CCOHS UPDATING SERVICE
August 1998

The CCOHS legislation updating service provides information you need to keep you up to date on legislative changes in all Canadian jurisdictions up to August 1998. We welcome your comments on this service. You can contact us at custserv@ccohs.ca

CONTENTS

1. Legislation in progress/proposed

1A. Acts
1B. Regulations

2. Amendments

3. Repealed legislation

4. New documents for the 98-4 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series

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).

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.

INTERNET: www.parl.gc.ca/cgi-bin/36/pb_gob.pl?e

SENATE BILLS:

BILL: S-2
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act
AMENDS: Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 18/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 20
EFFECTIVE: on Royal Assent

BILL: S-4
TITLE: An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act (Maritime Liability)
AMENDS: Canada Shipping Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-9)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 12/05/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 6
EFFECTIVE: 90 days after Royal Assent (sections); other sections NIF

HOUSE BILLS:

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: Royal Assent - 18/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 25
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: Royal Assent - 12/05/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 5
EFFECTIVE: NIF

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) ; Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3)
REPEALS: Public Harbours and Port Facilities Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-29)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: N.I.F.

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: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 16
EFFECTIVE: ss. 20 and 24 to 28 in force on 11/06/98; rest N.I.F.

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: Royal Assent - 18/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 26
EFFECTIVE: N.I.F.

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

BILL: C-44
TITLE: An Act to authorize remedial and disciplinary measures in relation to members of certain administrative tribunals, to reorganize and dissolve certain federal agencies and to make consequential amendments to other acts
AMENDS: Atomic Energy Control Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-16); Canada Labour Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2); Canada Shipping Act (RS.C. 1985, c. S-9); Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13); Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (S.C. 1989, c. 3); National Energy Board Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 08/06/98

BILL: C-48
TITLE: An Act respecting marine conservation areas
AMENDS: [NEW ACT]
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 11/06/98

BILL: C-49
TITLE: An Act providing for the ratification and the bringing into effect of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (Short title: First Nations Land Management Act)
AMENDS: [NEW ACT]
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 11/06/98

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
CITATION: 1998, c. D-3.5
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 23
TITLE: Railway Act
REPLACES: Railway Act (R.S.A. 1980, c. R-4)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/04/98
CITATION: 1998, c. R-4.1
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 33
TITLE: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (S.A. 1992, c. E-13.3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/04/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 15
EFFECTIVE: 30/04/98 except sections 19, 20, 25 & 29 (NIF)

BILL: 38
TITLE: Public Health Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Public Health Act (S.A. 1984, c. P-27.1)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 27/04/98

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

INTERNET: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/votes/prgbill1.htm

BILL: 10
TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318; Petroleum and Natural Gas Act, R.S.B.C.1996, c. 351
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 11
EFFECTIVE: s. 8 (Motor Vehicle Act) NIF; s. 17 (Petroleum and Natural Gas Act) in force on Royal Assent.

BILL: 12
TITLE: Mining Rights Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Mines Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 13/05/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 10
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 14
TITLE: Workers Compensation (Occupational Health and Safety) Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492); Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144)
REPEALS: Workplace Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 493)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 50
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 17
TITLE: Waste Management Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 21

BILL: 23
TITLE: Park Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 18

BILL: 31
TITLE: Local Government Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Fire Services Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 144); Forest Land Reserve Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 158); Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Health Act (R.S.B.C, 1996, c. 179); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318); Railway Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 395); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 34
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 32
TITLE: Oil and Gas Commission Act
AMENDS: Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 361); Pipeline Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 364); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 39
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 34
TITLE: Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 29
EFFECTIVE: parts NIF

BILL: 36
TITLE: Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act
AMENDS: Commercial Transport Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58); Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245; Motor Vehicle Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 30

BILL: 40
TITLE: Environment Management Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Environment Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 118); Waste Management Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 482)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 24/06/98

BILL: 44
TITLE: Regulatory Streamlining Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Forest Land Reserve Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 158)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 42

BILL: 50
TITLE: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 1998
AMENDS: Land Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 245); Utilities Commission Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 473)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 30/07/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 37

BILL: 9
TITLE: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
AMENDS: Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M. 1991-92, c. 9)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/98

