Bill 11

• Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement

  Under Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act, all care facilities — including home care, designated supported living facilities, and hospices — would be licensed and regulated.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2022
  
• New Brunswick education minister receiving death threats amid mandatory vaccine legislation

  The New Brunswick education minister says he's received several anonymous threats via messages on social media platforms and through email.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2020
  
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• New Brunswick government narrowly passes legislation affecting nursing homes

  The changes to the Essential Services in Nursing Homes Act passed by a vote of 24-22 on Friday.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2019
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• N.B. education minister open to removing notwithstanding clause from mandatory vaccination bill

  "If the only obstacle between the Liberals offering support for this legislation is there's an obstacle, then I'd certainly be happy to look at having it taken out." 

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2019
• Inclusion of notwithstanding clause endangering New Brunswick mandatory vaccination bill

  The debate around Bill 11, which would remove non-medical vaccine exemptions for public school children, has transcended vaccines and public health policy.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2019
• New Brunswick invokes notwithstanding clause in bill making vaccination mandatory

  Cardy acknowledges Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which allows governments to override parts of the charter, is rarely used.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2019
• New Brunswick revising wording of bill making vaccinations mandatory

  The revisions will ensure the province respects the Canada Health Act, and there may be a number of allowable exemptions.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2019
• Anti-smoking groups call on Alberta premier for details on tobacco lobbyists

  An anti-smoking coalition is accusing the Alberta government of holding private meetings with tobacco industry lobbyists.

  Health

  May 2, 2018
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• Alberta introduces bill to update whistleblower rules, broaden protections

  The Alberta government is changing its whistleblower rules, offering more protection for those who come forward.

  Politics

  May 2, 2017