Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Emergency Management Act (RSA 2000, c. E-6.8).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Local government Liability/compensation Governance Risk assessment/management Financing Institution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Emergency Management Act (EMA) provides the legislative framework for local and provincial management of emergencies and disasters. In particular, the Act outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the provincial government, and local authorities. Furthermore, the Act provides the authority for the granting of additional powers during a state of emergency or a state of local emergency and governs the coming into force, expiration, and termination of these states of emergency. The text consists of 29 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: General (1); State of emergency (2); Liability protection for emergency service providers (3).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Emergency Management Regulation (Alta. Reg. 248/2007).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Liability/compensation, Local government, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Disaster Recovery Regulation (Alta Reg. 51/1994).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2006)

Keyword: Hazards, Local government, Liability/compensation, Governance, Risk assessment/management, Financing, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX