Monthly Update

September 2002

		Table of Contents
		Canada
		Alberta
		British Columbia
		Manitoba
		New Brunswick
		Newfoundland and Labrador
		Northwest Territories
		Nova Scotia
		Nunavut
		Ontario
		Prince Edward Island
		Quebec
		Saskatchewan
		Yukon

The CCOHS legislation monthly report helps you track the legislative changes occurring in Canadian jurisdictions up to September 2002. Information contained in this report is restricted to environmental/health and safety legislation that is either available in the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series or represents new items. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at clientservices@ccohs.ca

Each jurisdiction contains information on the following:

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts

Contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. All bills are removed at the conclusion of a parliamentary session and a new series begins.

Note: If a bill has reached "Royal assent" this does not necessarily mean it is in force (effective). The notation NIF indicated Not in Force (i.e. will be proclaimed later).

Internet addresses containing proposed bills have been provided for those jurisdictions which supply this information. Please note that the bills are not official versions and that "first reading" bills may be amended.

1B. Regulations

List of proposals for amendments to current regulations or for new regulations. Some items may represent officially gazetted regulations which have yet to come into force. Summaries are included where available.

2. Amendments

Contains information about amendments which have come into force between July and August 2002. These amendments have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. They will appear on subsequent issues of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation.

3. Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April 2002. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).

4. New documents for the 2002-3 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2002-3 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Please note that some items represent previously existing legislation to increase comprehensiveness while others are newly enacted legislation. Information is presented under the respective jurisdiction as follows: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.

Canada

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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: Royal Assent - 14/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: 01/06/01

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: Passed House of Commons - 11/06/02

• BILL: C-10
• TITLE: Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act [new act]
• Amends: Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 13/06/02

• 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: Royal Assent - 01/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-19
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/03/01

• BILL: C-27
• TITLE: Nuclear Fuel Waste Act [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-33
• TITLE: Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act
• AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12); Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (S.C. 1998, c. 25): Northwest Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39); Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Yukon Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/04/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 30/04/02

• BILL: C-34
• TITLE: Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act
• AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9); Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-39
• TITLE: Yukon Act
• AMENDS: Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12); Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Canada Marine Act (S.C. 1998, c. 10); Canada National Parks Act (S.C. 2000, c. 32); 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 Water Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-11); Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13); Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44); Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14); Government Employees Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5) Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24); Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (S.C. 1998, c. 25); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Nuclear Energy Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-16); Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32); Territorial Lands Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. T-7).
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/03/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-42
• TITLE: Public Safety Act
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Explosives Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17); Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27); Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Navigable Waters Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22); Pest Control Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-9); Radiation Emitting Devices Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-1); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9); Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/11/01

• BILL: C-53
• TITLE: Pest Control Products Act [new]
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3); Pesticide Residue Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-10)
• REPEALS: Pest Control Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-9)
• STATUS: Passed House of Commons - 13/06/02

• BILL: C-55
• TITLE: Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention Implementation Act
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33); Explosives Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17); Food and Drugs Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27); Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3); Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7); Navigable Waters Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22); Pest Control Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-9); Radiation Emitting Devices Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-1); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9); Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/04/02

• BILL: C-57
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Nuclear Safety and Control Act
• AMENDS: Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9)
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/05/02

Section 1.B Regulations

Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Canada Labour Code): A proposed amendment to section 12.10 (fall protection) is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 3, 2001, p. 4124.

Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulation (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, April 14, 2001, p. 1381.

Export of Substances Under the Rotterdam Convention Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 1, 2002, p. 1661.

Marine Liability Regulations (Marine Liability Act): Proposed regulations for the new Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 8, 2001, p. 3515.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulations in force February 2003 (Incomplete Vehicles) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, February 13, 2002, p. 390; proposed amendments (Mirrors) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2002, p. 449.

New Substances Fees Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulation may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 30, 2001, p. 2411.

Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1744.

On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 30, 2002, p. 844.

Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations, 1995 (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 16, 2002, p. 746.

Pollutant Substances Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 16, 2002, p. 749.

Port Authorities Operations Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, March 2, 2002, p. 509.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2001 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 2001): Proposed replacement regulations for SOR/96-237 may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, September 29, 2001, p. 3740.

Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (Fisheries Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 1, 2002, p. 1688.

Seaway Property Regulations (Canada Marine Act): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2001, p. 4421.

Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 19, 2001, p. 1746.

Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations: Proposed regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 22, 2001, p. 4855.

Tetrachloroethylene (Use in Dry Cleaning and Reporting Requirements) Regulation: Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 18, 2001, p. 3130.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Proposed amendments may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, May 11, 2002, p. 1415.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 10 (Bill C-33), the definition of "analyst" in section 2 is amended.

Canada National Parks Act: Various sections are amended as a result of the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act (2002, c. 18, Bill C-10), including the replacement of section 19 (designation of enforcement officers).

Canada Oil and Gas Operations: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 10 (Bill C-33), subsection 5.01(2) is replaced (entry on or use of land).

Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 10 (Bill C-33), subsection 60(3.1) is added.

Northwest Territories Waters Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 10 (Bill C-33) several changes are made, including: adding section 7.1 (Board may collaborate with other water authorities); replacing section 12 (objects of Board); adding sections 15.1 to 15.6 (licence in respect of a use of waters or a deposit of waste in Inuit-owned land; compensation); replacing section 29 (precedence in issuance of licences or authorizations) and subsection 31(3.4).

Yukon Waters Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 10 (Bill C-33), subsection 31(3.4) is replaced (mitigation of damages - enforcement of undertaking).

Section 2.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulation SOR/2002-206 amends the regulation in various places to require that infant and child restraint systems be fitted with lower connector systems with which the restraint systems will be secured to the vehicle's lower anchorages; the amendment also permits, but does not require, other categories of restraint systems as well as booster cushions, to be fitted with lower connectors.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulation SOR/2002-205 introduces a new standard: "Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 210.2 'Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions'" (section 210.2 in Schedule IV). It requires passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses to be manufactured with lower universal anchorage systems for the installation of add-on children's restraint systems. Item 210.2 is also added to the table in Schedule III and section 210.1 of Schedule IV is amended.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Canada Labour Code (Part I) (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)

Industrial Relations (C.R.C., c. 1012)

*Code canadien du travail, partie I (S.R.C. 1985, c. L-2)

Règlement du Canada sur les relations industrielles (C.R.C. c. 1012)

*Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)

Alice Arm Tailings Deposit Regulations (SOR/79-345)

*Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.))

A Guide to Completing a Claim for Exemption Form

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations Schedule I: Form 1 - Claim for Exemption

Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: Part IV Worksheet (used with Claim for Exemption - Form 1)

Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: A Guide to Completing a Claim for Exemption Form
• CITATION: July 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Hazardous Materials Information Review Act

• TITLE: Biological Test Method: Reference Method for Determining Acute Lethality of Effluents to Rainbow Trout
• CITATION: Second Edition - December 2000
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Canada Oil and Gas Diving Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/88-600
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act

• TITLE: Metal Mining Effluent Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2002-222
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14)

Alberta

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/pro/bills/ba-main.asp

(Pr.) = Private member's bill

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Public Health Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 14/05/02

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Energy Information Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Coal Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. C-17); Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-6); Oil Sands Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. O-7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: 14/05/02

• BILL: 13
• TITLE: Administrative Penalties and Related Matters Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12); Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40); Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: 14/05/02 (Public Lands Act section NIF)

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: Security Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. D-4); Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37); Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-9)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/05/02

• BILL: 202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Clean-up Instructions) Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 14/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 203 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Gas Flaring Elimination Act [new]
• STATUS: Defeated on Division 11/03/02

• BILL: 214 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Residential Land Disclosure) Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/03/02

• BILL: 220 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Water (Transfer Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Water Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/03/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act): The remaining provisions of Alta. Reg. 220/2001 are in force August 15, 2002. They update references to the recently in force federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286), as well as Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards B620-98 and B621-98; section 4 is replaced (dis-application of section 5.14 to old containers) and section 5 amended.

Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 91/2002 amends the following items in the Schedule: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9.

Food Regulation (Public Health Act): Alta. Reg. 125/2002 replaces subsection 7(1) (application for food establishment permit), section 13 (refusal of permit); and adds section 7.1 (renewal of permit).

