An Act respecting the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited

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His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

1Works declared for the advantage of two or more provinces#

It is hereby declared that the works and undertakings of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited, in the Flin Flon mineral area on both sides of the boundary between Manitoba and Saskatchewan, are works for the advantage of two or more of the provinces.

2Applicable safety and health legislation#

(1)The provisions of the laws of Manitoba referred to in the schedule apply to the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited and its employees in respect of employment on and in the works and undertakings referred to in section 1.

(2)The Governor in Council may, by regulation, amend the schedule

(a)by adding thereto a reference to any Act of the Legislature of Manitoba or any regulation of the Lieutenant Governor in Council of Manitoba relating to the protection of safety or health;

(b)by adding thereto a reference to such an Act or regulation as amended to a specified date, or as amended from time to time; or

(c)by deleting any reference therefrom.

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3Offence and penalty#

(1)Every person who, in doing anything or failing to do anything, contravenes any provision of a law of Manitoba referred to in the schedule in respect of employment described in subsection 2(1) is guilty of an offence against this Act and is liable to the same punishment as is imposed by or under any Act of the Legislature of Manitoba for an offence against that provision.

(2)The prosecution of an offence in respect of a provision referred to in subsection (1) shall be commenced by the Attorney General of Manitoba or an agent thereof and conducted in accordance with the laws of Manitoba applicable to the prosecution of offences against that provision.

(3)The proceeds of any fine imposed in proceedings under this section, or of any recognizance forfeited in such proceedings, belong to Her Majesty in right of Manitoba and shall be paid to the Treasurer of Manitoba

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4Canada Labour Code#

The provisions of the Canada Labour Code relating to occupational safety and health do not apply to the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited or its employees in respect of employment described in subsection 2(1)^note

5Workers compensation not affected#

Nothing in this Act affects the operation of any Act of a province in relation to compensation for injuries sustained or industrial diseases contracted by workers in the course of their employment.^note

Manitoba Safety and Health Laws (Section 2)

ActsThe Elevator Act, chapter E60 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.The Fires Prevention Act, chapter F80 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.The Gas and Oil Burner Act, chapter G30 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.The Manitoba Hydro Act, chapter H190 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.The Steam and Pressure Plants Act, chapter S210 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.The Workplace Safety and Health Act, chapter W210 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba, as re-enacted by The Re-enacted Statutes of Manitoba, 1987, Act, as amended from time to time.RegulationsElevator Regulation, Man. Reg. 97/87 R, as amended from time to time, made under The Elevator Act.Manitoba Fire Code 1987, Man. Reg. 110/88, as amended from time to time, made under The Fires Prevention Act.Gas and Oil Burner Regulation, Man. Reg. 104/87 R, as amended from time to time, made under The Gas and Oil Burner Act.Manitoba Regulation 244/86 (regulation respecting the standards of wiring and other electric facilities), as amended from time to time, made under The Manitoba Hydro Act.Steam and Pressure Plants Regulation, Man. Reg. 108/87 R, as amended from time to time, made under The Steam and Pressure Plants Act.The following regulations, made under The Workplace Safety and Health Act:Manitoba Regulation 189/85 (regulation respecting the construction industry), as amended from time to time;Derrick, Crane and Other Hoisting Equipment Regulation, Man. Reg. 99/88 R, as amended from time to time;Fibrosis and Silicosis Regulation, Man. Reg. 100/88 R, as amended from time to time;First Aid Regulation, Man. Reg. 101/88 R, as amended from time to time;Forestry, Logging and Log Hauling Regulation, Man. Reg. 102/88 R, as amended from time to time;Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Regulation, Man. Reg. 103/88 R, as amended from time to time;Operation of Mines Regulation, Man. Reg. 62/87, as amended from time to time;Sanitary and Hygienic Welfare Regulation, Man. Reg. 104/88 R, as amended from time to time;Workers Working Alone Regulation, Man. Reg. 105/88 R, as amended from time to time;Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation, Man. Reg. 52/88, as amended from time to time;Workplace Health Hazard Regulation, Man. Reg. 53/88, as amended from time to time;Workplace Safety and Health Committee Regulation, Man. Reg. 106/88 R, as amended from time to time;Workplace Safety and Health Forms Regulation, Man. Reg. 107/88 R, as amended from time to time; andWorkplace Safety Regulation, Man. Reg. 108/88 R, as amended from time to time.

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