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Responses to public fatality inquiry recommendations

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This dataset serves as a public tracking system for responses to recommendations made by judges as a result of a public fatality inquiry. For each inquiry, the tracking system records the name of... More ≫

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This dataset serves as a public tracking system for responses to recommendations made by judges as a result of a public fatality inquiry. For each inquiry, the tracking system records the name of the deceased, the cause and manner of death, the recommendations made by the judge to prevent similar deaths, the persons and organizations who were asked to respond to the recommendations, and their responses, if any.

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Income and Employment Supports Act

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and... More ≫

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and well-being. This legislation also provides the authority for training programs and other measures to help Albertans gain independence and self-sufficiency.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022 to current]

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information... More ≫

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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About the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)

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Fact sheet that explains what the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is and what it does.

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Adult guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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Fact sheet that details and gives a general overview of adult guardianship.

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Urgent guardianship and trusteeship orders : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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Protective measures and investigations : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn't lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Personal directives : choosing now for the future [2021 to current]

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone... More ≫

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone you trust to make decisions for you.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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