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Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3
Whereas concerted, collaborative action by committed communities, governments, organizations and individuals across Canada will help prevent deaths by suicide, and assist in educating and comforting those who have been affected by suicidal behaviour;
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3
Whereas suicide is a significant public health issue in Canada and the grief and trauma associated with it produce long-term social costs and devastating effects on surviving individuals and communities;
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3
Whereas the Parliament of Canada affirmed its respect for life by unanimously adopting Motion No. 388, in 2009, which called for meaningful deterrents and punishment for those who encourage vulnerable individuals to commit suicide;
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3
And whereas a federal plan designed to disseminate information, promote the use of research, share best practices and affect public attitudes towards suicide and its prevention is in the interest of all Canadians;
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act .
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3 2
Framework 2 The Government of Canada must establish a federal framework for suicide prevention that (a) recognizes that suicide, in addition to being a mental health issue, is a public health issue and that, as such, it is a health and safety priority; and (b) designates the appropriate entity within the Government of Canada to assume responsibility for (i) providing guidelines to improve public awareness and knowledge about suicide, (ii) disseminating information about suicide, including information concerning its prevention, (iii) making publically available existing statistics about suicide and related risk factors, (iv) promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across domains, sectors, regions and jurisdictions, (v) defining best practices for the prevention of suicide, and (vi) promoting the use of research and evidence-based practices for the prevention of suicide.
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3 3
Consultations 3 Within 180 days after the day on which this section comes into force, the Government of Canada must enter into consultations with relevant non-governmental organizations, relevant entities within the governments of the provinces and territories and relevant federal departments, in order to share information and align the elements of the framework described in section 2 with existing efforts that relate to suicide prevention.
Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act — F-7.3 4
Report 4 Within four years after the coming into force of this Act and every two years thereafter, the entity designated in accordance with paragraph 2(b) must report to Canadians on its progress and activities related to the federal framework for suicide prevention.
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33 Preamble
Preamble Whereas autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that includes impairments in language, communication skills and social interactions, combined with restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests or activities;
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33
Whereas Parliament recognizes that there is a need for autistic persons and their families to receive direct, timely and ongoing access to financial support, treatment and services;
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33
Whereas there is no coordinated national strategy that would expand the scope of support to ensure consistency and long-term solutions, especially for persons over the age of 18 years;
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33
Whereas autistic Canadians, their families and their caregivers would benefit from the development and implementation of a federal framework that provides for best practices, research, education, awareness, treatment, equal access to medical and financial supports, and assistance with employment and housing challenges;
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33
And whereas the development of that federal framework would benefit from the involvement of autistic Canadians, their families and their caregivers;
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33
Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act .
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33 2
Federal framework 2 (1) The Minister of Health must develop a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder. Measures to be provided (2) The framework must identify measures to provide (a) timely and equitable access to screening and diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder; (b) financial support for autistic persons and their families, including the establishment or expansion of tax benefits as required; (c) support for caregivers of autistic persons; (d) a national research network to promote research and improve data collection on autism spectrum disorder; (e) national campaigns to enhance public knowledge, understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder while accounting for intersectionality, in order to foster inclusivity; (f) sustained, accessible and culturally relevant resources, available online and elsewhere, on best available evidencebased information to support autistic persons, their families and caregivers, including information on effective treatments and ineffective or harmful treatments; (g) mechanisms to ensure accountability in the use of federal funds for autistic persons and their families; and (h) anything else that the Minister considers appropriate in relation to autism spectrum disorder. Consultations (3) For the purpose of developing the federal framework, the Minister must consult with (a) the Minister of Finance, the Minister of National Revenue, the Minister of Employment and Social Development and any other ministers with relevant responsibilities; (b) representatives of the provincial governments, including those responsible for health; (c) relevant stakeholders, including self-advocates, persons with lived experience — including caregivers and support persons — service providers, and representatives from the medical and research communities and from organizations that focus on autism spectrum disorder in Indigenous communities; and (d) anyone else that the Minister considers appropriate. Conference (4) The Minister must, no later than 12 months after the day on which this Act receives royal assent, hold at least one conference with the persons referred to in subsection (3) for the purpose of developing the federal framework.
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33 3
Tabling of federal framework 3 (1) Within 18 months after the day on which this Act receives royal assent, the Minister of Health must cause to be tabled in both Houses of Parliament a report setting out the federal framework on autism spectrum disorder developed under section 2. Publication (2) The Minister must publish the report on the website of the Department of Health within 10 days after the day on which the report is tabled in Parliament.
Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act — F-7.33 4
Report 4 (1) Within five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 3 is tabled in Parliament, the Minister of Health must cause to be tabled in each House of Parliament a report that sets out (a) the measures from the federal framework that have been implemented and their effectiveness in supporting autistic persons, their families and their caregivers; and (b) with respect to any measure included in the federal framework that was not implemented, the reason it has not been implemented and the timeline for its implementation.
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 Preamble
Preamble Whereas Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that is spread to humans and animals through the bite of certain types of ticks and that can have serious consequences if left untreated, including recurring attacks of arthritis and neurological problems;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas the risk of exposure to Lyme disease is highest in parts of southern and southeastern Quebec, southern and eastern Ontario, southeastern Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and much of southern British Columbia;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies have warned that a warming climate will expand the geographic range of Lyme disease-carrying ticks further into Canada, including a 2012 paper by Leighton et al., which states that over 80% of the population in Eastern and Central Canada could be living in areas at risk of Lyme disease by 2020;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas, since 2009, Lyme disease has been a nationally reportable disease in Canada and all medical professionals must report cases of Lyme disease to their provincial public health authority, which in turn provides the data to the Public Health Agency of Canada;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas Canadians will benefit from the establishment of guidelines regarding the prevention, identification, treatment and management of Lyme disease, a coordinated national effort to track the spread of the disease, and increased public education and awareness to better prevent and detect instances of Lyme disease in Canada;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas recent research further demonstrates the persistence of Borrelia spirochetes after antibiotic treatment that follows the guidelines used in Canada (Embers et al., 2012) and indicates that current serology does not adequately describe the diversity of Borrelia bacteria existing in Canada and that the general understanding of, and practices for dealing with, Lyme disease are no longer sufficient or in line with emerging evidence of how the disease operates (Ogden et al., 2011);
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Whereas the current guidelines in Canada are based on those in the United States and are so restrictive as to severely limit the diagnosis of acute Lyme disease and deny the existence of continuing infection, thus abandoning sick people with a treatable illness;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
And whereas the 2010 report prepared for the Provincial Health Services Authority of British Columbia entitled Chronic Lyme Disease in British Columbia, A Review of Strategic and Policy Issues concluded that current diagnostic testing for Lyme disease is inadequate and advocated placing the highest priority on the development of reliable diagnostic testing for the disease and on educating physicians so they can recognize the symptoms of Lyme disease and treat patients in a manner that is medically appropriate, including treatment with antibiotics as justified;
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act .
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 2
Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. Agency means the Public Health Agency of Canada. ( Agence ) federal framework means a framework to address the challenges of the recognition and timely diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. ( cadre fédéral ) Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre ) provincial and territorial ministers means the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for health. ( ministres provinciaux et territoriaux )
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Agency means the Public Health Agency of Canada. ( Agence )
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
federal framework means a framework to address the challenges of the recognition and timely diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. ( cadre fédéral )
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre )
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35
provincial and territorial ministers means the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for health. ( ministres provinciaux et territoriaux )
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 3
Conference 3 The Minister must, no later than 12 months after the day on which this Act comes into force, convene a conference with the provincial and territorial ministers and stakeholders, including representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups, for the purpose of developing a comprehensive federal framework that includes (a) the establishment of a national medical surveillance program to use data collected by the Agency to properly track incidence rates and the associated economic costs of Lyme disease; (b) the establishment of guidelines regarding the prevention, identification, treatment and management of Lyme disease, and the sharing of best practices throughout Canada; and (c) the creation and distribution of standardized educational materials related to Lyme disease, for use by any public health care provider within Canada, designed to increase national awareness about the disease and enhance its prevention, identification, treatment and management.
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 4
Preparation and publication of report 4 The Minister must prepare a report that sets out the federal framework and publish the report on the Agency’s website within one year after the federal framework referred to in section 3 is developed.
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 5
Report to Parliament 5 The Minister must cause a copy of the report referred to in section 4 to be laid before each House of Parliament on any of the first 90 days on which that House is sitting after the report has been published on the Agency’s website.
Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act — F-7.35 6
Review 6 The Agency must (a) complete a review of the effectiveness of the federal framework no later than five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 4 is published on the Agency’s website; and (b) table a report on its findings before each House of Parliament within the next ten sitting days after the review is completed.
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 Preamble
Preamble Whereas post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that is characterized by persistent emotional distress occurring as a result of physical injury or severe psychological shock and typically involves disturbance of sleep and constant vivid recall of the traumatic experience, with dulled responses to others and to the outside world;
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
Whereas there is a clear need for persons who have served as first responders, firefighters, military personnel, corrections officers and members of the RCMP to receive direct and timely access to PTSD support;
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
Whereas, while not-for-profit organizations and governmental resources to address mental health issues, including PTSD, exist at the federal and provincial levels, there is no coordinated national strategy that would expand the scope of support to ensure long-term solutions;
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
And whereas many Canadians, in particular persons who have served as first responders, firefighters, military personnel, corrections officers and members of the RCMP, suffer from PTSD and would greatly benefit from the development and implementation of a federal framework on PTSD that provides for best practices, research, education, awareness and treatment;
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act .
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 2
Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. Agency means the Public Health Agency of Canada. ( Agence ) federal framework means a framework to address the challenges of recognizing the symptoms and providing timely diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. ( cadre fédéral ) Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre )
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
Agency means the Public Health Agency of Canada. ( Agence )
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
federal framework means a framework to address the challenges of recognizing the symptoms and providing timely diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. ( cadre fédéral )
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38
Minister means the Minister of Health. ( ministre )
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 3
Conference 3 The Minister must, no later than 12 months after the day on which this Act comes into force, convene a conference with the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, provincial and territorial government representatives responsible for health and stakeholders, including representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups, for the purpose of developing a comprehensive federal framework in relation to (a) improved tracking of the incidence rate and associated economic and social costs of post-traumatic stress disorder; (b) the establishment of guidelines regarding (i) the diagnosis, treatment and management of post-traumatic stress disorder, and (ii) the sharing throughout Canada of best practices related to the treatment and management of post-traumatic stress disorder; and (c) the creation and distribution of standardized educational materials related to post-traumatic stress disorder, for use by Canadian public health care providers, that are designed to increase national awareness about the disorder and enhance its diagnosis, treatment and management.
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 4
Preparation and tabling of report 4 (1) The Minister must prepare a report setting out the federal framework and cause a copy of the report to be laid before each House of Parliament within 18 months after the day on which this Act comes into force. Publication of report (2) The Minister must publish the report on the Agency’s website within 30 days after the day on which it is laid before a House of Parliament.
Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act — F-7.38 5
Review 5 The Agency must (a) complete a review of the effectiveness of the federal framework no later than five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 4 is published; and (b) cause a report on its findings to be laid before each House of Parliament within the next 10 sitting days after the review is completed.
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 Preamble
Preamble WHEREAS all Canadians are entitled to access to federal legislation in keeping with the common law and civil law traditions;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
WHEREAS the civil law tradition of the Province of Quebec, which finds its principal expression in the Civil Code of Québec , reflects the unique character of Quebec society;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
WHEREAS the harmonious interaction of federal legislation and provincial legislation is essential and lies in an interpretation of federal legislation that is compatible with the common law or civil law traditions, as the case may be;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
WHEREAS the full development of our two major legal traditions gives Canadians enhanced opportunities worldwide and facilitates exchanges with the vast majority of other countries;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
WHEREAS the provincial law, in relation to property and civil rights, is the law that completes federal legislation when applied in a province, unless otherwise provided by law;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
WHEREAS the objective of the Government of Canada is to facilitate access to federal legislation that takes into account the common law and civil law traditions, in its English and French versions;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has established a harmonization program of federal legislation with the civil law of the Province of Quebec to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and civil law traditions;
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5
NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 1
Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 .
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 2
Title 2 This Part may be cited as the Federal Law and Civil Law of the Province of Quebec Act .
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 3
Provisions repealed 3 (1) The provisions of the Civil Code of Lower Canada , adopted by chapter 41 of the Acts of 1865 of the legislature of the Province of Canada, entitled An Act respecting the Civil Code of Lower Canada , are repealed in so far as they relate to subjects that fall within the legislative competence of Parliament and have not been expressly repealed. Interpretation Act (2) The Interpretation Act applies to the repeal referred to in subsection (1).
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 4
Substitution 4 Sections 5 to 7, which apply solely in the Province of Quebec, are to be interpreted as though they formed part of the Civil Code of Québec .
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 5
Consent required 5 Marriage requires the free and enlightened consent of two persons to be the spouse of each other. 2001, c. 4, s. 5; 2005, c. 33, s. 9
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 6
Minimum age 6 No person who is under the age of sixteen years may contract marriage.
Federal Law—Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 1 — F-7.5 7
Monogamy 7 No person may contract a new marriage until every previous marriage has been dissolved by death or by divorce or declared null.