Legislative Update Report No. 2012-09 - May 15, 2012

Federal Government

Senate

	Referenced only on first reading
S-210	An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (commercial seal fishing) Hon. Harb

Proposed Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 5, 2012:

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

• New Classes of Practitioners Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 12, 2012:

Access to Information Act

• Regulations Amending the Access to Information Regulations

Privacy Act

• Regulations Amending the Privacy Regulations

Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 28, 2012:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Publication after screening assessment of four petroleum and refinery gases specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 5, 2012:

Radiocommunication Act

• DGSO-002-12 — Consultation on a Licensing Framework for Mobile Broadband Services (MBS) — 700 MHz Band

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 12, 2012:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Publication after screening assessment of two gas oil substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for substances — long-chain chlorinated alkanes that have the molecular formula CnHxCl(2n+2-x) in which 18 ≤ n ≤ 38 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) — chlorinated alkanes (previously identified as chlorinated paraffins)

Radiocommunication Act

• SMSE-004-12 — New issue of SRSP-308.2, SRSP-310.5 and SRSP-301.7
• SMSE-010-12 — Consultation on Changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations and to RBR-4 to Allow for Amateur Radio Service Use in the 5 MHz Band

Miscellaneous Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 28, 2012:

• Icarom Public Limited Company, release of assets

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 5, 2012:

• Pool Insurance Company, certificate of continuance

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 12, 2012:

• Canadian Choice Bank, application to establish a bank

Commissions

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 5, 2012:

Special Import Measure Act

• Certain liquid dielectric transformers — Decision
• Certain potassium silicate solids — Decisions
• Certain stainless steel sinks — Decisions

Supplements

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 28, 2012:

Copyright Board

• Statement of Proposed Royalties to Be Collected by SODRAC for the Reproduction of Musical Works, in Canada, for the Year 2013

Canada Gazette, Part I, May 12, 2012:

Copyright Board

• Statement of Proposed Royalties to Be Collected by CMRRA-SODRAC Inc. for the Reproduction of Musical Works in Canada

Alberta

Notices

Alberta Gazette, Part I, April 30, 2012:

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, cE-12

• Code of Practice for a Waterworks System Consisting Solely of a Water Distribution System
• Code of Practice for Waterworks Systems Using High Quality Groundwater

British Columbia

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
36	School Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Abbott
37	Animal Health Act Hon. McRae
38	Pension Benefits Standards Act Hon. Falcon
39	Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act Hon. MacDiarmid
40	Legal Profession Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Bond
41	Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012 Hon. Bond
43	FNCIDA Implementation Act Hon. Polak
44	Civil Resolution Tribunal Act Hon. Bond
45	Income Tax Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Falcon
46	Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Bond
47	Coastal Ferry Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Lekstrom
48	Emergency Health Services Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. de Jong
49	Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Lake
50	Athletic Commissioner Act Hon. Chong
51	South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Lekstrom
52	Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012 Hon. Bond
53	Family Day Act Hon. MacDiarmid

Manitoba

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
2	The Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) Hon. Chomiak
8	The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats) Hon. Rondeau
12	The Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Works and Repairs) Hon. Rondeau
13	The Renewable Energy Jobs Act Hon. Chomiak
14	The Protection for Persons in Care Amendment Act Hon. Oswald
15	The Fortified Buildings Amendment Act Hon. Swan
16	The Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Improved Enforcement and Administration) Hon. Rondeau
17	The Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act Hon. Rondeau
18	The Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act Hon. Struthers
19	The Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act Hon. Swan
20	The Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area) Hon. Chomiak
21	The Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees) Hon. Allan
22	The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program) Hon. Swan
24	The Energy Savings Act Hon. Chomiak
26	The International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment) Hon. Rondeau
27	The Insurance Amendment Act Hon. Struthers

Proclamations

Manitoba Gazette, Part I, April 21, 2012:

The Public Schools Amendment Act (Reporting Bullying and Other Harm), SM 2011, c 18

