B-2Appellant's Additional Submissions - Redacted
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Contractor's Access and Reports Droit d'accès des fournisseurs et obligation de faire rapport - 7 Right of access by contractor 7 Droit d'accès des fournisseurs - 8 Service pressure reports 8 Rapports sur les pressions du service
AI summary The document outlines two sections related to contractor access and service pressure reports, indicating regulatory requirements for access rights and reporting obligations.
- 20 Accès accordé aux vérificateurs accrédités et aux inspecteurs 21 Assistance to inspector or accredited meter verifier 21 Aide fournie à l'inspecteur ou au vérificateur accrédité 22 Direction to take meter out of service 22 Ordre de me...
AI summary The text outlines procedures related to the access of accredited meter verifiers and inspectors, including dispute resolution, voltage testing, administrative processes, and penalties for violations under the relevant regulations.
Calibration of measuring apparatus Calibrage des appareils d'inspection - 5 Aucun appareil de mesure, sauf un étalon visé à l'article 13 de la Loi sur les poids et mesures , requis pour la mesure de l'électricité, du gaz ou pour l'examen d...
AI summary The regulation states that no measuring device, except for a standard under the Weights and Measures Act, can be used by an accredited verifier for electricity or gas measurement or meter inspection unless it is calibrated and the calibration is certified.
Contractor's Access and Reports Droit d'accès des fournisseurs et obligation de faire rapport - 7 (1) Le fournisseur peut, à toute heure convenable, entrer dans un lieu dont est propriétaire ou occupant un consommateur à qui le fournisseur...
AI summary This section outlines the rights of suppliers to access consumer premises to inspect, test, install, repair, remove, or replace meters and other equipment related to electricity or gas measurement and transportation, as well as to determine consumption quantities.
Liability of contractor Responsabilité des fournisseurs (2) Le fournisseur est responsable des dommages occasionnés lors de l'entrée ou des opérations prévues au paragraphe (1) et doit immédiatement les réparer. 1980-81-82-83, ch. 87, art....
AI summary The supplier is liable for damages caused during entry or operations under paragraph (1) and must immediately repair them. This provision is part of a legislative act from 1980-83, chapter 87, article 7.
Verification Vérification 9 (1) Sous réserve des paragraphes (2) et (3), un compteur dont un fournisseur ou un consommateur prévoit l'usage aux fins d'établir le montant exigible pour l'électricité ou le gaz qu'il fournit ou qui lui est fo...
AI summary This section of the regulation outlines that meters used to determine electricity or gas charges must be verified and sealed in accordance with the law or regulations before they can be put into service, with exceptions noted in paragraphs (2) and (3).
Temporary dispensation Dispense temporaire (2) The director may grant permission for the putting into service, without verification and sealing or without sealing, of any meter or any class, type or design of meter on a temporary basis und...
AI summary The director has the authority to grant temporary permission for the use of meters without verification, sealing, or for a specified period, under defined terms and conditions.
Director's approval required for verification Conditions préalables à la vérification (4) No meter shall be verified pursuant to this Act until it or the class, type or design of meter to which it belongs has received the approval of the d...
AI summary The regulation requires that no meter can be verified under this Act unless it or its class, type, or design has received the director's approval.
Accredited meter verifiers Vérificateur accrédité - 10 Subject to the regulations, any person - (a) may, on making application in prescribed manner, be accredited by the director for purposes of the verification, sealing, reverification an...
AI summary This section outlines the process for accrediting meter verifiers, including the application process, conditions for accreditation, and the authority of the director and minister to revoke permissions or accreditations for non-compliance with regulations.
Revocation of approval or accreditation Révocation d'approbation ou d'accréditation (2) Le ministre peut, par avis donné de la façon réglementaire, révoquer les approbations ou les accréditations obtenues en vertu des paragraphes 9(3) et (...
AI summary The minister has the authority to revoke approvals or accreditations obtained under specific regulations if they are not followed. Upon revocation, services under the revoked approval must be taken out of service unless otherwise specified in the revocation notice.
Right to make representations Droit d'être entendu - (4) No permission under subsection 9(2), approval under subsection 9(3) or (4) or accreditation under section 10 shall be revoked unless - (a) notice of the proposal to revoke it has bee...
