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What we heard : Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act review

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The report summarizes input received from the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act 2019 review engagement, involving close to 10,000 people attending consultation meetings or completing an online... More ≫

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The report summarizes input received from the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act 2019 review engagement, involving close to 10,000 people attending consultation meetings or completing an online public survey.

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Joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representative curriculum standard

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended January 2018)

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for... More ≫

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for operator education, recirculation, water chemistry and microbiology, water quality monitoring, anti-entrapment, policies and plans related to pool safety and supervision, public education, water quality incident response and general sanitation. Also included are a protocol for management of contaminated public swimming pool water and the calculations for maximum bather load and flow rates through anti-entrapment suction outlets.

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Alberta cannabis legislation : detailed engagement report

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The federal government introduced legislation to legalize cannabis in Canada. Provinces and territories can decide how they will adapt the legislation. The Alberta government held extensive public... More ≫

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The federal government introduced legislation to legalize cannabis in Canada. Provinces and territories can decide how they will adapt the legislation. The Alberta government held extensive public and stakeholder engagement from June to October 2017 to gather input on what a system for legalized cannabis could look like for our province. This report presents details of the results from public and stakeholder engagements.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended 2017)

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public... More ≫

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public facilities, such as those owned by municipalities or located at hotels, motels, condo and apartment buildings and campgrounds. They do not apply to pools located at single family dwellings. The Standards have been developed in consultation with the pool industry, pool operators and public health officials from Alberta Health Services.

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Alberta cannabis framework

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The Alberta Cannabis Framework outlines what Albertans can expect when cannabis becomes legal in the province by July 2018. The Framework was created for and by Albertans, and is founded on four... More ≫

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The Alberta Cannabis Framework outlines what Albertans can expect when cannabis becomes legal in the province by July 2018. The Framework was created for and by Albertans, and is founded on four policy priorities: keeping cannabis out of the hands of children; protecting public health; promoting safety on roads, in workplaces and in public spaces; and limiting the illegal market for cannabis. The Framework paints a picture of what legalization in Alberta may look like after proposed federal legislation becomes law. This document will guide government as it considers all aspects of legalization, with a sharp focus on public safety and protecting the health of all Albertans.

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What we heard : medical assistance in dying

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that medical assistance in dying will become legal in Canada on June 6, 2016. This ruling has created broad and sensitive questions that the Government of Alberta... More ≫

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that medical assistance in dying will become legal in Canada on June 6, 2016. This ruling has created broad and sensitive questions that the Government of Alberta needs to consider in regulating the delivery of medical assistance in dying. To help determine the best response, an MLA Consultation Panel was set up to gather input from Albertans. The Panel solicited input through an online survey, written submissions, and meetings with stakeholders. This document presents a summary of the feedback the Panel received during the consultation process.

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A foundation for Alberta's health system : report of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health

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The Minister's Advisory Committee on Health was established in September 2009 to provide input on the legislative reforms necessary to update health legislation in Alberta. The Minister of Health... More ≫

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The Minister's Advisory Committee on Health was established in September 2009 to provide input on the legislative reforms necessary to update health legislation in Alberta. The Minister of Health and Wellness asked the Committee to establish a new legislative framework that would enable Alberta's heath system to: remove barriers to accessing health care, promote wellness, promote ambulatory and community-based care, enable the public health system to respond to emerging issues on a timely basis, encourage evidence-informed innovation, and establish clear lines of accountability. This report of the Committee presents a new focus and architecture for health care legislation in Alberta that will reframe the way Albertans, health policy makers and the health system view health and health care in the years ahead. The new legislation would move the system from an overemphasis on the needs of institutions and providers to one that better recognizes and responds to people and families...

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A summary of views and changes to the draft health care protection regulation

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Provides an overview of the Health Care Protection Regulation, key comments and suggestions received as part of the consultations, and the major changes made to the proposed regulation.

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