Legislative Update Report No. 2013-05 - Mar 8, 2013

• Federal Government
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Northwest Territories

• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Québec/Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Federal Government

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
C-56	An Act to amend the Copyright Act and the Trade-marks Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Hon. Paradis
C-474	An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments Mr. McKay

Senate

	Referenced only on first reading
S-16	An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in contraband tobacco) Hon. LeBreton
S-216	An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code (mental health treatment) Hon. Jaffer

Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part II, February 27, 2013:

Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act Old Age Security Act
Department of Social Development Act Canada Pension Plan

SOR/2013-20

Regulations Amending Certain Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Regulations and Repealing the Department of Social Development Regulations

Federal Courts Act

SOR/2013-18

Rules Amending the Federal Courts Rules

Proposed Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2013:

Radiation Emitting Devices Act

• Regulations Amending the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment)

Farm Products Agencies Act

• Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Proclamation

Aeronautics Act

• Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Part IV)

Proclamations

Canada Gazette, Part II, February 27, 2013:

Canada–Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act, SC 2012, c 26

• Other than sections 60 to 64, Act in force April 1, 2013 (SI/2013-16)

Safe Streets and Communities Act, SC 2012, c 1

• Section 160, which amends various federal acts (e.g. Criminal Code) to reflect the legal name change of the National Parole Board, in force February 28, 2013 (SI/2013-13)

Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, SC 2012, c 19

• (a) Division 7, Part 4 which amends the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act, the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security Act, Access to Information Act and Income Tax Act, in force March 1, 2013 (SI/2013-17)
• (b) Sections 304 to 308 and 310 to 312 which amend the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance Act, Farm Income Protection Act, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and Wage Earner Protection Program Act, in force March 1, 2013 (SI/2013-17)
• (c) Section 685, and 687 to 695 which repeals the Department of Social Development Act, amends the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act, Financial Administration Act, Salaries Act, Income Tax Act, Public Sector Compensation Act and makes minor terminology changes to various Federal Acts, in force March 1, 2013 (SI/2013-17)
• Sections 449, 450 and 453, which amend the Old Security Act, in force March 1, 2013 (SI/2013-18)

Jobs and Growth Act, 2012, SC 2012, c 31

• Division 8 of Part 4, which amends the Indian Act, in force March 1, 2013 (SI/2013-15)

Territorial Lands Act, SC 2012, c 31

• Order Repealing Order in Council P.C. 1965-1169 of June 23, 1965 (SI/2013-14)

Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2013:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) for certain substances

Insurance Companies Act

• Canada Life Assurance Company (The) and Crown Life Insurance Company — Letters patent of amalgamation and order to commence and carry on business

Trust and Loan Companies Act

• Canadian Stock Transfer & Trust Company — Letters patent of incorporation
• GPC Financial Corporation — Order to commence and carry on business

Canada Gazette, Part I, March 2, 2013:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to hydrazine

Miscellaneous Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2013:

• REPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, application to establish a Canadian branch
• Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (The), transfer of liabilities
• Royal Bank of Scotland plc (The), application to establish a foreign bank branch

Canada Gazette, Part I, March 2, 2013:

• Bank of Montreal, relocation of designated office for the service of enforcement notices

Commissions

Canada Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2013:

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act

• Decisions, undertakings and orders on claims for exemption

Alberta

Notices

Alberta Gazette, Part I, February 28, 2013:

Alberta Securities Commission

• Amendments to Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System
• National Instrument 23-103 Electronic Trading

British Columbia

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
8	Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2013 Hon. Bond
9	Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2013 Hon. de Jong
10	Seniors Advocate Act Hon. MacDiarmid
11	Criminal Records Review Amendment Act, 2013 Hon. Bond
12	Community Safety Act Hon. Bond
13	Supply Act (No. 1), 2013 Hon. de Jong
15	Justice Reform and Transparency Act Hon. Bond
16	Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act Hon. de Jong
17	Senate Nominee Election Act Hon. Bond
18	Health Authorities Amendment Act, 2013 Hon. MacDiarmid

Regulations

British Columbia Gazette, Part II, December 4, 2013:

Business Number Act

BC Reg 330/12	Business Number Regulation, amending BC Reg 388/2003
BC Reg 330/12	Business Number Regulation, amending BC Reg 217/2010

Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

BC Reg 352/2012

Business Practices and Consumer Protection Regulation, amending BC Reg 294/2004

Court Rules Act

BC Reg 359/2012	Court of Appeal Rules, amending BC Reg 297/2001
BC Reg 357/2012	Provincial Court (Adult Guardianship) Rules, amending BC Reg 30/2001
BC Reg 358/2012	Small Claims Rules, amending BC Reg 261/93
BC Reg 360/2012	Supreme Court Family Rules, amending BC Reg 169/2009

