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Alberta Regulation 114/2007 Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act MOBILE HOME SITES TENANCIES MINISTERIAL AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 1, 2007 For information only: Made by the Minister of Service Alberta (M.O. C:012/2007) on June 1, 2007 pursuant to section 66 of the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act. 1 The Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Ministerial Regulation (AR 54/96) is amended by this Regulation. 2 The following is added after section 2: Modification of rent increase frequency set out in Act 2.1(1) The references to "180 days" in section 16(3)(a) and (b) of the Act shall be read as references to "365 days". (2) Despite section 16(3) of the Act as modified by subsection (1), a landlord shall not increase the rent payable under a tenancy agreement in respect of a periodic tenancy after the landlord has served a notice of termination on the tenant under section 13(1) of the Act. Rent increase for fixed term tenancies 2.2(1) Despite any agreement, declaration, waiver or statement to the contrary, a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant under a tenancy agreement in respect of a fixed term tenancy for a term of one year or more or recover any additional rent resulting from an increase during the term of the tenancy. (2) Despite any agreement, declaration, waiver or statement to the contrary, a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant who is occupying the same premises under 2 or more consecutive tenancy agreements in respect of fixed term tenancies each for a term of less than one year or recover any additional rent resulting from an increase unless at least 365 days has passed since (a) the commencement of the first of those tenancies, whether the first of those tenancies commenced before or after the coming into force on this section, or (b) the last increase in rent, whichever is later. (3) Despite subsection (2)(b), if the 365th day occurs during the term of a fixed term tenancy, the landlord shall not increase the rent until the expiration of that tenancy. 3 The following is added after section 9: Offence 9.1(1) A landlord who fails to give the minimum required notice under section 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 or 16(1) of the Act is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $10 000. (2) A landlord who contravenes section 16(3) of the Act as modified by section 2.1(1) of this Regulation is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $10 000. (3) A landlord who contravenes section 2.1(2) or 2.2 of this Regulation is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $10 000. 4 This Regulation is deemed to have come into force on April 24, 2007. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 115/2007 Residential Tenancies Act RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES MINISTERIAL AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 1, 2007 For information only: Made by the Minister of Service Alberta (M.O. C:011/2007) on June 1, 2007 pursuant to section 70 of the Residential Tenancies Act. 1 The Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation (AR 211/2004) is amended by this Regulation. 2 The following is added after section 2: Modification of notice periods set out in Act 2.1(1) Despite sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Act, a landlord may terminate a periodic tenancy for the reason prescribed in section 2(2)(c)(ii) of this Regulation only if the landlord serves on the tenant a notice to terminate the tenancy 365 days before the date set out in the notice to terminate. (2) The reference to "180 days" in section 12(2) of the Act shall be read as a reference to "365 days". 3 Section 3 is repealed and the following is substituted: Rent increase 3(1) Despite any agreement, declaration, waiver or statement to the contrary, for the purposes of section 14(4) of the Act, a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant under a residential tenancy agreement in respect of a periodic tenancy or recover any additional rent resulting from an increase unless at least 365 days has passed since (a) the commencement of the tenancy, whether the tenancy commenced before or after the coming into force of this section, or (b) the last increase in rent, whichever is later. (2) Despite subsection (1), a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant under a residential tenancy agreement in respect of a periodic tenancy after the landlord has served a notice of termination on the tenant under section 12(2) of the Act or for the reason prescribed in section 2(2)(c)(ii) of this Regulation. (3) Despite any agreement, declaration, waiver or statement to the contrary, a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant under a residential tenancy agreement in respect of a fixed term tenancy for a term of one year or more or recover any additional rent resulting from an increase during the term of the tenancy. (4) Despite any agreement, declaration, waiver or statement to the contrary, a landlord shall not increase the rent payable by a tenant who is occupying the same premises under 2 or more consecutive residential tenancy agreements in respect of fixed term tenancies each for a term of less than one year or recover any additional rent resulting from an increase unless at least 365 days has passed since (a) the commencement of the first of those tenancies, whether the first of those tenancies commenced before or after the coming into force of this section, or (b) the last increase in rent, whichever is later. (5) Despite subsection (4)(b), if the 365th day occurs during the term of a fixed term tenancy, the landlord shall not increase the rent until the expiration of that tenancy. 4 Section 11 is amended (a) by renumbering it as section 11(1); (b) in subsection (1) by striking out "section 70(l)" and substituting "section 70(1)(l)"; (c) by adding the following after subsection (1): (2) A landlord who fails to give the minimum required notice under section 11 or 14 of the Act or under section 7, 8, 9 or 12 of the Act as modified by section 2.1 of this Regulation is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $10 000. (3) A landlord who contravenes section 3 of this Regulation is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $10 000. 5 This Regulation is deemed to have come into force on April 24, 2007. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 116/2007 Metis Settlements Act METIS SETTLEMENTS OMBUDSMAN REGULATION Filed: June 4, 2007 For information only: Made by the Minister of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations (M.O. 16/2007) on June 1, 2007 pursuant to section 175.1 of the Metis Settlements Act. Table of Contents 1 Definitions 2 Purpose Part 1 Office and Role of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 3 Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 4 Appointment of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 5 Term of office 6 Removal from office 7 Investigators and other staff 8 Authority of Metis Settlements Ombudsman and investigators 9 Ombudsman authorized to perform Ministerial powers 10 Referring matters to the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 11 Internal management and operation 12 Reports Part 2 Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee and Transitional Issues 13 Committee established 14 Transition 15 Expiry 16 Coming into force Definitions 1 In this Regulation, (a) "Act" means the Metis Settlements Act; (b) "investigator" means an investigator appointed under section 7; (c) "Metis Settlements Ombudsman" means the Metis Settlements Ombudsman appointed by the Minister under section 4. Purpose 2 The purpose of this Regulation is to further the attainment of self- governance by Metis settlements under the laws of Alberta while preserving and enhancing Metis culture and identity. Part 1 Office and Role of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 3 The Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman is established. Appointment of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 4(1) The Minister must appoint an individual as Metis Settlements Ombudsman for the term described in section 5(1), or if required, for a term described in section 5(3). (2) The Minister, after considering the recommendation of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee established under Part 2, must appoint an individual as Metis Settlements Ombudsman for the term described in section 5(2). (3) The individual appointed as Metis Settlements Ombudsman must (a) be a Canadian citizen, (b) be of good character, (c) be familiar with Metis history and the history of the settlements in Alberta, and have the capacity to recognize and implement the purpose of this Regulation, and (d) have sufficient integrity, education, qualifications and experience to perform the functions, powers and duties conferred on the Metis Settlements Ombudsman. Term of office 5(1) The term of office of the first Metis Settlements Ombudsman appointed under this Regulation expires 2 years after the effective date of appointment, but that person may be reappointed under subsection (2). (2) The term of office of each Metis Settlements Ombudsman appointed after the first Metis Settlements Ombudsman, other than a person appointed under subsection (3), is 5 years, and a person may be reappointed as Metis Settlements Ombudsman any number of times. (3) If the Metis Settlements Ombudsman dies, resigns or is removed from office, an individual must be appointed by the Minister under section 4(1) as Metis Settlements Ombudsman for the unexpired period of the term, or for any longer or shorter period the Minister considers appropriate, and section 4(2) does not apply to that appointment. Removal from office 6(1) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman may be removed from office by the Minister for any of the following causes only: (a) incapacity; (b) neglect of duty; (c) misconduct; (d) bankruptcy. (2) The Minister may establish a process for the purpose of making a decision under subsection (1). Investigators and other staff 7(1) Investigators and other staff necessary for the Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman must be appointed by the Metis Settlements Ombudsman and the appointment of investigators and other staff may only be terminated by the Metis Settlements Ombudsman. (2) The individual appointed as an investigator must (a) be of good character, (b) unless the Metis Settlements Ombudsman decides that it is unnecessary in particular circumstances, be familiar with Metis history and the history of the settlements in Alberta, and (c) have sufficient integrity, education, qualifications and experience to perform the functions, powers and duties of an investigator. Authority of Metis Settlements Ombudsman and investigators 8(1) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman and investigators are each authorized to perform all or any of the functions, powers and duties of an investigator under sections 171 to 175 of the Act with respect to (a) a settlement, or (b) an entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by a settlement council or by persons who are employees or officials of a settlement. (2) The exercise of authority by an investigator is subject to the direction and control of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman. Ombudsman authorized to perform Ministerial powers 9 The Metis Settlements Ombudsman is authorized to perform all or any of the functions, powers and duties of the Minister under sections 171 to 175 of the Metis Settlements Act, except for the authority under section 172(2) of the Act, with respect to (a) a settlement, or (b) an entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by a settlement council or by persons who are employees or officials of a settlement. Referring matters to the Metis Settlements Ombudsman 10(1) Recognizing the purpose of this Regulation, the Metis Settlements Ombudsman is authorized to make rules governing and dealing with (a) the manner in which matters are to be referred to the Metis Settlements Ombudsman and by whom, and (b) the process or processes for dealing with those matters. (2) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman must distribute