DDO Health Law Developments

The updated emergency orders chart is available here.

https://ddohealthlaw.com/app/uploads/2020/06/EMCPA-Orders-and-other-Regs.INQDDO.June29.20.docx

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Disclaimer: This chart is provided for information purposes only and is not legal advice.  The links provided to https://www.ontario.ca/laws/ will contain the text of the regulations in this document; however, the statutes accessible at that site might not reflect these regulatory amendments.  Please consult www.ontla.on.ca for the full text of proposed legislation. This chart is current only to the date and time indicated.

The updated emergency orders chart is now available.

EMCPA Orders and other Regs.INQDDO.June15.20

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Disclaimer: This chart is provided for information purposes only and is not legal advice.  Please note that the links provided to https://www.ontario.ca/laws/ will contain the text of the regulations in this document; however, the statutes accessible at that site might not reflect these regulatory amendments.  Please consult www.ontla.on.ca for the full text of proposed legislation. This chart is current only to the date and time indicated.

Government news

Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30

Ontario Appoints Special Advisor to Develop Health Data Platform

New Management Appointed at Kitchener Long-Term Care Home

Ontario Extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19

Articles of Interest

COVID-19

New Brunswick doctor’s story calls attention to COVID-related racism

Ontario’s COVID-19 lockdown is now harming health more than it’s helping, some experts say

Pandemic exposing cracks in home-care system, family says

Unanswered phone calls and faxes cause delays in giving people COVID-19 results

Tam warns of ‘explosive’ second COVID-19 wave if reopening mishandled

For the Deaf, Social Distancing Can Mean Social Isolation

Phase III Vaccine Trials, Testing On Thousands, Could Start In July

Planned surgeries, procedures ‘slowly resuming’ at London, Ont., hospitals

Philpott appointed as special advisor to Ontario government, will help develop new health data platform

Black Lives Matter

Protest, but protest safely, Sudbury health unit says

Premier Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario, backtracks on earlier comments

Canadian marches, vigils taking place to honour black lives lost at hands of police

Privacy & AI

Robot to safely swab for coronavirus developed by scientists in Denmark

From coronavirus to cyber security: The wisdoms of dealing with pandemics

Groups say Ontario emergency orders to fight coronavirus pandemic violate privacy

The updated emergency orders chart is now accessible at this link.

EMCPA Orders and other Regs.INQDDO.June04.20

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Disclaimer: This chart is provided for information purposes only and is not legal advice.  Please note that the links provided to https://www.ontario.ca/laws/ will contain the text of the regulations in this document; however, the statutes accessible at that site might not reflect these regulatory amendments.  Please consult www.ontla.on.ca for the full text of proposed legislation. This chart is current only to the date and time indicated.

Government news

Ontario Announces First Phase of Research Projects to Fight COVID-19

Ontario Makes it Easier to Conduct Business during COVID-19

Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work

As Ontario Reopens, People Urged to Continue Following Public Health Advice

Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe

Ontario Announces Independent Commission into Long-Term Care

Ontario Collaborates with Med-Tech Innovation Hub in the Fight Against COVID-19

Articles of Interest

COVID-19

Pandemic fatigue setting in on the front lines

Is there enough PPE for healthcare workers to be safe? Health critic says no

Experts concerned substance users might be avoiding care due to COVID-19 pandemic

Nurses recount ‘hell’ in Laval, Canada’s new COVID epicentre, and ask what they can withstand

Coronavirus: How parents can help their kids navigate uncertainty, manage mental health

Wise Words: Seniors share inspiration for maintaining mental health as pandemic wears on

5 ways to help stop the ‘infodemic,’ the increasing misinformation about coronavirus

Privacy & AI

Coronavirus contact tracers play the roles of detective, nurse, confidant

Canadian regulator orders Facebook not to mislead users on privacy controls

Northern Ontario health unit apologizes after COVID-19 patient privacy breach

Ford government willing to participate in nationwide contact tracing app

Ottawa looking to endorse 1 coronavirus contact tracing app for the whole nation

Ontario needs to speed up contact tracing since ‘every minute counts,’ physician warns

Making Money During The Pandemic: How COVID-19 Is Leading A New Wave Of Creativity

Things to do this Weekend

“We’re sanitizing everything like crazy”: How five Toronto store owners are reopening

Tickets For The Toronto Zoo’s Drive-Thru Experience Are Officially On Sale Today

35 clothing and retail stores now open in Toronto

What you need to know about masks: Toronto’s top doctor provides details

The updated chart of Ontario emergency orders can be downloaded here.

EMCPA Orders and other Regs.INQDDO.May21.20

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Disclaimer: This chart is provided for information purposes only and is not legal advice.  Please note that the links provided to https://www.ontario.ca/laws/ will contain the text of the regulations in this document; however, the statutes accessible at that site might not reflect these regulatory amendments.  Please consult www.ontla.on.ca for the full text of proposed legislation. This chart is current only to the date and time indicated.