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Emergency Measures Act (C.C.S.M. c. E80).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Public health Procedural matters Financing Risk assessment/management Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to emergency measures. For the purpose of the Act "disaster" means a calamity, however caused, which has resulted in or may result in: a) the loss of life, or b) serious harm or damage to the safety, health or welfare of people, or c) wide-spread damage to property or the environment. Section 2 establishes that the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization is continued under the name "Emergency Measures Organization" as a branch of the department administered by the Minister. This Organization is responsible for: a) overseeing and co-ordinating all aspects of emergency preparedness in the province; and b) managing, directing and co-ordinating the response of all departments to a major emergency or disaster. Section 3 deals with the appointment of an Advisory Committee. The text consists of 24 sections divided into 5 Chapters as follows: Administration (I); Emergency Preparedness (II); Emergency response (III); Disaster assistance (IV); General provisions (V).

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Public Sector) Regulation (Man. Reg. 178/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999

Keyword: Hazards, Financing, Liability/compensation, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Private Sector) Regulation (Man. Reg. 177/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999

Keyword: Hazards, Financing, Liability/compensation, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Authorities Emergency Planning and Preparedness Regulation (Man. Reg. 159/2016).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Education, Local government, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX