Legislative Update Report No. 2016-20

Legislation Current To: October 26, 2016

In This Issue

Federal Government	Nova Scotia
Alberta	Nunavut
British Columbia	Ontario
Manitoba	Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick	Québec/Quebec
Newfoundland	Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories	Yukon

Federal Government

Bills

House of Commons

	Referenced on first reading only
C-26	An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act and the Income Tax Act
C-27	An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
C-28	An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim surcharge)
C-29	A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures
C-311	An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day)
C-314	An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (qualifying period)
C-315	An Act to amend the Parks Canada Agency Act (Conservation of National Historic Sites Account)

Senate

	Referenced on first reading only
S-3	An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination of sex-based inequities in registration)

Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part II, October 19, 2016:

Aeronautics Act

SOR/2016-261

Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Aerodrome Work Consultations)

Farm Products Agencies Act

SOR/2016-255

Regulations Amending the Canadian Turkey Marketing Quota Regulations, 1990

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

SOR/2016-267

Order 2016-87-10-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List

Canada Marine Act

SOR/2016-260

Port of Prince Rupert Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities Regulations

Species at Risk Act

SI/2016-55

Order Acknowledging Receipt of the Assessments Done Pursuant to Subsection 23(1) of the Act

Canada Shipping Act, 2001

SOR/2016-268

Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations

Proposed Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2016:

Nuclear Safety and Control Act

• Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2016

National Energy Board Act

• Pipeline Financial Requirements Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 15, 2016:

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Act

• By-law Amending the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Differential Premiums By-law

Employment Insurance Act

• Regulations Amending the Employment Insurance Regulations

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Section 89, Subsection 93(1) and Section 114 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (Erratum)

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 22, 2016:

Species at Risk Act

• Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act

Releases, Speeches and Statements

Finance

October 21, 2016
Department of Finance Canada Launches Consultations on Lender Risk Sharing for Government-Backed Insured Mortgages

Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2016:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Publication after screening assessment of a substance — phosphoric acid, tris(methylphenyl) ester (TCP), CAS RN 1330-78-5 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of a substance — 1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2′-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[4,5,6,7- tetrabromo- (EBTBP), CAS RN 32588- 76-4 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and 68(c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of a substance — 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine (melamine), CAS RN 108-78-1 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of a substance — 1,4:7,10- dimethanodibenzo[a,e] cyclooctene,1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14- dodecachloro- 1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12adodecahydro- (DP), CAS RN 13560-89-9 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and 68(c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of the substance benzene, 1,1′-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[2,3,4,5,6- pentabromo- (DBDPE), CAS RN 84852-53-9 (paragraphs 68(b) and 68(c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of two substances — 2-propanol, 1-chloro-, phosphate (3:1) [TCPP], CAS RN 13674-84-5 and 2-propanol, 1,3-dichloro-, phosphate (3:1) [TDCPP], CAS RN 13674- 87-8 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and 68(c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication of results of investigations for the substance benzene, 1,3,5-tribromo-2-(2-propenyloxy)- (ATE), CAS RN 1 3278-89-5 (paragraph 68(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication of results of investigations for the substances benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrabromo-, 2-ethylhexyl ester (TBB), CAS RN 183658-27-7, and 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester (TBPH), CAS RN 26040-51-7 (paragraph 68(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Bank Act

• Exchange Bank of Canada — Letters patent of continuance and order to commence and carry on business
• Natixis — Order to commence and carry on business
• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation — Order to commence and carry on business

Insurance Companies Act

• Brookfield Annuity Company — Letters patent of incorporation

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 15, 2016:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Order 2016-87-10-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List
• Publication of final decision after screening assessment of 19 substances specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) or subsection 77(6) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Species at Risk Act

• Description of critical habitat of the Copper Redhorse in Îles de Contrecoeur National Wildlife Area
• Description of critical habitat of the Eastern Sand Darter, Ontario Populations in Long Point National Wildlife Area
• Description of critical habitat of the Pugnose Shiner in Thousand Islands National Park of Canada and Big Creek, Long Point, St. Clair, and Wellers Bay national wildlife areas
• Description of critical habitat of the Spotted Gar in Point Pelee National Park of Canada and Big Creek National Wildlife Area

Trust and Loan Companies Act

• Manulife Trust Company and Manulife Trust Services Limited — Letters patent of amalgamation and order to commence and carry on business

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 22, 2016:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Ministerial Condition No. 18752

Bank Act

• Bank of China Limited — Order to commence and carry on business in Canada

Insurance Companies Act

• Pacific Life Re Limited — Order to insure in Canada risks

Miscellaneous Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2016:

• Fiduciary Services D — Letters patent of incorporation

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 15, 2016:

• Caisse Centrale de Réassurance — Assumption reinsurance agreement

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 22, 2016

• Coast Capital Savings Credit — Union Notice pursuant to the Disclosure on Continuance Regulations (Federal Credit Unions)

Commissions

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2016:

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

• Inquiry — Professional, administrative and management support services

Species at Risk Act

• Description of critical habitat of the Golden-winged Warbler in Riding Mountain National Park of Canada

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 15, 2016:

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

• Determination — Information processing and related telecommunications services

Canada Gazette, Part I, October 22, 2016:

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

• Determination — Prefabricated structures

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Alberta

Notices

Alberta Gazette, Part I, October 15, 2016:

Alberta Securities Commission

• Amendments to National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements (Errata)

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British Columbia

Regulations

British Columbia Regulations Bulletin, October 18, 2016:

Emergency Health Services Act

BC Reg 239/2016

Amends BC Reg 210/2010 — Emergency Medical Assistants Regulation

Health Professions Act

BC Reg 239/2016

Amends BC Reg 275/2008 — Health Professions General Regulation

Proclamations

British Columbia Regulations Bulletin, October 18, 2016:

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2015, SBC 2015, c 42

• Sections 14 to 16 in force October 17, 2016 (BC Reg 240/2016)

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Manitoba

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
14	The Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act
15	The Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Act (Advanced Education Administration Act and Private Vocational Institutions Act Amended)
16	The Manitoba East Side Road Authority Repeal Act
17	The Fatality Inquiries Amendment and Vital Statistics Amendment Act

Regulations

Manitoba Laws - Unconsolidated Regulations

Pension Benefits Act

Man Reg 139/2016

Special Payments Exemption (Tolko Pension Plans) Regulation

Manitoba Laws - Proclamations

The Registered Professional Planners Act, SM 2015, c 37

• Act in force December 1, 2016 (OIC 373/2016)

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New Brunswick

Regulations

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part II, October 19, 2016:

Pension Benefits Act

NB Reg 2016-55

NB Reg 91-195, amendment

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part II, October 26, 2016:

Pipeline Act, 2005

NB Reg 2016-59

NB Reg 2006-3, amendment

Notices

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, October 12, 2016:

Financial and Consumer Services Commission

Notice of Rule

• The making of amendments to Multilateral Instrument 91-101 Derivatives: Product Determination, Multilateral Instrument 96-101 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting and changes to related Companion Policies. (Together, the amendments).

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, October 19, 2016:

Financial and Consumer Services Commission

Notice of Rule

• The making of amendments to Local Rule 31-502 Supplementary Registration Requirements National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions And Ongoing Registrant Obligations and to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions. (Together, the Amendments).

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, October 26, 2016:

Financial and Consumer Services Commission

Request for Comments
Notice and Request for Comment

• Publishing for comments proposed amendments to certain national, multilateral and local instruments and policies related to derivatives regulation. (Together, the proposed amendments).

Nova Scotia

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
1	Tax-free Zone for Small Business Act
2	Basic Income Program Feasibility Study Act
3	Education Fund Protection Act
4	Workers' Compensation for Emergency Responders with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act
5	An Act to Ensure Economic Growth in Nova Scotia
6	Environmental Racism Prevention Act
7	Environmental Bill of Rights
8	Public Utilities Act (amended)
9	Municipal Government Act (amended) and Halifax Regional Municipality Charter (amended)
10	School Supplies Tax Credit Act
11	Wills Act (amended)
12	Voluntary Blood Donations Act
13	Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended)
14	Affordable Housing Act
15	Sales Tax Act (amended)
16	Fair Drug Pricing Act (amended)
17	An Act to Provide Dental Health Care for All Nova Scotian Children
18	Labour Standards Code (amended)
19	Affordable Hearing Aids for Seniors Act
20	Labour Standards Code (amended)
21	Health Authorities Act (amended)
22	Halifax Regional Water Commission Act (amended)
23	Healthier Schools Act
24	Human Rights Act (amended)
25	Citizen Ballot Initiative Act
27	Psychologist Services Tax Credit Act
28	Strengthening and Preservation of Community Buildings Act
30	Cayley's Law
31	Lyme Disease Strategy Act
32	Helping Seniors Stay at Home Act
33	Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act (amended) and Fences and Impounding of Animals Act (repealed)
34	Homes for Special Care Act (amended)
35	An Act Respecting Gender-Neutral Identification
36	Gaming Control Act (amended)
37	Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Appreciation Act
38	Clean Air Act
39	Elections Act (amended)
40	Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Act
41	Residential Tenancies Act (amended)
42	Hearing Aids for Low-income Seniors Act
43	Municipal Restructuring (2016) Act
44	Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended)
45	Municipal Government Act (amended)
46	Community Colleges Act (amended)
48	Municipal Government Act (amended)
49	Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended)