BILL: 25
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M., c. H60)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/98

BILL: 38
TITLE: The Planning Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act
AMENDS: Planning Act (C.C.S.M., c. P80); Mines and Minerals Act (C.C.S.M., c. M162)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/98

BILL: 39
TITLE: The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (2)
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (C.C.S.M. c. H60)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 29/06/98

INTERNET: www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/53-3.htm

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

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: 04/06/98

BILL: 1
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Waste Material Disposal Act
AMENDS: Waste Material Disposal Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. W-4)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 18/03/98

BILL: 6
TITLE: An Act to amend the Environment Act
AMENDS: Environment Act (S.N. 1995, c. E-13.1)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 27/04/98

BILL: 9
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.N. 1990, c. H-3)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 30/04/98

INTERNET: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca/LEG/legislation/mainacts.html

No relevant legislation

INTERNET: www.gov.ns.ca/legi/bills.htm

No relevant legislation

INTERNET: www.ontla.on.ca/documents/StatusofLegOUT/SECTION1ind.htm

BILL: 4
TITLE: Highway Traffic (Drivers' Licences of Certain School Pupils)
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 30/04/98

BILL: 5
TITLE: Highway Traffic (Licence Suspensions)
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 14/05/98

BILL: 11
TITLE: Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Species
REPLACES: Endangered Species Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.15)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 30/04/98

BILL: 16
TITLE: Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998
AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 3
EFFECTIVE: 11/06/98

BILL: 25
TITLE: Red Tape Reduction Act, 1998
AMENDS: Drainage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17; Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18; 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); Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.2); Public Hospitals Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40).
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 25/06/98

BILL: 26
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Community Safety Zones), 1998
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 06/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 6

BILL: 31
TITLE: Economic Development and Workplace Democracy Act, 1998
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 26/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 8
EFFECTIVE: 29/06/98 and 24/08/98 (ss. 3, 16, 17)

BILL: 34
TITLE: Environmental Protection Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 25/06/98
EFFECTIVE: 01/01/2005

BILL: 35
TITLE: Energy Competition Act, 1998
AMENDS: Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27); Environmental Protection Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19); Fire Protection and Prevention Act (S.O. 1997, c. 4); Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12); Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13); Public Utilities Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.52); Trees Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. T.20)
REPEALS: Power Corporation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.18)
STATUS: 2^nd Reading - 25/06/98

BILL: 58
TITLE: Ontario Heritage Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 25/08/98

BILL: 59
TITLE: Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Licence Suspensions), 1998
AMENDS: Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 25/06/98

INTERNET: www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.asp

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: 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: Royal Assent - 11/06/98

BILL: 91
TITLE: an Act to Amend the Electrical Inspection Act
AMENDS: Electrical Inspection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-3)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98

BILL: 92
TITLE: an Act to Amend the Elevators and Lifts Act
AMENDS: Elevators and Lifts Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-5)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98

BILL: 93
TITLE: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
AMENDS: Fire Prevention Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. F-11)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98

BILL: 94
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 - 11/06/98

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: Royal Assent - 17/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 24
EFFECTIVE: Sections NIF

BILL: 405
TITLE: An Act to provide for the protection of groundwater
STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 25
EFFECTIVE: 17/06/98 (ceases to have effect 01/01/99 or earlier by proclamation)

BILL: 409
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting occupational health and safety
AMENDS: Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.Q. c. S-2.1)
STATUS: 1^st Reading - 12/03/98

BILL: 421
TITLE: An Act to amend the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife and the Act respecting commercial fisheries and aquaculture
AMENDS: Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife (R.S.Q. c. C-61.1)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 17/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 29
EFFECTIVE: 17/06/98

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

BILL 25:
TITLE: Pipelines Act, 1998
REPLACES: Pipe Lines Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. P-12)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. P-12.1
EFFECTIVE: NIF

BILL: 26:
TITLE: Oil and Gas Conservation Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Oil and Gas Conservation Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. )-2)
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 30
EFFECTIVE: 11/06/98

BILL: 29
TITLE: Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 1998
AMENDS: Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 (W-17.1 (1979))
STATUS: Royal Assent - 11/06/98
CITATION: 1998, c. 46
EFFECTIVE: 11/06/98

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
CITATION: 1997, c. 5
EFFECTIVE: NIF; section 5 in force 10/03/98

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

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. Proposed regulatory changes regarding the exposure of drivers of large trucks to high sound levels can be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 20, 1998, p. 1442.

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.

Energy Efficiency Regulations (Energy Efficiency Act): The proposed amendments will introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for 15 energy-using products and increase the existing energy efficiency standard for 2 products. Text in Canada Gazette, Part I, July 4, 1998, p. 1615.

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 Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations: A proposed amendment may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 27, 1998, p. 1564 affecting sections 14(1) and 18(2).

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. A proposed amendment may be found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, June 27, 1998, p. 1562 affecting sections 10(1) and 15(2).

Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995: A proposed amendment found in the Canada Gazette, Part I, July 27, 1998, p. 1563 affects sections 11(1) and 15(2).

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.

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.

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

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

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 28th, 1998, p. 477. Twenty products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No. 14, April 4th, 1998, p. 504. One product is proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, No.16, April 18th, 1998, p. 597. Two products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, April 25^th, 1998, p. 622. Three products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, May 2^nd, 1998, p. 675. Eighteen products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, May 23^rd, 1998, p. 791. Six products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, May 30^th, 1998, p.853. Three products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, June 6^th, 1998, p. 1011. Fourteen products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, June 20^th, 1998, p. 1163. Eighteen products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, July 11^th, 1998, p. 1441. Two products are proposed which can be found in the Ontario Gazette, July 25^th, 1998, p. 1623.

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 - Personalized Rates (An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases): The purpose of the regulation is to establish the rules allowing for the fixing of a personalized rate of assessment applicable to an employer who, with respect to the unit in which the employer is classified meets, for the assessment year, the requirements prescribed in relation thereto. Text in Quebec Gazette, Part 2, June 23, 1998, p. 2301.

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.

Draft Regulation: Safety Standards for Road Vehicles (Highway Safety Code) replaces the Regulation respecting the inspection and safety standards for road vehicles and the Regulation respecting the mechanical inspection reciprocal agreement between the Government of Quebec and certain North American jurisdictions. It is intended to harmonize Quebec standards with those of other North American jurisdictions, to improve the mechanical inspection program, and to propose standards for installing compressed natural gas or propane fuel supply systems for vehicle engines. Text in Quebec Gazette, Part 2, June 17, 1998, No. 25, p. 2233.

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.

The following list contains information about amendments which have come into force between July and August 1998, and have been incorporated in the respective legislation by CCOHS staff. The amended legislation will appear on the 98-4 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series.

ACTS

Canada Labour Code: As a consequential amendment to 1998, c. 20 (Senate Bill 2) section 127(2)(a) is amended.

Canada Shipping Act: Sections of 1998, c. 6 (Senate Bill 4) in force replace sections 574 to 577 and 579 to 583 (limitation of liability for Maritime claims); sections 565(4), 584 and 587 are repealed. Schedule VI is added (text of Articles 1 to 15 of the Convention of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 as amended by the Protocol of 1996). The section of 1998, c. 16 (Bill C-15) in force adds Part XVI.1 (Lower St. Lawrence Pilot's Pensions), sections 727.1 to 727.7.

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act: 1998, c. 20 (Senate Bill 2) amends the Act in several places. It implements recommendations made by the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act Review Commission established to review the Act. It allows the Board to enter into agreements with the provinces relating to transportation occurrences coming within provincial legislative authority. It also increases the protection given to information provided to the Board in the course of its investigations, and makes some technical amendments.

Manganese-based Fuel Additives Act: SOR/98-393 amends the Schedule to the Act by deleting "Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl"

REGULATIONS

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992): Regulation SOR/98-371 amends the regulation in several sections to introduce the following standards revisions: (1) CSA B339-96 (Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods), (2) CSA B340-97 (Selection and Use of Cylinders, Spheres, Tubes and Other Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Class 2), (3) CGSB 43.150-97 (Performance Packagings for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods), (4) CGSB 43.146-94 (Intermediate Bulk Containers for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods), (5) 43.151-97 (Packing of Explosives (Class 1) for Transportation, (6) CGSB 43.147-97 (Construction and Maintenance of Tank Cars and Selection and Use of Tank Cars, Portable Tanks and Rail Cars for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods). As well, several standards are repealed.

ACTS

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act: Amendments by 1998, c. 15 (Bill 33) change the Act in several places, including: replacement of section 10 (committees to review Act); new section 62.1 (refusal of approval or registration because of unpaid debts); replacement of section 99(1) (duty to report environmental release); replacement of section 127(2)(a) (environment protection orders regarding conservation and reclamation); new section 205.1 (costs incurred by Director, investigator or inspector); new section 210.1 (registration of orders).

Oil and Gas Conservation Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 23 (Bill 43) section 77(c) is amended (reference to Public Trustee Act).

REGULATIONS

Edmonton Restricted Development Area Regulations (Government Organization Act): Regulation 133/98 makes a minor amendment to the Schedule.

Hydro and Electric Energy Regulation (Hydro and Electric Energy Act): Regulation 144/98 amends section 8; adds section 8.1 (report to Board by electric utility operator); replaces section 15 (small power plants); adds new section 15.1 (reports to Board relating to small power plants); repeals section 16.

Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation (Oil and Gas Conservation Act): Regulation 143/98 adjusts the fiscal year of the Board and the annual adjustment factor (sections 16.081 and 16.100).

Public Vehicle Weight Regulation (Motor Transport Act): Regulation 127/98 repeals all of the regulation except 6(1) - (3) (fees for overload permits). (Regulation 127/98 is the replacement regulation).

ACTS

Land Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 18 (Bill 23) section 6(3) is replaced (minister may make regulations prescribing fees).

Waste Management Act: 1998, c. 21 (Bill 17) amends the act in several places: it replaces two definitions in section 1 ("district director"; "recyclable material"); replaces the definitions in section 17 (for MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Part); replaces section 18(9); replaces section 19 (authority to manage municipal solid waste and recyclable material in regional districts); adds 19.1 (municipal solid waste disposal fees); adds sections 24.1 - 24.4 (disposal of municipal solid waste in Greater Vancouver and other regional districts; bylaws).

Workers Compensation Act: Regulation 214/98 contains the July 1, 1998 Consumer Price adjustments for various sections of the Act.

REGULATIONS

Forest Road Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 183/98 amends the regulation in sections 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 16. The major changes relate to: riparian management areas; terrain stability field assessments for road layout and design; water quality in a community watershed).

Motor Carrier Regulation No. 2 (Motor Carrier Act): Regulation 239/98 amends section 2(2)(a) (exemption for Canada Post Corporation) and section 23(1).

Motor Vehicle Act Regulations: Regulation 229/98 adds the definition "approved driver education course" to section 27.01 and amends sections 27.07, 27.08, and 27.09; and replaces section 27.10(2)(e) (permitted endorsements by driver training schools).

Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (Waste Management Act): Regulation 262/98 amends the regulation in several places, including adding the definition "prescribed burning" in section 1; adding section 3.1 (open burned prohibited material); replacing section 5 (offence and penalty).

Operational Planning Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act: Regulation 184/98 amends the regulation in several places: sections 1 (definitions), 3, 7, 12, 16-18, 20, 23, 37, 47-48, 68-69, and 72. Among other areas, the changes affect ungulate winter ranges, archaeological impact assessments, terrain stability, cutblocks, treatment standards.

Silviculture Practices Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 185/98 replaces the definition of "silviculture treatment" in section 1; adds section 4(2) & (3) (riparian classification); amends section 10; replaces section 13(9) (coniferous trees); and amends sections 22, 25, and 32.

Timber Harvesting Practices Regulation (Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act): Regulation 186/98 replaces section 3(1) with 3(1) & (1.1) (marking of wildlife trees); replaces section 6 (harvesting adjacent to unidentified or incorrectly classified streams, wetlands and lakes); replaces section 9 (harvesting adjacent to recently harvested cutblocks); replaces section 22(2).

ACTS

Environment Act: As a consequential amendment of 1997, c. 61 (in force on July 1, 1998), the definition of "fund" in section 1 is repealed, as are sections 4, 45.1 and 45.2 (references to Sustainable Development Innovation Fund and State of the Environment Report).

REGULATIONS

General Regulation -- Motor Vehicle Act: Regulation 98-57 replaces section 7(10.1) (special permits issued to residents of the State of Maine).

General Regulation -- Workers' Compensation Act: Regulation 98-60 repeals sections 17.1 (indemnification of Board employee or member), 17.2 (Board member conflict of interest), and 17.3 (disclosure to Board by Appeals Board member).

ACTS

Explosives Use Act: As a consequential amendment to the Budget Measures Implementation Act 1996-97 (c. 9, Sch. I), sections 1, 5, 11, and 12 are amended (replacement of reference to "Commissioner" with "Board" (i.e. Workers' Compensation Board).

Mine Health and Safety Act: As a consequential amendment to the Budget Measures Implementation Act 1996-97 (c. 9, Sch. I), several sections are amended to replace "Minister" with "Board" (i.e. Workers' Compensation Board); new section 37.1 is added (fees); 39(2) is added (application of fines); section 48(1.1) is added (chairperson of Mine Occupational Health and Safety Committee).

Safety Act: As a consequential amendment to the Budget Measures Implementation Act 1996-97 (c. 9, Sch. I), the Safety Act is amended to replace "Commissioner" with "Board" (i.e. Workers' Compensation Board) in several sections; 11(4) is replaced with 11(4) & (5) (liability of government employees); a new section 21.1 is added (fees); section 22(6) is added (application of fines).

Workers' Compensation Act: As a consequential amendment to the Budget Measures Implementation Act 1996-97 (c. 9, Sch. I), sections 1, 6, 57, 61 and 62 are amended. The amendments relate to the Workers' Compensation Board administering three acts (Explosives Use; Mine Health and Safety; Safety) and the Accident Fund.

REGULATIONS

Fire Code (Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997): Regulation 393/98 revokes articles 2.13.1.1 and 6.3.3.1 and substitutes "RESERVED". Regulation 428/98 replaces article 1.1.6.2 (hotels).

ACTS

Conservation and Development of Wildlife: 1998, c. 29 (Bill 421) transfers to the Minister powers concerning the establishment of wildlife areas and the determination of standards relating to the conditions for the harvesting of wildlife. Under the amendments, the Minister may, for scientific, educational or wildlife management purposes, issue a licence authorizing a person to disregard a prohibition of the law concerning the modification of a wildlife habitat component. Other amendments include new sections 84.1 - 84.3 (Territories Delimited for Wildlife Harvesting).

Electrical Installations: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 46 (Bill 445) section 35 is amended (reference to Corporation des maitres electriciens du Quebec).

Industrial Accidents and Occupational Diseases: As a consequential amendment to 1998, c. 28 (Bill 420) section 11(2) is replaced (persons deemed employed by the government). As a consequential amendment to 1998, c. 39 (Bill 404) section 195 has a paragraph added at the end.

Mining Act: Certain sections of 1998, c. 24 (Bill 182) came into force on June 17, 1998. Sections affected include: 112, 113, 115, 260, 375 (repealed); sections 114, 266, 287, 374 (replaced); new sections 115.1 (lands in public domain subject to mining concession), 364.1, 374.1 to 374.3 (deeds of alienation).

Occupational Health and Safety: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 39 (Bill 404) the definition of "regional board" in section 1 is amended.

Piping Installations: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 46 (Bill 445) section 12 has a paragraph added (reference to Corporation des maitres mecaniciens en tuyauterie du Quebec).

Public Health Protection Act: As a consequential amendment of 1998, c. 39 (Bill 404) the definition of "regional board" in section 1 is amended.

REGULATIONS

Plumbing Code (Act respecting Piping Installations): Regulation 567-98 makes a minor amendment to section 1.2.2 of the Plumbing Code (R.R.Q., 1981, c. I-12.1, r.1). Regulation 567-98 is the replacement Plumbing Code; despite this, sections 1.2.2, 1.2.5, 1.3.1 to 1.3.3, Subdivision 1.4 and sections 1.4.1 to 1.4.4 of R.R.Q., 1981, c. I-12.1, r.1 shall continue to apply after August 4^th , 1998; also, the old Plumbing Code may apply to plumbing systems and alterations forwarded to the Board prior to August 4^th 1998.

The following documents were repealed by the respective jurisdictions and are removed from the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation series as of August 31 , 1998. The title of the repealed legislation is given and, in the case of regulations, the authority under which they were made (GOVERNING ACT)

TITLE: Mirex Regulations, 1989
GOVERNING ACT: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: SOR/90-126

TITLE: Polybrominated Biphenyl Regulations, 1989
GOVERNING ACT: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: SOR/90-129

TITLE: Polychlorinated Terphenyls Regulations, 1989
GOVERNING ACT: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: SOR/90-128

TITLE: Public Vehicle Dimension Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Motor Transport Act
CITATION: Alta. Reg. 229/88

TITLE: Administrative Remedies Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 166/95

TITLE: Rules of Practice - Environmental Assessment Board
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Assessment Act
CITATION: R.R.O. 1990, no. 335

TITLE: Hauled Liquid Industrial Waste Disposal Sites Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: R.R.O. 1990, no. 348

TITLE: Motor Vehicles Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Environmental Protection Act
CITATION: R.R.O. 1990, no. 353

The following documents will be on the 98-4 issue of the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation CD-ROM series. Older regulations and acts are still being added to the product to increase comprehensiveness. They are available now on the WWW service.

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

TITLE: Safety Management Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Canada Shipping Act
CITATION: SOR/98-348

TITLE: Handling of Carloads of Explosives on Railway Trackage Regulations
GOVERNING ACT: Railway Safety Act
CITATION: SOR/79-15

TITLE: Revised Guidelines for Minimizing Disturbance on Native Prairie Areas
GOVERNING ACT: Energy Resources Conservation Act

TITLE: Historical Resources Act
CITATION: R.S.A. 1980, c. H-8

TITLE: Protection from Second-Hand Smoke in Public Buildings Act
CITATION: S.A. 1997, c. P-19.7

TITLE: Commercial Transport Act
CITATION: R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 58

TITLE: Air Monitoring Guidelines: Volume I Particulate Non-Continuous
GOVERNING ACT: Environment Management Act

TITLE: Persistent Toxic Substance Definition
GOVERNING ACT: Environment Management Act

TITLE: Administrative Remedies Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act
CITATION: B.C. Reg. 182/98

TITLE: Gasoline Vapour Control Regulation Guide to Compliance
GOVERNING ACT: Waste Management Act

TITLE: Conservation Land Act
CITATION: R.S.O. 1990, c. 28

TITLE: Aboveground Tank Inspection and Upgrading Program
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Aboveground Tanks at Retail Sites (Gasoline Branch Standard no. 1/97)
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Aboveground Tanks Equipped for Gravity Dispensing of Fuel
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Diking and Secondary Containment for Aboveground Tanks (Gasoline Branch Standard no. 2/97)
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Forest Management Activities (Gasoline Branch Standard No. 3/97)
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Reporting of Leaks and Spills and Remediation of Sites
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Signage for Alcohol Fuels
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Stage I Vapour Recovery Equipment (Gasoline Branch Standard No. 1/96)
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Testing of Corrosion Protection Systems for S603.1 Tanks
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Underground Tanks - Overfill Protection
GOVERNING ACT: Gasoline Handling Act

TITLE: Information for New Workers and Students Working in Ontario
GOVERNING ACT: Occupational Health and Safety Act

TITLE: Loi sur la conservation et la mise en valeur de la faune
CITATION: L.R.Q. c. C-61.1

TITLE: Règlement sur les examens de santé pulmonaire des travailleurs des mines
GOVERNING ACT: Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail
CITATION: Décret 1325-95

TITLE: First-aid Minimum Standards Regulation
GOVERNING ACT: Act respecting occupational health and safety
CITATION: O.C. 1922-84

TITLE: Plumbing Code
GOVERNING ACT: Act respecting piping installations
CITATION: O.C. 567-98