Environmental Management Act

BC Reg 365/2012

Contaminated Sites Regulation, amending BC Reg 375/96

Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act

BC Reg 335/2012

Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation, amending BC Reg 394/2008

Health Professions Act

BC Reg 387/2012

Health Professions General Regulation, amending BC Reg 275/2008

Hospital Insurance Act

BC Reg 368/2012

Hospital Insurance Act Regulations, amending BC Reg 25/61

Insurance (Captive Company) Act

BC Reg 337/2012

Insurance (Captive Company) Act Regulation, amending BC Reg 157/87

Insurance (Vehicle) Act

BC Reg 385/2012

Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, amending BC Reg 447/83

International Business Activity Act

BC Reg 370/2012

International Business Activity Regulation, amending BC Reg 327/2004

Land (Spouse Protection) Act

BC Reg 371/2012

Forms Regulation, amending BC Reg 85/97

Law and Equity Act

BC Reg 373/2012

Notice to Mediate (Family) Regulation, amending BC Reg 296/2007

Medicare Protection Act

BC Reg 342/2012	Amending BC Reg 223/2012
BC Reg 374/2012	Medical and Health Care Services Regulation, amending BC Reg 426/97

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2011

BC Reg 342/2012

Amending BC Reg 223/2012

Motor Vehicle Act

BC Reg 343/2012	Blood Sample Certificate Regulation, amending BC Reg 333/83
BC Reg 338/2012	Inspectors Authorization Regulation, amending BC Reg 372/92
BC Reg 338/2012	Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, amending BC Reg 26/58
BC Reg 375/2012	Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, amending BC Regs 26/58

Pension Benefits Standards Act

BC Reg 376/2012

Pension Benefits Standards Regulation, amending BC Reg 433/93

Personal Information Protection Act

BC Reg 377/2012

Personal Information Protection Act Regulations, amending BC Reg 473/2003

Pharmaceutical Services Act

BC Reg 344/2012	Drug Price Regulation
BC Reg 344/2012	Drug Price Regulation, amending BC Reg 344/2012

Provincial Court Act

BC Reg 379/2012

Provincial Court Practice Directions Regulation, amending BC Reg 188/98

Public Health Act

BC Reg 380/2012

Health Act Communicable Disease Regulation, amending BC Reg 4/83

Public Sector Pension Plans Act

BC Reg 388/2012

Designated Institutions Regulation, amending BC Reg 158/2003

Youth Justice Act

BC Reg 384/2012

Youth Custody Regulation, amending BC Reg 137/2005

British Columbia Gazette, Part II, December 18, 2013:

Assessment Act

BC Reg 394/2012	Railway and Pipeline Corporations Valuation Regulation, amending BC Reg 203/86
BC Reg 392/2012	Railway, Pipeline, Electric Power and Telecommunications Corporation Rights of Way Valuation Regulation, amending BC Reg 218/86

Coal Act

BC Reg 395/2012

Coal Land Reservation Regulation

Coal Act
Mineral Tenure Act

BC Reg 396/2012	Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 171/2011 and Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral or Placer Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 280/2007
BC Reg 398/2012	Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 171/2011
BC Reg 401/2012	Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 171/2011
BC Reg 399/2012	Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral or Placer Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 280/2007
BC Reg 400/2012	Mineral and Coal Land Reserve (No Mineral or Placer Claim Registrations) Regulation, amending BC Reg 280/2007

Mineral Tenure Act

BC Reg 397/2012

Mineral Land Reserve (No Placer Claim Registrations) Regulation, repealing BC Reg 164/88

Workers Compensation Act

BC Reg 389/2012

Deemed amendments to the Act resulting from changes to the consumer price index, repealing BC Reg 224/2011

Proclamations

British Columbia Gazette, Part II, December 4, 2012:

Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2003, SBC 2003, c 48

• Sections 14 and 20 to 22 in force November 23, 2012 (BC Reg 327/2012)

Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, SBC 2012, c 7

• Sections 1, 16, 18, 22, 24 to 26, 51 and 55 in force November 23, 2012 (BC Reg 327/2012)

Environmental (Species and Public Protection) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008, SBC 2008, c 33

• Section 16 in force November 26, 2012 (BC Reg 386/2012)

Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2012, SBC 2012, c 12

• Sections 45 to 47 in force June 1, 2013 (BC Reg 333/2012)

Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act, SBC 2010, c 17

• Section 6 in force November 23, 2012 (BC Reg 336/2012)

Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2012, SBC 2012, c 11

• Sections 30, 31 and 34 to 37 in force December 23, 2012 (BC Reg 338/2012)