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 83/2002 adds Part 1.1 (section 1.100): SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR WELLS AND FACILITIES; repeals sections 2.081 and 3.069. Alta. Reg. 136/2002 replaces sections 16.040 (classification of oil sands projects), 16.070 (administration fees for wells), 16.080 (administration fee applicable to operator of an oil sands project), 16.081 and 16.100 (fiscal year of the Board).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Energy Resources Conservation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-10)

Guide 55: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry (July 1995)

Local Intervener's Costs (Alta. Reg. 517/82)

Rules of Practice (Alta. Reg. 149/71)

*Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)

Public Lands Surface Reclamation Regulations (Alta. Reg. 301/69)

*Safety Codes Act (S.A. 1991, c. S-0.5)

Amusement Ride Standards Regulation (Alta. Reg. 214/97)

Passenger Ropeways Standards Regulation (Alta. Reg. 218/97)

Division 4 New Documents for the 2002-3 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Concrete Producing Plants (September 30, 1996)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Foundries (September 30, 1996)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Small Meat Processing Plants (September 30, 1996)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Small Vegetable Processing Plants (September 30, 1996)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Code of Practice for Tanker Truck Washing Facilities (September 30, 1996)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Guide 55: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry
• CITATION: December 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act

• TITLE: Guide 70: Drilling Waste Disposal Inspection Manual
• CITATION: February 2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Energy Resources Conservation Act

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/proceedings/bills.htm

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Agricultural Land Commission Act
• AMENDS: Forest Land Reserve Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 158); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: Sustainable Resource Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: Environment Management Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Environment Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 118); Pesticide Control Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 360); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483); Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: 09/05/02

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: Waste Management Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 34
• EFFECTIVE: 09/05/02

• BILL: 35
• TITLE: Deregulation Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2002
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: 09/05/02

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Energy and Mines Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Coal Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 51); 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); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Pipeline Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: Environmental Assessment Act [new]
• REPLACES: Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 119)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 43
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 39
• TITLE: Protected Areas Forests Compensation Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 51
• EFFECTIVE: 30/05/02 (some retroactive)

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157); Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 45
• EFFECTIVE: Forest Act (NIF); Forest Practices Code - 30/05/02

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: Forest (First Nations Development) Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 44
• EFFECTIVE: 30/05/02

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 56
• EFFECTIVE: Some sections 30/06/02

• BILL: 52
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 49
• EFFECTIVE: 28/06/02

• BILL: 54
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2002
• AMENDS: Ecological Reserve Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 103); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Protected Areas of British Columbia Act (S.B.C. 2000, c. 17); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 48
• EFFECTIVE: 30/05/02

• BILL: 56
• TITLE: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2002
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/05/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Commercial Transport Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 16, now in force, the definition of Amotor vehicle@ in section 1 is replaced.

Fish Protection Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 7 (Bill 2), subsections 7(9) & (10) are repealed.

Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 7 (Bill 2), a minor change is made to subsection 70(4).

Motor Carrier Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 16, now in force, the definition of Amotor vehicle@ in section 1 is replaced.

Motor Vehicle Act: 2000, c. 16 now in force, among other changes, adds section 182.1 (motor assisted cycles). The remainder of 2002, c. 25 (Bill 35) is now in force which adds section 105.95 (early release of vehicle because of economic hardship: unlicensed drivers and prohibited drivers) and subsections 210(3.1)(p) & (q). 2002, c. 49 (Bill 52) now in force, amends subsections 105.94(a) & (b) and adds Part 7: Impounding for Racing (sections 241 to 248).

Waste Management Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 7 (Bill 2), subsection 56.1(1)(e) is amended (striking out AFisheries Renewal BC@). As a consequential amendment of 2000, c. 16, now in force, the definition of Amotor vehicle@ in section 38 is amended.

Water Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 7 (Bill 2), subsection 41.1(1)(e) is amended (striking out AFisheries Renewal BC@).

Wildlife Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 7 (Bill 2), subsection 84.1(1)(e)(i) is repealed.

Workers Compensation Act: Sections of 2002, c. 56 (Bill 49) now in force amend the Act extensively, including adding the following new sections: 5.1 (mental stress), 19.1 (period for making payments under sections 17 to 19), 23.1 (period of payment for total or partial disability), 23.2 to 23.5 (retirement benefits), 25.1 (alternate indexing factor -- death of a worker), 25.2 (variation of dollar amounts for other than fatalities), 25.3 (variation of dollar amounts for fatalities), 31.1 (termination of periodic payments), 33.1 (general rule for determination of average earnings), 33.2 to 33.7 (exceptions to section 33.1), 33.8 (determination of average net earnings -- initial period of injury), 33.9 (determination of average net earnings -- long term injury), 33.91 (schedule or procedure for determining average net earnings), 57.1 (obligation of worker to provide information to Board); section 25 is replaced (general indexing factor).

