Monthly Update

March 2003

		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 March 2003. 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 February and March 2003. 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of February 2003. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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 2003-2 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Documents that will be on the 2003-2 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_House_Government.asp?Language=E&Parl=37&ses=2

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• BILL: C-2
• TITLE: Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 03/10/02

• BILL: C-4
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Nuclear Safety and Control Act
• AMENDS: Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9)
• STATUS: Passed by House of Commons - 10/12/02

• BILL: C-5
• TITLE: An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada [new]
• AMENDS: Canada Wildlife Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. W-9); 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: Royal Assent - 12/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 8
• TITLE: Pest Control Products Act
• REPEALS: Pest Control Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-9)
• AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3); Pesticide Residue Compensation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 28
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: C-9
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
• AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37)
• STATUS: Report Stage - 27/01/03

• BILL: C-17
• TITLE: Public Safety Act, 2002
• 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 - 31/10/02

• BILL: C-19
• TITLE: First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act
• AMENDS: First Nations Land Management Act (S.C. 1999, c.24)
• STATUS: First Reading - 02/12/02

• BILL: C-25
• TITLE: Public Service Labour Relations Act
• AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); 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 Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7); Department of Human Resources Development Act (S.C. 1996, c. 11); Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44); Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 24 (Third Supp.), Pt. III); Non-Smokers' Health Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 15 (Fourth Supp.))
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/02/03

• BILL: C-26
• TITLE: Transportation Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Railway Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 32 (Fourth Supp.))
• STATUS: First Reading - 25/02/03

Section 1.B Regulations

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: A proposed Order adding chemicals (ozone and its precursors and precursors to respirable particulate matter) to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Act may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 27, 2002, p. 2320; a proposed order adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 is found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 2, 2002, p. 3334..

Environmental Emergency Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 10, 2002, p. 2437.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 14, p. 3740.

Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2002 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 7, 2002, p. 3637. These regulations replace the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, SOR/99-255.

Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 14, 2002, p. 3729.

Living Modified Organisms Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 28, 2002, p. 2926.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 23, 2002, p. 3493.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Proposed amendments (Three-wheeled Vehicles) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 17, 2002, p. 2601; proposed amendments (Rear Impact Guard) may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, October 5, 2002, p. 3068 and (Transmission Control Functions) in the October 12, 2002 edition, p. 3148; proposed amendments (Fuel System Integrity) are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 14, 2002, p. 3765.

National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (National Energy Board Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, August 17, 2002, p. 2589.

New Substances Notification Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, November 2, 2002, p. 3340.

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.

Rules of Procedure for Boards of Review (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 27, 2002, p. 2333.

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

Solvent Degreasing Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed new regulations are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, December 7, 2002, p. 3661.

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.

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

• TITLE: Thermal Power Generation Emissions - National Guidelines for New Stationary Sources
• CITATION: May 1993
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999 (CEPA,1999)
• CITATION: March 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Environmental Code of Practice for Integrated Steel Mills
• CITATION: EPS 1/MM/7 - March 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Environmental Code of Practice for Non-Integrated Steel Mills
• CITATION: EPS 1/MM/8 - March 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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: 2
• TITLE: Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2003 ($)
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12); Public Health Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37) STATUS:
• First Reading - 24/02/03

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Electric Utilities Act
• AMENDS: Hydro and Electric Energy Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. H-16)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/02/03

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Forest and Prairie Protection Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Forest and Prairie Protection Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. F-19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 25/02/03

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Agricultural Dispositions Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: First Reading - 25/02/03

• BILL: 202
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation (Firefighters) Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: First Reading - 20/02/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Activities Designation Regulation (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act): Alta. Reg. 335/2002 adds clauses (c.1) and (h)(x) to subsection 2(3) (reference to "Green Area").

Water (Ministerial) Regulation (Water Act): Alta. Reg. 311/2002 adds 2(n) & (o) to Section 2 (exempt activities).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 427/81
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

British Columbia

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca/37th4th/4-4-37-4.htm

• BILL: 5
• TITLE: Foresters Act
• REPEALS: Foresters Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 162)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/02/03

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Auditor General Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/02/03

• BILL: 10
• TITLE: Energy and Mines Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Coal Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 51); Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.293); Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/02/03

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Motor Carrier Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 315); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Water Protection Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 484)
• STATUS: First Rreading - 25/02/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Workers Compensation Act: The remainder of 2002, c. 56 (Bill 49) is proclaimed in force. Among the changes: sections 81 and 82 are replaced (boards of directors); section 84 is replaced (standard of care of the directors); section 84.1 is added (president of the Board must be appointed). The remainder of 2002, c. 66 (Bill 63) is proclaimed in force (March 3, 2003). The major amendments establish the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal under Part 4 (sections 231 to 260); other changes add sections 96.2 to 96.5 (requests for review of decision). B.C. Reg. 324/2002 and 325/2002 adjust the dollar amounts as a result of changes to the Consumer Price Index.

Section 2.B Regulations

Asphalt Plant Regulation (Waste Management Act): B.C. Reg. 357/2002 amends the regulation in several areas, including: adding section 3.1 (electronic reporting); specifying an in force date for the regulation (June 27, 1997); amending section 13 (stack monitoring); adding section 13.1 (subsequent monitoring requirements if stack monitoring exceeds limits). Also, Schedules C and D are repealed and Schedule B is replaced (Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Limits).

Fishing Industry Regulations (Workers' Compensation Act): B.C. Reg. 383/2002 (effective March 3, 2003) amends section 10 (references to Act).

Gas Safety Regulation (Gas Safety Act): B.C. Reg. 334/2002 replaces section 96 (Class B gas fitter licence qualifications).

Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Regulation (Waste Management Act): B.C. Reg. 382/2002 adds subsections (2.2) and (2.3) to section 2, and extends certain dates in column 2 of Schedule 1.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Forest Road Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 106/98
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia

• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 517/95
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Waste Management Act

• TITLE: Silviculture Practices Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 108/98
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia

• TITLE: Timber Harvesting Practices Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 109/98
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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: 4
• TITLE: Fire Departments Arbitration Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Labour Relations Act (C.C.S.M., c. L10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 58
• EFFECTIVE: 12/12/02

• BILL: 200
• TITLE: The Smoke-free Places Act
• AMENDS: The Non-Smoker's Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. S125)
• STATUS: First Reading - 06/08/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation (Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act). Man. Reg. 1/2003 changes section number references in sections 6 and 25; and makes time extensions in sections 70 and 71.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

New Brunswick

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

INTERNET: http://www.gnb.ca/legis/business/currentsession/currentsession-e.asp

• BILL: 12
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Act
• AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 52
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 14
• TITLE: Protected Natural Areas Act [new]
• AMENDS: Mining Act (A.N.B. 1985, c. M-14.1); Reg. 86-98 under Mining Act
• REPEALS: Ecological Reserves Act (A.N.B. 1975, c. E-1.1) and Regs. 83-79 and 94-49 under Ecological Reserves Act
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/02/03

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Water Act
• AMENDS: Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/12/02

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Environment Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 06/12/02

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Electricity Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Trust Fund Act (A.N.B. 1990, c. E-19)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 07/02/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order (Clean Water Act): N.B. Reg. 2002-93 adds Schedules A.5 to A.7 to the regulation.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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: Royal Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 12
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Forestry Act
• AMENDS: Forestry Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. F-23)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 23/11/02

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Automobile Insurance Act, the Insurance Companies Act and the Highway Traffic Act to effect certain reforms respecting automobile insurance arising from the recommendations of the Select Committee to review the property and casualty insurance industry and the government's public consultation
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: First Reading

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act No. 3
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. H-3)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/02

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

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Northwest Territories

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 2
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Territorial Parks Act
• AMENDS: Territorial Parks Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. T-4)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 31/10/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act: 2002, c. 20 makes a minor change to paragraph 57(1)(y).

Public Health Act: Schedule K of 2002, c. 17 is amended in various sections to substitute the Minister for the Commissioner in respect of certain authorities under the Act; section 12 is amended (reference to territory).

Workers' Compensation Act: 1999, c. 2, now in force, replaces subsection 60(1) (investment of Board funds). 2002, c. 24 changes the "Year's Maximum Insurable Remuneration" in subsection 1(1). 2002, c. 25 adds section 60.1 (Board may acquire and dispose of real property).

