Tracey Bailey and Gerald Chipeur author series on understanding the rights of those with severe mental illness
Law360
Tracey Bailey and Gerald Chipeur write a 2-part series for Law360 covering the understanding of rights of those with severe mental illness and substance issues, that arise in medicine and law. A large part of the population will experience mental […]
Alberta Court of Appeal to health profession regulators: Do not unnecessarily damage reputation of a professional until all appeals have been exhausted
In recent years, legislators have given regulators increased powers to take enforcement action prior to a hearing or the exhaustion of all appeals. Depending on the legislative framework of the regulator, this may include injunctive orders, restriction or suspension of […]
Episode 13: COVID-19 vaccine passports: British Columbia and Alberta
Vaccine passports have rolled out in a number of jurisdictions across Canada. Let's take a look at how two provinces (BC and AB) have implemented passport systems.
Episode 12: COVID-19 mandatory vaccination – Issues related to employment
What are some key elements that employers need to consider when rolling out a mandatory vaccination policy? Learn more from the newest episode of our podcast series on COVID-19 vaccines.
Episode 11: COVID-19 mandatory vaccination – Charter challenges
What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect? Learn more about Charter rights and how they're applied in the context of mandatory vaccine policies.
Episode 10: Mandatory vaccinations – Legal implications
Are mandatory vaccine policies enforceable? What are the potential legal challenges with these policies? Discover the answers to these questions and more in ep. 10.
Episode 9: What is health law?
What is health law? It's much more than medical malpractice. Listen to our latest podcast episode for a conversation on how wide-ranging this area of law can be.
Bill 70: Alberta’s COVID-19 liability protection legislation
On April 22, 2021, the Alberta legislature introduced Bill 70: COVID-19 Related Measures Act (the “Bill”). If passed, the Bill will provide COVID-19 related liability protection for Alberta Health Services (“AHS”), health service facilities (as defined in the Bill and […]
Significant changes to the regulation of health professionals make for a busy 2021
Keeping up to speed with changes in the world of health professional regulation in Alberta will keep almost anyone working in healthcare busy in 2021. Colleges have significant work ahead of them to review and revise professional regulations, bylaws and […]
Tracey Bailey discusses COVID-19 and the rule of law
The Rule of Law Matters Podcast, “Season 1, episode 7, COVID-19 and the rule of law, Part 2”
Tracey Bailey speaks on The Rule of Law Matters Podcast. She walks through some of the differences in legislation in BC and Alberta as it relates to emergency powers and explained the relationship between the medical officer and government officials. […]