Section 2.B Regulations

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Reg. 165/2002 adds subsections (9) and (10) to section 43.08 (fees, economic hardship grounds).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)

Diesel Fuel Regulation (B.C. Reg. 259/94)

Production and Use of Compost Regulation (B.C. Reg. 334/93)

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Foresters Act
• CITATION: R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 162

• TITLE: Protected Areas Forests Compensation Act
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2002, c. 51

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Administrative Review and Appeal Procedure Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 114/99
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act

• TITLE: Organic Matter Recycling Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 18/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Waste Management Act

• TITLE: Streamside Protection Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 10/2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fish Protection Act

Manitoba

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/bills/session/index.html

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: The Security Management (Various Acts Amended) Act
• AMENDS: Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act (C.C.S.M. c. D12); Fires Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. F80); Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M. c. P40); Public Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. P210)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: 09/08/02

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act and Summary Convictions Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: The Workers Compensation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: 23/05/02

• BILL: 10 (Pr.)
• TITLE: The Environment Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (C.C.S.M. c. E125)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: 23/05/02

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M. c. M162)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: The Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M. c. P40)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: The Safer Workplaces Act (Workplace Safety and Health Act Amended)
• AMENDS: Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 33
• EFFECTIVE: 09/08/02 (s. 42: 90 days later)

• BILL: 34
• TITLE: The Charter Compliance Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 01/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 24
• EFFECTIVE: 01/08/02

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: The Drinking Water Safety Act [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: The Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. S125)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 37
• EFFECTIVE: 60 days after Royal Assent (sections 4 & 7(2) in force 01/01/04)

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: The Public Health Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. P210)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 38
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 40
• TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: 09/08/02 (some sections NIF)

• BILL: 53
• TITLE: The Common-Law Partner's Property and Related Amendments Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60); Workers Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. W200)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/08/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 48
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 203
• TITLE: The Labour Relations Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (C.C.S.M. c. L10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/07/02

• BILL: 204
• TITLE: The Smoke-free Places Act
• AMENDS: The Non-Smoker's Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. S125)
• STATUS: First Reading

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Water Power Act
• CITATION: C.C.S.M. c. W60

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Crown Lands Withdrawn from Disposal Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 542/88 R
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Water Power Act

• TITLE: Manitoba's Sustainable Development Procurement Guidelines
• CITATION: (December 6, 2000)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Sustainable Development Act

• TITLE: Safety Helmets Standards and Exemptions Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 167/2000
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Highway Traffic Act

• TITLE: Water Power Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 25/88 R
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Water Power Act

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/54-4.htm

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 36
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/02

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/01/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: 11/01/02

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Environment Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 46
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Water Act
• AMENDS: Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 26
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Air Act
• AMENDS: Clean Air Act (A.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Pesticides Control Act
• AMENDS: Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. P-8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 54
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Metallic Minerals Tax Act
• AMENDS: Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 55
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: Parts NIF

• BILL: 67
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 41
• EFFECTIVE: 07/06/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Used Oil Regulation - Clean Environment Act
• CITATION: N.B. Reg. 2002-19
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Clean Environment Act

Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/today/progress.htm

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Act [new Act]
• REPEALS: Environment Act (S.N. 1995, c. E-13.1); Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 (S.N. 2000, c. E-14.1); Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. P-8); Waste Management Act (S.N. 1998, c. W-3.1); Waste Material Disposal Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-4)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. E-14.2
• EFFECTIVE: 22/05/02

• BILL: 4
• TITLE: Water Resources Act [new Act]
• REPEALS: Water Resources Protection Act (S.N. 1999, c. W-4.1); Well Drilling Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. W-4.01
• EFFECTIVE: 22/05/02

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-11)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/04/02
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/02

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/04/02

• BILL: 20
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act No. 2
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/05/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

Cutting of Timber Regulations (Forestry Act): N.L.R. 52/02, among other changes, adds definitions to section 2; adds sections 3.1 (written load slip document), 3.2 (administration of load slips), 3.3 (employer and employee duties in regard to load slips); adds subsection 36(2) (fines).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Environment Act (S.N. 1995, c. E-13.1)

Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 (S.N.L. 2000, c. E-14.1)

Pesticides Control Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. P-8)

Waste Management Act (S.N.L. 1998, c. W-3.1)

Waste Material Disposal Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-4)

Water Resources Protection Act (S.N.L. 1999, c. W-4.1)

Well Drilling Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-7)

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Environmental Protection Act
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2002, c. E-14.2

• TITLE: Water Resources Act
• CITATION: S.N.L. 2002, c. W-4.01

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Cutting of Timber Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.R. 1108/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forestry Act

• TITLE: Forest Fire Regulations
• CITATION: C.N.L.R. 11/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forestry Act

• TITLE: Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulations
• CITATION: N.L.R. 27/02
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/HouseBusiness/Legislation/MainActs.html

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: Health Statutes Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. P-12)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 18/06/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Area Development Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. A-8)

Resolute Bay Development Area Regulations (R.R.N.W.T 1990, c. A-16)

Strathcona Sound Development Area Regulations (R.R.N.W.T 1990, c. A-17)

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: A Guide to the Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations
• CITATION: January 2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act

Nova Scotia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~bills.htm

(Pr.) = Private member's Bill

• 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: First 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

• BILL: 42 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 01/05/01

• BILL: 51 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 04/05/01

• BILL: 52 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Protect the Occupational Health and Safety of Workers
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/05/01

• BILL: 53 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Labour Standards Code to Improve Labour Standards
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/05/01

• BILL: 58 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Code
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/05/01

• BILL: 59 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 17/05/01

• BILL: 60 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Trade Union Act
• STATUS: First Reading - 22/05/01

• BILL: 63 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act respecting the Appointment and Duties of a Commissioner on Resources and Environment
• STATUS: First Reading - 25/05/01

• BILL: 77
• TITLE: An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act, and Chapter 371 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Highways Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 44
• EFFECTIVE: Sections in force - 01/04/02

• BILL: 78
• TITLE: An Act Respecting Conservation Easements [new act]
• REPLACES: Conservation Easements Act (S.N.S. 1992, c. 2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: 18/01/02

• BILL: 88
• TITLE: An Act Respecting the Storage of Hydrocarbons in Underground Formations [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 37
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 89
• TITLE: An Act to Recognize Heritage Angling, Hunting and Trapping and to Amend Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Wildlife Act
• AMENDS: Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 22/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 46
• EFFECTIVE: 18/01/02

• BILL: 96 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/11/01

• BILL: 97
• TITLE: Offshore Occupational Health and Safety Act [new Act]
• STATUS: First Reading - 16/11/01

• BILL: 101
• TITLE: An Act to Promote and Encourage Fire Safety [new Act]
• AMENDS: Electrical Installation and Inspection Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141)
• REPEALS: Lightning Rod Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 257); Fire Prevention Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 171)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 105
• TITLE: An Act to Provide for the Licensing and Regulating of Elevators and Certain Other Types of Lifts [new Act]
• REPEALS: Elevators and Lifts Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 143)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 111
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 115
• TITLE: Justice Administration Amendment (2002) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 116
• TITLE: An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code
• AMENDS: Labour Standards Code (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 246)
• STATUS: First Reading - 18/04/02

• BILL: 126
• TITLE: An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
• AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/04/02

• BILL: 127
• TITLE: An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1987, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act
• AMENDS: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (S.N.S. 1987, c. 3)
• STATUS: First Reading - 29/04/02

• BILL: 135
• TITLE: An Act to Enable the Establishment and Protection of Nature Reserves in Nova Scotia [new act]
• STATUS: 22/05/02

• BILL: 136
• TITLE: An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Public Places [new act]
• STATUS: 24/05/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: 1994-95, c. 18 which adds subsection 269(1)(aa) is now in force. Sections of 2001, c. 44 now in force, among other changes, adds section 278B (revocation of licence), amends sections 279A, 279B, and subsections 282(7A) (7B). The remainder of 2001, c. 12 is now in force, among other changes, adds sections 106A (speed limit), 125A (crossing guard), amends sections 125 and the Point System Table in subsection 282(2).

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

Conservation Easements Act (S.N.S. 1992, c. 2)

Section 3.B Regulations

Conservation Easements Act (S.N.S. 1992, c. 2)

Designation of Conservation Organizations and Natural Areas (N.S. Reg. 86/93)

*Environment Act (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1

Petroleum Storage Regulations (N.S. Reg. 62/95)

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Conservation Easements Act
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2001, c. 28

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Petroleum Management Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 44/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Act

• TITLE: Species at Risk List Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 109/2000
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Endangered Species Act

Nunavut

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

No Change

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Ontario

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.ontla.on.ca

(Pr.) = Private Member Bill

• BILL: 3 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Safe Drinking Water Act, 2001
• STATUS: Second Reading - 11/10/01

• BILL: 17 (Pr.)
• 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: Second Reading - 10/05/01

• BILL 23 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Youth Protection), 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/04/01

• BILL: 33 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Outside Riders), 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 17/05/01

• BILL: 34 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2001
• AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 17/05/01

• BILL: 47 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Driving While Suspended), 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/05/01

• BILL: 49 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/05/01

• BILL: 50 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Improved Safety on 400 Series Highways Act, 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 07/06/01

• BILL: 70 (Pr.)
• 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 (Pr.)
• 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 (Pr.)
• 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: 90
• TITLE: Waste Diversion Act, 2001 [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 6
• EFFECTIVE: 27/06/02

• BILL: 96 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to double the fines for speeding
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/06/01

• BILL: 104 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Building Code Amendment Act (Biker Gang Clubhouses), 2001
• AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O. 1992, c. 23)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/09/01

• BILL: 119 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act in respect of studded tires
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 30/10/01

• BILL: 124
• TITLE: An Act to improve public safety and to increase efficiency in building code enforcement
• AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 126 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to photo-radar
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/11/01

• BILL: 136 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to motorcycle and bicycle helmets
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/11/01

• BILL: 141 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
• AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
• STATUS: First Reading - 28/11/01

• BILL: 153 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Safety in Highway Construction Zones Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/01

• BILL: 155
• TITLE: An Act respecting the cost of water and waste water services [new act]
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/01

• BILL: 159 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Passenger Vehicles), 2001
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/01

• BILL: 160 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to regulate the spreading and storage of sewage sludge and biosolids
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1999, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/01

• BILL: 170 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (School Buses), 2002
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/06/02

• BILL: 171 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Turn Safety), 2002
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/06/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Fuel Tax Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 8 (Bill 109), the definition "biodiesel" is added to section 1; subsection 2(3.1) is added (exception for biodiesel used as clear fuel).

Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 1 (Bill 58), the definition of "owner" in section 1 is replaced; subsection 20.1(1) is replaced; subsection 23.1(1.1) is repealed; section 23.1 is added (owner of dam or other structure to prepare management plan); subsections 28(1) & (2) are replaced (offences, penalties).

Planning Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 1 (Bill 58), subsection 62(1) is amended.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 8 (Bill 109), the definition of "training agency" in subsection 69(1) is amended.

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)

Drinking Water Quality (Guideline B-5)

*Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)

Code for the Medical Examination of Divers

Ontario Code for the Head Protection of Fire Fighters

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000
• CITATION: S.O. 2000, c. 13

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Guidelines for the Protection and Management of Aquatic Sediment Quality in Ontario
• CITATION: GUIDELINE B1-3 (August 1993)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act

• TITLE: Municipalities That Are Required to Prepare and Adopt Official Plan Amendments Under Subsection 9(2) of Act
• CITATION: O. Reg. 141/02
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001

• TITLE: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
• CITATION: O. Reg. 140/02
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001

• TITLE: Code of Ethics of Professional Geoscientists
• CITATION: O. Reg. 60/01
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000

• TITLE: Registration
• CITATION: O. Reg. 59/01
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3

• BILL: 11
• 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 - 19/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/01

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Roads Act
• AMENDS: Roads Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/01

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.P.E.I. 1994, c. 67)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 20
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/02 and 01/07/02

• BILL: 17
• 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 - 19/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/01

• BILL: 28
• 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 - 10/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 41
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Roads Act
• AMENDS: Roads Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 42
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Roads Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. R-15)

Vehicle Weights Regulations (E.C. 373/96)

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Quebec

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/loisreglements/html/projets_2-36a.dbml

