Proceedings of the Standing Joint Committee for the 
Scrutiny of Regulations

Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings

OTTAWA, Thursday, October 20, 2011
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[English]

The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations met at 8:42 a.m., this day, in room 256-S, Centre Block, the joint chairs, the Honourable Senator Bob Runciman and Ms. Françoise Boivin, presiding.

Representing the Senate: The Honourable Senators Braley, Frum, Harb, Hervieux-Payette, P.C., Moore, Runciman and Verner, P.C. (7).

Representing the House of Commons: Dan Albas, Françoise Boivin, Garry Breitkreuz, Patrick Brown, Rod Bruinooge, Pierre Dionne Labelle, Jean-François Larose, Massimo Pacetti, Andrew Saxton, Glenn Thibeault, Brad Trost and David Wilks (12).

Also present: Andrew Lauzon, Joint Clerk of the Committee (House of Commons); Peter Bernhardt, General Counsel, and Evelyne Borkowski-Parent, Counsel, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

In attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

The committee proceeded to consider its permanent order of reference, as set out in section 19 of the Statutory Instruments Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. S-22, which provides for the following:

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.

In the matter of C.R.C. c. 954 — Indian Estates Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2010-158 — Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Farm Products Council of Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2010-79 — Regulations Amending the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) (Miscellaneous Program), it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Environment Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2001-532 — Telecommunications Apparatus Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Industry Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2003-196 — Natural Health Products Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Health Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2007-302 — Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations and the Dairy Products Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2008-273 — PCB Regulations, it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2009-314 — Regulations Amending the Fish Inspection Regulations, it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2002-354 — Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Administered and Enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 2002-1 (Miscellaneous Program), it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2007-206 — Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the Hazardous Products Act (Flame Resistance Test Method), it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2007-282 — Directive to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regarding the Health of Canadians, it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SI/2009-94 — Withdrawal from Disposal of Certain Tracts of Territorial Lands in the Northwest Territories (Saoyú-Æehdacho (Grizzly Bear Mountain and Scented Grass Hills) National Historic Site) Order, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SI/2010-18 — Withdrawal from Disposal, Setting Apart and Appropriation of Certain Tracts of Territorial Lands in the Northwest Territories (Reindeer Grazing Reserve) Order, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2003-355 — Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/94-753 — Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, 1995, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2005-206 — Regulations Amending the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of Parks Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2008-12 — Regulations Amending the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg and Chick Licensing Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Farm Products Council of Canada with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SOR/2008-268 — Regulations Amending the Industrial Design Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee correspond with the Designated Instruments Officer of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office with respect to certain comments made by the committee.

In the matter of SI/2010-83 — Withdrawal from Disposal of Certains Tracts of Territorial Lands in the Northwest Territories (Dechcho First Nations) Order, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/2000-374 — Regulations Amending the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/2006-147 — Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Administered and Enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/2010-257 — Order Amending the Export and Import Permits and Certificates Fees Order, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/2010-310 — Regulations Amending the Reportable Diseases Regulations, it was agreed that counsel to the committee review their status at a later date and inform the committee of the action taken.

In the matter of SOR/2008-315 — Regulations Amending Certain Department of Industry Regulations, it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2010-89 — Regulations Amending the Public Service Employment Regulations, it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2011-48 — Regulations Amending the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations (Miscellaneous Program), it was agreed that the file be closed.

In the matter of SOR/2011-71 — Regulations Amending the Secure Electronic Signature Regulations (Miscellaneous Program), it was agreed that the file be closed.

The committee considered the following Statutory Instruments without comment:

SI/2011-62 — Order Fixing the Dates of Coming into Force of Certain Sections of the Act;

SI/2011-63 — Lorna Shoyama Tax Remission Order;

SI/2011-64 — Micheline Poulin Remission Order;

SI/2011-65 — Tobie Pelletier Remission Order;

SI/2011-66 — Certain Marine Carriers Remission Order, 2011;

SI/2011-67 — Order Transferring to Shared Services Canada the Control and Supervision of Certain Portions of the Federal Public Administration in the Department of Public Works and Government Services;

SI/2011-68 — Order Designating the President of Shared Services Canada as Deputy Head in Respect of that Entity;

SI/2011-69 — Order Designating Shared Services Canada as a Department and the President as the Deputy Head for Purposes of the Act;

SI/2011-70 — Order Amending the Access to Information Act Heads of Government Institutions Designation Order;

SI/2011-71 — Order Amending the Privacy Act Heads of Government Institutions Designation Order;

SI/2011-72 — Order Amending the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act Deputy Heads of Public Service of Canada Order;

SOR/2011-34 — Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule I to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

SOR/2011-35 — Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule I to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999;

SOR/2011-40 — Regulations Amending the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Regulations;

SOR/2011-44 — Regulations Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations;

SOR/2011-49 — Order Adding the Indian Bands Council Elections Order (Kahkewistahaw);

SOR/2011-50 — Order Amending the Indian Bands Council Elections Order (Sawbridge);

SOR/2011-53 — Regulations Amending the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations;

SOR/2011-58 — Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1627 - Schedule F);

SOR/2011-62 — Regulations Exempting a Department and Parent Crown Corporations from the Requirements of Subsections 65.1(1) and 131.1(1) of the Financial Administration Act;

SOR/2011-63 — Order 2011-87-02-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List;

SOR/2011-64 — Order 2011-66-02-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List;

SOR/2011-66 — Order Extending Export Development Canada's Temporary Domestic Powers;

SOR/2011-70 — Order Amending the Automatic Firearms Country Control List;

SOR/2011-72 — Regulations Amending the Canadian Turkey Marketing Quota Regulations, 1990;

SOR/2011-73 — Regulations Amending the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations;

SOR/2011-76 — Regulations Amending the Canadian Chicken Marketing Quota Regulations;

SOR/2011-80 — Regulations Amending the Authority to Sell Drugs Fees Regulations;

SOR/2011-93 — Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1624 - Schedule F);

SOR/2011-94 — Rules Amending the Bankruptcy and Insolvency General Rules;

SOR/2011-100 — Prescribed Products Regulations;

SOR/2011-101 — Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations;

SOR/2011-104 — Order Amending the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Levies Order;

SOR/2011-106 — Order 2011-87-03-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List;

SOR/2011-153 — Order 2011-112-07-01 Amending the Domestic Substance List;

SOR/2011-158 — Regulations Amending the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations;

SOR/2011-159 — Order Amending Schedule I.1 to the Financial Administration Act;

SOR/2011-160 — Order Amending Schedule IV to the Financial Administration Act;

SOR/2011-161 — Order Amending Part II of Schedule VI to the Financial Administration Act;

SOR/2011-162 — Order Amending Schedule I to the Access to Information Act; and

SOR/2011-163 — Order amending the Schedule to the Privacy Act.

At 9:45 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the joint chairs.

ATTEST:

Marcy Zlotnick

Joint Clerk of the Committee (Senate)