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Vol: IV  –  Issue: VIII      Aug. 26, 2005

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ENERGY & MINES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation (Mines) (Reg 257/88) ADDED!  
FAMILY, WILLS & ESTATES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
No activity to report.
FOREST & ENVIRONMENT RELATED

Forest and Environment News:

Suspension of Softwood Talks – The B.C. government supported the federal government’s decision not to go ahead with meetings with U.S. government officials on Aug. 22 regarding the softwood lumber dispute. Canada and the provinces will continue to monitor the U.S. response before deciding on next steps. See Softwood Talks

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
No activity to report.
HEALTH RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Health Authorities Act Aug. 19, 2005 by 2003 Bill 62 (Reg 233/2005) Health Professions Amendment Act, 2003
Prescribed Health Care Profession Regulation 277/97 Aug. 19, 2005 by Reg 232/2005
LABOUR & COMPANY RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Business Practices and Consumer Protection Regulation 294/2004 July 28, 2005 by Reg 248/2005
Employment Standards Act Regulations 396/95 Aug. 19, 2005 by Reg 232/2005
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATED

Local Government News:

Canada's Kyoto Commitment – The Federal Government has issued a consultation paper stemming from the "Moving Forward on Climate Change: A Plan to Honour Our Kyoto Commitment" plan. Public comments continue to be invited until Sept. 30, 2005. It is expected that the system will begin operating early in 2006. The proposed system will encourage innovative Canadian projects that use new practices and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Companies and communities will then be awarded credits. See Emission Reductions.

Economic Opportunities in Rural B.C. – Western Economic Diversification Canada will be funding 31 projects which will benefit 35 communities across B.C. Working primarily through its network of Community Futures Development Corporations, rural communities will have an opportunity for future sustainable economic growth. See Funding for Rural Areas.

High Gas Taxes: comments from the Prime Minister – Despite increasing gas prices, Prime Minister Paul Martin said that the government will not reduce Ottawa's take at the pumps because municipalities are already counting on this money. The Prime Minister made the remarks in Edmonton following a meeting with the Canada West Foundation, a think tank focused on bringing a western perspective to public policy. See Federal Gas Tax Defended

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Criminal Records Review Act ADDED!  
Evidence Act Aug. 19, 2005 by s. 43 (part) only 2003 Bill 62 (Reg 233/2005) Health Professions Amendment Act, 2003
Liquor Distribution Act ADDED!  
Prince Rupert Loan Authorization Regulation 249/2005 NEW!  
MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Blood Sample Certification Regulation 333/83 Aug. 19, 2005 by Reg 232/2005
Motor Vehicle Act Aug. 19, 2005 by 2003 Bill 62 (Reg 233/2005) Health Professions Amendment Act, 2003
Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation 89/97 July 28, 2005 by Reg 260/2005 and by Reg 261/2005
REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS LIEN RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
No activity to report.
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