Legislative Update Report No. 2012-23 -- Dec 15, 2012

In This Article

Federal Government Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
C-50	An Act for granting to her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2013 Hon. Clement
C-51	An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act Hon. Toews
C-52	An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (administration, air and railway transportation and arbitration) Hon. Lebel

Senate

	Referenced only on first reading
S-215	An Act to amend the Payment Card Networks Act (credit card acceptance fees) Hon. Ringuette

Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part II, December 5, 2012:

Farm Products Agencies Act

SOR/2012-242	Order Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Levies Order
SOR/2012-241	Regulations Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations
SOR/2012-240	Regulations Amending the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Quota Regulations

Patent Act

SOR/2012-247

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Rules of Practice and Procedure

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

SOR/2012-245

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Amendment 11)

Proposed Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2012:

Old Age Security Act

• Regulations Amending the Old Age Security Regulations

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

• Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks)

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2012:

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

• Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations

Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act and Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act

• Nunavut Waters Regulations

Proclamations

Canada Gazette, Part II, December 5, 2012:

Budget ImplementationAct, 1998, SC 1998, c 21

• Sections 131 and 132, amendment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Articles of Agreement in force November 30, 2012 (SI/2012-91)

Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2012:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance — Decabromodiphenyl ether — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraph 68(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Radiocommunication Act

• SMSE-009-12 — Spectrum Utilization Policy Decisions on the Band 1435-1525 MHz

Insurance Companies Act

• Arch Insurance Canada Ltd. — Letters patent of incorporation and order to commence and carry on business

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2012:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Significant New Activity Notice No. 16946

Miscellaneous Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2012:

• Citizens Bank of Canada, reduction of stated capital

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 1, 2012:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Notice with respect to certain substances on the Domestic Substances List

Canada Gazette, Part I, December 8, 2012:

Tax Court of Canada Act

• Rules Amending Certain Rules Made under the Tax Court of Canada Act

Alberta Regulations

Alberta Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

Insurance Act

Alta Reg 200/2012	Certificate Expiry, Penalties and Fees Amendment Regulation
Alta Reg 199/2012	Insurance Agents and Adjusters Amendment Regulation

Royal Assents

DATE

• Bill 1,Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2012 — Chapter No. 8
• Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act — Chapter No. R-17.3
• Bill 3, Education Act — Chapter No. E-0.3
• Bill 4, Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act — Chapter No. P-39.5
• Bill 5, New Homes Buyer Protection Act — Chapter No. N-3.2
• Bill 6, Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act — Chapter No. 7
• Bill 7, Election Accountability Amendment Act — Chapter No. 5
• Bill 8, Electric Utilities Amendment Act — Chapter No. 6
• Bill 9, Alberta Corporate Tax Amendment Act — Chapter No. 4
• Bill 10, Employment Pension Plans Act — Chapter No. E-8.1

British Columbia Regulations

British Columbia Gazette, Part II, November 23, 2012:

Coal Act
Mineral Tenure

BC Reg 311/2012

Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 171/2011

Workers Compensation Act

BC Reg 312/2012

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, amending BC Reg 296/97

Proclamations

British Columbia Gazette, Part II, November 23, 2012:

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2008, SBC 2008, c 42

• Section 124, which amends the Supreme Court Act, in force October 26, 2012 (BC Reg 310/2012)

Manitoba Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
2	The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Respect for the Safety of Emergency and Enforcement Personnel) Hon. Sellinger
10	The Correctional Services Amendment Act Hon. Swan
12	The Community Schools Act Hon. Allan
13	The Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Act Hon. Mackintosh
14	The Education Administration Amendment and Public Schools Amendment Act (Parent Groups for Schools) Hon. Allan
15	The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Minimum Wage Protection for Employees with Disabilities) Hon. Howard
16	The Department of Justice Amendment Act Hon. Swan
17	The Consumer Protection Amendment and Business Practices Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Advertising and Information Disclosure and Other Amendments) Hon. Rondeau
18	The Public Schools Amendment Act (Safe and Inclusive Schools) Hon. Allan
19	The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment and Environment Amendment Act Hon. Mackintosh

Regulations

Manitoba Gazette, Part II, November 17, 2012:

The Court of Queen's Bench Act

Man Reg 134/2012

Court of Queen's Bench Rules, amendment

Manitoba Gazette, Part II, November 24, 2012:

The Drivers and Vehicles Act

Man Reg 136/2012

Vehicle Registration Regulation, amendment

Proclamations

Manitoba Gazette, Part I, November 17, 2012:

The Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Accountability and Transparency), SM 2011, c 28

• Sections 3 and 9 in force November 9, 2012

Manitoba Gazette, Part I, November 24, 2012:

The Employment and Income Assistance Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act, SM 2011, c 39

• Part 1 in force November 15, 2012

New Brunswick Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
1	An Act to Perpetuate a Certain Ancient Right Hon. Alward
2	An Act Respecting Property Tax Reform Hon. Fitch
3	An Act Respecting the Regional Service Delivery Act Hon. Fitch
4	An Act to Amend the Natural Products Act Hon. Blais
5	An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act Hon. Trevors
6	An Act to Amend the Medical Services Payment Act Hon. Flemming
9	An Act to Amend the Elections Act Hon. Robichaud
10	An Act to Amend An Act Respecting Vital Statistics Hon. Stultz
11	An Act to Amend the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act Hon. Flemming
12	An Act Respecting the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches Mr. Steeves
13	City of Saint John Government Act Mr. Killen
15	An Act to Amend the Executive Council Act Hon. Robichaud
16	An Act to Amend the Tobacco Tax Act Hon. Higgs
17	An Act to Amend the Gasoline and Motive Fuel Tax Act Hon. Higgs
18	An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act Hon. Higgs
19	Community Funding Act Hon. Fitch
20	An Act to Amend the Pension Benefits Act Hon. Blais
21	An Act to Amend the Guardianship of Children Act Hon. Blais

Regulations

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part II, December 5, 2012:

Securities Act

NB Reg 2012-97	Forms Regulation
NB Reg 2012-98	Amending NB Reg 2010-127

Newfoundland Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
47	Appointments to Boards, Councils and Tribunals Amendment Act Hon. McGrath
48	An Act to Amend the Trust and Loan Corporations Act Hon. McGrath
49	An Act to Amend the Young Persons Offences Act Hon. King
50	Pharmacy Act, 2012 Hon. Sullivan
51	An Act to Amend the Pension Benefits Act, 1997 Hon. McGrath
52	An Act to Amend the Teachers' Pensions Act Hon. Marshall
53	An Act to Amend the The Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited (Lease) Act, 1961 and the Electrical Power Control Act, 1994 Hon. Kennedy
54	An Act to Amend the City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act Hon. French
55	An Act to Amend the Provincial Offences Act Hon. King

Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

Highway Traffic Act

NLR 87/12

Official Inspection Station Regulations Amendment

Northwest Territories Regulations

Northwest Territories Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

Credit Union Act

NWT Reg 073-2012

Credit Union Forms Regulations, repeal

Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act

NWT Reg 074-2012

Hospital and Health Care Facility Standards Regulations, amendment

Workers' Compensation Act

NWT Reg 075-2012

Workers' Compensation General Regulations, amendment

Nova Scotia Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
153	Community Interest Companies Act Hon. MacDonell
154	An Act to Amend the Education Act Mr. Orrell
155	Richmond–NewPage Port Hawkesbury Tax Agreement Act Hon. McDonell
156	An Act to Amend the Halifax Regional Water Commission Act Hon. MacDonell
157	An Act to Amend the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Hon. MacDonell
158	An Act to Amend the Film Nova Scotia Act Hon. Paris
159	Missing Persons Act Hon. Landry
160	An Act to Amend the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Hon. MacDonell
161	Natural Resources Accountability Act Mr. Raymond

Regulations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 209/2012	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 211/2012	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

Proclamations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act, SNS 2012, c 23

• Sections 2 to 5, 7 to 11 and 14 and clauses 15(1)(a) and (c) to (e) in force November 13, 2012 (NS Reg 210/2012)

Nunavut

• No entries for this issue

Ontario Regulations

Ontario Gazette, December 1, 2012:

Pension Benefits Act

O Reg 364/12

General, amending Reg 909 of RRO 1990

Ontario Gazette, December 8, 2012:

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991

O Reg 373/12

Quality Assurance Program, revoking O Reg 543/94

Dietetics Act, 1991

O Reg 374/12

General, amending O Reg 593/94

Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991

O Reg 375/12

General, revoking O Reg 545/94

Midwifery Act, 1991

O Reg 335//12

General (Correction)

