Monthly Update

May 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 May 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 April and May 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 Repealed Legislation

Lists documents repealed by the respective jurisdictions and removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April 2003. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (Governing Act).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: Passed by House of Commons - 18/03/03

• 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: Royal Assent - 13/02/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: 13/02/03

• 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

Benzene in Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 1, 2003, p. 279.

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..

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (Motor Vehicle Transport Act, 1987): proposed replacement regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 15, 2003, p. 485.

Disposal at Sea Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 1, 2003, p. 268.

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.

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.

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; other proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 1, 2003, p. 334; proposed amendments regarding alternative requirements for headlamps, and for snowmobiles are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 1, 2003, p. 378 and p. 386.

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

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

Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): Proposed amendments are found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, February 1, 2003, p. 271.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Canada Wildlife Act: Consequential amendments of 2002, c. 29 are now proclaimed in force: the Governor in Council is allowed to authorize the Minister of the Environment to exercise certain powers over public lands administered by another federal minister; also to make regulations prohibiting access to these lands, prescribing measures for the conservation of wildlife on such lands and respecting the establishment and maintenance of works for wildlife research, conservation and interpretation on such lands. These amendments also allow the Minister of the Environment to delegate any of his powers under this Act to another federal minister. See sections: 4(2), 4.1, 12(a) and 12(i) and (j).

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2003-98 replaces the Mirex and benzidine entries in Schedule 1. SOR/2003-100 replaces the Mirex entry in Schedule 3; the same terminology is now used in both Schedules.

Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994: Consequential amendments of 2002, c. 29 are now proclaimed in force, adding section 11.1 (delegation by Minister).

Nuclear Safety and Control Act: 2003, c. 1 (Bill C-4) replaces subsection 46(3) to vary the classes of persons that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission may order to take measures to reduce the level of contamination of a place.

Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act: Consequential amendments of 2002, c. 29 are now proclaimed in force: subsection 10(4) is added (delegation by Minister), subparagraph 21(1)(c)(v) is added, and section 21.1 is added (Governor in Council may, by order, amend the definition of "animal" or "plant" in section 2 for purposes of subsection 6(2)).

Section 2.B Regulations

Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations (Canada Oil and Gas Operations): SOR/2003-81 replaces the definition of "certifying authority" in section 2.

Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999): SOR/2003-106 amends subsection 3(2) (to allow an exemption, until January 1, 2008, with respect to gasoline for use in competition vehicles); section 8 is replaced (standard for measurement of phosphorous); paragraph 11(1)(e) is replaced; subsection 11(4) added (signing of record).

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act): SOR/2003-84 replaces paragraph 4(9)(b) and amends tables I.2 of Part V and I.2 of Part VIII of Schedule I. The intent of the amendments is to reduce the population size of overabundant snow goose populations.

Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act; Canada Shipping Act): SOR/2003-86 replaces section 2.1 to correct an error of omission in SOR/2002-426.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/96-237
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Règlement sur certaines substances toxiques interdites
• CITATION: DORS/96-237
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Thermal Power Generation Emissions - National Guidelines for New Stationary Sources
• CITATION: May 1993
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian 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: Biological Test Method: Reference Method for Determining Acute Lethality of Effluents to Daphnia magna
• CITATION: Second Edition - December 2000
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Biological Test Method: Test of Reproduction and Survival Using the Cladoceran Ceriodaphnia dubia
• CITATION: February 1992
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• 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: Compliance and Enforcement Policy for the Habitat Protection and Pollution Prevention Provisions of the Fisheries Act
• CITATION: July 2001
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fisheries Act

• 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

• TITLE: Manager's Handbook Canada Labour Code - Part II
• CITATION: May 1, 2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canada Labour Code (Part II - Occupational Safety and Health)