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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: 06/12/02

• 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: Sections 27/09/02

• 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: First Reading - 22/05/02

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

• BILL: 144
• TITLE: Justice Administration Amendment (Fall 2002) Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/11/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: 28/11/02

• BILL: 155
• TITLE: An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/11/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 41
• EFFECTIVE: 28/11/02

• BILL: 156 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Act (Amended)
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/11/02

• BILL: 164 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Act (Amended)
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293)
• STATUS: First Reading - 27/11/02

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

Board Public Passenger Motor Carrier Act Regulations (Motor Carrier Act): N.S. Reg. 153/2002 makes several amendments, including: replacing all the definitions in section 2; replacing clause 20(1)(n) (first aid kit content requirements); adding sections 42B to 42H (commercial vans: licence; operational and equipment requirements; daily inspection and reporting requirements; repair, inspection, and maintenance records; hours of work requirements; daily log requirements); adding corresponding Appendices A to C and Form L..

Fuel Safety Regulations (Fire Prevention Act): N.S. Reg. 165/2002 makes numerous amendments throughout the regulation (sections 2, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16-19, 23-24, 28, 30-34, 43, 45, 49, 58-59).

Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations (Forests Act): N.S. Reg. 166/2002 amends the definition of "harvest" (clause 2(e)).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

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: 81
• TITLE: Nutrient Management Act, 2002 [new]
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40); Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/06/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 4
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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

• BILL: 175
• TITLE: Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2002 [new act]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 29
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 177
• TITLE: Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act
• AMENDS: Sch. B: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13); Sch. C: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Forestry Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.26); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Nutrient Management Act (S.O. 2002, c. 4); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18); Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11); Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33); Sch. F: administrative changes to various acts.
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/11/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/03 (except Building Code Act amendments - Sch. C)

• BILL: 179
• TITLE: Government Efficiency Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Sch. A: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18); Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33); Sch. F: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18); Sch. I: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2); Sch. J: Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 16); Sch. L: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 41); Forest Fires Prevention Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.24); 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. M: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14); Sch. N: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4); Sch. P: Truck Transportation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. T.22) (REPEALS); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/11/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 26/11/02 (except parts of Provincial Offences Act amendments and Schedule P)

• BILL: 180
• TITLE: Consumer Protection Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Sch. E: Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act (S.O. 1996, c. 19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 30
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 183 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 17/10/02

• BILL: 191
• TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety), 2002
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 21
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 195
• TITLE: An Act respecting safe drinking water [new]
• AMENDS: Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 32
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 198
• TITLE: An Act to implement budget measures and other initiatives of the Government
• AMENDS: Fuel Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.35); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: various dates

• BILL: 202 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Industrial Facilities), 2002
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 31/10/02

• BILL: 226 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Jay Lawrence and Bart Mackey Memorial Act (Highway Traffic Amendment), 2002
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/11/02

• BILL: 236 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Pre-Treatment of Hazardous Waste), 2002
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
• STATUS: First Reading - 11/12/02

• BILL: 238 (Pr.)
• TITLE: Ontario Drinking Water Source Protection Act, 2002
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/02

• BILL: 241
• TITLE: Road Safety Act, 2002
• AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
• STATUS: First Reading - 12/12/02

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

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Prince Edward Island

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 7
• 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 - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 5
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 9
• 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 - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 13
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 14
• 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 - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 11
• TITLE: Smoke-free Places Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 25
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No change

Section 2.B Regulations

Pesticides Control Act Regulations: Regulation EC2003-26 adds section 13.1 and Schedule 2 (Prohibited Pesticides) and adds pesticides 19 to 25 to Schedule 1 (permit required).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

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://www.assnat.qc.ca/eng/Publications/Projets-loi/publics/index.htm

• 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 Soci�t� qu�b�coise de r�cup�ration et de recyclage
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q. c. Q-2); the Act respecting the Soci�t� qu�b�coise de r�cup�ration et de recyclage (R.S.Q. c. S-22.01)
• STATUS: Assent - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 59
• EFFECTIVE: 18/12/02

• BILL: 115
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Act respecting the Minist�re du Revenu
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Assent - 18/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 62
• EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

• BILL: 130
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2); Ministry of Environment Act (R.S.Q., c. M-15.2.1)
• STATUS: Assent - 17/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 53
• EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

• BILL: 133
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting occupational health and safety and other legislative provisions
• AMENDS: Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1); Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q., c. A-3.001)
• STATUS: Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 76
• EFFECTIVE: 01/01/03

• BILL: 147
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife
• AMENDS: Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife (R.S.Q., c. C-61.1)
• STATUS: Assent - 19/12/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. 82
• EFFECTIVE: 19/12/02

• BILL: 156
• TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Code of Penal Procedure as regards the collection of fines
• AMENDS: Highway Safety Code (R.S.Q., c. C-24.2)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 19/12/02

• 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 Code] (Building Act): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 18, 2002, No. 38, p. 4788.