copies of the rules referred to in subsection (1) to the Minister, General Council, settlement councils and any other person that the Metis Settlements Ombudsman considers appropriate. Internal management and operation 11(1) Recognizing the purpose of this Regulation, the Metis Settlements Ombudsman is authorized to make rules respecting the internal management and operation of the Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman. (2) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman must distribute copies of the rules referred to in subsection (1) to the Minister, General Council, settlement councils and any other person that the Metis Settlements Ombudsman considers appropriate. Reports 12(1) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman must (a) make an annual report of the activities of the Office of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman each year to the Minister, General Council, settlement councils and to any other person that the Metis Settlements Ombudsman considers necessary, and (b) make any other report that the Minister requires. (2) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman may make any report to the Minister, General Council, a settlement council or any other person that the Metis Settlements Ombudsman considers necessary or appropriate. Part 2 Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee and Transitional Issues Committee established 13(1) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee is established for the purpose of making a recommendation to the Minister under section 4(2). (2) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee consists of 3 persons who are appointed as follows: (a) one person is to be appointed by the Minister; (b) one person is to be appointed by the General Council; (c) one person is to be appointed jointly by the members appointed under clauses (a) and (b). (3) If the General Council fails to make the appointment under subsection (2)(b) within 30 days after a request from the Minister to do so, the Minister may make the appointment. (4) If the 2 members appointed under subsection (2)(a) and (b) are unable to agree on a person to be appointed as the 3rd member under subsection (2)(c), the Minister must make the appointment. (5) The members of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee must appoint a chair from among them. (6) If the Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee is unable to make a recommendation on the appointment of an individual as the Metis Settlements Ombudsman, the Minister may act alone. (7) The mandate of the members of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman Selection Committee ends once a recommendation is made under section 4(2) unless the Minister otherwise directs. Transition 14(1) The Metis Settlements Ombudsman is the successor to Harley Johnson in his capacity as a person authorized to exercise or perform the powers and duties conferred on the Minister under the Ministerial Order dated April 14, 2003. (2) In particular, and without limitation, (a) the rules, policies, procedures and protocols of Harley Johnson acting under the Ministerial Order are the rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman, (b) a complaint made to Harley Johnson, acting under the Ministerial Order, whether or not investigated or reported on before this Regulation comes into force, is a complaint made to the Metis Settlements Ombudsman, (c) a review, investigation, inspection, audit or activity ongoing under the authority of the Ministerial Order is a review, investigation, inspection, audit or activity of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman, and (d) all files, records, information, audits, data, complaints, reports or material in the possession or under the control of Harley Johnson in his capacity acting under the Ministerial Order, is to be provided to and is in the possession and under the control of the Metis Settlements Ombudsman. Expiry 15 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on May 31, 2014. Coming into force 16 This Regulation comes into force on June 4, 2007. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 117/2007 Safety Codes Act BUILDING CODE REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 252/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 65 of the Safety Codes Act. Table of Contents 1 Code in force 2 Disclaimer 3 Repeal 4 Expiry 5 Coming into force Code in force 1 The Alberta Building Code 2006, as established by the Safety Codes Council and published by the National Research Council of Canada, is declared in force in respect of buildings. Disclaimer 2 The Code declared in force in this Regulation, and any codes and standards referred to in that Code, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown in right of Alberta with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in that Code, codes or standards. Repeal 3(1) The Building Code Regulation (AR 50/98) is repealed. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Building Code Regulation (AR 50/98) remains in force (a) for work for which a permit is issued by a safety codes officer or other person designated by an Administrator pursuant to section 44 of the Safety Codes Act prior to September 2, 2007, or (b) for work for which a permit application is submitted prior to March 2, 2008 to a safety codes officer or other person designated by an Administrator pursuant to section 44 of the Safety Codes Act who is satisfied that the preparation of the plans and specifications for the project commenced prior to September 2, 2007, until that work has been completed or the permit has expired or been revoked. Expiry 4 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on November 30, 2016. Coming into force 5 This Regulation comes into force on September 2, 2007. Alberta Regulation 118/2007 Safety Codes Act FIRE CODE REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 253/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 65 of the Safety Codes Act. Table of Contents 1 Code in force 2 Disclaimer 3 Repeal 4 Expiry 5 Coming into force Code in force 1 The Alberta Fire Code 2006, as established by the Safety Codes