• TITLE: New Source Emission Guidelines for Thermal Electricity Generation
• CITATION: Canada Gazette, Part I, January 4, 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Notice with Respect to Substances in the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2003
• CITATION: Canada Gazette, Part I, January 4, 2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations
• CITATION: SOR/2003-2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• TITLE: Règlement no 1 concernant les renseignements sur les combustibles
• CITATION: C.R.C., Vol. IV, c. 407
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règlement sur le débit de distribution de l'essence et de ses mélanges
• CITATION: DORS/2000-43
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règlement sur le soufre dans le carburant diesel
• CITATION: DORS/2002-254
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règlement sur les dioxines et les furannes chlorés dans les effluents des fabriques de pâtes et papiers
• CITATION: DORS/92-267
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règlement sur les émissions des véhicules routiers et de leurs moteurs
• CITATION: DORS/2003-2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règlement sur les renseignements concernant les substances nouvelles
• CITATION: DORS/94-260
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Règles de procédure applicables aux commissions de révision
• CITATION: DORS/2003-28
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement (1999)

• TITLE: Rules of Procedure for Boards of Review
• CITATION: SOR/2003-28
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION:

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: Royal Assent - 10/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act amendments in force on Royal Assent; Public Health Act amendments - 01/01/04

• BILL: 3
• TITLE: Electric Utilities Act
• AMENDS: Hydro and Electric Energy Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. H-16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. E-5.1
• EFFECTIVE: 27/03/03

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Forest and Prairie Protection Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Forest and Prairie Protection Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. F-19)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 04/03/03

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Agricultural Dispositions Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Public Lands Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. P-40)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 10/03/03

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: Insurance Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: First Reading - 24/03/03

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. E-12)
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/04/03

• BILL: 37
• TITLE: Climate Change and Emissions Management Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 07/04/03

• BILL: 202
• TITLE: Workers' Compensation (Firefighters) Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. W-15)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 09/04/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 10
• EFFECTIVE: 09/04/03

Section 1.B Regulations

The "Consolidated Draft OHS Regulation and Code", representing a review of 11 existing occupational health and safety regulations, may be found at: www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/whs/law/osh_regcode.asp.

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: 2003, c. 2 (Bill 2) repeals section 31 (revolving fund).

Section 2.B Regulations

Calgary Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 6/2003 amends various sections in Schedule A: Township 22, Range 29, West of the Fourth Meridian; Township 23, Range 29, West of the Fourth Meridian; Township 24, Range 2, West of the Fifth Meridian; Township 25, Range 29, West of the Fourth Meridian; Township 25, Range 1, West of the Fifth Meridian; Township 25, Range 2, West of the Fifth Meridian. In addition, Township 25, Range 28, West of the Fourth Meridian (Section 31) is added.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Alta. Reg. 32/2003 adds subsection 11.010(3) (requirements for vialled drill cuttings); replaces and repeals sections in Part 12 - Records and Reports and Part 15 - Certain Applications (these sections now cite the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Guide 7 and Guide 65 publications, respectively); clauses l and m of subsection 17.010(1) are replaced.

Radiation Health Administration Regulation (Government Organization Act): Alta. Reg. 40/2003 replaces Schedules 1 (Organizations) and 2 (Agencies).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Administrative Penalty Regulation
• CITATION: Alta Reg. 143/95
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• 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

• TITLE: Administrative Penalty Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 23/2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Elevating Devices, Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Rides Permit Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 286/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Safety Codes Act

• TITLE: Lubricating Oil Material Environmental Handling Charge Bylaw
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 228/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Lubricating Oil Material Recycling and Management Bylaw
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 227/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

• TITLE: Work Camps Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 218/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health Act

• TITLE: Workers' Compensation Regulation
• CITATION: Alta. Reg. 325/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act

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: Royal Assent - 10/04/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 19
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 9
• TITLE: Auditor General Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 2
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 27/02/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 1
• EFFECTIVE: Utilities Commission Act amendments in force on Royal Assent, rest NIF

• 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: Royal Assent - 12/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 7
• EFFECTIVE: 12/03/03 (except 1 section of Motor Vehicle Act amendments)

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: Unclaimed Property Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Railway Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 395)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 9
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 16
• TITLE: Coalbed Gas Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/04/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 18
• EFFECTIVE: 10/04/03

• BILL: 17
• TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
• CITATION: 2003, c. 11
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: Safety Standards Act [new]
• AMENDS: Pipeline Act, (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364); Railway Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 395)
• REPLACES: Electrical Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 109); Elevating Devices Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 110); Gas Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 169); Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 368)
• STATUS: Second Reading - 01/04/03