Installation of Petroleum Equipment: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 11, 2002, No. 50, p. 6460.

Occupational Health and Safety and the Safety Code for the Construction Industry: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 18, 2002, No. 51, p. 6495.

Occupational health and safety in mines, amends Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines. Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, January 22, 2003, No. 4, p. 351.

Pesticides Management Code (Pesticides Act): The draft of a new code may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, 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 Qu�bec, September 26, 2001, No. 39, p. 5053.

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

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

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 4, 2002, No. 36, p. 4667.

Regulations respecting halocarbons (Environment Quality Act): Proposed replacement regulations for the Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 18, 2002, No. 38, p. 4795.

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 4, 2002, No. 36, p. 4668.

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

Regulation respecting land protection and rehabilitation (Environment Quality Act): Proposed new regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 18, 2002, No. 38, p. 4809.

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

Regulation respecting pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 4, 2002, No. 36, p. 4678.

Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 4, 2002, No. 36, p. 4679.

Regulation respecting threatened or vulnerable species and their habitats (An Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species): Proposed amendments may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 11, 2002, No. 37, p. 4750.

Safety Code (Building Act): New regulations comprising "Chapter I, Gas" may be found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, September 18, 2002, p. 4820.

Safety Code for the Construction Industry: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 18, 2002, No. 51, p. 6515.

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

Wind Energy and Forest Biomass Energy: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Qu�bec, December 11, 2002, No. 50, p. 6467.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife: 2002, c. 82 (Bill 147) amendments recognize the right to hunt, fish and trap (Chapter I.1) It provides for a prohibition against hindering a person who is legally carrying on a hunting, fishing or trapping activity. It also provides for a new prohibition against hunting, trapping or fishing on land under private ownership where the owner is a party to an agreement, for wildlife accessibility purposes, with an association or body whose object is the access by hunters, fishers or trappers to such land, unless so authorized. The bill grants the Soci�t� de la faune et des parcs du Qu�bec the power to recognize that association or body for that purpose, subject to the terms and conditions the Soci�t� may determine. The 2002, c. 68 (Bill 77), 2002, c. 74 (Bill 129), 2002, c. 75 (Bill 131) consequential amendments all make minor housekeeping adjustments to the Act.

Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases: 2002, c. 76 (Bill 133) amends the Act in several sections (reference to new Fonds de la sant� et de la s�curit� du travail). 2001, c. 60 (amended by 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96)) updates a reference to an Act in sections 112, 113, and 189.

Act respecting medical laboratories, organ, tissue, gamete and embryo conservation, ambulance services and the disposal of human bodies: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96) the title of the Act is changed to remove "ambulance services". Changes throughout the Act also remove references to ambulance services, plus references to various Ministerial or regional/board council responsibilities.

Act respecting the Minist�re de l'Environnement: 2002, c. 53 (Bill 130) adds 2 paragraphs to section 14 (free access to land). 2002, c. 74 (Bill 129) amends section 11(4) and adds section 13.1 (exercise of powers of Minister).

Act respecting occupational health and safety: (2002, c. 76) (Bill 133) provides for the establishment of a social trust patrimony to be known as the Fonds de la sant� et de la s�curit� du travail. The fund will be made up, for the greater part, of the assets of the Commission de la sant� et de la s�curit� du travail, which is to be the trustee of the fund. The patrimony of the fund will be dedicated to the payment of the sums or benefits to which any person may be entitled under the Acts administered by the Commission and to the achievement of any purpose provided for in those Acts. The Commission is obliged to prepare and publish a service statement setting out its objectives as regards the level and quality of the services provided, to prepare a strategic plan, and to adopt policies concerning the terms of its contracts and the security and management of its information resources. The Commission is also made subject to reporting obligations. The amendments eliminate the office of chairman and chief of operations of the Commission. (See new sections 136.1 to 136.13 and 161.1 to 161.5; 163.1; 167.1 and 167.2; 170.1; 176.0.1 and 176.0.2). 2001, c. 60 (amended by 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96)) updates a reference to an Act in section 300.

Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities: The 2002, c. 68 (Bill 77) consequential amendment makes wording changes in various sections.

Act respecting the Soci�t� qu�b�coise de r�cup�ration et de recyclage: 2002, c. 59 (Bill 102) amends the Act in several sections, in particular to revise the rules governing the composition of its board of directors and its operating procedures (see replacement sections 5 to 16).

Act respecting threatened or vulnerable species: The 2002, c. 68 (Bill 77) consequential amendment makes a minor amendment to section 15.

Building Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 75 (Bill 131), paragraph 2 of section 65.4 is amended.

Environment Quality Act: 2002, c. 53 (Bill 130) transfers certain powers to determine fees from the Government to the Minister of the Environment; any regulation prescribing fees or charges relating to water must be paid to the Fonds national de l'eau. In force provisions affect sections: 31, 32.9, 46, 118.5, 119, and 121. 2002, c. 59 (Bill 102) amendments allow municipalities to be compensated for the services they provide as regards residual materials recovery and reclamation. The compensation regime is based on agreements between the associations of municipalities and the various associations of enterprises concerned. The role of the Soci�t� qu�b�coise de r�cup�ration et de recyclage is to be one of support provider, trustee and, where required, arbitrator. The measures confer new powers on the Soci�t�, among others the mandate to assist the Minister in the exercise of ministerial powers relating to the residual materials management plans developed by the municipalities pursuant to the provisions of the Environment Quality Act. See new sections 53.31.1 to 53.31.20. 2002, c. 11 (Bill 72) in force March 1, 2003 replaces Division IV.2.1 of Chapter I (sections 31.42 to 31.69). The amendments: establish new rules to promote the protection of lands and their rehabilitation in the event of contamination; clarify the conditions on which a person or municipality may be required to rehabilitate contaminated land; confer on the Minister of the Environment various powers; recognize that leaving contaminants in the land is a possible method of rehabilitation provided that certain environmental protection measures are taken; prescribe publicity measures to inform third persons of restrictions that apply to future use of the land; impose obligations on enterprises in industrial or commercial sectors designated by regulation that apply when the enterprises permanently cease activities, for the purpose of identifying and remedying any contamination. Also, municipalities must draw up a list of contaminated lands situated in their territory and may not issue a building or subdivision permit unless a certificate of an expert states that the project is consistent with the provisions of the land rehabilitation plan. The Government determines by regulation the cases where, the conditions on which and the time limits within which persons engaging in certain designated activities will be required to monitor groundwater quality at the hydraulic downstream of the land. New regulatory powers are introduced as regards the treatment, recovery, reclamation and elimination of contaminated soils. 2001, c. 60 (amended by 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96)) updates a reference to an Act in section 93.

Forest Act: The 2002, c. 68 (Bill 77) consequential amendment makes wording changes in sections 124.18, 124.20, 124.21, 124.22 and 124.23.

Highway Safety Code: 2002, c. 62 (Bill 115) enables implementation of the International Registration Plan: it authorizes the Minister of Revenue to verify the operational records of fleets of road vehicles (new section 13.1) and permits the necessary exchanges of information (new sections 610.1 and 610.2). Also, the amendments allows the person responsible for the maintenance of a public highway to identify certain intersections where making a right turn on a red light is prohibited (new section 359.2). 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96) changes the name of an Act in sections 4 and 439.

Public Health Act: 2001, c. 60 (amended by 2002, c. 69 (Bill 96)) updates references to an Act in sections 169, 171, 173, and 175.

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of discarded paint containers and paints(Environment Quality Act): As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 59 (Bill 102), section 10 is amended.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Ecological Reserves Act
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. R-26.1

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

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: 01/10/02

• BILL: 68
• TITLE: Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act
• REPLACES: Water Corporation Act (S.S. 1983-84, c. W-4.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/02
• CITATION: 2002, c. S-35.01
• EFFECTIVE: 01/10/02

• 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: 01/10/02

• 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: 01/01/03

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

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002
• CITATION: S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21

• TITLE: Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act
• CITATION: S.S. 2002, c. S-35.01

• TITLE: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act
• CITATION: S.S. 2002, c. S-35.02

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Sanitation Regulations
• CITATION: Sask. Reg. 420/64
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health 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

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

No Change

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

No Change

Division 4 New Documents for the 2003-2 Issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD

Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifi�e

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirm�e

No Change

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes g�n�rales du Canada Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifi�e

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirm�e

No Change

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