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Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcementUnder Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act, all care facilities — including home care, designated supported living facilities, and hospices — would be licensed and regulated.HealthMar 28
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New Brunswick education minister receiving death threats amid mandatory vaccine legislationThe New Brunswick education minister says he's received several anonymous threats via messages on social media platforms and through email.CanadaJan 21, 2020
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New Brunswick government narrowly passes legislation affecting nursing homesThe changes to the Essential Services in Nursing Homes Act passed by a vote of 24-22 on Friday.HealthDec 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."PoliticsDec 2, 2019
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Inclusion of notwithstanding clause endangering New Brunswick mandatory vaccination billThe debate around Bill 11, which would remove non-medical vaccine exemptions for public school children, has transcended vaccines and public health policy.PoliticsNov 27, 2019
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New Brunswick invokes notwithstanding clause in bill making vaccination mandatoryCardy acknowledges Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which allows governments to override parts of the charter, is rarely used.HealthNov 22, 2019
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New Brunswick revising wording of bill making vaccinations mandatoryThe revisions will ensure the province respects the Canada Health Act, and there may be a number of allowable exemptions.CanadaNov 19, 2019
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Anti-smoking groups call on Alberta premier for details on tobacco lobbyistsAn anti-smoking coalition is accusing the Alberta government of holding private meetings with tobacco industry lobbyists.HealthMay 2, 2018
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Alberta introduces bill to update whistleblower rules, broaden protectionsThe Alberta government is changing its whistleblower rules, offering more protection for those who come forward.PoliticsMay 2, 2017
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