Legal Profession Amendment Act, 2012, SBC 2012, c 16

• Sections 1(a) and (e), 3, 4, 20, 29, 31(b) and (c), 33, 34, 35(a), 36(a) and (c) to (g), 37 and 45(b), section 45(d) to the extent that it repeals and replaces section 87(4) and (5) of the Legal Profession Act, S.B.C. 1998, c. 9, and section 50 in force January 1, 2013 (BC Reg 339/2012)

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012, SBC 2012, c 18

• Sections 15 to 28 and 41 in force July 1, 2013 (BC Reg 335/2012)
• Section 29 in force January 1, 2014 (BC Reg 335/2012)

Provincial Sales Tax Act, SBC 2012, c 35

• Sections 1, 168(1) (e) and (2) to (10), 173, 174(1) to (3), (5) and (6), 211(1) (c) and (d) and (3) to (6), 216 and 226 to 229 in force December 1, 2012 (BC Reg 346/2012)

Notices

British Columbia Gazette, Part I, February 28, 2013:

Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas

• Calling for tenders: Competition for the right to explore and develop Crown petroleum and natural gas resources, closes March 27, 2013

Manitoba

Notices

Manitoba Gazette, Part I, February 16, 2013:

The Manitoba Securities Commission

• National Instrument 23-103 Electronic Trading — MSC Rule No. 2012-14
• Part I — Definitions and Interpretation — MSC Rule 2012-14 ??????
• Amending Instrument for Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System — MSC Rule No. 2012-15

New Brunswick

• No entries for this issue

Newfoundland

Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, Part II, February 15, 2013:

Judicature Act

NLR 21/13

Rules of the Supreme Court, 1986, amendment

Northwest Territories

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
2	An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act Hon. Ramsay

Nova Scotia   

Regulations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, February 22, 2013:

Environment Act

NS Reg 25/2013	Bennery Lake Watershed Protected Water Area Designation, amendment
NS Reg 26/2013	Bennery Lake Watershed Protected Water Area Regulations, amendment

Labour Standards Code

NS Reg 29/2013	General Labour Standards Code Regulations, amendment
NS Reg 30/2013	General Labour Standards Code Regulations, amendment

Pension Benefits Act

NS Reg 33/2013

Pension Benefits Regulations, amendment

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 27/2013	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 32/2013	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

Proclamations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, February 22, 2013:

Labour Standards Code,SNS 2011, c 19

• a) Clauses (b), (d) and (g) of Section 1; clauses (ca) and (cd) to (cq) of Section 7 of the Labour Standards Code as enacted by Section 3; clause (e) of Section 5; subsections (3A) and (3C) of Section 21 of the Labour Standards Code as enacted by subsection (2) of Section 8; and the heading preceding Section 89H and Sections 891[I] to 89R and 89Z of the Labour Standards Code as enacted by Section 21 of Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2011, An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, Respecting Worker Recruitment and Protection, in force February 1, 2013 (NS Reg 28/2013)
• b) Sections 89C, 89H, 89S and 89U to 89Y of the Labour Standards Code as enacted by Section 21 of Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2011, An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, Respecting Worker Recruitment and Protection, in force May 1, 2013 (NS Reg 28/2013)
• c) Section 89T of the Labour Standards Code as enacted by Section 21 of Chapter 19 of the Acts of 2011, An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, Respecting Worker Recruitment and Protection, in force August 1, 2013 (NS Reg 28/2013)

Nunavut

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
46	Donation of Food Act Mr. Elliott
47	Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2012-2013 Hon. Peterson
48	Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 Hon. Peterson
49	Appropriation Operations Maintenance Act, 2013-2014 Hon. Peterson
51	Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act Hon. Peterson
53	An Act to Amend the Medical Care Act Hon. Peterson
55	An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act Hon. Peterson

Proclamations

Nunavut Gazette, Part II, February 28, 2013:

Official Languages Act, S Nu 2008, c10

• Except paragraph 12(7)(c) Act in force April 1, 2013 (SI-001-2013)

Ontario

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
2	An Act to amend the Planning Act Mr. Wilson
3	An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to matching rebates of gasoline tax that the Minister provides to municipalities Mr. Yakabuski
4	An Act respecting health profession corporations Mr. O'Toole
5	An Act to freeze compensation for two years in the public sector Mr. Shurman
6	An Act to protect and restore the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Hon. Bradley
7	An Act to create the Twenty-First Century Skills Award for school pupils Mr. O'Toole
8	An Act to amend the Liquor Licence Act in relation to serving liquor in certain places Mrs. Albanese
9	An Act to amend the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 with respect to powers of attorney Mr. O'Toole
10	An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to provide for a tax credit for expenses incurred in using public transit Mr. O'Toole
11	An Act to amend the Ambulance Act with respect to air ambulance services Hon. Matthews
12	An Act to amend various statutes with respect to worker safety at service stations Mr. Colle
13	An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to the height of wood frame buildings Mr. Fideli
14	An Act to amend the Co-operative Corporations Act and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 in respect of non-profit housing co-operatives and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Hon. Jeffrey
15	An Act to proclaim First Responders Day Mr. Klees
16	An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide that the head of council of the Regional Municipality of York must be elected Ms Jaczek
17	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
18	An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings Mr. Hardeman
19	An Act to amend the Taxpayer Protection Act, 1999 Mr. Hillier
20	An Act respecting the City of Toronto and the Ontario Municipal Board Mr. Marchese
21	An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver, critically ill child care and crime-related child death or disappearance leaves of absence Hon. Naqvi
22	An Act to amend the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act Mr. Dunlop