• Act in force April 15, 2012

New Brunswick

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
30	An Act to Amend the Interpretation Act Hon. Blais
31	Law Reform (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2012 Hon. Blais
32	An Act to Amend the Gasoline and Motive Fuel Tax Act Hon. Higgs
33	An Act to Amend the Education Act Hon. Carr
34	An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act Hon. Coulombe
35	Cellular Phone Contracts Act Hon. Collins
36	Statute Repeal Act Hon. Blais
37	An Act to Amend the Public Trustee Act Hon. Blais
38	Lobbyists' Registration Act Hon. Fraser
39	Small Claims Act Hon. Blais
40	An Act to Amend the New Brunswick Highway Corporation Act Hon. Williams
41	An Act to Amend the Revenue Administration Act Hon. Higgs
42	An Act to Amend the Financial Corporation Capital Tax Act Hon. Higgs

Regulations

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part II, May 2, 2012:

Judicature Act

NB Reg 2012-51

Rules of Court of New Brunswick

Notices

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, May 2, 2012:

New Brunswick Securities Commission

• The making of National Instrument 25-101 Designated Rating Organizations (NI 25-101), National Policy 11-205 Process for Designation of Credit Rating Organizations in Multiple Jurisdictions (NP 11-205) and consequential amendments to National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements, National Instrument 44-101 Short Form Prospectus Distributions, National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations and Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System (together, the regulatory instruments)

The making of amendments to:

• National Instrument 81-102 Mutual Funds (NI 81-102) and Companion Policy 81-102CP
• National Instrument 81-106 Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure (NI 81-106)
• National Instrument 81-101 Mutual Fund Prospectus Disclosure (NI 81-101); and
• National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements (NI 41-101), (together, the Amendments)

Newfoundland

Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II, May 4, 2012:

Environmental Protection Act

NLR 26/12

Pesticides Control Regulation, 2012 (Erratum)

Proclamations

Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II, May 4, 2012:

An Act Respecting the Health and Protection of Animals, SNL 2010, c A-9.1

• Act in force May 4, 2012 (NLR 32/12)

Northwest Territories

• No entries for this issue

Nova Scotia   

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
52	An Act to Amend the Conservation Easements Act Hon. Parker
53	Debt Settlement Protection Act Hon. Regan
54	Power Rate Reduction Review Act Hon. Baillie
55	Community Easements Act Hon. Parker
56	Elimination of Bonuses in Power Rates Act Hon. Porter
58	Transparency in Power Rates Act Hon. Porter
59	Fish Harvesters Registration and Certification Board Act Hon. Belliveau
60	Ratepayer Fairness Act Hon. Porter
61	An Act to Amend the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Hon. Belliveau
62	An Act to Amend the Pension Benefits Act Hon. MacMaster
63	Transparency for Homeowners Act Hon. MacMaster
64	An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, Respecting Donations by Farmers to Food Banks Hon. MacMaster
65	An Act to Amend the Consumer Protection Act, to Ensure Fairness in Cellular Telephone Contracts Hon. MacDonell
66	Multiple Sclerosis Patient Support Act Hon. Glavine
67	Buy Nova Scotia First Act Hon. Porter
68	Value for Money Act Hon. MacMaster
69	Appropriations Act, 2012 Hon. Steele
70	Multiple Sclerosis Liberation Therapy Act Hon. MacLeod
71	An Act to Amend the Assessment Act Hon. MacDonell
72	Capital Projects Review Act Hon. Baillie
73	An Act to Amend the Municipal Government Act Hon. MacDonell
74	Patient Safety Act Hon. MacDonald
75	An Act to Provide Greater Flexibility for Nova Scotians' Retirement Savings in Locked-in-Accounts Hon. MacMaster
76	An Act to Amend the Personal Health Information Act Hon. MacDonald
77	An Act to Amend the Medical Society Act Hon. MacDonald
78	Justice Administration (2012) Act Hon. Landry
79	An Act to Amend the Education Act Hon. Jennex
80	Child and Youth Advocate Act Hon. MacDonald
81	An Act to Amend the Gaming Control Act Hon. Wilson
82	An Act to Amend An Act to Incorporate Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations Hon. MacDonald
84	Dalhousie University-Nova Scotia Agricultural College Merger Act Hon. MacDonell
85	An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act Hon. Samson
86	New Page Port Hawkesbury Pension Plans Act Hon. More
87	An Act to Amend the Crown Lands Act, to Enable Good Forestry Management on Crown Land Hon. Parker
88	Maritime Link Act Hon. Parker
89	An Act to Protect Patients and Provide for the Fair Resolution of Contract Negotiations in Health Care and Community Services Hon. Baillie
91	An Act to Amend the Condominium Act Hon. Whalen
92	An Act to Amend the Safe Collection of Scrap Metal Act Hon. MacMaster

Regulations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, May 4, 2012:

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 83/2012	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 93/2012	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

Consumer Protection Act

NS Reg 87/2012

Payday Lenders Regulations, amendment

Proclamations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, May 4, 2012:

Consumer Protection Act,SNS 2011, c 55

• Act in force May 1, 2012 (NS Reg 86/2012)

Police Act,SNS 2010, c 68

• Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2010, An Act to Amend Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2004, The Police Act, and Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2011, An Act to Amend Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2004, The Police Act, in force April 20, 2012 (NS Reg 88/2012)

Nunavut

• No entries for this issue

Ontario

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
74	An Act to help prevent skin cancer Ms. Gelinas
75	An Act to amend the Electricity Act, 1998 to amalgamate the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Ontario Power Authority, to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and to make complementary amendments to other Acts Hon. Bentley
76	An Act to amend the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999 Mr. McNaughton
77	An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 with respect to enhancing fairness for employees Mr. Natyshak
78	An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to protect the rights of employees in collective bargaining and the financial interests of members of trade unions Mr. Hillier
79	An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to provide an equal right for trade unions to have access to certification processes and to enact other measures with respect to employees rights Mr. Natyshak
80	An Act to designate Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Schools and to provide for bullying prevention curricula, policies and administrative accountability in schools Ms. MacLeod
81	An Act to raise awareness about inherited heart rhythm disorders Ms. McKenna
82	An Act to strengthen consumer protection with respect to consumer agreements relating to wireless services accessed from a cellular phone, smart phone or any other similar mobile device Hon. Best
83	An Act to amend the Metrolinx Act, 2006 Mr. Schein
84	An Act to amend the Labour Relations At, 1995 with respect to the Ontario Labour Relations Board and other matters Mr. Hillier
85	An Act to amend the Labour Relations Acts, 1995 to increase the rights of members of trade unions with respect to the certification of trade unions Mr. Hillier
86	An Act to amend the Health Protection and Promotion Act to require a food service premise to provide nutritional infomation Hon. Gélinas
87	An Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 to provide employers with the right to participate in alternate insurance plans Mr. Hillier
88	An Act to amend the Pesticides Act to provide for the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes with a licence Mr. Chudleigh

Regulations

Ontario Gazette, May 5, 2012:

Courts of Justice Act

O Reg 55/12	Rules of Civil Procedure, amending Reg 194 of RRO 1990
O Reg 56/12	Rules of the Small Claims Court, amending O Reg 258/98

Proclamations

Ontario Gazette, May 12, 2012:

Good Government Act, 2009, SO 2009, c 33

• Subsection 1(47) of Schedule 4 to the Good Government Act, 2009, which amends the Provincial Offences Act, in force May 15, 2012

Notices

Ontario Gazette, May 12, 2012:

Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario

• Capital Adequacy Guideline for Ontario's Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires

Prince Edward Island

Regulations

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part II, April 28, 2012:

Environmental Protection Act

EC2012-197

Environmental Records Review Regulations Amendment

Notices

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, April 28, 2012:

Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island

• Price Determination Order — Amendment (EPPEI 12-05)

Quebec

Projets de loi

	Référencés à la première lecture seulement
66	Loi no 2 sur les crédits, 2012-2013 Hon. Courchesne
69	Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives concernant le domaine municipal Hon. Lessard

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
66	Appropriation Act No. 2, 2012-2013 Hon. Courchesne
69	An Act to amend the various legislative provisions concerning municipal affairs Hon. Lessard

Réglements

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 18 avril 2012 :

Loi médicale

Code des professions

Loi sur le bâtiment

Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 18, 2012:

Medical Act
Professional Code

Ordres Ministériels

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 18 avril 2012 :

Loi sur les valeurs mobilières

AM 2012-04	Règlement 25-101 sur les agences de notation désignées — Arrêté numéro V-1.1-2012-04 du ministre délégué aux Finances
AM 2012-05	Règlement modifiant le Règlement 11-102 sur le régime de passeport — Arrêté numéro V-1.1-2012-05 du ministre délégué aux Finances
AM 2012-05	Règlement modifiant le Règlement 41-101 sur les obligations générales relatives au prospectus
AM 2012-05	Règlement modifiant le Règlement 44-101 sur le placement de titres au moyen d'un prospectus simplifié
AM 2012-05	Règlement modifiant le Règlement 51-102 sur les obligations d'information continue

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 23 avril 2012 :

Code de la sécurité routière

AM 2012-04

Concernant la fin de la période de dégel pour les zones 1 et 3 — Arrêté numéro 2012-04 du ministre des Transports

Ministerial Orders

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 18, 2012:

Securities Act

MO 2012-04	Regulation 25-101 respecting designated rating organizations — Order number V-1.1-2012-04 of the Minister for Finance
MO 2012-05	Regulation to amend Regulation 11-102 respecting passport system — Order number V-1.1-2012-05 of the Minister for Finance
MO 2012-05	Regulation to amend Regulation 41-101 respecting general prospectus requirements
MO 2012-05	Regulation to amend Regulation 44-101 respecting short form prospectus distributions
MO 2012-05	Regulation to amend Regulation 51-102 respecting continuous disclosure obligations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 23, 2012:

Highway Safety Code

MO 2012-04

Concerning the end of the thaw period for zones 1 and 3 — Order 2012-04 of the Minister of Transport

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 18 avril 2012 :

Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives afin principalement de resserrer l'encadrement du secteur financier, SQ 2009, c 58

• Article 91, modifié par l'article 79 de la Loi concernant principalement la mise en oeuvre de certaines dispositions du discours sur le budget du 17 mars 2011 et l'édiction de la Loi instituant le Fonds du Plan Nord (2011, c. 18), des articles 100, 111 et du paragraphe 2° de l'article 138 de la Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives afin principalement de resserrer l'encadrement du secteur financier (2009, c. 58), modifié par le paragraphe 1° de l'article 83 de la Loi concernant principalement la mise en oeuvre de certaines dispositions du discours sur le budget du 17 mars 2011 et l'édiction de la Loi instituant le Fonds du Plan Nord (2011, c. 18), en vigueur 20 avril 2012 (Décret 338-2012)

Loi visant à interdire la revente de billets de spectacle à un prix supérieur au prix autorisé par le producteur, SQ 2011, c 22

• Loi en vigueur le 7 juin 2012 (Décret 343-2012)

Loi sur le bâtiment, SQ 1991, c 74
Loi modifiant la Loi sur le bâtiment et d'autres dispositions législatives, SQ 1985, c 34

• Article 215 de la Loi sur le bâtiment en ce qui concerne les jeux et manèges en vigueur le 3 mai 2012 (Décret 362-2012)
• Articles 282 de la Loi sur le bâtiment et 116 de la Loi modifiant la Loi sur le bâtiment et d'autres dispositions législatives en ce qui concerne les jeux et manèges en vigueur le 3 mai 2012 (Décret 362-2012)