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Protection Act and the Animal Health Protection Act
• AMENDS: Public Health Protection Act (R.S.Q., c. P-35)
• STATUS: Assent - 26/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 37
• EFFECTIVE: 26/06/01

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Code of Penal Procedure as regards photographic speed-measuring devices
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 07/06/01

• BILL: 21
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Assent - 21/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: 21/06/01

• BILL: 25
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2)
• STATUS: Assent - 20/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 59
• EFFECTIVE: 20/12/01

• BILL: 32
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Transport Act and the Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles
• AMENDS: The Act respecting the owners and operators of heavy vehicles (R.S.Q., c. P-30.3)
• STATUS: Assent - 21/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 27
• EFFECTIVE: 21/06/01

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Public Health Act
• STATUS: Assent - 20/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 60
• EFFECTIVE: parts NIF

• BILL: 38
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code as regards alcohol-impaired driving
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Assent - 21/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 45
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Tobacco Act
• AMENDS: Tobacco Act (R.S.Q. c. T-0.01)
• STATUS: Assent - 22/11/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 42
• EFFECTIVE: 01/12/01

• BILL: 58
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Water Resources Preservation Act [reenacts Act]
• STATUS: Assent - 18/12/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 48
• EFFECTIVE: 18/12/01

• BILL: 67
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Assent - 14/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: some sections NIF

• BILL: 72
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislative provisions with regard to land protection and rehabilitation
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q. c. q-2)
• STATUS: Assent - 08/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: 01/03/03 (or earlier by proclamation)

• BILL: 74
• TITLE: An Act to again amend the Highway Safety Code
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q. c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: First Reading - 14/12/01

• BILL: 99
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q. c. Q-2)
• STATUS: Assent - 14/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: 14/06/02 (some sections NIF)

• BILL: 102
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and the Act respecting the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q. c. Q-2); the Act respecting the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage (R.S.Q. c. S-22.01)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 05/06/02

• BILL: 184
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: The Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (R.S.Q., c. P-41.1)
• STATUS: Assent - 21/06/01
• CITATION: 2001, c. 35
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 192
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Forest Act to ensure the protection and sustainable development of forests
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.Q., c. F-4.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 09/05/01

Section 1.B Regulations

Construction Code (Building Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Oct 24, 2001, No. 43, p. 5774.

Pesticides Management Code (Pesticides Act): The draft of a new code may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 3, 2002, No. 27, p. 3548.

Petroleum products (Act respecting petroleum products and equipment): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, September 26, 2001, No. 39, p. 5053.

Quality of the atmosphere: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, June 26, 2002, No. 26, p. 3292.

Quality of Drinking Water: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, February 27, 2002, p. 1454.

Regulation respecting industrial and commercial establishments: Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 8, 2002, No. 19, p. 2328.

Regulation respecting occupational health and safety: Draft amendments are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 8, 2002, No. 19, p. 2328.

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act: Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, July 3, 2002, No. 27, p. 3548.

Rules of procedure relating to the conduct of public hearings (Environment Quality Act): Proposed amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, March 7, 2001, No. 10, p. 1311.

Safety Code (Building Act): Draft regulations may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, October 24, 2001, No. 43, p. 5770. The purpose of the draft regulations is to establish the minimum standards applicable to the use of a plumbing system and an electrical installation by an owner to ensure the security of the public.

Standards of forest management for forests in the domain of the state (Forest Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, November 14, 2001, No. 46.

Transportation of dangerous substances: A draft of new regulations under the Highway Safety Code may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, May 15, 2002, No. 20, p. 2367.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environment Quality Act: 2002, c. 35 (Bill 99) amends the Act to empower the Minister of the Environment to combine all the certificates of authorization issued by the Minister under section 22 and relating to the same works or establishment, the same activity or the same work into a single certificate, on the application of the holder of the certificates. It provides that the Minister may not make any modification to the conditions set out in the certificates of authorization so combined that would have the effect of reducing the protection of the environment ensured by those conditions or subjecting the holder to new obligations. It provides for the incorporation into a depollution attestation issued to an industrial establishment under Division IV.2 of the Environment Quality Act of conditions of operation initially set out in an authorization issued for that establishment under section 22, 32 or 48 of that Act. Lastly, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the Environment Quality Act and the regulations made thereunder that govern agricultural activities, it authorizes the disclosure of information between the Minister of the Environment and La Financière agricole du Québec. See new sections 2.0.1, 24.1 to 24.4; sections 31.13, 31.26, 31.41.

