CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE

April 1998

CONTENTS

1. LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

1A. ACTS

The following list contains the names of current federal, provincial and territorial bills relevant to the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series. It is updated monthly. Items proclaimed in force will remain for one more month, unless section(s) have not been proclaimed.

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

1A. CANADA
36th Parliament, 1st Session

BILL: C-6
TITLE: An Act to provide for an integrated system of land and water management in the Mackenzie Valley, to establish certain boards for that purpose and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Northwest Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39)
STATUS: 3^rd Reading - 17/03/98
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: C-8
TITLE: An Act respecting an accord between the Governments of Canada and the Yukon Territory relating to the administration and control of and legislative jurisdiction in respect of oil and gas
AMENDS: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. O-7)
STATUS: 3^rd Reading - 11/03/98

BILL: C-9
TITLE: An Act for making the system of Canadian ports competitive, efficient and commercially oriented, providing for the establishing of port authorities and the divesting of certain harbours and ports, for the commercialization of the St. Lawrence Seaway and ferry services and other matters related to maritime trade and transport and amending the Pilotage Act and amending and repealing other Acts as a consequence
AMENDS: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (S.C. 1992, c. 37); Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Navigable Waters Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22); Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)
REPEALS: Public Harbours and Port Facilities Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-29)
STATUS: 3rd Reading - 04/12/97

BILL: C-14
TITLE: An Act respecting the safety and effectiveness of materials that come into contact with or are used to treat water destined for human consumption
AMENDS: Hazardous Products Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 30/10/97

BILL: C-15
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 30/10/97

BILL: C-19
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (Part I) and the Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
AMENDS: Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 06/11/97

BILL: C-27
TITLE: An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and the Canada Shipping Act to enable Canada to implement the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks and other international fisheries treaties or arrangements
AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 04/12/97

BILL: C-32
TITLE: An Act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development (Short title: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1998)
AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9); Manganese-based Fuel Additives Act (S.C. 1997, c. 11); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
REPEALS: Canadian Environmental Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 16 (4^th. Supp.))
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 12/03/98

1A. ALBERTA
2nd Session, 24th Legislature

BILL: 6
TITLE: Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act
REPEALS: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Control Act (S.A. 1982, c. T-6.5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 23
TITLE: Railway Act
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 10/03/98

BILL: 204
TITLE: Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (S.A. 1981, c. W-16)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 18/02/98

1A. BRITISH COLUMBIA
2nd Session, 36th Parliament

BILL: 16
TITLE: Police Amendment Act, 1997
AMENDS: Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144); Health Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 179); Motor Carrier Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 315)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 37
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 25
TITLE: Fish Protection Act
AMENDS: Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482); Water Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 483)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 21
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 34
TITLE: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 1997
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 30
EFFECTIVE: ss. 1-3 NIF

BILL: 41
TITLE: Traffic Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 1997
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 43
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

BILL: 47
TITLE: Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 1997
AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/97
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

1A. MANITOBA
4th Session, 36th Legislature

BILL: 9
TITLE: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
AMENDS: Mines and Minerals Act (S.M. 1991-92, c. 9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 03/12/97

1A. NEW BRUNSWICK
3rd Session, 53rd Legislative Assembly

BILL: 5
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 62
EFFECTIVE: 19/12/97

BILL: 6
TITLE: An Act to amend the Highway Act
AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 63
EFFECTIVE: 19/12/97

BILL: 19
TITLE: Conservation Easements Act
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. C-16.3
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 20
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act
AMENDS: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (A.N.B. 1976, c. B-7.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 3
EFFECTIVE: 26/02/98

BILL: 21
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. W-13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 4
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/98

BILL: 22
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 5
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 23
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Act
AMENDS: Highway Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. H-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 58
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/02/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 30
EFFECTIVE: 26/02/98

1A. NEWFOUNDLAND
2nd Session, 43rd General Assembly

BILL: 7
TITLE: An Act to amend the Food and Drug Act
AMENDS: Food and Drug Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. F-21)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 39
EFFECTIVE: 19/12/97

BILL: 10
TITLE: An Act to amend the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act
AMENDS: Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-9)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 40
EFFECTIVE: 12/12/97

BILL: 43
TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Act
AMENDS: Public Health Act (S.N. 1995, c. P-37.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 24
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 49
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environmental Assessment Act
AMENDS: Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. E-14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 37

