Category Archives: COVID-19

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Health System: Legal and Ethical Tensions Part I

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Lorian Hardcastle

By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: The Effects of COVID-19 on the Health System: Legal and Ethical Tensions Part I Matter Commented On: COVID-19 in Alberta and Canada Introduction Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that affect humans and animals … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and Retroactive Law-Making in the Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act (Alberta)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and Retroactive Law-Making in the Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act (Alberta) Legislation Commented On: Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, SA 2020 c 5 On April 2, Alberta amended provisions governing emergency powers … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Suspension of Routine Environmental Reporting in Alberta

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Suspension of Routine Environmental Reporting in Alberta Orders Commented On: Ministerial Orders 15/2020, 16/2020, 17/2020 (Environment and Parks) Section 52.1 of the Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c P-37 provides a minister … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Public Health Act (Alberta)

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Public Health Act (Alberta) Legislation Commented On: Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c P-37 All levels of government in Canada are working hard to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its severe … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Emergencies Act (Canada)

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Emergencies Act (Canada) Legislation Commented On: Emergencies Act, RSC 1985, c 22 (4th Supp) As we move deeper into the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, provincial, territorial and municipal governments are now using … Continue reading →

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