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