Notices

Ontario Gazette, February 23, 2013:

• The Second Session of the 40th Parliament of the Province of Ontario be convened Tuesday, the 19th day of February, 2013

Prince Edward Island

Regulations

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part II, February 23, 2013:

Highway Traffic Act

EC2013-109

Administrative Driving Prohibition and Vehicle Impoundment Regulations Amendment

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part II, March 2, 2013:

Highway Traffic Act

EC2013-141

Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations Amendment

Hospital and Diagnostic Services Insurance Act

EC2013-147

Hospital and Diagnostic Services Insurance Act Regulations Amendment

Proclamations

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, February 23, 2013:

An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act, SPEI 2012, c. 11

• Act in force February 23, 2013

Highway Traffic (Combating Impaired Driving) Amendment Act, SPEI 2012, c. 12

• Act in force February 23, 2013

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, March 2, 2013:

An Act to Amend the Animal Health and Protection Act, SPEI 2012, c 3

• Act in force March 2, 2013

Quebec

Projets de loi

	Référencés à la première lecture seulement
18	Loi modifiant la Loi sur les impôts et d'autres dispositions législatives Hon. Marceau
19	Loi no 1 sur les crédits, 2013-2014 Hon. Bédard
22	Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels Hon. St-Arnaud
25	Loi concernant principalement la mise en oeuvre de certaines dispositions du discours sur le budget du 20 novembre 2012 Hon. Marceau

Bills

	Referenced only on first reading
18	An Act to amend the Taxation Act and other legislative provisions Hon. Marceau
19	Appropriation Act No. 1 2013-2014 Hon. Bédard
22	An Act to amend the Crime Victims Compensation Act Hon. St-Arnaud
25	An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 20 November 2012 Hon. Marceau

Réglements

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 20 février 2013 :

Code des professions

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 27 février 2013 :

Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux

Code des professions

Loi sur les infirmières et les infirmiers

Loi sur le bâtiment

Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, February 20, 2013:

Professional Code

Professional Code

Building Act

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 20 février 2013 :

Loi sur les contrats des organismes publics, SQ 2012, c 25

• Chapitre V.2 de la Loi sur les contrats des organismes publics (chapitre C-65.1) s'applique aux contrats de partenariat public-privé conclus par un organisme public visé par cette loi ou par un organisme visé aux articles 7 et 7.1 de cette loi, dans le cadre d'un projet d'infrastructure réalisé en mode partenariat public-privé au sens de la Loi sur Infrastructure Québec (chapitre I-8.2), comportant une dépense égale ou supérieure à 40 000 000 $, en vigueur le 13 février 2013 (Décret 97-2013)

Proclamations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, February 20, 2013:

Public Contracts Act, SQ 2012, c 25

• Chapter V.2 of the Act respecting contracting by public bodies (chapter C-65.1) apply to the public-private partnership contracts entered into by a public body referred to in that Act or by a body referred to in sections 7 and 7.1 of that Act for the purposes of a public infrastructure project carried out under a public-private partnership within the meaning of the Act respecting Infrastructure Québec (chapter I-8.2) that involve an expenditure equal to or greater than $40,000,000, in force on 13 February 2013 (OC 97-2013)

Sanctions Royales

27 février 2013

• Loi nº 19, Loi n° 1 sur les crédits, 2013-2014 — Chapitre nº 1

Royal Assents

February 27, 2013

• Bill 19, Appropriation Act No. 1, 2013-2014 — Chapter No. 1

Projets de Règlement

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 27 février 2013 :

Loi sur l'assurance automobile

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur le remboursement de certains frais

Loi sur le bâtiment

• Règlement modifiant le Code de construction

Loi sur la protection du consommateur

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement d'application de la Loi sur la protection du consommateur

Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les redevances exigibles pour l'élimination de matières résiduelles

Code des professions

• 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

Draft Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, February 27, 2013:

Automobile Insurance Act

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the reimbursement of certain expenses

Building Act

• Regulation to amend the Construction Code

Consumer Protection Act

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act

Environment Quality Act

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials

Professional Code

• 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

Saskatchewan

• No entries for this issue

Yukon

• No entries for this issue