Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about Health Care Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here often for updates on recent legislative developments and the latest in free reference material.
Introductory Ontario Health Care Resources
Government of Canada’s Overview and History of the Canadian Healthcare System
Government of Ontario’s Health Care in Ontario Webpage (with Basic Resources)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/health-care-ontario
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Guide to Understanding Health Care in Ontario (Describing Basic Services)
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/default.aspx
Hospitals, Long-Term Care, Residential Programs, and Home Care in Ontario
Overview of Selected Government Programs
Government of Ontario’s Guide to Supportive Housing Options (including Home and Long-Term Care)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/long-term-care-options
Long-Term Care Resources
Government of Ontario’s Long-Term Care Overview
https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-long-term-care
Government of Ontario’s Guide to the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
http://health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ltc/docs/ltcha_guide_phase1.pdf
Home and Community Care Resources
Government of Ontario’s Guide to Home and Community Care
https://www.ontario.ca/page/homecare-seniors#section-1
Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994, S.O. 1994, c. 26
http://health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ltc/docs/ltcha_guide_phase1.pdf
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/94l26
Developmental Services Resources
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Overview of Developmental Sector Legislation
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/improving/legislation.aspx
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Guide to the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/publications/developmentalServices/servicesSupportsSocialInclusion.aspx
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Guide to the Quality Assurance Measures Regulation (for entities funded by the Ministry to support and provide services to persons with developmental disabilities)
Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, S.O. 2008, c. 14
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/08s14
Quality Assurance Measures, O. Reg. 299/10 under the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/100299
Homes for Special Care Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.12
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h12
Homemakers and Nurses Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.10
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h10?_ga=2.165472955.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Resources Regarding Ontario Hospitals and Integrated Care
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Brief Introduction to Regulation of Ontario Hospitals
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/hosp/
Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p40?_ga=2.123539087.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Private Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.24
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p24?_ga=2.123539087.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s Introduction to Local Health Integration Networks (a system that will soon be replaced) http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/lhin/
Government of Ontario’s Introduction to Ontario’s Health Agency (the new system coming into effect)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-health-agency
Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 4
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06l04?_ga=2.165472955.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Connecting Care Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 5, Sched. 1
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/19c05?_ga=2.66183850.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Resources on the Regulated Health Care Professions
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Introduction to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/hhrsd/about/rhpa.aspx
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/91r18?_ga=2.267592202.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
The Health Services Appeal and Review Board Website
http://www.hsarb.on.ca/scripts/english/about.asp
Consent and Capacity Law Resources
Ontario Consent and Capacity Board Website
http://www.ccboard.on.ca/scripts/english/aboutus/index.asp
Law Commission of Ontario’s Review and Evaluation of Ontario Consent and Capacity Law
Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Overview of the Ontario Systems for Legal Capacity
Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 30
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/92s30
Health Care Consent Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 2, Sched. A
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/96h02?_ga=2.66183850.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Mental Health Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.7
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m07?_ga=2.165472955.586346624.1573340286-1469031711.1566246161
Health Information and Privacy Law
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s Introduction to the Personal Health Information Protection Act and Health Information Custodians
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/phipa-faq.pdf
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s Detailed Guide to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (2015)
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/phipa-faq.pdf
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s Website
https://www.ipc.on.ca/about-us/role-and-mandate/
Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, S.O. 2004, c. 3, Sched. A