BILL: 50
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-11)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 38
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/98

BILL: 56
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Act
AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N. 1995, c. E-13.1)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 12/12/97

BILL: 57
TITLE: An Act to amend the Waste Material Disposal Act
AMENDS: Waste Material Disposal Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-4)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 12/12/97

1A. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
5th Session, 13th Legislative Assembly

No relevant legislation

1A. NOVA SCOTIA
6th Session, 56th General Assembly

BILL: 17
TITLE: An Act to Protect Wilderness Areas in Nova Scotia
STATUS: 1st Reading - 09/12/97

1A. ONTARIO
1st Session, 36th Parliament

BILL: 24
TITLE: Environmental Protection Statute Law Amendment Act
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40); Pesticides Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.11);
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 09/05/96

BILL: 55
TITLE: Road Safety Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/07/96
CITATION: 1996, c. 20
EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

BILL: 57
TITLE: Environmental Approvals Improvement Act
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 05/06/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 7
EFFECTIVE: section 2 NIF

BILL: 63
TITLE: Government Process Simplification Act (Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations), 1997
AMENDS: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 34
EFFECTIVE: 18/12/97

BILL: 68
TITLE: Government Process Simplification Act (Ministry of Northern Development and Mines), 1997
AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 38
EFFECTIVE: 18/12/97

BILL: 78
TITLE: Highway Amendment Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 28/11/96

BILL: 85
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Impaired Driving), 1996
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 24/10/96

BILL: 92
TITLE: Road Safety Act, 1996 (No. 2)
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 19/12/96
CITATION: 1996, c. 33

BILL: 96
TITLE: Tenant Protection Act, 1997
AMENDS: Building Code Act, 1992 (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 28/11/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 24
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 107
TITLE: Municipal Water and Sewage Transfer Act, 1997
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 27/05/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 115
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act (Ministry of Finance), 1997
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Mining Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M.14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/10/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 19
EFFECTIVE: 10/10/97 (except section amending Mining Act)

BILL: 118
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act (Ministry of Health), 1997
AMENDS: Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2); Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8); Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 03/02/97

BILL: 119
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act (Ministry of Natural Resources), 1997
AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. C.27); Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. L.3); Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14); Public Lands Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43); Trees Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. T.20) - REPEALS
STATUS: 1st Reading - 03/02/97

BILL: 120
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act (Ministry of Northern Development and Mines), 1997
AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.O., 1990, c. M.14)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 40
EFFECTIVE: 18/12/97

BILL: 125
TITLE: Wheel Safety Act, 1997
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 24/02/97

BILL: 127
TITLE: Expanded Nursing Services for Patients Act, 1997
AMENDS: Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 9
EFFECTIVE: 11/02/98

BILL: 136
TITLE: Public Sector Transition Stability Act
AMENDS: Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (S.O. 1997, c. 4)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 10/10/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 21
EFFECTIVE: 29/10/97

BILL: 137
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (School Buses), 1997
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 19/06/97

BILL: 138
TITLE: Comprehensive Road Safety Act, 1997
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 03/07/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

BILL: 139
TITLE: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 [NEW ACT]
REPLACES: Game and Fish Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. G.1)
AMENDS: Endangered Species Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.15); Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 41
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 152
TITLE: Services Improvement Act, 1997
AMENDS: Building Code Act (S.O. 1992, c. 23); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Health Protection and Promotion Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7); Ontario Water Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40)
CITATION: 1997, c. 30
EFFECTIVE: 06/04/98 (Sch. B); 08/12/97 (Sch. D)

BILL: 154
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (licence suspensions), 1997
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 18/09/97

BILL: 160
TITLE: Education Quality Improvement Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 08/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 31
EFFECTIVE: Relevant section NIF

BILL: 164
TITLE: Tax Credits to Create Jobs Act
AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 43
EFFECTIVE: NIF

1A. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
1st Session, 60th General Assembly

BILL: 60
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 28/05/97

BILL: 65
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 - 24/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 64
EFFECTIVE: 24/12/97

BILL: 78
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers Compensation Act (S.P.E.I. 1994, c. 67)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 26/11/97

BILL: 88
TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Act
AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-30)
STATUS: 1st Reading - 04/12/97

1A. QUEBEC
2nd Session, 35th National Assembly

BILL: 12
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: Royal Assent - 23/12/96
CITATION: 1996, c. 56
EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

BILL: 74
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting industrial accidents and industrial diseases and the Act respecting occupational safety and health
AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); An Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 23/12/96
CITATION: 1996, c. 70
EFFECTIVE: sections NIF

BILL: 79
TITLE: An Act to establish the Commission des lesions professionnelles and amending various legislative provisions
AMENDS: An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q. c. A-3.001); An Act respecting occupational health and safety (R.S.Q., c. S-2.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/06/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 27
EFFECTIVE: sections 24 (parts), 30 (29/10/97)

BILL: 119
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting petroleum products and other legislative provisions
AMENDS: Act respecting the use of petroleum products (R.S.Q., c. U-1.1) (New title of Act: Act respecting petroleum products and equipment)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/11/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 64
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 154
TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Protection Act
AMENDS: Public Health Protection Act (R.S.Q., c. P-35)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/12/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 77
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

BILL: 182
TITLE: An Act to amend the Mining Act and the Act respecting the lands in the public domain
AMENDS: Mining Act (R.S.Q., c. M-13.1)
STATUS: 2nd Reading - 09/12/97

BILL: 405
TITLE: An Act to provide for the protection of groundwater
AMENDS: [NEW ACT]
STATUS: 1st Reading - 18/12/97

1A. SASKATCHEWAN
2nd Session, 23rd Legislative Assembly

BILL: 32
TITLE: The Miscellaneous Statutes Repeal (Regulatory Reform) Act, 1997
AMENDS: Hospital Standards Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. H-10)
STATUS: Royal Assent - /09/05/97
CITATION: 1997, c. 12
EFFECTIVE: relevant section NIF

BILL: 50
TITLE: The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997
STATUS: Royal Assent - 21/05/97
CITATION: 1997, c. P-26.01
EFFECTIVE: NIF

1A. YUKON
1st Session 29th Legislative Assembly

BILL: 39
TITLE: An Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act
AMENDS: Motor Vehicles Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 118)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 40
TITLE: An Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (S.Y. 1992, c. 16)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
EFFECTIVE: 11/12/97

BILL: 43
TITLE: An Act to amend the Public Health Act
AMENDS: Public Health Act (R.S.Y. 1986, c. 136)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/12/97
EFFECTIVE: 11/12/97

LEGISLATION IN PROGRESS/PROPOSED

1B. REGULATIONS

1B. CANADA

Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/86-304): Proposed new regulation on diving operations (to form Part XVIII of the regulations). Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, October 4, 1997, p. 3202.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act Schedules I & II: Recommendation to add (4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropylmethanone, O-[(4-nitrophenyl)methy]oxime to the Schedules. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, October 4, 1997, p. 3200. Recommendation to add 18 chemicals to Schedule I. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, April 4, 1998, p. 762.

Gasoline Regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): The purpose of the proposed regulations is to allow an exemption, until December 31, 2002, for all competition vehicles from the restriction on the use of leaded gasoline. The text of the regulations may be found in the Canada Gazette Part I, 25 October, 1997, page 3423.

Migratory Birds Regulations (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994): Item 1 of Schedule II would raise the cost of the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit to $8.00. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, April 4, 1998, p. 764.

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Motor Vehicle Safety Act): Regulation SOR/98-125 amends sections 2, 6, 8, 9 and section 208 of Schedule IV (all related to vehicle overloading). In addition, there is a new section 5.2 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). These are final version changes , effective April 1, 1999. They are found in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 132, No. 5, p. 738.

Pest Control Products Regulations (C.R.C. 1978) (Pest Control Products Act): The proposed amendments are intended to reduce overlap by exempting disinfectant uses of some control products from the Pest Control Products Act in order to consolidate their regulation under the Food and Drugs Act (FDA). Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, December 6, 1997, page 3750.

Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations (SOR/96-237) (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Recommendation to add (4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropylmethanone, O-[(4-nitrophenyl)methy]oxime to the list of toxic substances. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, October 4, 1997, p. 3195.

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (C.R.C. 1978) (Radiation Emitting Devices Act): Proposed replacement of item 12 of Schedule I and entire Part XII of Schedule II (DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY EQUIPMENT). Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, November 8, 1997, p. 3529.