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 187)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 15
• EFFECTIVE: 01/04/03

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Procurement Services Act
• AMENDS: Ministry of the Environment Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 299)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/04/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 22
• EFFECTIVE: 10/04/03

• BILL: 27
• TITLE: Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: First Reading - 26/03/03

• BILL: 28
• TITLE: Forestry Revitalization Act [new]
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 31/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 17
• EFFECTIVE: 31/03/03

• BILL: 29
• TITLE: Forest (Revitalization) Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Forest Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 157)
• STATUS: 26/03/03

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Provincial Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/04/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 23
• EFFECTIVE: 10/04/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Carrier Act: 2003, c. 7 (Bill 11) adds subsections 55(3) & (4) (penalties).

Motor Vehicle Act: 2003, c. 7 (Bill 11) amends subsections 21(2)(b) and 34(1.1)(c) (educational institutions; exemptions for non-resident drivers); section 230 is replaced (report of psychologist, optometrist and medical practitioner).

Utilities Commission Act: 2003, c. 1 (Bill 10) adds clause (g) to the definition of "public utility" in section 1.

Water Protection Act: 2003, c. 7 (Bill 11) amends the definition of "major watershed" (Fraser Watershed) in subsection 1(1).

Workers Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 33 now proclaimed in force, subsection 67(2) is amended (investing excess funds).

Section 2.B Regulations

Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Regulation (Waste Management Act): An errata notice published in the B.C. Gazette, Feb. 25, 2003, corrects amendment 382/2002: in subsection 2(2.2) the date "December 31, 2005" should be "June 30, 2005".

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Environmental Assessment Act
• CITATION: S.B.C. 1996, c. 119

• TITLE: Waste Management Act
• CITATION: R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: A Compendium of Working Water Quality Guidelines for British Columbia
• CITATION: 1998 Edition
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment Management Act

• 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: Post-Consumer Paint Stewardship Program Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 200/94
• 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

• TITLE: Environmental Assessment Act
• CITATION: S.B.C. 2002, c. 43

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Concurrent Approval Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 371/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act

• TITLE: Prescribed Time Limits Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 372/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act

• TITLE: Public Consultation Policy Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 373/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act

• TITLE: Reviewable Projects Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 370/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act

• TITLE: Transitional Review and Appeal Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 322/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act

• TITLE: Workers Compensation Act Appeal Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 321/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation Act

• TITLE: Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal Compensation Regulation
• CITATION: B.C. Reg. 359/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Workers' Compensation 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: 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: 11
• TITLE: The Biofuels Act [new]
• STATUS: First Reading - 23/04/03

• 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

Anhydrous Ammonia Handling and Transport Regulation (Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act): Man. Reg. 56/2003 updates a reference to a replacement regulation (Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation) in sections 9 and 11.

Manifest Regulation (Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act): Man. Reg. 58/2003 amends the regulation in several areas, including: amending and adding definitions in section 1; adding sections 3.1 (general instructions for completing a manifest), 6.1 (transport or transfer by a single consignor); replacing sections 8 (delivery of multiple pickup load), 9 (retention of forms by consignors.

Steam and Pressure Plants Regulation (Steam and Pressure Plants Act): Man. Reg. 45/2003 makes changes to the fees in sections 22, 23, 26, 27, and the Schedule.

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Règlement concernant la manutention, la demande de transport et le transport des marchandises dangereuses
• CITATION: Règ. Man. 172/85
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur la manutention et le transport de marchandises dangereuses

• TITLE: Regulation respecting the handling, offering for transport and transporting of dangerous goods
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 172/85
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation
• CITATION: Man. Reg. 55/2003
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act

• TITLE: Environmental Site Investigations in Manitoba
• CITATION: Guideline 98 - 01 (June 1998 Revised May 2002)
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Contaminated Sites Remediation Act

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
• CITATION: 2003, c. P-19.01
• EFFECTIVE: Various sections - 01/04/03

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Water Act
• AMENDS: Clean Water Act (A.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: 11/04/03