AI summary This section outlines the procedural requirements for revoking permissions, approvals, or accreditations, emphasizing the need to notify interested parties, provide them with an opportunity to make representations, and consider those representations before making a decision.
Where shorter period determined Période plus courte (2) No period determined under paragraph (1)(c) for any reverification shall be shorter than the period specified therefor in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) unless the director so determines the...
AI summary This section outlines the rules for determining the period for reverification, stating that it cannot be shorter than the period specified in other paragraphs unless approved by the Minister. It also details the conditions under which permissions, approvals, and accreditations can be revoked, including the requirement for proper notice and consideration of objections.
Persons authorized to deal with meters Personnes autorisées - 15 (1) No meter shall be verified, sealed, reverified or resealed by any person other than an inspector or an accredited meter verifier, and no person, - (a) other than an inspe...
AI summary The regulation specifies that only inspectors or accredited meter verifiers can verify, seal, reverify, or reseal meters. It also restricts who can break the seal of a verified meter, limiting this action to inspectors, accredited verifiers, or the owner under specific conditions.
Entry by accredited meter verifier or inspector exercising powers - 20 Any premises may, at all reasonable times, be entered - (a) by any inspector, where on reasonable grounds he believes the entry to be required, for the purpose of exerc...
AI summary This section outlines the authority of inspectors and accredited meter verifiers to enter premises for the purpose of verifying or reverifying meters. The entry is permitted at all reasonable times if there is a reasonable belief that it is required for these purposes.
Direction to take meter out of service Ordre de mettre un compteur hors service 22 (1) Le directeur qui a des motifs raisonnables de croire que cette mesure est nécessaire, compte tenu des exigences de la présente loi et des règlements rel...
AI summary The regulation provides that the director may order the owner of a meter to take it out of service if there are reasonable grounds to believe it is necessary, based on the requirements of the law and regulations related to the meter's category, type, or model. The owner must then take all reasonable measures to comply with the order.
Dispute procedure Façon de procéder en cas de contestation 23 (1) Sur demande du fournisseur ou du consommateur mécontent de l'état ou de l'enregistrement d'un compteur qui est ou a été utilisé à l'égard du gaz ou de l'électricité qu'il a...
AI summary This section outlines the dispute procedure for meter readings in Nova Scotia. If a supplier or consumer is dissatisfied with a meter reading, the inspector follows the established regulatory process and collects prescribed fees from the parties involved in a timely manner.
Incorrect connection, etc. Raccord incorrect, etc. - (3) Subject to subsection (4), where, on a proceeding in the matter of any request pursuant to section 23, it is found that - (a) a meter has been incorrectly connected, - (b) there has...
AI summary The text outlines provisions for determining the existence of errors in meter connections, use of prescribed apparatus, or multipliers, and deems such errors to have existed from the time of installation or from the period the incorrect apparatus or multiplier was in use.
Director's decision final La décision du directeur est sans appel (4) La décision du directeur sur une question qui lui est soumise conformément au paragraphe (3) est sans appel. 1980-81-82-83, ch. 87, art. 23. 24 (1) Sous réserve des para...
AI summary This section outlines that the director's decision on a matter submitted to them under subsection (3) is final and not subject to appeal. It also specifies that if an unauthorized discrepancy is found in a meter reading, it is presumed to have existed from the beginning of the three months preceding the receipt of the request or from the last sealing date of the meter.
Designation to perform inspector's functions Désignation par le ministre (3) Despite anything in this Act, except as provided in subsections (5) and (5.1), any functions that pertain to an inspector's office may be performed by any person...
AI summary This section allows the Minister to designate any person as an inspector, granting them the same privileges and immunities as official inspectors, despite other provisions in the Act, except as specified in subsections (5) and (5.1).
Restrictions Restrictions (5) No person who is an accredited meter verifier or a seller of electricity, gas or meters or who is employed by or is the agent or mandatary of an accredited meter verifier or a seller of electricity, gas or met...
AI summary This section outlines restrictions on the appointment and designation of individuals involved in meter verification and electricity, gas, or meter sales. It specifies that accredited meter verifiers, sellers, and their employees or agents cannot be appointed or act in such roles. Additionally, it limits the authority of inspectors designated under subsection (3).
