Current Issues and Events

Government News

H1N1 Update

To access information provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on the status of the H1N1 influenza virus in Ontario, click here.

Important Health Notices

To access Important Health Notices (IHNs) issued by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, click here.

Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009 (Bill 179)

The Ontario government has recently introduced legislation: the Regulated Health Professions Amendment Act, 2009 (Bill 179). To access information on this piece of legislation, click here

To view the government's recent Health Bulletin on Bill 179, click here

Premier McGuinty's Speech at the RNAO

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty recently gave a speech at the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario’s Annual General Meeting, announcing the expansion of the scopes of practice for nurse practitioners, pharmacists and physiotherapists. To access a PDF copy of his remarks, click here

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Regulated Health Professions Amendment Act, 2009

Bill 141, the Regulated Health Professions Amendment Act, 2009, achieved Royal Assent on April 23, 2009. To access information on this piece of legislation, click here

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LAST UPDATE - September 24, 2009