Category Archives: Health Law
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Health System: Legal and Ethical Tensions Part II
By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: The Effects of COVID-19 on the Health System: Legal and Ethical Tensions Part II Matter Commented On: COVID-19 in Alberta and Canada Since it appeared in Canada at the end of January, the number of … Continue reading
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Health System: Legal and Ethical Tensions Part I
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
COVID-19 and Retroactive Law-Making in the Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act (Alberta)
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
COVID-19 and the Public Health Act (Alberta)
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
Freedom of Information in Alberta: The Troubles With the OIPC
By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Freedom of Information in Alberta: The Troubles With the OIPC Decision Commented On: Re Alberta Health, F2019-16, 2019 CanLII 33710 This is the third in a series of posts on Alberta’s access to information legislation, … Continue reading