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 18, 2012:

An Act to amend various legislative provisions principally to tighten the regulation of the financial sector (2009), SQ 2009, c 58

• Section 91, amended by section 79 of the Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 17 March 2011 and the enactment of the Act to establish the Northern Plan Fund (2011, c. 18), sections 100, 111, and paragraph 2 of section 138 of the Act to amend various legislative provisions principally to tighten the regulation of the financial sector (2009, c. 58), amended by paragraph 1 of section 83 of the Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 17 March 2011 and the enactment of the Act to establish the Northern Plan Fund (2011, c. 18), in force April 20, 2012 (OC 338-2012)

An Act to prohibit the resale of tickets at a price above that authorized by the producer of the event, SQ 2011, c 22

• Act in force June 7, 2012 (OC 343-2012)

An Act to amend the Building Act and other legislative provisions, SQ 1991, c 74
Building Act, SQ 1985, c 34

• Section 215 of the Building Act with respect to amusement rides and devices in force May 3, 2012 (OC 362-2012)
• Section 282 of the Building Act and section 116 of the Act to amend the Building Act and other legislative provisions with respect to amusement rides and devices in force May 3, 2012 (OC 362-2012)

Sanctions Royales

3 mai 2012

• Loi nº 34, Loi pour assurer l'occupation et la vitalité des territoires — Chapitre nº 5
• Loi nº 58, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le régime de retraite du personnel d'encadrement et d'autres dispositions législatives — Chapitre nº 6
• Loi nº 66, Loi no 2 sur les crédits, 2012-2013 — Chapitre nº 7

9 mai 2012

• Loi nº 63, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les impôts, la Loi sur la taxe de vente du Québec et diverses dispositions législatives — Chapitre nº 8

Royal Assents

May 3, 2012

• Bill 34, An Act to ensure the occupancy and vitality of territories — Chapter No. 5
• Bill 58, An Act to Amend the Act respecting the Pension Plan of Management Personnel and other legislative provisions — Chapter No. 6
• Bill 66, Appropriation Act No. 2, 2012-2013 — Chapter No. 7

May 9, 2012

• Bill 63, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, the Act respecting the Québec sales tax and various legislative provisions — Chapter No. 8

Projets de Règlement

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 2 mai 2012 :

Loi sur le bâtiment

• Règlement modifiant le Code de construction
• Règlement modifiant le Code de sécurité

Draft Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, May 2, 2012:

Building Act

• Regulation to amend the Construction Code
• Regulation to amend the Safety Code

Avis

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 25 avril 2012 :

Loi sur les valeurs mobilières

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement 81-102 sur les organismes de placement collectif — Arrêté numéro V-1.1-2012-06 du ministre délégué aux Finances
• Règlement modifiant le Règlement 41-101 sur les obligations générales relatives au prospectus — Arrêté numéro V-1.1-2012-07 du ministre délégué aux Finances
• Règlement modifiant le Règlement 81-101 sur le régime de prospectus des organismes de placement collectif
• Règlement modifiant le Règlement 81-106 sur l'information continue des fonds d'investissement

Loi sur la distribution de produits et services financiers

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement relatif à la délivrance et au renouvellement du certificat de représentant — Arrêté numéro D-9.2-2012-08 du ministre délégué aux Finances

Notices

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 25, 2012:

Securities Act

• Regulation to amend Regulation 81-102 respecting mutual funds — Order number V-1.1-2012-06 of the Minister for Finance
• Regulation to amend Regulation 41-101 respecting general prospectus requirements — Order number V-1.1-2012-07 of the Minister for Finance
• Regulation to amend Regulation 81-101 respecting mutual fund prospectus disclosure
• Regulation to amend Regulation 81-106 respecting investment fund continuous disclosure

An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the issuance and renewal of representatives' certificates — Order number D-9.2-2012-08 of the Minister for Finance

Saskatchewan

• No entries for this issue

Yukon

• No entries for this issue