Council and published by the National Research Council of Canada, is declared in force in respect of fire protection. Disclaimer 2 The Code declared in force in this Regulation, and any codes and standards referred to in that Code, do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown in right of Alberta with respect to the life expectancy, durability or operating performance of materials, appliances, systems and equipment referred to in that Code, codes or standards. Repeal 3 The Fire Code Regulation (AR 52/98) is repealed. Expiry 4 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on November 30, 2016. Coming into force 5 This Regulation comes into force on September 2, 2007. Alberta Regulation 119/2007 Safety Codes Act PLUMBING CODE REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 254/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 65 of the Safety Codes Act. Table of Contents 1 Interpretation 2 Exemption 3 Approved equipment 4 Plumbing Code 5 Crown disclaimer 6 Repeal 7 Expiry 8 Coming into force Interpretation 1(1) In this Regulation, (a) "Act" means the Safety Codes Act; (b) "certification body" means an organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as a certification body; (c) "Code" means the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2005. (2) The definitions in the Act and the Code apply to the words used in this Regulation. Exemption 2 This Regulation does not apply to plumbing systems that are private sewage disposal systems. Approved equipment 3(1) If the Code requires approved equipment, that equipment must meet the requirements of subsection (2). (2) No person shall, for use in Alberta, manufacture, install, sell or offer for sale any equipment related to plumbing systems unless the equipment has been (a) tested and certified by a certification body, or (b) inspected and approved by a certification body and the equipment bears evidence of having been accepted in the manner authorized by the certification body. Plumbing Code 4(1) The National Plumbing Code of Canada 2005, as published by the National Research Council of Canada and as varied by this section, is declared in force in respect of plumbing systems other than private sewage disposal systems. (2) The Code is varied in Division A Sentence 1.1.1.1.(3) by striking out "National Building Code of Canada 2005" and substituting "Alberta Building Code 2006". (3) The Code is varied in Division A Sentence A-2.2.1.1.(1) by striking out "National Building Code, the National Fire Code" and substituting "Alberta Building Code 2006, the Alberta Fire Code 2006". (4) The Code is varied in Division A Sentence A-3.2.1.1.(1) by striking out "National Building Code, the National Fire Code" and substituting "Alberta Building Code 2006, the Alberta Fire Code 2006". (5) The code is varied in Division B Article 1.3.2.1 (a) by striking out "NBC" and substituting "ABC"; (b) by striking out "National Building Code of Canada 2005" and substituting "Alberta Building Code 2006"; (c) by striking out "NFC" and substituting "AFC"; (d) by striking out "National Fire Code of Canada 2005" and substituting "Alberta Fire Code 2006". (6) The Code is varied in Division B Sentences 2.1.3.1.(1), 2.2.5.12.(2), 2.2.5.12.(3), 2.2.6.7.(3) and 2.4.10.4.(1) by striking out "NBC" and substituting "ABC". (7) Division B Article 2.4.2.1 of the Code is varied by adding the following after Sentence (4): (5) The soil-or-waste pipe serving a clothes washer shall not be less than 50 mm and separately vented or the connection shall be downstream of all fixtures that are circuit vented. (8) Division B Sentence 2.4.3.1.(1) of the Code is varied by striking out "(See Article 3.7.2.6 of Division B of the NBC.)" and substituting "(See Article 7.2.2.4 of Division B of the ABC.)". (9) Division B Sentence 2.4.8.2.(1) of the Code is varied by striking out "1200 mm" and substituting "900 mm". (10) Division B Sentence 2.5.2.1.(1) of the Code is varied by striking out Clause (c) and substituting the following: (c) where 2 water closets are connected at the same level it shall be by means of a double sanitary T fitting if the vent pipe is vertical and by means of a double Y fitting if the vent pipe is horizontal, (11) Division B Article 2.5.4.2 of the Code is varied by striking out Sentence (1) and substituting the following: (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a vent stack shall be installed to protect the base of every soil-or-waste stack that has fixtures draining to it on more than 4 storeys. (12) Division B Sentence 2.5.4.5.(1) of the Code is varied by adding "relief vent," after "additional circuit vent,". (13) Division B Article 2.5.5.2 of the Code is varied by striking out "NFC" and substituting "AFC". (14) Division B Article 2.5.9.1 of the Code is varied by adding the following after Sentence (1): (2) Except for fixtures located in island counters, air admittance valves shall not be used in new construction. (15) Division B Sentence 2.5.9.3.(5) of the Code is varied by striking out "Sentence 2.5.6.2.(1)" and substituting "Sentence 2.5.8.4.(5)". (16) Division B of the Code is varied by striking out Article 2.6.2.4 and substituting the following: 2.6.2.4. Backflow from Fire Protection Systems (1) A backflow preventer shall not be required in residential full flow-through fire sprinkler/sandpipe systems in which the pipes and fittings are constructed of potable water system materials. (2) Backflow caused by back-siphonage or back pressure from fire sprinkler systems where water treatment is not added shall be prevented by the installation of not less than an Approved Double Check Valve Assembly, and such a device shall not adversely affect the designed performance of the system. (3) Backflow caused by back-siphonage or back pressure from standpipe systems where water treatment is not added shall be prevented by the installation of not less than an Approved Double Check Valve Assembly, and such a device shall not adversely affect the designed performance of the system. Crown disclaimer 5 The Code referred to in, and as varied by, section 4 and any code or standards referenced in that Code do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the Crown in right of Alberta with respect to life expectancy, durability or operating performance of equipment or materials referenced in the codes or standards. Repeal 6 The Plumbing Code Regulation (AR 219/97) is repealed. Expiry 7 For the purpose of ensuring that this Regulation is reviewed for ongoing relevancy and necessity, with the option that it may be repassed in its present or an amended form following a review, this Regulation expires on November 1, 2016. Coming into force 8 This Regulation comes into force on September 2, 2007. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 120/2007 Emblems of Alberta Act ALBERTA SYMBOLS OF DISTINCTION REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 255/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 11.1 of the Emblems of Alberta Act. Criteria 1 For the purpose of section 11.1 of the Emblems of Alberta Act, the following criteria must be met before a thing, including music and works of art, is prescribed as an Alberta Symbol of Distinction: (a) must represent a cultural group that has contributed to Alberta's culturally diverse society; (b) must not duplicate or significantly resemble the symbol of another cultural group; (c) must be unique to Alberta or represent Alberta in some manner; (d) must not be religious in nature; (e) must be non-partisan; (f) must not be offensive or promote hatred, racism or divisiveness. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 121/2007 Electric Utilities Act TRANSMISSION AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 260/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 142 of the Electric Utilities Act. 1 The Transmission Regulation (AR 86/2007) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 53 is amended by striking out "section 50" and substituting "section 52". Alberta Regulation 122/2007 Seniors Benefit Act GENERAL AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 263/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 6 of the Seniors Benefit Act. 1 The General Regulation (AR 213/94) is amended by this Regulation. 2 The title of the Regulation is amended by adding "SENIORS BENEFIT ACT" before "GENERAL". 3 Section 8.1(1) is amended (a) in clause (c) by striking out "$21 700" and substituting "$22 200"; (b) in clause (d) by striking out "$34 900" and substituting "$35 900". 4 Section 12.1 is amended by striking out "2007" and substituting "2010". 5 The Schedule is amended by repealing the Table and substituting the following: TABLE CALCULATION OF THE CASH BENEFIT Part 1 Accommodation and Relationship Category Percentage Maximum Annual Cash Benefit Homeowner Single senior Senior couple 17.54% 17.83% $2880 $4320 Renter Single senior Senior couple 17.54% 17.83% $2880 $4320 Lodge Resident Single senior Senior couple 17.54% 17.83% $2880 $4320 Long-term Care Centre Single senior Senior couple 17.54% 17.83% $2880 $4320 Designated Assisted Living Unit Single senior Senior couple 17.54% 17.83% $2880 $4320 All other Accommodation Single senior Senior couple 11.33% 15.35% $1860 $3720 Part 2 Accommodation Assistance Only (Seniors not eligible for OAS) Percentage of Benefit (as calculated above) Single senior Senior couple Homeowner Renter Lodge resident Long-term care centre resident 51.39% 51.39% 51.39% 51.39% 34.26% 34.26% 34.26% 34.26% Designated Assisted Living Unit 51.39% 34.26% Part 3 Accommodation and Relationship Category Percentage Maximum Annual Supplementary Accommodation Benefit Long-term Care Centre 41.30% $6780 Designated Assisted Living Unit 41.30% $6780 (Note: The benefit calculations in this table apply with respect to July 2007 and following months.) 6 This Regulation comes into force on July 1, 2007. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 123/2007 Public Sector Pension Plans Act LOCAL AUTHORITIES PENSION PLAN (SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD) AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 6, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 264/2007) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to Schedule 1, section 4 of the Public Sector Pension Plans Act. 1 The Local Authorities Pension Plan (AR 366/93) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Part 1 of Schedule 2 is amended by adding the following to the list in its appropriate alphabetical order: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Board Alberta Regulation 124/2007 Wildlife Act WILDLIFE (2007 HUNTING SEASON - JOINT AUTHORITY) AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 7, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 242/2007) on May 30, 2007 pursuant to section 104 of the Wildlife Act. 1 The Wildlife Regulation (AR 143/97) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 130(4) is repealed and the following is substituted: (4) A person who kills a cougar shall personally submit a report to the Service and, (a) where the cougar was hunted in accordance with a section 7(8) exemption, deliver either the skull and the skin or the whole carcass to an appointed officer within one week after the killing for disposition by the Service, or (b) where the cougar was killed under any other circumstances, deliver the skin to an appointed officer not later than the end of the first usual business day of the Service after the animal was killed. 3 Schedule 1 is amended (a) in section 4(1)(b) by adding "or (6)" after "8(2)"; (b) in section 7 by repealing subsection (8) and substituting the following: (8) Cougar may be hunted, otherwise than by trapping or by the use of dogs, on privately owned land by the owner or occupant of that land, but the property in a cougar killed under those circumstances remains in the Crown. (c) in section 12 (i) in subsection (1) by adding "541," after "540,"; (ii) in subsection (2) by striking out "2" the first 2 times it occurs and substituting "43"; (iii) in subsection (2.1) by striking out "34" wherever it occurs and substituting "43"; (d) in section 19 (i) by striking out "animals are" and substituting "is"; (ii) by adding the following after clause (h): (i) the feathers of migratory game birds, but only for the purposes and under the conditions stated in section 12.1(1) of the Migratory Birds Regulations (Canada) (C.R.C., c. 1035). (e) in section 21(1) and (1.01) by adding "elk," after "moose,". 4 Item 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 9 is amended by striking out "General" and substituting "Provincial Parks (General)". 5 Schedule 15 is amended (a) in section 6 by adding "except when hunting under a section 7(8) exemption" after "for cougar"; (b) in section 8 by adding the following after subsection (5): (6) A resident may hunt bobcat, otherwise than by trapping, from November 1 to the last day of February in (a) WMU 102, 104, 106, 108, 112, 116, 118 or 119, or (b) the portion of WMU 110 that lies east of highway 2 and south of highway 3. 6 Section 3(c)(i) comes into force if and when Wildlife Management Unit 541 is added by a future Ministerial Regulation to Schedule 9, and that subclause expires and is formally repealed if that result is not effected within 2 years after the filing of this Regulation under the Regulations Act. Alberta Regulation 125/2007 Municipal Government Act SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT FORMS AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 11, 2007 For information only: Made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (M.O. L:108/07) on June 6, 2007 pursuant to section 604 of the Municipal Government Act. 1 The Subdivision and Development Forms Regulation (AR 44/2002) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 3 is amended by striking out "June 30, 2007" and substituting "June 30, 2009". -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 126/2007 Municipal Government Act SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 266/2007) on June 13, 2007 pursuant to section 694 of the Municipal Government Act. 1 The Subdivision and Development Regulation (AR 43/2002) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 25 is amended by striking out "June 30, 2007" and substituting "June 30, 2009". -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 127/2007 Income and Employment Supports Act INCOME SUPPORTS, HEALTH AND TRAINING BENEFITS AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 267/2007) on June 13, 2007 pursuant to section 18 of the Income and Employment Supports Act. 1 The Income Supports, Health and Training Benefits Regulation (AR 60/2004) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 1 is amended (a) in subsection (1)(i) by striking out "Human Resources and Employment" and substituting "Employment, Immigration and Industry"; (b) in subsection (3) by striking out "(1)(e) applies" and substituting "1(e) and (j) apply". 3 Section 5(2) is amended by repealing clauses (e) and (f). 4 The following is added after section 5: Exempt assets vehicles 5.1(1) A vehicle that is specially adapted to accommodate a disability of a member of the household unit is an exempt asset. (2) Other vehicles of a reasonable value are exempt assets. (3) If a member of a household unit is a full-time learner, all vehicles are exempt assets. 5 Section 6(4)(a) is amended (a) by adding the following after subclause (viii): (viii.1) an Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit received from the Government of Alberta; (b) in subclause (xiv) by adding "not including a student loan received under a program of the Government of Canada or the Government of Alberta" after "institution". 6 Section 18 is amended by repealing clause (a) and substituting the following: (a) persons ordinarily resident on an Indian reserve who are eligible for financial support from the federal government; 7 Section 19 is repealed and following is substituted: Emergency benefits 19 A Director may provide income support and benefits or health benefits that would otherwise not be payable under this Regulation because the financial resources available to a household unit exceed its budgetary requirements if (a) the Director considers that not providing the benefit would result in extreme hardship to the household unit, (b) the household unit does not have sufficient liquid assets, and (c) the household unit does not have any non-exempt assets. 8 Section 22 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following: (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), an adult who (a) is participating full time in an educational training program that is not an approved training program, and (b) is not receiving training benefits is not eligible for health benefits, unless the Minister determines otherwise. (b) by adding the following after subsection (6): (7) An adult is financially eligible for health benefits until the first date of annual renewal for the health benefits if the combined prescribed income or current income of the adult members of the household unit less cost of prescription drugs and the essential diabetic supplies required by the household unit is equal to or less than the maximum qualifying income level as determined by the Minister for the purpose of this section. (8) A pregnant adult who is not in receipt of income support and benefits is financially eligible for health benefits until the end of the month of the adult's expected delivery date if the combined prescribed income or current income of the person and her cohabiting partner is equal to or less than the maximum qualifying income level as determined by the Minister for the purpose of this section. 9 Section 23(2.1) is repealed and the following is substituted: (2.1) A dependent child is financially eligible for health benefits until the next date for annual renewal if the child is a member of a household unit where either the combined current income less the cost of ongoing health needs of the household unit or the combined prescribed income of the adults in the household unit is equal to or less than the maximum qualifying income level as determined by the Minister for the purpose of this section. 10 Section 24 is repealed. 