• BILL: 19
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Clean Environment Act
• AMENDS: Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: 11/04/03

• BILL: 30
• TITLE: Electricity Act
• AMENDS: Environmental Trust Fund Act (A.N.B. 1990, c. E-19)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 36
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the All-Terrain Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 45 (Pr.)
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: First Reading - 21/03/03

• BILL: 48
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Gas Distribution Act, 1999
• AMENDS: Gas Distribution Act (S.N.B. 1999, c. G-2.11)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

• BILL: 49
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
• AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/04/03
• EFFECTIVE: 11/04/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Motor Vehicle Act: More sections of 2002, c. 32 (Bill 55) now proclaimed in force, amend sections 1 (definitions) and 3; replace section 4; add sections 2.1 and 22.1. The changes deal with ministerial administration of the Act and provisions related to the Registrar.

Section 2.B Regulations

General Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.B. Reg. 2003-7 amends subsections 3(7) and 15(11) and adds section 2.1 (powers which may be delegated by Registrar under various sections).

Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Regulation (Motor Vehicle Act): N.B. Reg. 2003-3 amends Schedule B: amending an item in Part III and completely replacing Part IV (Highways on Which Gross Masses of Over 43,500 KG But Not Greater Than 62,500 KG Are Permitted).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Ecological Reserves Act
• CITATION: A.N.B. 1975, c. E-1.1

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Ecological Reserves Regulation - Ecological Reserves Act
• CITATION: N.B. Reg. 83-79
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ecological Reserves Act

• TITLE: Establishment of Ecological Reserves Order
• CITATION: N.B. Reg. 94-49
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ecological Reserves Act

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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: Centre for Health Information Act
• AMENDS: Health and Community Services Act (S.N.L.. 1995, c. P-37.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 19/03/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Traffic Act: 2002, c. 12 (Bill 15) now proclaimed in force, amends the Act to make it an offence to use a hand-held cellular phone while driving a motor vehicle on a highway (see new section 176.1 and the Schedule prescribing penalties).

Section 2.B Regulations

Waste Management Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): N.F.L. Reg. 5/03 replaces subsections 3(1) & (2) (composition of Multi-Materials Stewardship Board).

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: Forest Protection Act
• CITATION: R.S.N.L. 1990, c. F-22

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: Royal Assent - 13/03/03
• CITATION: 2003, c. 8
• EFFECTIVE: NIF

• BILL: 15
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. W-6)
• STATUS: Third Reading - 13/03/03
• 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

No Change

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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: 28/02/03

• 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 (Pr.)
• 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 (Pr.)
• 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 (Pr.)
• 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 (Pr.)
• 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

Electrical Installation and Inspection Act: As a consequential amendment of 2002, c. 6, now proclaimed in force, clauses (k) to (n) are added to subsection 6(1) (regulations) and subsections 8(1) and 10(2) are amended.

Section 2.B Regulations

Environmental Assessment Regulations: N.S. Reg. 44/2003 makes 2 changes in Schedule A (wind energy).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

• TITLE: Elevators and Lifts Act
• CITATION: R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 143

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Act
• CITATION: R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 171

• TITLE: Lightning Rod Act
• CITATION: R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 257

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Automatic Sprinkler System Maintenance Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 160/96
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act

• TITLE: Class 1 Flammable Liquid Portable Container Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 4/72
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act

• TITLE: Egress from Building Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 170/79
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act

• TITLE: Fire Prevention Advisory Council Regulation
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 61/79
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act

• TITLE: General Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 13/57
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Elevators and Lifts Act

• TITLE: Nova Scotia Safety Standard for Elevating Devices for the Physically Disabled
• CITATION: N.S. Reg . 33/81
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Elevators and Lifts Act

• TITLE: Portable Fire Extinguisher Control Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 62/72
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act

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Section 4.A Acts

• TITLE: Elevators and Lifts Act
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2002, c. 4

• TITLE: Fire Safety Act
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2002, c. 6

• TITLE: Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act
• CITATION: S.N.S. 2001, c. 37

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Designation of Eligible Bodies Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 12/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Conservation Easements Act

• TITLE: Forest Fire Protection Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 55/87
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forests Act

• TITLE: On-site Services Advisory Board Regulations
• CITATION: N.S. Reg. 149/2002
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environment 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: 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

Health Protection and Promotion Act: 2001, c. 30 proclaimed in force May 1, 2003, adds sections 22.1 (order for blood samples by medical officer of health, as a result of contact with bodily substance of another person by applicant) and 97 (Minister's regulations); and amends clause 96(1)(a).

