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Public Health Act (chapter S-2.2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, General
Keyword
Public health Vaccination Risk assessment/management Potable water
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act consisting of 177 articles divided in XV Chapters aims at (i) the protection of the health of the population and the establishment of conditions favourable to the maintenance and enhancement of the health and well-being of the general population without focusing on individuals except insofar as the actions are taken for the benefit of the community as a whole or a group of individuals; (ii) the prevention of disease, trauma and social problems having an impact on the health of the population and the means of exerting a positive influence on major health determinants, in particular through trans-sectoral coordination.

Full text
English
Website
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order in Council declaring a health emergency throughout Québec territory.

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX