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Vol: V  –  Issue: V      May 29, 2006

QUICKSCRIBE NEWS:

New, Faster Server – Quickscribe is pleased to report that we recently upgraded our server. The new server will help to ensure that you will continue to enjoy speedy access to the documents on our site, despite the increased traffic brought about by our growing client base.

Spring Session Completed – The spring session of the Legislative Assembly has concluded. To see the bills that were passed, go to 3rd Reading Bills.


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FAMILY, WILLS & ESTATES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Court Order Enforcement ActMay 4, 2006by 2003 Bill 32 s. 12-13 only (Reg 121-2006) Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act
Court Rules ActApril 20, 2006by 2005 Bill 13 s. 39 only (Reg 89-2006) Civil Forfeiture Act
May 4, 2006by 2003 Bill 32 s. 14-15 only Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act
Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer ActNEW!
May 4, 2006
SBC 2003 chap. 28
Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees ActNEW!
May 4, 2006
SBC 2003 chap. 29
Limitation ActMay 4, 2006by 2003 Bill 32 s. 16-18 only Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act
Provincial Court (Family) Rules 417/98May 1, 2006by Reg 96/2006
Trustee ActMay 18, 2006by 2006 Bill 20 s. 69 only Securities Amendment Act, 2006
FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT RELATED

Forest and Environment News:

Preparing Forest, Range Resources For Climate Change – The Chief Forester has released a report, “Preparing for Climate Change: Adapting to Impacts on British Columbia’s Forest and Range Resources,” for public review and comment. Climate change could increase forest and range productivity in certain areas of the province. It may also result in insect and disease outbreaks, forest-damaging events such as ice storms, floods and droughts, a shorter winter logging season and a longer fire season. It also has implications for rangelands, including wildlife habitat and the spread of invasive plants. See the report online at Climate Change Report. Comments on the report and its recommendations will be accepted until July 31, 2006.

Softwood Lumber – For the latest information please see the following websites: BC Lumber Trade Council, Government of Canada or Government of BC.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Forest ActMay 18, 2006by 2006 Bill 24 s. 5-6 only Resort Timber Administration Act
Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands Designated Area No. 2 (B.C. Reg. 122/2006)NEW!
May 4, 2006
by Reg 122/2006
Log Salvage Regulation for the Vancouver Log Salvage District 220/81April 21, 2006by Reg 90/2006
Municipal Sewage Regulation 129/99May 18, 2006 by Reg 132/2006
Park and Recreation Area Regulation 180/90May 4, 2006by Reg 126/2006
Protected Areas of British Columbia Act May 4, 2006by 2004 Bill 74 s. 32(d) only (Reg 123/2006) Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2004
Waste Discharge Regulation 320/2004May 18, 2006 by Reg 132/2006
Water Regulation 204/88May 18, 2006 by Reg 146/2006
by Reg 147/2006
HEALTH RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Health Care Consent Regulation 20/2000April 27, 2006by Reg 99/2006
Health Professions Act May 18, 2006 by 2006 Bill 29 s. 4-6, 8-9, 11-20, 22 only Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
May 19, 2006 by 2006 Bill 29 s. 21 only Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
LABOUR & COMPANY RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Business Number Regulation 388/2003April 28, 2006by Reg 111/2006
Cooperative Association ActMay 18, 2006by 2006 Bill 20 s. 68 only Securities Amendment Act, 2006
Employment Standards ActApril 27, 2006by 2006 Bill 8 s. 1-3 only Employment Standards (Compassionate Care Leave) Amendment Act, 2006
Extended Health Care and Dental Plans Regulation 403/97May 18, 2006by Reg 143/2006
Group Life Insurance Regulation (No. 1) 408/97May 18, 2006by Reg 143/2006
Long Term Disability Plan Regulation 409/97April 21, 2006by Reg 91/2006
May 18, 2006by Reg 143/2006
Securities Act May 18, 2006 by 2006 Bill 20 Securities Amendment Act, 2006
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATED

Local Government News:

Referendum On Electoral Reform To Be Held In Conjunction With Provincial General Election – It was expected that a second referendum on electoral reform was to be held in conjuction with the municipal elections in November 2008. However, the Provincial Government has moved the date of the referendum to May 2009, in conjunction with the provincial general election. For more information see Premier’s statement on electoral reform referendum.

Courts Confirms Expansion of Recovery for Unjust Enrichment – Staples McDannold Stewart has posted an informative client bulletin regarding a recent decision in which the B.C. Court of Appeal extended the remedy of unjust enrichment available to persons dealing with local governments. See Bulletin for more information. In addition, the Spring 2006 issue of their LoGo NoteBook has also been posted, see the LoGo Notebook.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Authority Designation Regulations 263/89April 28, 2006by Reg 112/2006
Civil Forfeiture ActNEW!
April 20, 2006
by SBC 2005 chap. 29
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ActMarch 30, 2006by 2006 Bill 15 s. 12 only Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
Home Owner Grant Regulation 100/2002RETROACTIVE!
April 27, 2006
by Reg 100/2006
Liquor Control and Licensing ActMay 18, 2006by 2006 Bill 31 s. 68 only Public Safety and Solicitor General Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
Social Service Tax Act May 18, 2006 by Reg 145/2006 retro to Dec. 31, 1996
Social Service Tax Act Regulations 84/58RETROACTIVE!
April 27, 2006
by Reg 107/2006
by Reg 108/2006
by Reg 109/2006
Taxation (Rural Area) Act Regulation 387/82April 27, 2006by Reg 110/2006
West Nile Virus Control Regulation 357/2004April 27, 2006by Reg 98/2006
MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Commercial Transport Regulations 30/78April 27, 2006by Reg 95/2006
May 18, 2006by Reg 131/2006
Emission Inspection Exemption Regulation 320/92May 18, 2006by Reg 141/2006
Ferry Terminal Facilities Trailer Licensing & Registration Exemption 493/94May 18, 2006by Reg 140/2006
Motor Fuel Tax Regulation 414/85RETROACTIVE!
April 27, 2006
by Reg 102/2006
May 18, 2006 by Reg 137/2006
Motor Vehicle ActMay 18, 2006by 2006 Bill 31 s. 69 only Public Safety and Solicitor General Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations 026/58April 27, 2006by Reg 103/2006
Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation 089/97April 27, 2006 by Reg 104/2006
by Reg 105/2006
May 4, 2006by Reg 125/2006
REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS LIEN RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
McLeod Lake Indian Band Treaty No. 8 Adhesion and Settlement Agreement Exemption Regulation 474/2003April 27, 2006by Reg 106/2006
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