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act: The remainder of 2002, c. 18, Sch. J which amends section 45 of the Act, is now proclaimed in force. The amendments allow a beneficiary designated by the worker or the worker's estate to receive loss of retirement income benefits when there are no survivors; the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board may withdraw funds set aside for the worker where no benefit is payable and return them to the employer or insurance fund.

Section 2.B Regulations

Endangered Species Regulation (Endangered Species Act): O. Reg. 57/03 adds 1 item to Schedule 1 and 3 items to Schedule 2. O. Reg. 58/03 adds 3 items to Schedule 2.

General (Energy Efficiency Act): Sections of O. Reg. 18/02 in force April 1, 2003 replaces item 40 of the Schedule with items 40, 40.1 and 40.2, and adds item 53. The remainder of O. Reg. 364/00 in force April 1, 2003 adds items 46 to 52 to the Schedule. These additions relate to various Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards for various electrical appliances.

Hospital Management (Public Hospitals Act): O. Reg. 64/03 amends the regulation in several places, mainly related to administrative matters concerning the position of "chief nursing executive" and "extended class nursing staff"; a new section 7.1 is added (nursing advisory committee).

Safety Helmets (Highway Traffic Act): O. Reg. 38/03 amends section 4 (standards for helmets).

Division 3 REPEALED LEGISLATION

Section 3.A Acts

No Change

Section 3.B Regulations

• TITLE: Code for Respiratory Equipment for Asbestos
• CITATION: July 19, 1982
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Designation - Recycling Specialties Inc. Landfill Site
• CITATION: O. Reg. 4/03
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Assessment Act

• TITLE: Protocol for the Sampling and Analysis of Industrial/Municipal Wastewater
• CITATION: July 1993
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Protection Act

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: 01/04/03

• 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

Highway Traffic Act: Sections of 2002, c. 13 now proclaimed in force, among other changes: replace subsections 93(2) (unsafe vehicle), 115(1) (lighting: snow removal equipment; garbage trucks) and 255.1(1) (impoundment of motor vehicle); add (x.1) - (x.3) to section 312; adjust the fines in the Schedule.

Pesticides Control Act: 2002, c. 18, now proclaimed in force,amends two definitions in section 1 to change the Department and Minister responsible for pesticides control.

Section 2.B Regulations

Water Well Regulations (Environmental Protection Act): EC2003-107 makes extensive changes to the regulations: it replaces the definitions in section 1; specifies the requirements for a well driller to obtain a licence; removes provisions for a Water Well Advisory Board and adds provisions respecting a well contractor's license; describes requirements for a well construction report; provides that a well permit is not required for an area where a groundwater exploration permit is required; provides requirements for a groundwater exploration permit and a groundwater extraction permit; standards of equipment and materials used in constructing a well; setback distances for a well and adds a requirement that contaminant sources must not be constructed or located nearer than the setback distances; the installation of well casing and grout; well completion requirements; well abandonment; pump installation and clean-up; amends the Schedules.

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

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 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: 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 Ministère 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 Québec, September 18, 2002, No. 38, p. 4788.

Installation of Petroleum Equipment: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, 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 Québec, 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 Québec, 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 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 environmental impact assessment and review (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, 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 Québec, 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 Québec, September 4, 2002, No. 36, p. 4668.

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

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 pulp and paper mills (Environment Quality Act): Amendments to the regulation may be found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, 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 Québec, 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 Québec, 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 Québec, September 18, 2002, p. 4820.

Safety Code for the Construction Industry: Draft regulations are found in the Gazette officielle du Québec, 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 Québec, November 14, 2001, No. 46.