Safety Management Regulations (Canada Shipping Act): Proposed new regulation will ensure that Canada meets its international obligation with respect to certification of Canadian Convention ships (Safety of Life at Sea Convention) and ensure International Safety Management Code compliance of foreign ships in Canadian waters. Text is found in Canada Gazette, Part I, 28 March, 1998, p. 721.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations: Non-substantive change to section 7.33.1(6) to correct editorial error. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, Sept. 27, 1997, p. 3122.

1B. ALBERTA

Under review:

First Aid Regulation (Alta. Reg. 299/81) (Occupational Health and Safety Act): implementation scheduled for end of 1997.

General Safety Regulation (Alta. Reg. 448/83) (Occupational Health and Safety Act): implementation scheduled for autumn 1999.

For more information contact:

Alberta Labour
Legislation Policy and Technical Support Services
(403) 427-2687
Fax (403) 427-5698

1B. NOVA SCOTIA

Violence in the Workplace Regulations. Cabinet discussions scheduled for November 1997.

1B. ONTARIO

Regulation 914 - General Regulation (Pesticides Act): 19 products are proposed to be added to the specified Schedules. They can be found in the Ontario Gazette, Vol. 41, October 11th, 1997, page 1893. Ten products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No. 1, January 3rd, 1998, p. 6. Seven products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No. 5, January 31, 1998, p. 119. Four products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No. 13, March 28^th, 1998, p. 477. Twenty products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No. 14, April 4^th, 1998, p. 504. One product is proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No.16, April 18^th, 1998, p. 597.

1B. QUEBEC

Draft Regulation - Hazardous Materials (Environment Quality Act): The draft regulation amends sections 32 and 93 (standards relating to the layout of a heap storage area or a final disposal site of residual hazardous materials). From Quebec Gazette, March 25, 1998, p. 1384.

Draft Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety in Mines (An Act respecting occupational health and safety): The purpose of the draft regulation is to ensure the health and safety of miners and to provide for more appropriate standards in the mining sector. They can be found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, February 4, 1998, p. 1084.

Draft Regulation - Petroleum Products (An Act respecting the use of petroleum products): The purpose of the proposed amendments is to make adjustments in the quality requirements for petroleum products. Text is found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, December 3, 1997, p. 5729.

Draft Regulation - Plumbing Code (An Act respecting piping installations): The purpose of the Draft Regulation is to adopt the 1995 edition of the National Plumbing Code of Canada with certain amendments intended to make its application easier. Text is found in the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, November 26, 1997, No. 49, p. 5664.

Revocation - The regulation respecting industrial establishments (R.R.Q. 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 8) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. See the Quebec Gazette, Part 2, January 21, 1998, p. 350.

2. AMENDMENTS

The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between March and April 1998, and have been incorporated into the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. The amended legislation will appear on the 98-3 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series.

2. CANADA

Regulations

Domestic Substances List (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): Regulations SOR/98-144 and SOR/98-145 both add chemicals to Parts I and II of the List.

2. ALBERTA

Regulations

Explosives Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Regulation 39/98 amends and replaces several sections, including 12 - 14 (issuance of valid permit; cancellation or suspension of permit).

Food Regulation (Public Health Act): Regulation 56/98 adds a new section, 19.1 (selling of pasteurized milk past its due date).

Radiation Health Administration Regulation (Government Organization Act): Regulation 38/98 replaces Schedule 2 (Agencies).

2. BRITISH COLUMBIA

Acts

Mines Act: B.C. Regulation 23/98 makes a minor change in the definition of "local union" in section 1.

Regulations

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: B.C. Regulation 29/98 replaces section 23.11 (protected/permissive left turn signal control system installed by authority).

Occupational Environment Regulations (Workplace Act): Regulation 296/97 (effective April 15, 1998) repeals Division 1 (except the definitions of "Act" and "industrial establishment") and 5 to 11; and revises other sections as sections 4.84 to 4.106 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

2. MANITOBA

Regulations

Used Oil, Oil Filters and Containers Stewardship Regulation (Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) Act): Regulation 43/98 repeals section 3(4) (charging of amount re retail sale).

2. NEW BRUNSWICK

Acts

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act: 1998, c. 3 (Bill 20) amends sections 27.2 and 27.3 (Gas Board; examination for degree of competency).