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2)

Regulation respecting the reduction of pollution from agricultural sources (O.C. 742-97)

Regulation respecting underground waters0 (R.R.Q. c. Q-2, r.5.1)

*Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement (L.R.Q., c. Q-2)

Règlement sur la réduction de la pollution d'origine agricole (Décret 742-97)

Règlement sur les eaux souterraines (R.R.Q. 1981, c. Q-2, r. 5.1)

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Loi sur la protection des arbres
• CITATION: (L.R.Q. c. P-37)

• TITLE: Loi sur le ministère de l'environnement
• CITATION: c. M-15.2.1

• TITLE: Public Health Act
• CITATION: S.Q. 2001, c. 60

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Building Code - 1985 Regulation
• CITATION: O.C. 1958-86, c. S-2.1, r.0.01
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Act respecting occupational health and safety

• TITLE: Règlement sur l'application de certaines dispositions législatives et réglementaires concernant la protection de l'environnement par les agents de conservation de la faune
• CITATION: R.R.Q. c. C-61.1, r.0.001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune

• TITLE: Règlement sur le pétrole, le gaz naturel, la saumure et les réservoirs souterrains
• CITATION: c. M13.1, r.0.3
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les mines

• TITLE: Règlement sur le rapport d'accident
• CITATION: C-24.2, r.4.02.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Code de la sécurité routière

• TITLE: Règlement sur les appareils sous pression
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. A-20.01, r.1.1, Décret 2519-82
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les appareils sous pression

• TITLE: Règlement sur les installations électriques Loi sur les installations électriques
• CITATION: c. I-13.01, r.3
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les installations électriques

• TITLE: Regulation respecting accident reports
• CITATION: C-24.2, r.4.02.1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Highway Safety Code

• TITLE: Regulation respecting electrical installations
• CITATION: c. I-13.01, r.3
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Act respecting electrical installations

• TITLE: Regulation respecting petroleum, natural gas, brine and underground reservoirs
• CITATION: c. M-13.1, r.0.3
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Mining Act

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/bills/progbill.htm

• BILL: 1
• TITLE: Ethanol Fuel Act [new Act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. E-11.1
• EFFECTIVE: 15/07/02

• BILL: 47
• TITLE: Wildlife Habitat Protection Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Wildlife Habitat Protection Act (c. W-13.2)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 40
• EFFECTIVE: 03/0/7/02

• BILL: 65
• TITLE: Forest Resources Management Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Forest Resources Management Act (c. F-19.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 31
• EFFECTIVE: 03/07/02

• BILL: 67
• TITLE: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. S-35.02
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 71
• TITLE: The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002
• REPLACES: The Environmental Management and Protection Act (c. E-10.2); Ozone-depleting Substances Control Act (c. O-8.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. E-10.21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 72
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.S. 1979, c. W-17.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 59
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

No change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

*Government Organization Act (R.S.S. 1986-87-88, c. G-5.1)

Department of Environment and Resource Management Regulations (R.S.S., c. G-5.1 r. 55)

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Tobacco Control Act
• CITATION: S.S. 2001, c. T-14.1

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Tobacco Control Regulations
• CITATION: c. T-14.1 Reg 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Tobacco Control Act

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gov.yk.ca/leg-assembly/bills_index.html

• BILL: 31
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
• STATUS: Royal Assent 14/12/00
• CITATION: 2000, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: some sections NIF

• BILL: 64
• TITLE: Spousal Compensation Act [new Act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE - 30/05/02

• BILL: 66
• TITLE: Environmental Assessment Act [new Act]
• STATUS: First Reading - 08/04/02

• BILL: 73
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (S.Y. 1992, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/05/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 16
• EFFECTIVE - 30/05/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicles Act: Sections of 2000, c. 18 enacting subsection 9(2)(c) and amending sections 222.3 (early release from impoundment), 222.4 (duration of impoundment), and 232.3 (review of suspension and disqualification) in force June 7, 2002.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulations (Motor Vehicles Act): O.I.C. 2002/127 amends subsection 6.3(1)(c)(ii) and replaces section 88 (child restraint system). O.I.C. 2002/128 changes fee amounts in various sections.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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