11 Section 25 is repealed and the following is substituted: Annual renewals 25 A person who has been in receipt of a health benefit pursuant to section 22(3) to (7) continues to be financially eligible until the next date for annual renewal if no other health benefit coverage is reasonably available to cover the costs of the ongoing health needs and (a) the combined prescribed income of the person and his or her cohabiting partner is equal to or less than the maximum income level prescribed by the Minister for the purpose of this section, or (b) the combined current income of the person and his or her cohabiting partner less the cost of ongoing health needs of the household unit of which the person is a member is equal to or less than the maximum income level prescribed under clause (a). 12 Section 34 is amended (a) in subsection (1) (i) by repealing clause (b) and substituting the following: (b) the member has not attended high school for 12 consecutive months, (ii) by repealing clause (c) and substituting the following: (c) the member is a resident of Alberta, and (b) by repealing subsection (2); (c) in subsection (3) (i) in clause (a) by striking out "the income level set out in the Table in Schedule 4 for the household composition" and substituting "the maximum qualifying income level as determined by the Minister for the purpose of this section"; (ii) by repealing clause (b) and substituting the following: (b) the household unit has Registered Retirement Savings Plans of a total combined value that exceeds $100 000, or 13 Section 35 is amended by adding the following after subsection (7): (8) With respect to full-time learners who begin an approved training program on or before July 31, 2007, a reference to Table A under this Regulation means Table A as it read on July 31, 2007. 14 Schedule 1 is amended (a) by repealing Table A and substituting the following: Table A: Core Essential Benefit (monthly amounts) ETW NETW Learner Single Adult $ 234 $ 319 $ 395 Childless Couple 436 563 493 Single Adult With 1 Child $ 304 $ 394 $ 650 2 Children 345 449 825 3 Children 404 516 1006 4 Children 457 579 1188 5 Children 511 642 1368 6 Children 567 707 1424 Each Additional Child Add $ 56 $ 56 $ 56 Couple With 1 Child $ 473 $ 596 $ 734 2 Children 526 658 887 3 Children 580 721 1057 4 Children 633 783 1215 5 Children 687 846 1374 6 Children 743 911 1430 Each Additional Child Add $ 56 $ 56 $ 56 NOTE: Core Essential Table assumes all children are under 12 years of age. For each dependent child 12 - 19 years of age in a household unit designated in the expected to work or working or the not expected to work categories add $33. (b) by repealing Table A and substituting the following: Table A: Core Essential Benefit (monthly amounts) ETW NETW Learner Single Adult $ 234 $ 319 $ 431 Childless Couple 436 563 536 Single Adult With 1 Child $ 304 $ 394 $ 710 2 Children 345 449 895 3 Children 404 516 1086 4 Children 457 579 1278 5 Children 511 642 1468 6 Children 567 707 1528 Each Additional Child Add $ 56 $ 56 $ 56 Couple With 1 Child $ 473 $ 596 $ 799 2 Children 526 658 961 3 Children 580 721 1140 4 Children 633 783 1307 5 Children 687 846 1475 6 Children 743 911 1535 Each Additional Child Add $ 56 $ 56 $ 56 NOTES: 1. Core Essential Table assumes all children are under 12 years of age. For each dependent child 12 - 19 years of age in a household unit designated in the expected to work or working or the not expected to work categories add $33. 2. Learners who begin training on or before July 31, 2007 are subject to this Table as it read on July 31, 2007. 15 Schedule 2 is amended in section 8 by striking out "$50" and substituting "$86". 16 Schedule 3 is amended (a) in section 12(2) by striking out "$300" and substituting "$500"; (b) in section 18.1 by adding "Plan" after "Savings" wherever it occurs. 17 Schedule 4 is repealed. 18(1) Sections 5(a), 14(a), 15 and 16(a) come into force on July 1, 2007. (2) Sections 3, 4, 6, 8(b), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14(b) and 17 come into force on August 1, 2007. Alberta Regulation 128/2007 Income and Employment Supports Act CHILD AND ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 268/2007) on June 13, 2007 pursuant to section 33 of the Income and Employment Supports Act. 1 The Child and Adult Support Services Regulation (AR 61/2004) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 6 is amended by striking out ", excluding GST,". -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 129/2007 Public Sector Pension Plans Act PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION PLANS (PSPP/MEPP ACTING PAY) AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 277/2007) on June 13, 2007 pursuant to Schedule 2, section 4 and Schedule 5, section 4 of the Public Sector Pension Plans Act. Part 1 Public Service Pension Plan 1 The Public Service Pension Plan (AR 368/93) is amended in section 2(1)(ll) by striking out ", and remuneration paid for working on weekends" and substituting "and for work performed on weekends and acting pay (that is, extra pay for the performance on a temporary basis of duties at a higher level than the duties referred to in subclause (i))". Part 2 Management Employees Pension Plan 2 The Management Employees Pension Plan (AR 367/93) is amended in section 2(1)(ll) by adding ", except that it includes acting pay (that is, extra pay for the performance on a temporary basis of duties at a higher level than the duties referred to in subclause (i)) which the employer treats as salary under the employer's established salary policy for pension purposes" after "compensation". Alberta Regulation 130/2007 Personal Property Security Act PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 279/2007) on June 13, 2007 pursuant to section 73 of the Personal Property Security Act. 1 The Personal Property Security Regulation (AR 95/2001) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 36(2)(a) and (c) are amended by striking out " "securities" " and substituting " "investment property" ". -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 131/2007 Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act RECREATION VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRADE AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on May 18, 2007 pursuant to section 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act and approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on June 11, 2007 pursuant to section 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. 