Regulations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, October 14, 2016:

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 177/2016	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 180/2016	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

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Nunavut

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
20	Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2015-2016
21	Write-Off of Assets Act, 2015-2016
22	Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 3, 2016-2017
23	Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 2, 2016-2017
24	Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2017-2018
25	An Act to Amend the Consumer Protection Act
26	An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act
27	Waste Reduction and Diversion Act
28	An Act to Amend Certain Acts Respecting Codes and Standards

 

 

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Ontario

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
35	An Act to amend the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 with respect to complaints and appeals
39	An Act to amend the Aggregate Resources Act and the Mining Act
40	An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls
41	An Act to amend various Acts in the interests of patient-centred care
42	An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to waste collection vehicles and snow plows
45	An Act to amend certain Acts with respect to provincial elections
46	An Act respecting pregnancy and parental leaves of municipal council members
47	An Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 with respect to rewards points
48	An Act to repeal the Safe Streets Act, 1999
49	An Act to enact the Privatizations and Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act, 2016 and to amend the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act, 2008
50	An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act and the Liquor Licence Act with respect to the sale of spirits
51	An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 with respect to the disclosure of specified information relating to children and services in respect of children
53	An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act
54	An Act to amend the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 in respect of funded services for new residents

Regulations

Ontario Gazette, October 8, 2016:

Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act

O Reg 319/16

General, amending Reg 935 of RRO 1990

Ontario Drug Benefit Act

O Reg 320/16

General, amending O Reg 201/96

Ontario Gazette, October 15, 2016:

Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015

O Reg 321/16

General, amending O Reg 50/16

Highway Traffic Act

O Reg 323/16

Designation of Bus By-Pass Shoulders on King’s Highway, amending O Reg 618/05

Ontario Gazette, October 22, 2014:

Administration of Justice Act

O Reg 332/16	Small Claims Court — Fees and Allowances
O Reg 333/16	Sheriffs — Fees, amending O Reg 294/92
O Reg 335/16	Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal — Fees, amending O Reg 293/92
O Reg 336/16	Fee Waiver, amending O Reg 2/05

 

 

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Prince Edward Island

Proclamations

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, October 22, 2016:

An Act to Amend the Workers Compensation Act, SPEI 2015, c 45

• Act in force October 15, 2016

An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, SPEI 2016, c 8

• Act in force October 22, 2016

Notices

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, October 8, 2016:

Egg Producers of Prince Edward Island

• Price Determination Order — Amendment (EPPEI 16-12)

Judicature Act  

• Prejudgment and postjudgment rates, January 2002 to December 2016

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Québec

Projets de loi

	Référencés à la première lecture seulement
113	Loi modifiant le Code civil et d’autres dispositions législatives en matière d’adoption et de communication de renseignements
114	Loi modernisant la gouvernance des musées nationaux
115	Loi visant à lutter contre la maltraitance envers les aînés et toute autre personne majeure en situation de vulnérabilité

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
113	An Act to amend the Civil Code and other legislative provisions as regards adoption and the disclosure of information
114	An Act to modernize the governance of national museums
115	An Act to combat maltreatment of seniors and other persons of full age in vulnerable situations

Projets de Règlement

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 12 octobre 2016: 

Code de procédure civile

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur la table de fixation de la contribution alimentaire parentale de base

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 26 octobre 2016:

Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur la déclaration obligatoire de certaines émissions de contaminants dans l’atmosphère

Draft Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, October 12, 2016:

Code of Civil Procedure

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the Basic Parental Contribution Determination Table

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, October 26, 2016:

Environment Quality Act

• Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere

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Saskatchewan

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
39	The Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 2016
40	The Interpretation Amendment Act, 2016
41	The Coroners Amendment Act, 2016

Notices

Saskatchewan Gazette, Part I, October 7, 2016:

The Pre-judgment Interest Act

• The Pre-judgment Interest Regulations, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

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Yukon

• No entries for this issue

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