In the new Act, what protections are in place for individuals affected by a health officers orders e.g. if a person is ordered to be under quarantine?
The Act allows for reconsideration of orders by the health officer, and review of orders by a senior health officer or the Provincial Health Officer. Judicial review is also available. The Act also requires accountability for emergency powers exercised by health officials; individuals affected must be given written reasons and/or rights to reconsideration or re-assessment once the emergency ends.
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