Authority to issue warrant Délivrance du mandat - (8) Where on ex parte application a justice of the peace is satisfied by information on oath - (a) that entry to a dwelling-house is necessary for the purpose of performing any function pur...
AI summary This section outlines the legal authority for a justice of the peace to issue a warrant for entry into a dwelling-house by an inspector under specific conditions, including refusal of entry and necessity for performing functions under the Act. It also outlines restrictions on the use of force during warrant execution.
(j) prescribing - (i) requirements to be satisfied before the director may grant any permission, approval or accreditation pursuant to this Act, and - (ii) the procedure for making application for the grant of any permission, approval or a...
AI summary This section outlines requirements for granting permissions, approvals, and accreditations, procedures for applications, conditions for grants, functions of inspectors, measurement standards, gas supply pressure, and the determination of gas quantity and energy standards.
j) prescrire : - (i) les exigences auxquelles il faut satisfaire avant que le directeur puisse accorder une permission, approbation ou accréditation en vertu de la présente loi, - (ii) la procédure à suivre pour demander cette permission,...
AI summary The text outlines various regulatory provisions, including requirements for permissions and approvals, procedures for applications, conditions for accreditation, inspector functions, measurement units, gas pressure standards, testing methods, delegation of functions, meter exemptions, prohibitions on gas contaminants, and matters required by the Act.
Publication of proposed regulations Publication des projets de règlement (2) Subject to subsection (3), a copy of each regulation that the Governor in Council proposes to make pursuant to this Act shall be published in the Canada Gazette a...
AI summary The text outlines the process for publishing proposed regulations by the Governor in Council, including requirements for public consultation and exceptions to the publication rule. It also allows the Minister to prescribe additional units of measurement for electricity and gas sales, with specific conditions on the cessation of such regulations.
Report on administration of Act Rapport 29 As soon as practicable after the expiration of a period of five years beginning on the earliest day on which this Act or a provision thereof is in force, whether as regards electricity or gas or b...
AI summary This section of the Act requires the Minister to prepare a report on the administration of the Act every five years after its initial implementation and present it to Parliament within fifteen days of either House sitting following its completion.
Regulations Règlements - 29.1 The Governor in Council may make regulations - (a) designating any provision of this Act other than paragraphs 30(b) to (e) and subsection 32(1) — or of the regulations as a provision whose contravention may b...
AI summary This section outlines the Governor in Council's authority to create regulations regarding violations, including penalties, classifications, and circumstances for adjusting penalties. It also details the Minister's obligation to prepare a report on the administration of the law after five years of its enactment.
Powers of the Governor in Council Pouvoirs du gouverneur en conseil - 29.1 Le gouverneur en conseil peut, par règlement : - a) désigner toute disposition de la présente loi à l'exclusion des alinéas 30b) à e) et du paragraphe 32(1) — ou to...
AI summary This section outlines the powers of the Governor in Council regarding the establishment of penalties and procedures for violations under the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act. It includes the ability to set penalty amounts, establish criteria for determining penalties, and define the severity of violations.
Summary of rights Sommaire des droits (3) Figure aussi dans le procès-verbal en langage clair un sommaire des droits et obligations de l'auteur présumé and sections 29.13 to 29.26 of the person to whom it is provided, including the right t...
AI summary The text outlines the rights and obligations of individuals named in violation notices, including the right to request a review of penalties and procedures for paying penalties. It also describes how the Minister may establish short-form descriptions of violations for use in notices.
Refusal to enter into compliance agreement Refus de transiger 29.15 (1) If the Minister refuses to enter into a compliance agreement after considering a request made under paragraph 29.13(2)(a), the Minister shall cause the person to be pr...
AI summary This section outlines the process when the Minister refuses to enter into a compliance agreement. If the person pays the penalty as specified in the notice, they are deemed to have committed the violation, and the proceedings are ended. Failure to pay results in the same outcome, with the penalty being deemed accepted.
Submissions in writing Contestation par écrit 2011, c. 3, s. 6. (5) The Minister is to consider only written evidence and written submissions in determining whether a person committed a violation or whether the amount of a penalty was esta...
AI summary The text outlines the process for determining violations and penalties under section 29.16(1) of the legislation, specifying that the Minister must assess written evidence and submissions to determine responsibility and adjust penalties if they are not in accordance with regulations.
