Legislative Update Report No. 2017-08

Legislation Current To: April 26, 2017

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-45	An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts
C-46	An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
C-47	An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments)
C-352	An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and to provide for the development of a national strategy (abandonment of vessels)
C-353	An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Canada Pension Plan payments)
C-354	An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

Proposed Regulations

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 22, 2017:

Canada Grain Act

• Regulations Amending the Canada Grain Regulations

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

• Playpens Regulations

Food and Drugs Act

• Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Importation of Drugs for an Urgent Public Health Need)
• Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Vanessa’s Law)

Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2017:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Waiver of information requirements for living organisms (subsection 106(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Waiver of information requirements for substances (subsection 81(9) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)
• Publication after screening assessment of a substance — acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)- [phenacetin], CAS RN 62-44-2 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Radiocommunication Act

• Notice No. SMSE-007-17 — Release of ICES-003, Issue 6 (Amendment 1)

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 22, 2017:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

• Notice amending the Notice with respect to substances included as part of the 2017 Inventory Update  

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

• Notice to interested parties — Amendment to exclude ¹²³I-ioflupane from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Narcotic Control Regulations

Department of Health Act

• Notice of changes to Health Canada’s Master File fees

Aeronautics Act

• Interim Order No. 3 Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft

Miscellaneous Notices

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2017:

• The Bank of Nova Scotia — Relocation of designated offices for the service of enforcement notices
• The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company — Relocation of designated offices for the service of enforcement notices

Commissions

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2017:

Special Import Measures Act

• Certain concrete reinforcing bar — Decision

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

• Expiry of review finding — Stainless steel sinks
• Inquiry — Professional, administrative and management support services

Canada Gazette, Part I, April 22, 2017:

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

• Order — Pup joints

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Alberta

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
10	Appropriation Act, 2017

Regulations

Alberta Gazette, Part II, April 15, 2017:

Judicature Act

Alta Reg 61/2017	Justices of the Peace 2017 Compensation Commission Regulation
Alta Reg 62/2017	Provincial Judges and Masters in Chambers 2017 Compensation Commission Regulation

Provincial Offences Procedure Act

Alta Reg 63/2017

Procedures Regulation

Proclamations

Alberta Gazette, Part I, April 15, 2017:

An Act to Modernize Enforcement of Provincial Offences, SA 2016, c 11

• Act in force May 1, 2017

Renewable Electricity Act, SA 2016, c R-16.5

• Act in force March 31, 2017

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British Columbia

Regulations

British Columbia Regulations Bulletin, April 11, 2017:

Building Act

BC Reg 138/2017	Amends BC Reg 264/2012 — British Columbia Building Code Regulation
BC Reg 139/2017	Amends BC Reg 131/2016 — Building Act General Regulation

Securities Act

BC Reg 134/2017

Amends BC Reg 252/2001 — National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules

Workers Compensation Act

BC Reg 140/2017

Amends BC Reg 296/97 — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Regulations

British Columbia Regulations Bulletin, April 25, 2017:

Workers Compensation Act

BC Reg 142/2017

Amends BC Reg 296/97 — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Notices

British Columbia Gazette, Part I, April 20, 2017:

Minister of Natural Gas Development

• Calling for tenders: Competition for the right to explore and develop Crown petroleum and natural gas resources, closes May 17, 2017

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Manitoba

Regulations

Manitoba Laws - Unconsolidated Regulations

The Farm Products Marketing Act

Man Reg 38/2017	Root Crop General Order, amendment
Man Reg 39/2017	Root Crop Quota Order, amendment
Man Reg 40/2017	Root Crop Promotion and Research Levies Regulation, amendment

The Registered Nurses Act

Man Reg 41/2017

Registered Nurses Regulation, amendment

 

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New Brunswick

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
66	An Act Respecting the Political Process Financing Act

Regulations

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part II, April 19, 2017:

Regional Health Authorities Act

NB Reg 2017-10

NB Reg 2002-22, amendment

Proclamations

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2017:

Legal Aid Act, SNB 2014, c 26

• Act in force April 15, 2017

Notices

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, April 19, 2017:

Financial and Consumer Services Commission 

Request for Comments
Notice and Request for Comment

• Publishing for comments proposed National Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct as well as proposed Companion Policy 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct (together, the proposed instrument).

Notice of Rule   

• The making of National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (the Instrument) and its Companion policy

(Together, the National Instrument).

New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Part I, April 26, 2017:

Financial and Consumer Services Commission 

Notice of Rule

• The making of amendments to National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules and its Companion Policy.

Nova Scotia

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
79	Teachers' Professional Agreement and Classroom Improvements (2017) Act (amended)
80	Teachers' Professional Agreement and Classroom Improvements (2017) Act (repealed)
81	Provincial Court Act (amended)
82	Next Generation Act
83	Health Authorities Act (amended)

Regulations

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, April 14, 2017:

Dairy Industry Act

NS Reg 38/2017

Milk Pricing Regulations — amendment

Environment Act

NS Reg 56/2017

On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard Adoption Regulations

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 54/2017	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 55/2017	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 60/2017	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

Public Highways Act

NS Reg 59/2017

Spring Weight Restriction Regulations — amendment

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part II, April 28, 2017:

Dairy Industry Act

NS Reg 64/2017	Bulk Haulage Regulations — amendment
NS Reg 65/2017	Bulk Haulage Regulations — amendment
NS Reg 66/2017	Milk Pricing Regulations — amendment

Petroleum Products Pricing Act

NS Reg 63/2017	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices
NS Reg 69/2017	Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices

Notices

Nova Scotia Royal Gazette, Part I, April 12, 2017:

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

• Multilateral Agreement Respecting Pooled Registered Pension Plans and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
• 2017 Agreement Amending the Multilateral Agreement Respecting Pooled Registered Pension Plans and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans

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Nunavut

• No entries for this issue

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Ontario

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
122	An Act respecting the regulation of Registered Professional Planners
124	An Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

Regulations

Ontario Gazette, April 15, 2017:

Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002

O Reg 81/17

Educational Requirements, Insurance, Records and other Matters, amending O Reg 579/05

Courts of Justice Act

O Reg 82/17

Rules of Civil Procedure, amending Reg 194 of RRO 1990

Highway Traffic Act

O Reg 83/17

Vehicle Permits, amending Reg 628 of RRO 1990

Occupational Health and Safety Act

O Reg 84/17

Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training, amending O Reg 297/13

Ontario Gazette, April 22, 2017:

Highway Traffic Act

O Reg 100/17

Drivers’ Licences, amending O Reg 340/94

Notices

Ontario Gazette, April 15, 2017:

Ontario Securities Commission

• Amendments to National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules

Ontario Gazette, April 22, 2017:

Ontario Securities Commission

• National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives

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Prince Edward Island

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
62	An Act to Amend the Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
63	An Act to Amend the Family Law Act
64	An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act (No. 2)
65	An Act to Amend the Judicature Act
68	Appropriation Act (Current Expenditures) 2017
69	Building Codes Act
70	An Act to Amend the Maintenance Enforcement Act
71	An Act to Amend the Regulated Health Professions Act
72	Registered Health Professions Act
73	An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act
104	An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act (No. 4)

Proclamations

Prince Edward Island Royal Gazette, Part I, April 22, 2017:

Animal Welfare Act, SPEI 2015, c 2

• Act in force April 15, 2017

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Quebec

Projets de loi

	Référencés à la première lecture seulement
128	Loi visant à favoriser la protection des personnes par la mise en place d’un encadrement concernant les chiens
135	Loi renforçant la gouvernance et la gestion des ressources informationnelles des organismes publics et des entreprises du gouvernement

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
128	An Act to promote the protection of persons by establishing a framework with regard to dogs
135	An Act to reinforce the governance and management of the information resources of public bodies and government enterprises

Réglements

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, 26 avril 2017:

Loi sur l’assurance maladie

OC 400-2017

Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les formules et les relevés d’honoraires relatifs à la Loi sur l’assurance maladie

Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 26, 2017:

Health Insurance Act

OC 400-2017

Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting forms and statements of fees under the Health Insurance Act

Projets de Règlement

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 19 avril 2017: 

Loi sur le bâtiment

• Règlement modifiant le Code de construction et le Règlement d’application de la Loi sur le bâtiment
• Règlement modifiant le Code de sécurité

Loi médicale

• Règlement sur les infirmières praticiennes spécialisées

Loi sur les infirmières et les infirmiers

• Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les classes de spécialités de l’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec pour l’exercice des activités visées à l’article 36.1 de la Loi sur les infirmières et les infirmiers

Draft Regulations

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 19, 2017:

Building Act

• Regulation to amend the Construction Code and the Regulation respecting the application of the Building Act
• Regulation to amend the Safety Code

Medical Act

• Regulation respecting specialized nurse practitioners

Nurses Act

• Regulation amending the Regulation respecting the classes of specialization of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec for the activities referred to in section 36.1 of the Nurses Act to be engaged in

Ordres Ministériels

Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, 27 avril 2017:

Code de la sécurité routière

AM 2017-05

Détermination des périodes de dégel annuel pour l’année 2017 — Arrêté numéro 2017-05 du ministre des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports

Ministerial Orders

Gazette officielle du Québec, Part 2, April 27, 2017:

Highway Safety Code

MO 2017-05

Determination of the annual thaw periods for 2017 — Order number 2017-05 of the Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification

Sanctions

13 avril 2017

• Loi nº 131, Loi modifiant la Loi concernant des mesures de compensation pour la réalisation de projets affectant un milieu humide ou hydrique  — Chapitre nº 6

Assents

April 13, 2017

• Bill 131, An Act to amend the Act respecting compensation measures for the carrying out of projects affecting wetlands or bodies of water — Chapter No. 6

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Saskatchewan

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
68	The Fuel Tax Amendment Act, 2017
69	The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2017

Regulations

Saskatchewan Gazette, Part II, April 13, 2017:

The Securities Act, 1988

Sask Reg 32/2017	The Securities Commission (Adoption of National Instruments) (NI 23-101) Amendment Regulations, 2017
Sask Reg 33/2017	The Securities Commission (Adoption of National Instruments) (NI 94-101) Amendment Regulations, 2017

 

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Yukon

Bills

	Referenced on first reading only
2	National Aboriginal Day Act
5	Act to Amend the Human Rights Act and the Vital Statistics Act (2017)

Regulations

Yukon Gazette, Part II, April 15, 2017:

Placer Mining Act
Quartz Mining Act

Yukon OIC 2017/52	Order in Council 2013/59, amendment Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in Yukon (Liard First Nation), amendment
Yukon OIC 2017/53	Order in Council 2013/60, amendment Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in Yukon (Ross River Dena Council), amendment
Yukon OIC 2017/54	Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in Yukon (White River First Nation), amendment

 

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