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OTTAWA, Thursday, December 10, 1998
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[English]
The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations met at 11:17 a.m. this day in Room 160-S, Centre Block, the Joint Chairman, Gurmant Grewal, presiding.
Representing the Senate: The Honourable Senator William M. Kelly (1).
Representing the House of Commons: Gurmant Grewal, Derek Lee and Tom Wappel (3).
In attendance: Susan Baldwin, Joint Clerk of the Committee (House of Commons); François-R. Bernier, Peggy Jodoin-Rasmussen, Counsel to the Committee, Research Branch, Library of Parliament.
The committee continued its consideration of its permanent Order of Reference, section 19, The Statutory Instruments Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-22, which follows:
Every statutory instrument issued, made or established after December 31, 1971, other than an instrument the inspection of which and the obtaining of copies of which are precluded by any regulations made pursuant to paragraph 20(d), shall stand permanently referred to any committee of the House of Commons, of the Senate or of both Houses of Parliament that may be established for the purpose of reviewing and scrutinizing statutory instruments
On SOR/88-361 -- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 1988;
It was agreed, -- That the Joint Chairmen correspond with the Solicitor General with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/98-283 -- Order Repealing the Eskimo Economic Development Guarantee Order;
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
On SOR/78-22 -- Indian Economic Development Direct Loan Order;
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
On SOR/78-21 -- Indian Economic Development Guarantee Order;
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
On SOR/96-404 -- Prohibition of Entry on Certain Lands Order, 1996, No. 3;
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
On SOR/97-510 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1081);
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
On SOR/88-66 -- Controlled Products Regulations;
It was agreed, -- That the Joint Chairmen correspond with the Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/91-371 -- Maple Products Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That the Joint Chairmen correspond with the Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/91-523 -- Maple Products Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That the Joint Chairmen correspond with the Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/72-337 -- Narcotic Control Regulations, amendment;
On SOR/72-336 -- Food and Drug Regulations, amendment;
On SOR/72-166 -- Food and Drug Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- To ask Counsel to prepare a draft disallowance report.
On SOR/85-588 -- Narcotic Control Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That the Joint Chairmen correspond with the Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/88-89 -- Pest Control Products Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Department of Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/95-252 -- Hazardous Products (Lighters) Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Department of Minister of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On C.R.C. c. 231 -- Prince Edward Island Milk Marketing Levies Order;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On C.R.C. c. 245 -- Quebec Milk Marketing Levies (Carnation) By-law;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/92-677 -- Specific Agreement Confirmation Regulations;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/89-21 -- Tobacco Products Control Regulations;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Department of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/93-389 -- Tobacco Products Control Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Department of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SOR/94-5 -- Tobacco Products Control Regulations, amendment;
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Department of Health with respect to certain comments made by the committee.
On SI/97-42 -- Withdrawal from Disposal Order (North Slave Region, N.W.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SI/97-101 -- Order Respecting the Withdrawal from Disposal of Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SI/97-113 -- Order Respecting the Withdrawal from Disposal of Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (Nordenskiold Wetland Habitat Protection Area, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/97-417 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1997-No. 5, Ddhaw Grho Habitat Protection Area, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/97-418 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1997-N0. 6, Lhutsaw Wetland Habitat Protection Area, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/97-444 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1997-No. 7, Nordenskiold Wetland Habitat Protection Area, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/97-562 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1077);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/98-291 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1045);
It was agreed, -- That Counsel to the Committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.
On SOR/91-149 -- Food and Drug Regulations, amendment;
On SOR/94-163 -- Tobacco Sales to Young Persons Regulations;
On SOR/98-105 -- Regulations Amending the Patented Medicines Regulations, 1994 (Miscellaneous Program);
On SOR/98-310 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1998-No.5, First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Y.T.);
On SOR/98-311 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1998-No. 6, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Y.T.);
On SOR/98-312 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1998-No. 7, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Y.T.);
On SOR/98-313 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1998-No. 8, Teslin Tlingit Council, Y.T.);
It was agreed, -- That the file be closed.
The committee considered the following Statutory Instruments without comment.