Certification by Minister Attestation du ministre 29.27 A document appearing to have been issued by the Minister and certifying the day on which the acts or omissions that constitute the alleged violation became known to an inspector is ad...
AI summary The document outlines the admissibility of a certification by the Minister regarding the date an inspector became aware of alleged violations. It also outlines the Minister's authority to publicly disclose details of compliance agreements and violations, including personal and business information of involved parties.
Evidence Admissibilité du procès-verbal de violation 29.25 Dans les procédures en violation, le procès-verbal paraissant délivré en application de la présente loi est admissible en preuve sans qu'il soit nécessaire de prouver l'authenticit...
AI summary This section outlines the admissibility of evidence in violation proceedings under the law. It states that violation reports are admissible without requiring proof of signature authenticity or official status of the signatory. The procedures prescribe by six months from when an inspector becomes aware of the alleged violations.
Notice Avis (3) An applicant for an order under subsection (5) shall, at least 30 days prior to the day fixed for the hearing of the application, serve a notice of the application and of the hearing on the Minister and on all other persons...
AI summary The regulation outlines the requirement for applicants seeking an order under subsection (5) to notify the Minister and other interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed of the application and the associated hearing.
Prosecution of unincorporated body Poursuite intentée contre un organisme non constitué en personne morale (4) Les poursuites consécutives aux infractions à la présente loi peuvent être intentées contre un organisme non constitué en person...
AI summary The text outlines that legal proceedings can be taken against an unincorporated body that acts as a supplier, treating it as a person for legal purposes. The actions or omissions of its directors or agents within their mandate are considered the actions of the organization itself.
Idem Idem (5) Pour l'application du paragraphe (4), l'organisme peut être désigné, dans les poursuites intentées contre which the body is commonly known or in which any undertaking to supply electricity or gas to a purchaser is given by th...
AI summary This text outlines legal provisions related to the admissibility of inspector certificates in legal proceedings under the Act. It specifies that such certificates are accepted as evidence without requiring proof of the inspector's signature or status, and allows for cross-examination of the inspector with court permission.
Order of the Governor in Council Décret du gouverneur en conseil 39 (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (2) et des articles 40 à 43, le gouverneur en conseil peut, par décret, prévoir application of any provisions of this Act, with any necessar...
AI summary This section of the Order of the Governor in Council outlines the authority to apply provisions of the Act, with adaptations, to specific apparatus or energy supplies not previously covered by approvals under subsection 9(4). It also specifies that such orders do not apply to provinces unless explicitly stated.
Her Majesty Sa Majesté 44 This Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province. 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 2. 45 The Electricity Inspection Act , chapter E-4 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, and the Gas Inspection 42 (...
AI summary This text discusses the legal framework surrounding the abrogation and annulment of decrees under the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, particularly in relation to the Electricity Inspection Act and Gas Inspection. It outlines procedures for the cancellation of decrees based on motions and the conditions under which they take effect.
Idem Idem (2) Les permis et les approbations accordés par le ministre ou le directeur conformément à l'article 8 ou à l'article 9 de la Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité , chapitre E-4 des Statuts revisés du Canada de 1970, ou conformé...
AI summary This section discusses the continuation of permits and approvals granted under the Electricity Inspection Act and the Gas Inspection Act, stating they remain valid under the new law, with the minister having the discretion to revoke them if deemed appropriate, subject to specific provisions.
Coming into Force Entrée en vigueur \ 47 This Act or any provision thereof shall come into force on a day or days to be fixed by proclamation and different days may be so fixed for any such provision to come into force as regards electrici...
AI summary This section outlines the coming into force of the Act, specifying that it or any provision may take effect on a day or days determined by proclamation, with different dates potentially set for electricity and gas provisions.
Commencement Entrée en vigueur \ 47 La présente loi ou l'une de ses dispositions entrent en vigueur à la date ou aux dates fixées par proclamation; des dates différentes d'entrée en vigueur peuvent être prévues pour l'électricité et le gaz...
AI summary The law comes into effect on dates set by proclamation, which may differ for electricity and gas. A review of the Act's provisions and operation must be completed within five years of royal assent, with a report to be presented to Parliament.