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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act provides the legislative authority for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program, which provides assistance to adult Albertans... More ≫

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The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act provides the legislative authority for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program, which provides assistance to adult Albertans with a permanent disability that limits their ability to earn a living.

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Workers' Compensation Act

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The Workers' Compensation Act creates the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) as a corporation and grants it authority to administer a system of workplace injury insurance for the workers and... More ≫

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The Workers' Compensation Act creates the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) as a corporation and grants it authority to administer a system of workplace injury insurance for the workers and employers of the province of Alberta. The organization compensates injured workers for lost income, health care and other costs associated with a work-related injury through an employer funded model.

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Alberta Aids to Daily Living and Extended Health Benefits Regulation

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This Regulation establishes that the Minister may provide a health aid and extended health benefits to a resident of Alberta in certain circumstances, prescribes the matters in which the Minister... More ≫

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This Regulation establishes that the Minister may provide a health aid and extended health benefits to a resident of Alberta in certain circumstances, prescribes the matters in which the Minister may designate, appoint an authorizer, and establish appeal panels.

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Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act

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This Act establishes a number of measures to protect Albertans from the harms of tobacco, second-hand smoke, and vaping (particularly among youth).

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Protection for Persons in Care Regulation

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This Regulation sets out designated service providers, along with decisions and actions that do not constitute abuse under the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

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Seniors Benefit Act General Regulation

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Establishes the benefit year income thresholds for the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (SNA) program. This Regulation is the common responsibility of... More ≫

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Establishes the benefit year income thresholds for the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (SNA) program. This Regulation is the common responsibility of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health.

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Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act

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The Act gives Alberta a direct and distinct cause of action against manufacturers and wholesalers of opioid products to recover the cost of health care benefits caused or contributed to by an... More ≫

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The Act gives Alberta a direct and distinct cause of action against manufacturers and wholesalers of opioid products to recover the cost of health care benefits caused or contributed to by an opioid-related wrong. The Act allows for the Crown to recover the cost of health care benefits incurred with respect to particular individual insured persons or on an aggregate basis, with respect to a population of insured persons. The Act governs other matters related to such an action, including: the type of evidence that is admissible to establish causation and quantify damages or the cost of health care benefits; joint and several liability of manufacturers and wholesalers and their respective directors and officers; limitation periods; and the retroactive effect of the Act.

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Insurance Act

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The Insurance Act is the legislative framework for insurance operations in Alberta. The Act governs the licensing, governance and reporting requirements of insurance companies in the province, the... More ≫

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The Insurance Act is the legislative framework for insurance operations in Alberta. The Act governs the licensing, governance and reporting requirements of insurance companies in the province, the incorporation and prudential supervision of provincial insurers, the duties of insurance agents and adjusters, market conduct, insurance contracts and financial responsibility cards ("pink" cards). It establishes the policy requirements for automobile, general, life, and accident and sickness classes of insurance, and the statutory conditions to be included in every insurance policy.

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Seniors Benefit Act

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement... More ≫

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement (GIS). Sections 2, 5 and 6 are the common responsibility of the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services and the Minister of Health.

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Public Health Act

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This Act addresses matters relating to public health issues. The Act addresses the duties of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, deputy and medical officers of health; outlines the... More ≫

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This Act addresses matters relating to public health issues. The Act addresses the duties of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, deputy and medical officers of health; outlines the responsibilities of regional health authorities; deals with the treatment of communicable diseases; addresses epidemics; and deals with public health emergencies.

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