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Family and Community Support Services Act

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services,... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services, provided at the earliest opportunity, to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities. The Act governs the creation of funding agreements between the Minister and the municipality/ Metis Settlement; outlines the requirement for an 80/20 split in funding; grants a representative of the Minster the ability to examine documentations related to local programs; and outlines the responsibility of the municipality/Settlement to provide audited financial statements.

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Health Information Act

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request... More ≫

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This Act governs and regulates access to and the collection, use and disclosure of health information. It provides Albertans with the right to access their own health information and to request corrections. The Act also regulates the information accessible through Alberta's Electronic Health Record (Alberta Netcare). It protects the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and enables health information to be accessed and shared to provide health services and manage the health system.

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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Establishes the legislative framework for the Government of Alberta's general policy on access to information and the protection of personal information in the public sector. It provides for... More ≫

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Establishes the legislative framework for the Government of Alberta's general policy on access to information and the protection of personal information in the public sector. It provides for public accountability through a right of access to records under the control of public bodies and mandates how a public body is to collect, use and disclose an individual’s personal information.

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Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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The Act is the primary act in Alberta through which regulatory requirements for air, water, land, and biodiversity are managed. The Act supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and wise... More ≫

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The Act is the primary act in Alberta through which regulatory requirements for air, water, land, and biodiversity are managed. The Act supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and wise use of the environment by designating proposed activities for which an approval or registration is required.

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Emergency Health Services Act

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The Act sets out that the regional health authority provides emergency health services which includes dispatch and ground ambulance services in the health region. It creates a framework for a... More ≫

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The Act sets out that the regional health authority provides emergency health services which includes dispatch and ground ambulance services in the health region. It creates a framework for a coordinated, provincial system of emergency health services.

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Health Facilities Act

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The Act protects publicly funded health care and governs the provision of insured and uninsured surgical services by physicians and dentists in a public hospital and in an approved surgical facility.

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Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act

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This act identifies the rules relating to political contributions, financial reporting, third party advertising and leadership contests.

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Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements... More ≫

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The Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act sets out requirements and deadlines for public financial reporting, and establishes the government’s fiscal framework. The budget requirements include: preparing a three-year government strategic plan and three year ministry business plans, both with performance measures, preparing the fiscal plan on the same basis as the year-end financial statements and requiring three-year forecasts, assumptions on which the forecasts are based and their related sensitivities, and the forecast of government debt. The Act requires the Estimates / fiscal plan to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly prior to the end of February, and quarterly and mid-year fiscal and economic updates to be published on or before the end of August, November and February. The Act also prescribes the content of government and ministry annual reports, including reporting on the results of performance measures, and requires a final year-end report and Annual...

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Water Act

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets... More ≫

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The Act supports and promotes the conservation and management of water, through the use and allocation of water in Alberta. It requires the establishment of a water management framework and sets out requirements for the preparation of water management plans. The Act addresses: Albertans’ rights to divert water and describes the priority of water rights among users; the types of instruments available for diversion and use of water and the associated processes for decision-making; and the range of enforcement measures available to ensure the goals of the Act are met.

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Public Sector Employers Act

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including... More ≫

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PESA provides the President of Treasury Board, Minster of Finance (Minister) with the legislative authority to issue directives that set strategic direction in public sector bargaining, including term and fiscal limits, and the means to ensure that government direction is met prior to agreement being reached. PESA also allows the Minister to request various kinds of bargaining related information around compensation, employment and labour market data from affected employers. The legislation applies to Alberta Health Services and related health care providers, and most post-secondary institutions, school boards (for education support services only) and select agencies, boards and commissions. The legislation does not apply to Teachers or the Alberta Public Service.

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