1 The Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Trade Regulation (AR 299/2000) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 1(c) is amended by repealing subclause (ii). Alberta Regulation 132/2007 Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN TRADE AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on May 18, 2007 pursuant to section 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act and approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on June 11, 2007 pursuant to section 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. 1 The Heavy Equipment Technician Trade Regulation (AR 282/2000) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 9 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (2.1) and substituting the following: (2.1) Subsection (2) does not apply to an apprentice who is engaged in an apprenticeship program (a) in the heavy equipment technician branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 4th period of that apprenticeship program, (b) in the heavy duty equipment mechanic (off road) branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program, or (c) in the truck and transport mechanic branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program. (b) in subsection (3)(a) by striking out ", truck and transport mechanic branch". 3 Section 15 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (2.1) and substituting the following: (2.1) Subsection (2) does not apply to an apprentice who is engaged in an apprenticeship program (a) in the heavy equipment technician branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 4th period of that apprenticeship program, (b) in the heavy duty equipment mechanic (off road) branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program, or (c) in the truck and transport mechanic branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program. (b) in subsection (3) (i) in clause (a) by striking out ", the truck and transport mechanic branch"; (ii) in clause (b) by striking out "the truck and transport mechanic branch or". 4 Section 21 is amended (a) by repealing subsection (2.1) and substituting the following: (2.1) Subsection (2) does not apply to an apprentice who is engaged in an apprenticeship program (a) in the heavy equipment technician branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 4th period of that apprenticeship program, (b) in the heavy duty equipment mechanic (off road) branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program, or (c) in the truck and transport mechanic branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program. (b) in subsection (3)(b) by striking out "truck and transport mechanic branch or". 5 Section 27 is amended (a) in subsection (2) by striking out "A person" and substituting "Subject to subsection (2.1), a person"; (b) by adding the following after subsection (2): (2.1) Subsection (2) does not apply to an apprentice who is engaged in an apprenticeship program (a) in the heavy equipment technician branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 4th period of that apprenticeship program, (b) in the heavy duty equipment mechanic (off road) branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program, or (c) in the truck and transport mechanic branch of the trade and has completed all the requirements required or approved by the Board for advancement into the 3rd period of that apprenticeship program. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 133/2007 Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act IRONWORKER TRADE AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 13, 2007 For information only: Made by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on May 18, 2007 pursuant to sections 22.1(1) and 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act and approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on June 11, 2007 pursuant to sections 22.1(1) and 33(2) of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act. 1 The Ironworker Trade Regulation (AR 156/2006) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 1 is amended by adding the following after clause (b): (b.1) "structures" means the following: (i) curtain walls; (ii) bridges; (iii) metal building systems as defined in section 11; (iv) steel, concrete or precast structures not referred to in subclauses (i) to (iii); (v) platforms, ladders, walkways, floors, roofs, supports and similar equipment related to or used in respect of structures referred to in subclauses (i) to (iv); 3 Section 5 is repealed. 4 The following is added after section 18: Quebec structural ironworkers 18.1(1) In this section, "Quebec structural ironworker's certificate" means a certificat de comp‚tence compagnon issued by the Commission de la construction du Qu‚bec in the occupation of monteur d'acier de structure. (2) Even though a person is not otherwise permitted under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act to work in the structural/ornamental branch of the trade, a person may carry out the tasks, activities and functions in the undertakings that constitute that branch of the trade, except for the undertaking of the field fabrication and erection of ornamental metal work, if the person holds a Quebec structural ironworker's certificate. -------------------------------- Alberta Regulation 134/2007 Employment Standards Code EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AMENDMENT REGULATION Filed: June 14, 2007 For information only: Made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (O.C. 281/2007) on June 14, 2007 pursuant to section 138 of the Employment Standards Code. 1 The Employment Standards Regulation (AR 14/97) is amended by this Regulation. 2 Section 9 is amended (a) in clause (a) by striking out "$7.00" and substituting "$8.00"; (b) in clause (b) by striking out "the rate is $280" and substituting "the rate is $320"; (c) in clause (c) by striking out "the rate is $1335" and substituting "the rate is $1525"; 3 Section 12(1) is amended (a) in clause (a) by striking out "$2.30" and substituting "$2.63"; (b) in clause (b) by striking out "$3.05" and substituting "$3.48". 4 This Regulation comes into force on September 1, 2007.