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

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

Highway Safety Code: The remainder of 2002, c. 62 (Bill 115) is proclaimed in force, replacing section 359.1 (right turns on red light permitted).

Section 2.B Regulations

Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (Environment Quality Act): O.C. 174-2003 amends section 14 and adds sections 14.1 and 14.2 (specifications for lids in vats used for mixing ingredients for paint, ink or adhesives). Sections 14.1 and 14.2 come into force 180 days following their publication date in the Gazette of March 5, 2003.

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

• TITLE: Civil Protection Act
• CITATION: R.S.Q., c. S-2.3

• TITLE: Loi sur la sécurité civile
• CITATION: L.R.Q., c. S-2.3

Section 4.B Regulations

• TITLE: Règlement sur les redevances forestières
• CITATION: c. F-4.1, r.2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Loi sur les forêts

• TITLE: Regulation respecting forest royalties
• CITATION: c. F-4.1, r.2
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Forest Act

Saskatchewan

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 18
• TITLE: The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2003
• AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (S.S. 1979, c. W-17.1)
• STATUS: First Reading - 10/04/03

Section 1.B Regulations

No Change

Division 2 AMENDMENTS

Section 2.A Acts

No Change

Section 2.B Regulations

Treaty Land Entitlement Withdrawal Regulations (Wildlife Habitat Protection Act): Sask. Reg. 9/2003 adds items 69 to 71 to the Appendix.

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: 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: Ethanol Fuel (General) Regulations
• CITATION: c. E-11.1 REG 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Ethanol Fuel Act

• TITLE: Ethanol Fuel (Grants) Regulations
• CITATION: c. G-5.1 REG 107
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Government Organization Act

• TITLE: Health Hazard Regulations
• CITATION: c. P-37.1 REG 10
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Public Health Act

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

• TITLE: Saskatchewan Fire Code Regulations
• CITATION: c. F-15.001 Reg 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Fire Prevention Act, 1992

• TITLE: Water Regulations, 2002
• CITATION: c. E-10.21 REG 1
• GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002

Yukon

Division 1 LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

Section 1.A Acts

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

• BILL: 22
• TITLE: Placer Mining Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (S.Y. 1992, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent 20/03/03

• BILL: 23
• TITLE: Quartz Mining Act
• AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (S.Y. 1992, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/03/03

• BILL: 26
• TITLE: Environment Assessment Act [new]
• AMENDS: Oil and Gas Act (S.Y. 1997, c. 16)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 20/03/03

• BILL: 33
• TITLE: An Act to Amend the Forest Protection Act
• AMENDS: Forest Protection Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 71)
• STATUS: Royal Assent - 07/04/03

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

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Section 4.A Acts

No Change

Section 4.B Regulations

No Change

Standards

Canadian Standards Association Standards / Association canadienne de normalisation Normes

New / Nouveau

B139-00 Code d'installation des appareils de combustion au mazout

B149.4-M91 Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code

B339-02 Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

C225-1976 Engins élévateurs à nacelle

C446-M90 Performance of Ground and Water Source Heat Pumps

C802.1-00 Minimum Efficiency Values for Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers

S269.2-M87 Échafaudages

S304-M84 Masonry Design for Buildings

S472.1-1992 Commentary to CSA Standard CAN/CSA-S472-92, Foundations

Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback

Z180.1-00 Air comprimé respirable et systèmes connexes

Z245.1-02 Steel Pipe

Z317.10-88 Handling of Waste Materials Within Health Care Facilities

Z317.10-01 Handling of Waste Materials in Health Care Facilities and Veterinary Health Care Facilities

Z768-01 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

ISO 14010-96 (R2003) Guidelines for environmental auditing - General principles

ISO 14011-96 (R2003) Guidelines for environmental auditing - Audit procedures - Auditing of environmental management systems

ISO 14012-96 (R2003) Guidelines for environmental auditing - Qualification criteria for environmental auditors

Z259.3-M1978 (R2003) Lineman's Body Belt and Lineman's Safety Strap

Canadian General Standards Board Standards / Office des normes générales du Canada Normes

New / Nouveau

No Change

Amended / Modifiée

No Change

Reaffirmed / Confirmée

No Change

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