Public Health Act

• Alberta politicians could have final say in public health emergency if bill passes

  There are concerns with the provincial government's latest pieces of legislation. The bill would see key public health decisions left in the hands of politicians.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
  
• Alberta government proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

  The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2023
  
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• More food regulations not needed in light of Calgary E. coli outbreak: law professors

  A pair of Calgary law professors say the food safety laws already on the books need to be better enforced, without being hamstrung by political desires to cut 'red tape.'

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
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• After dramatic protests, public health charges against GraceLife pastor James Coates dismissed

  GraceLife Church pastor James Coates had been cited for violating public health orders by holding services without adhering to gathering limits imposed by the Alberta government.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Alberta prosecutors dropping public health violation charges ‘bittersweet’, pastor says

  A Calgary pastor is one of many who are seeing their pandemic-related transgressions being forgiven on a technicality.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• COVID-19: Alberta restaurant owner acquitted on charges linked to public health restrictions

  On Tuesday, Scott's lawyer, Chad Williamson, told Global News that his client was acquitted of all charges.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2023
• N.B. Public Health Act changes heavily questioned by Liberal Opposition

  A proposed bill to make changes to the powers the New Brunswick chief medical officer of health has was the subject of many questions by the Liberal Opposition Tuesday.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Proposed N.B. public health changes would give more powers to chief medical officer of health

  Proposed changes would allow public health restrictions to be imposed using the public health orders rather than emergency orders.

  Health

  May 11, 2022
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• Controversial West Kelowna gym ‘forced to shut down’ after court injunction

  'We have lost the big fight to Big Brother,' one of the gym owners, Brett Godin said in a video posted on the gym’s Instagram feed.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2022
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• Quebec bar association wants government to justify continued COVID state of emergency

  The bar association is concerned the state of emergency has been renewed by the health minister, rather than by the province's legislature.

  Health

  Feb 21, 2022