February 2, 2010 – GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND MUNICIPAL TERMS TO FOUR YEARS FROM THREE Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison today announced plans to lengthen the term of office for urban, northern municipal and school board officials.Amendments to The Local Government Election Act will be introduced in the fall...
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Local Government
Saskatchewan to Amend Local Government Election Act
Report of the Commission on Land and Local Governance: PEI
New Foundations – Report of the Commission on Land and Local GovernanceThe Commission on Land and Local Governance is pleased to present its final report, the result of twelve months of consultations, research and analysis. The report is accessible on-line through this website and can be obtained in printed...
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Nova Scotia Consultation on Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines
Consultation Sought on Nova Scotia’s Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines Municipalities and businesses have an opportunity to comment on Nova Scotia’s strengthened drinking water standards and guidelines. Improvements to the Municipal Water Approvals Protocols will reflect changes to the Health Canada drinking water guidelines and new treatment technologies. “These updates will bring Nova Scotia’s...
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NWT Proposed Amendments to Exemptions Act
The Department of Justice is proposing to amend the Exemptions Act. The proposed amendments would increase the exemption amounts for categories of property under the Act, and revise the categories and descriptions of property that are exempt from seizure.A creditor who has a judgment or order against a debtor has...
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BC PROPOSED UPDATES TO FIRE CODE
VICTORIA – Proposed updates to the B.C. Fire Code to make smoke alarms mandatory for all private dwellings, including those built before 1979 are now available online for public input.Smoke alarms can be purchased for as little as $13 each. The Province worked with the Office of the Fire Commissioner and...
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Québec waste management policy
Québec waste management policy and first five-year action planAmong the series of measures that will be implemented in the context of the action plan, some will play a decisive role, notably application of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) approach for electronic products, mercury lamps and batteries and the implementation of a...
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