Category Archives: Health Law

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

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Lorian Hardcastle

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 →

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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 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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Freedom of Information in Alberta: The Troubles With the OIPC

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Drew Yewchuk

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 →

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