health Act): Regulation 56/2001, among other changes, replaces section 29(6) & (7) (lifelife / fall arresting devices), section 111(4)(c) (fuel standards required); adds 112(8) & (9) (braking systems), and new section 112.1 (remote controlled equipment).
Threatened, Endangered and Extirpated Species Regulation (Endangered Species Act): Regulation 47/2001 replaces section 1 (list of threatened species).
2. NEW BRUNSWICK
ACTS
Environmental Trust Fund Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 34, section 1(2) is repealed and section 3(b) is replaced.
Motor Vehicle Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 28, section 71 is repealed.
REGULATIONS
General Regulation (Electrical Installation and Inspection Act): Regulation 2001-42 changes the modifications to the Canadian Electrical Code in section 1 and amends several sections to accommodate new definitions for "emergency repair", "portable outdoor sign", "service entrance relocation", "sign installer", "sign installer contractor", and "sign installer helper".
General Regulation (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Regulation 2001-33 makes extensive amendments to the General Regulation, including: updating various CSA, CGA, and ANSI standards throughout the regulation; replacing sections: 30(1) & (3) (noise exposure levels), 34 (laser radiation), 301 (divers); adding new sections: 23.1 (TLVs for formaldehyde and lead sulfide), 25.2 (dust), 33.2 (vibration), 129.1 to 129.3 (forklift platforms), 207.1 to 207.2 (mobile cranes), 210.01 (hoisting apparatus), 213.1 to 213.5 (mobile cranes), 216.1 to 216.2 (industrial lift trucks), 229.1 to 229.2 (powered mobile equipment), 230.2 to 230.5 (vehicles), 287.1 to 287.6 (electrical equipment).
Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order (Clean Water Act): Regulation 2001-37 adds Schedule A.1 (Plaster Rock), Schedule A.2 (Town of Shippagan), and Schedule A.3 (Village of Tide Head) (protected areas).
2. NEWFOUNDLAND
REGULATIONS
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Regulations (Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act): The part of Regulation 34/01 in force repeals section 20 (minimum compensation). The remainder of 34/01 is in force January 1, 2002.
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division Regulations (Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act): Regulation 33/01 updates references to the Act in various sections, and repeals section 10 (filing of request).
2. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
ACTS
Workers' Compensation Act: That section of 2000, c. 11 repealing section 7.7(4) (participation of appeals tribunal chairperson in Board decision) is now in force.
REGULATIONS
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations (Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act): Regulation R-053-2001 replaces items 3(1) & (2) of the Schedule (annual fees for boilers and pressure vessels).
2. ONTARIO
REGULATIONS
Mines and Mining Plants (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Regulation 174/01 amends sections 1 (definition of "explosive"), 11, 11.1, 181, and 197. It replaces section 181(1) and adds 181 (1.1) (explosive actuated tools), sections 182(4) (cites 2 CGSB standards), 262(2) (retroreflective clothing mandatory in underground mines), and 263 (illumination on surface).
2. YUKON
ACTS
Workers' Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 17, section 11.1(7) is replaced (workers' advocate may employ others).
The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April 2001. 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: Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations for Uranium and
Thorium Mines
CITATION: SOR/79-636
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and
Health
TITLE: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: R.S.C. 1985, c. 16 (4th Supp.)
TITLE: Country Elevator Agents and Managers Hours of Work Regulations, 1979
CITATION: SOR 79-248
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part III)
TITLE: Pipe Crossings Under Railways Regualtions (No. E-10) Regulations
CITATION: C.R.C., Vo. XIII, c. 1187
GOVERNING LEGISALATION: Railway Safety Act
TITLE: Règlement de 1979 sur la durée du travail des agents et directeurs
d'élévateurs régionaux
CITATION: SOR/79-248
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Code canadien du travail, Partie III
TITLE: Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release
Inventory for 2001
CITATION: Canada Gazette, Part I, March 24, 2001
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
3. ALBERTA
TITLE: Public Vehicle Weight Regulation
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 230/88
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Motor Transport Act
TITLE: Storage Tank System Management Regulation
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 291/95
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act
3. BRITISH COLUMBIA
TITLE: Fishing Operations Regulations
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 339/94
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Occupational Environment Regulations
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 128/74
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workplace Act
TITLE: Occupational First Aid Applicability Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 345/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Occupational First Aid Regulations
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 344/93
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Penalty Assessments Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 146/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Regulation Promulgated by the Board on March 3, 1977, Re Cancer of
the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 92/77
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Regulation re Coverage of Farming Industry
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 434/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Regulation re Industries under Part I of the Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 110/77
GOVERNING LEGISALATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Regulation re Review of Old Disability Pensions
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 530/82
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: Regulation re Volunteer Firemen Coverage
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 422/59
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
TITLE: WHMIS and First Aid Applicability Regulation
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 377/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act
3. ONTARIO
TITLE: Forms Regulation
CITATION: Ont. Reg. 14/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
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
TITLE: Electricity Generation - Monitoring and Reporting
CITATION: O. Reg. 227/00
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act
TITLE: Forms Regulation
CITATION: Ont. Reg. 15/92
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ontario Water Resources Act
3. QUEBEC
TITLE: Règlement sur l'eau potable
CITATION: R.R.Q., c. Q.2, r. 4.1
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement
TITLE: Regulation respecting drinking water
CITATION: O.C. 1158-84
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Quality Act
TITLE: Exercise of the powers of the Minister of the Environment and
Wildlife
CITATION: O.C. 1066-97
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Conservation and Development of Wildlife 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 2001-3 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Older regulations and acts are still being added to the product to increase comprehensiveness. 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: Guide technique pour l'évaluation de la qualité de l'air dans les
immeubles à bureaux
CITATION: 93-DHM-166
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Code canadien du travail, Partie II
TITLE: Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings: A Technical Guide
CITATION: 93-EHD-166
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code, Part II - Occupational Safety and
Health
TITLE: Loi de la convention sur la sécurité des conteneurs
CITATION: L.R. (1985), ch. S-1
TITLE: Règlement régissant la manutention de wagons complets d'explosifs sur
des voies de chemin de fer
CITATION: DORS/79-15
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur la Convention sur la sécurité des conteneurs
CITATION: SOR/82-1038
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi de la convention sur la sécurité des conteneurs
TITLE: Règlement sur l'emballage et le transport des substances nucléaires
CITATION: DORS/2000-208
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires
TITLE: Règlement sur l'emmagasinage en vrac des gaz de pétrole liquéfiés (No
O-31)
CITATION: CRC, Vol. XII, c. 1152
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur l'emmagasinage en vrac des liquides inflammable (No
O-32)
CITATION: CRC, Vol. XII, c. 1148
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur la prévention des étincelles électriques sur les
chemins de fer
CITATION: DORS/82-1015
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur
le stockage de l'ammoniac anhydre (No O-33)
CITATION: CRC, Vol. XII, c. 1146
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur les explosifs
CITATION: CRC 1978, c.599
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les
explosifs
TITLE: Règlement sur les installations de déchargement des wagons-citernes à
chlore (No O-35)
CITATION: CRC, Vol. XII, c. 1147
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Règlement sur les installations d’emmagasinage du nitrate d’ammonium
(No O-36)
CITATION: CRC, Vol. XII, c. 1145
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les sécurité ferroviaire
TITLE: Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release
Inventory for 2001
CITATION: Canada Gazette, Part I, March 24, 2001
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
4. ONTARIO
TITLE: Airborne Contaminant Discharge Monitoring and Reporting
CITATION: O. Reg. 127/01
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act