SOR/97-120 -- Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Part II);
SOR/97-168 -- Order Designating the Canadian Food Inspection Agency;
SOR/97-174 -- Regulations Amending the Pest Control Products Regulations;
SOR/97-178 -- Regulations Amending the Release of Information for Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Regulations;
SOR/97-180 -- Denial of Licences for Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Regulations;
SOR/97-195 -- Order Amending the Domestic Substances List;
SOR/97-224 -- Order Respecting the Remission of Customs Duties on Pointe Shoes or Block Toe Shoes;
SOR/97-314 -- Regulations Amending the Statutory Instruments Regulations;
SOR/97-351 -- NAFTA Importation of Goods Exported for Repair under Warranty (Tariff Item No. 9820.00.00) Regulations;
SOR/97-360 -- Proclamation Authorizing the Issue and Prescribing the Composition, Dimensions and Design of a Ten Cent Precious Metal Coin;
SOR/97-361 -- Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations;
SOR/97-366 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1033);
SOR/97-376 -- Regulations Amending The Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Vehicle Emissions);
SOR/97-377 -- Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations;
SOR/97-378 -- Technical Amendments Order (Customs Tariff), No. 8;
SOR/97-383 -- Regulations Amending the Insurable Earnings and Collection of Premiums Regulations;
SOR/97-384 -- Regulations Amending the Canada Pension Plan Regulations;
SOR/97-387 -- Regulations Repealing the Airport Ground Transportation Fees Regulations;
SOR/97-389 -- Customs Duties Accelerated Reduction Order, No. 9;
SOR/97-396 -- Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations;
SOR/97-398 -- General Preferential Tariff Withdrawal Order -- Burma (Myanmar);
SOR/97-402 -- Special Appointment Regulations, No. 1997-6;
SOR/97-403 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1023);
SOR/97-404 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1022);
SOR/97-405 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1027);
SOR/97-407 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1020);
SOR/97-408 -- Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations;
SOR/97-409 -- Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations;
SOR/97-410 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1030);
SOR/97-411 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1055);
SOR/97-412 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1062);
SOR/97-413 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1061);
SOR/97-414 -- Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1067);
SOR/97-415 -- Government Employees Land Acquisition Order, 1997, No. 2;
SOR/97-416 -- Prohibition of entry on Certain Lands Order, 1997, No. 4;
SOR/97-420 -- Regulations Amending the Pension Benefits Division Regulations;
SOR/97-421 -- Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Minor Amendments);
SOR/97-422 -- Order Amending the Manitoba Hog Order;
SOR/97-423 -- Order Amending the Alberta Hog Order;
SOR/97-424 -- British Columbia Chicken Order;
SOR/97-425 -- Order Amending the Off Grades of Grain and Grades of Screenings Order;
SOR/97-426 -- Delegation of Powers (Customs) Order, amendment;
SOR/97-428 -- Order Terminating the Administration, Management and Control by the Canada Ports Corporation of the Harbour of Churchill;
SOR/97-431 -- Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations;
SOR/97-432 -- Regulations Amending the Canadian Turkey Marketing Quota Regulations, 1990;
SOR/97-433 -- Order Amending the Domestic Substances List;
SOR/97-434 -- Order Amending the Domestic Substances List;
SOR/97-435 -- Order Amending the Domestic Substances List;
SOR/97-436 -- Order Amending the Domestic Substances List;
SOR/97-439 -- Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations;
SOR/97-440 -- Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Duties Reduction or Removal Order, 1988;
SOR/97-441 -- Textured Polyester Filament Yarn Remission Order, 1997;
SOR/97-442 -- Chloralkali Electrolyser Remission Order, 1997;
SOR/97-447 -- Processed Egg Regulations, amendment;
SOR/97-451 -- Order Amending Schedule II to the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act;
SOR/97-456 -- Order Amending Schedule II to the Act;
SOR/97-459 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1997-No.8, Fort Selkirk Historic Site, Y.T.);
SOR/97-460 -- Order Prohibiting Entry on Certain Lands in the Yukon Territory (1997-No.9, Tombstone Territorial Park Reservation, Y.T.);
SOR/97-461 -- Lego Canada Inc. Remission Order, No. 2;
SOR/97-463 -- Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Mirrors);
SOR/97-464 -- Regulations Amending the Immigration Regulations, 1978;
SOR/97-470 -- Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations;
SOR/97-479 -- Order Respecting The Remission Of Anti-Dumping And Countervailing Duties On Certain Specialty Sugar Products;
SOR/97-483 -- Regulations Amending the Assessment of Financial Institutions Regulations, 1996;
SOR/97-489 -- Tariff Amending the Tariff of Fees of Shipping Masters;
On SOR/97-495 -- Regulations Amending the Government Annuities Regulations;
At 12:09 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Tõnu Onu
Joint Clerk of the Committee (Senate)