Worker's Compensation Act: 1998, c. 4 (Bill 21) amends and adds several sections, including: adding section 38.11 (compensation provisions are enacted in respect of workers who are injured
or suffer a recurrence of an injury on or after January 1, 1998); section 38.22 (pension benefits are enacted for certain workers); sections 38.51-38.54 (benefits provisions are enacted for surviving dependents of workers who die on or after January 1, 1998); section 38.81 ( a spouse who lost benefits under section 38.6 or 38.8 as a result of the operation of subsection 38.6(7) or 38.8(8)
before its repeal may apply on or before January 1, 2001, to have benefits reinstated under those sections and the Commission may reinstate the spouse; pension benefits under section 38.7 are also reinstated where applicable).

2. NEWFOUNDLAND

Acts

Food and Drug Act: 1997, c. 39 (Bill 7) amends and replaces several sections of the Act, including replacement sections for: inspection; search and seizure; return or destruction of food; food offered as prizes; handling and storage of food; slaughter of animals; sampling of food; division of samples; offence re: inspection; penalties).

Public Health Act: 1997, c. 24 (Bill 43) in force April 1, 1998, changes the name of the Act (now, Health and Community Services Act), replaces sections 3 and 4 (officials of public institutions; regional health and community services boards), 6 (interference with health officer or social worker) and 11(a), (b) and (c).

Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act: 1997, c. 40 (Bill 40) replaces section 12(2), repeals section 12(3), replaces sections 13 to 15 (duties of minister; provisional reserve; information on reserves) and 18 (reserve established) and amends other sections (references to provisional reserve).

2. ONTARIO

Acts

Building Code Act, 1992: 1997, c. 30 (Bill 152, Sch. B) makes extensive amendments and additions to the Act, including: new sections 3.1 (enforcement, boards of health), 10.1 (sewage systems), 18.1 (qualifications for working on sewage systems); replacement section 19 (obstruction of person performing duties under Act); new sections 32.1 (sewage systems) and 38.1 (suspension of licence).

Highway Traffic Act: Sections of 1996, c. 31, Part IX (Bill 82) now in force amends the heading to Part XIII, repeals section 197, and adds sections 198.1 (licence suspension on direction of Director of Family Responsibility Office), 198.2 (personal information disclosed by Registrar), and 198.3 (protection from personal liability for government employees).

Regulations

General (Pesticides Act): Regulation 129/98 replaces section 94 (certified and assistant agriculturalists; schedule 2 or 5 pesticides).

General -- Waste Management (Environmental Protection Act): Regulation 128/98 adds paragraph 14 to section 2(1); adds paragraphs 3-7 to section 3(2); and adds a definition of "ground cover" to section 3.

Joint Health and Safety Committees -- Exemption from Requirements (Occupational Health and Safety Act): Regulation 131/98 replaces the definition of "ordinary worker". In force, May 1^st , 1998.

2. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Regulations

Electrical Inspection Act Regulations: Regulation EC 1998-124 replaces section 5(2) (contractor's license); adds section 5(3.1) (duties of the Board); and adjusts a fee in section 4.1 of Schedule 4.

2. QUEBEC

Regulations

Liquid Effluents of Petroleum Refineries Regulation (Environment Quality Act): Regulation 243-98 deletes a definition in section 1; replaces the table in section 6 (nature of contaminant); and amends various other sections in regard to sampling and analysis (a new sampling method is cited).

3. REPEALED LEGISLATION

The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of April 24, 1998. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (GOVERNING ACT)

3. BRITISH COLUMBIA

TITLE: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulations (Workers' Compensation)
GOVERNING ACT: Workers' Compensation Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 299/88

TITLE: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Workplace Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 258/88

4. NEW DOCUMENTS

The information will be presented under the respective jurisdiction in the following manner: Title of the document, Governing Act (if necessary), and citation.

4. CANADA

TITLE: Safe Containers Convention Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Safe Containers Convention Act
CITATION: SOR/82-1038

4. BRITISH COLUMBIA

TITLE: Elevating Devices Safety Act
CITATION: R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 110

4. QUEBEC

TITLE: Règlement sur l'eau potable
GOVERNING ACT: Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement
CITATION: Décret 1158-84