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Vol: IV  –  Issue: I      Jan. 24, 2005

QUICKSCRIBE NEWS:

New Reporter Enhancements Completed! – Quickscribe is pleased to report the completion of new enhancements to your monthly Quickscribe Reporter. Clients can now view the specific amendments for each regulation using a link to the Orders in Council. Simply click any regulation under the “Amendment Information” column in this Reporter. This will direct you to the appropriate Orders in Council and will outline in detail the specific amendments to each regulation.

Coming Soon! – Quickscribe plans to store future OIC’s in a folder within your “Selected Documents” column. This should be available shortly.

Quick Tip – Open any act or regulation document. For those with archives, RIGHT click on the red archive date. Select “open in a new window”. This will display the archived document on a separate screen enabling you to quickly cross-reference between the old and current documents simultaneously.


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Click here for:  FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT
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Click here for:  LABOUR & COMPANY
  Click here for:  LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Click here for:  MOTOR VEHICLE
Click here for:  REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS LIEN

FAMILY, WILLS & ESTATES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Insurance Act Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 42] Reg 505/2004 Real Estate Development Marketing Act
Insurance Classes Reg 337/90 Dec. 31, 2004 s. 2(b) by Reg 574/2004
FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT RELATED

Forest and Environment News:

Forestry Trade Mission To Expand Markets – Forests Minister Michael de Jong and minister of state for immigration and multicultural services Patrick Wong kicked off the government and industry trade mission today with a ceremonial signing of a wooden beam to be placed in the Dream Home China Project in Shanghai. The primary goal of the trade mission is expanding markets for BC wood products in China and building on successful market relationships in Japan. For more information, see the News Release.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Drinking Water Protection Reg 200/2003 Dec. 13, 2004 by Reg 564/2004
Forest Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Forest and Range Practices Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Forest Planning and Practices Reg 14/2004 Dec. 13, 2004 by Reg 580/2004
Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Forest Practices Code of BC Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Fort St. John Pilot Project Reg 278/2001 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Integrated Pest Management Act NEW!
Dec. 31, 2004
Act in force by Reg 599/2004 as amended by Water, Land and Air Protection Statutes Amendment Act, 2004
Pesticide Control Act REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by [2003 Bill 53] Reg 599/2004 Integrated Pest Management Act
Pipeline Reg 360/98 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 601/2004
Water Regulation 204/88 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 375/2004
Weed Control Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Wood Residue Burner and Incinerator Reg 519/95 Dec. 7, 2004 by Reg 556/2004
HEALTH RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Hospital Act Dec. 3, 2004 s. 102 (as amended by 2004 Bill 62) and s. 103 by [2004 Bill 56] Reg 516/2004 Administrative Tribunals Act
LABOUR & COMPANY RELATED

Labour and Company News:

Labour Bulletin – Click here for Staples McDannold Stewart's Labour Bulletin with the article "Constructive Dismissal - Employees Entitled to a “Try Out” of New Contract Terms Imposed by Employer" .

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 42] Reg 505/2004 Real Estate Development Marketing Act
Consumer Contracts Reg 272/2004 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 518/2004
Debt Collection Industry Reg 295/2004 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 518/2004
Employment Standards Reg 396/95 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 518/2004
Pension Benefits Standards Act Dec. 1, 2004 by [2004 Bill 69] Reg 550/2004 Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2004
Pension Benefits Standards Reg 433/93 Dec. 1, 2004 by Reg 550/2004
Securities Act Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 42] Reg 505/2004 Real Estate Development Marketing Act
Workers Compensation Act Dec. 3, 2004 s. 179 to 188 only by [2004 Bill 56] Reg 516/2004 Administrative Tribunals Act
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATED

Local Government News:

Local Government Infrastructure and Finance – The Financial Reporting Forms from the Local Government Data Entry System 2004 are now available. Municipalities and Regional Districts are required under the Community Charter section 167(4) to submit annual financial information to the Inspector of Municipalities. To assist users in completing their submissions, the Municipal LGDE Help Manual and the Regional District LGDE Help Manual are available.

Local Government Prosecutions – Effective January 1, 2005, justices hearing local government prosecutions will have additional sentencing powers related to injunctions, penalties and compensation at their disposal as a result of the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. For more information, please see this Bulletin

TSUNAMI RELIEF
FCM to Help Coordinate Municipal Tsunami Response – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and its member local governments are mobilizing to provide long-term assistance to affected communities in the region. A key long-term need is to restore basic services typically provided by municipal governments such as water and sewer systems, local transportation networks, solid waste management, and public health infrastructure. FCM is working with the Canadian International Development Agency to determine what the needs in the region are and what role the municipal sector can play in the recovery and rebuilding efforts. FCM is also coordinating its action with its international partners including United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), to favour a concerted municipal response.
The City of Vancouver is working with the FCM to contribute to the massive reconstruction effort required by the communities ravaged by last week's tsunami in Asia. They're considering ways to offer basic emergency supplies – from water purification plants, to generators or even the skills of the staff – to help these communities get back on their feet.
Squamish is investigating ways to mobilize its many strengths and resources to "adopt a village" devastated by the recent South Asian earthquake and tsunami.
Courtenay held a local "Rally in the Valley" fundraiser for the Asia Earthquake and Tsunami victims recently. The City plans to recognize the efforts of the community by committing matching funds from the rally equal to $1 per Courtenay citizen, or up to $20,000.00. Council also challenges all Canadian local governments to contribute to the Asia earthquake and tsunami victims in a similar manner, either to the Red Cross or other bona fide relief agencies.

Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Reg 171/2002 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Applicability Reg 308/2003 Dec. 13, 2004 by Reg 596/2004
Assessment Act Dec. 3, 2004 s. 67 to 69 only by [2004 Bill 56] Reg 516/2004 Administrative Tribunals Act
BC Transportation Financing Authority Motor Fuel Tax Reg 272/93 REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by Reg 546/2004
Build BC Act REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Coastal Ferry Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Community Charter Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Jan. 1, 2005 s. 31 only by [2003 Bill 65] Reg 175/2004 Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act
Government Buildings Act (formerly Ministry of Transportation and Highways Act) Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Local Government Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Jan. 1, 2005 s. 32 (part) and 34 only by [2003 Bill 65] Reg 175/2004 Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act
Managed Forest Land and Cut Timber Values Reg 90/2000 Dec. 3, 2004 by Reg 551/2004
Ministry of Transportation and Highways Act (renamed Government Buildings Act) Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Municipal Aid Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Municipal Finance Authority Reg 67/98 Dec. 13, 2004 by Reg 592/2004
Prescribed Classes of Insurance for Insurance Licences Reg 574/2004 NEW!
Dec. 31, 2004
Reg 574/2004
Social Service Tax Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Subdivision Regulations 262/70 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 555/2004
Transportation Investment Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Water Conservation Plumbing Reg 290/2004 NEW!
Jan. 1, 2005
Reg 290/2004; supersedes Reg 294/98
MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED

Motor Vehicle News:

Intelligent Transportation Systems Projects Funded – Under Transport Canada's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plan, 25 new projects aimed at making transportation in Canada safer, more reliable and efficient will receive funding. The projects range from an advanced traveller information system in British Columbia, to an integrated data and communication management system in Quebec, to a vehicle tracking system for rapid transit in Nova Scotia. For more info see Projects Funded.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Commercial Transport Reg 30/78 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Highway Act REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Highway Act, Part 6, Reg 7/89 REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by Reg 546/2004
Highway Scenic Improvement Act REPEALED!
Dec. 31, 2004
by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Industrial Roads Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Inspectors Authorization Reg 372/92 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Motor Fuel Tax Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Motor Vehicle (All Terrain) Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Motor Vehicle Act Dec. 13, 2004 s. 19 (part) only by [2004 Bill 66] Reg 589/2004 Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2004
Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Jan. 1, 2005 s. 10(part), 11(part), 21(part) only by [2004 Bill 66] Reg 587/2004 Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2004
Motor Vehicle Act Reg 26/58 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS LIEN RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Application for Subdivision Approval Reg 8/89 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Bare Land Strata Reg 75/78 Dec. 31, 2004 by Reg 546/2004
Builders Lien Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Expropriation Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Land Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 41] Reg 507/2004 Real Estate Services Act
Land Title Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 47] Reg 547/2004 Transportation Act
Mortgage Brokers Act Reg 100/73 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 518/2004
Property Transfer Tax Act Dec. 31, 2004 by [2004 Bill 39] Reg 597/2004 Financial Institutions Statutes Amendment Act, 2004
Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 42] Reg 505/2004 Real Estate Development Marketing Act
Property Transfer Tax Reg 74/88 Jan. 1, 2005 by Reg 518/2004
Real Estate Act REPEALED!
Jan. 1, 2005
by [2004 Bill 41] Reg 507/2004 Real Estate Services Act
Real Estate Development Marketing Act NEW!
Jan. 1, 2005
2004 Chapter 41
Real Estate Services Act NEW!
Jan. 1, 2005
2004 Chapter 42
Strata Property Act Jan. 1, 2005 by [2004 Bill 42] Reg 505/2004 Real Estate Development Marketing Act
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