Occupational Therapy Act, 1991

O Reg 376/12

General, amending O Reg 226/96

Opticianry Act, 1991

O Reg 377/12

General, amending O Reg 219/94

Physiotherapy Act, 1991

O Reg 378/12

General, amending O Reg 532/98

Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991

O Reg 379/12

General, amending O Reg 596/94

Prince Edward IslandBills

	Referenced only on first reading
25	Appropriation Act (Capital Expenditures) 2013 Hon. Sheridan
26	Electric Power (Energy Accord Continuation) Amendment Act Hon. Sheridan
27	Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2012 Hon. Sheridan

Quebec Projets de loi

	Référencés à la première lecture seulement
12	Loi modifiant la Loi sur la police concernant les enquêtes indépendantes Hon. Bergeron
13	Loi modifiant la Loi électorale concernant le vote hors circonscription dans les locaux des établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire Hon. Drainville
14	Loi modifiant la Charte de la langue française, la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne et d'autres dispositions législatives Hon. De Courcy
15	Loi permettant l'établissement de régimes de retraite à prestations cibles dans certaines entreprises du secteur des pâtes et papiers Hon. Maltais

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
12	An Act to amend the Police Act as concerns independent investigations Hon. Bergeron
13	An Act to amend the Election Act with regard to on-campus voting outside a voter's electoral division Hon. Drainville
14	An Act to amend the Charter of the French language, the Charter of human rights and freedoms and other legislative provisions Hon. De Courcy
15	An Act to provide for the establishment of target-benefit pension plans in certain pulp and paper sector enterprises Hon. Maltais

Réglements

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 21 novembre 2012 :

Code des professions

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 28 novembre 2012 :

Loi sur les régimes complémentaires de retraite

Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 21, 2012:

Professional Code

Ordres Ministériels

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 21 novembre 2012 :

Code de la Sécurité routière
Loi sur les transports

AM 2012-07

Règlement sur l'ajout et l'utilisation de lampes stroboscopiques sur les véhicules routiers affectés au transport des écoliers — Arrêté numéro 2012-07 du ministre des Transports

Ministerial Orders

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 21, 2012:

Highway Safety Code
Transport Act

MO 2012-07

Regulation respecting the addition and use of strobe lights on road vehicles used for the transportation of school children — Order No. 2012-07 of the Minister of Transport

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 21 novembre 2012 :

Loi favorisant l'accès à la justice en matière familiale, SQ 2012, c 20

• Articles 46 à 50 et 54 en vigueur au 1er décembre 2012 (Décret 1033-2012)

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 28 novembre 2012 :

Loi sur l'aménagement durable du territoire forestier, SQ 2010, c 3

• Articles 116 et 126 en vigueur au 14 novembre 2012 (Décret 1075-2012)

Loi éliminant le placement syndical et visant l'amélioration du fonctionnement de l'industrie de la construction, SQ 2011, c 30

• Article 57 en ce qu'il concerne les articles 107.3 à 107.6 de la Loi sur les relations du travail, la formation professionnelle et la gestion de la main-d'oeuvre dans l'industrie de la construction (chapitre R-20)en vigueur au 28 novembre 2012 (Décret 1100-2012)

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 21, 2012:

An Act to promote access to justice in family matters, SQ 2012, c 20

• Sections 46 to 50 and 54 in force December 1, 2012 (OC 1033-2012)

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 28, 2012:

Sustainable Forest Development Act, SQ 2010, c 3

• Sections 116 and 126 in force November 14, 2012 (OC 1075-2012)

An Act to eliminate union placement and improve the operation of the construction industry, SQ 2011, c 30

• Section 57, insofar as it concerns sections 107.3 to 107.6 of the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workforce management in the construction industry (chapter R-20) in force November 28, 2012 (OC 1100-2012)

Sanctions Royales

6 décembre 2012

• Loi nº 11, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée nationale et la Loi sur les conditions de travail et le régime de retraite des membres de l'Assemblée nationale — Chapitre nº 24

7 décembre 2012

• Loi nº 1, Loi sur l'intégrité en matière de contrats publics — Chapitre nº 25
• Loi nº 2, Loi modifiant la Loi électorale afin de réduire la limite des contributions par électeur, de diminuer le plafond des dépenses électorales et de rehausser le financement public des partis politiques du Québec — Chapitre nº 26
• Loi nº 4, Loi modifiant la Loi visant la régularisation et le développement d'abattoirs de proximité — Chapitre nº 27
• Loi nº 5, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente du Québec et d'autres dispositions législatives — Chapitre nº 28
• Loi nº 6, Loi concernant la date d'entrée en vigueur de certaines dispositions de la Loi éliminant le placement syndical et visant l'amélioration du fonctionnement de l'industrie de la construction — Chapitre nº 29
• Loi nº 8, Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière municipale — Chapitre nº 30
• Loi nº 9, Loi instituant le Fonds des ressources informationnelles du secteur de la santé et des services sociaux — Chapitre nº 31
• Loi nº 15, Loi permettant l'établissement de régimes de retraite à prestations cibles dans certaines entreprises du secteur des pâtes et papiers — Chapitre nº 32

Royal Assents

December 6, 2012

• Bill 11, An Act to amend the Act respecting the National Assembly and the Act respecting the conditions of employment and the pension plan of the Members of the National Assembly — Chapter No. 24

December 7, 2012

• Bill 1, Integrity in Public Contracts Act — Chapter No. 25
• Bill 2, An Act to amend the Election Act in order to reduce the elector contribution limit, lower the ceiling on election expenses and increase public financing of Québec political parties — Chapter No. 26
• Bill 4, An Act to amend the Act to regularize and provide for the development of local slaughterhouses — Chapter No. 27
• Bill 5, An Act to amend the Act respecting the Québec sales tax and other legislative provisions — Chapter No. 28
• Bill 6, An Act concerning the date of coming into force of certain provisions of the Act to eliminate union placement and improve the operation of the construction industry — Chapter No. 29
• Bill 8, An Act to amend various legislative provisions concerning municipal affairs — Chapter No. 30
• Bill 9, An Act to establish the Health and Social Services Information Resources Fund — Chapter No. 31
• Bill 15, An Act to provide for the establishment of target-benefit pension plans in certain pulp and paper sector enterprises — Chapter No. 32

Projets de Règlement

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 21 novembre 2012 :

Code des professions

• Règlement sur l'exercice en société de la profession de géologue

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 28 novembre 2012 :

Code des professions

• Règlement sur le comité de la formation des conseillers d'orientation
• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les diplômes délivrés par les établissements d'enseignement désignés qui donnent droit aux permis et aux certificats de spécialistes des ordres professionnels
• Règlement sur le comité de la formation des psychoéducateurs

Loi sur les régimes complémentaires de retraite

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement concernant les mesures destinées à atténuer les effets de la crise financière à l'égard de régimes de retraite visés par la Loi sur les régimes complémentaires de retraite

Draft Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 21, 2012:

Professional Code

• Regulation respecting the practice of the profession of geologist within a partnership or a joint-stock company

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, November 28, 2012:

Professional Code

• Regulation respecting the committee on training of guidance counsellors
• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the diplomas issued by designated educational institutions which give access to permits or specialist's certificates of professional orders
• Regulation respecting the committee on training of psychoeducators

Supplemental Pension Plans Act

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting measures to reduce the effects of the financial crisis on pension plans covered by the Supplemental Pension Plans Act

Saskatchewan Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
80	The Power Corporation Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Boyd
81	The Global Transportation Hub Authority Act Hon. Boyd
82	The Saskatchewan Pension Plan Amendment Act, 2012 Hon. Krawetz
83	The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act Hon. Boyd
84	The Common Business Identifiers Act Hon. Wyant
85	The Saskatchewan Employment Act Hon. Morgan
87	The Appropriation Act, 2012 (No. 2) Hon. Krawetz

Regulations

Saskatchewan Gazette, Part II, November 30, 2012:

The Crown Minerals Act

Sask Reg 27/2012	The Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations
Sask Reg 81/2012	The Subsurface Mineral Amendment Regulations, 2012
Sask Reg 82/2012	The Mineral Disposition Amendment Regulations, 2012

Proclamations

Saskatchewan Gazette, Part I, November 30, 2012:

The Crown Minerals Amendment Act, 2010, SS 2010, c 9

• Section 25 in force December 1, 2012

Yukon

• No entries for this issue