This section of the guide highlights the legislation and regulations that govern long-term care in Canada's provinces and territories. Three recent publications also provide overviews of the legislation and regulations that apply to long-term care in Canada's provinces and territories:
Long-Term Care Homes in Canada – How are They Funded and Regulated? - Library of Canada HillNote October 22 2020
SEE: Long-Term Care Legislation and Single Resident Cost Across Canada
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: Department of Health and Community Services Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Funding Models – Final Report February 2020
SEE: Appendix A: Detailed Jurisdictional Scan covering the Canadian provinces; a brief overview of selected international jurisdictions p154-179
Restoring Trust: COVID-19 and The Future of Long-Term Care - The Royal Society of Canada June 2020
SEE: Table 1. Long-term Care Homes (nursing homes) by Province: Number of facilities, terminology, governing policy/legislation p53-54
• Acts of the Parliament of Canada (Annual Statutes)
• Revised Statutes of Canada (HeinOnline -limited to TMU)
• E-Laws (Ontario Statutes and Regulations)
• Statutes of Ontario (HeinOnline -limited to TMU)
• Provincial Statutes of Canada (HeinOnline -limited to TMU)
Legislation
• Long Term Care Homes Act (2007)
• Long Term Care Homes Act - Regulation
• Connecting Care Act, 2019
A Guide to the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and Regulation 79/10
Administration
• Ministry of Long-Term Care
• Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Legislation
• Nursing Homes Act (2000)
• Nursing Homes General Regulation
• Nursing Homes Operation Regulation
• Long-Term Care Accommodation Standards
• Continuing Care Health Service Standards
Administration
• Ministry of Health - Health services and benefits - Health services - Continuing care
• Ministry of Seniors and Housing
Legislation
• Community Care and Assisted Living Act (2002)
• Residential Care Regulation
• Hospital Act (1996)
Administration
• Home and Community Care
• Long Term Care Services
• Office of the Seniors Advocate
• Retirement Homes, Nursing Homes, and Care Homes
• SeniorsBC
Legislation
• The Health Services Insurance Act (1987)
• Personal Care Homes Standards Regulations
• Other regulations
Administration
Legislation
• Nursing Homes Act
• Nursing Homes Act - Regulation
Administration
• Social Development - Seniors SEE: Residential Services and Long-Term Care
• Social Development - Long-Term Care Services for Seniors
Legislation
• Health and Community Services Act (1995)
• Personal Care Homes Regulations.
Administration
• Children, Seniors and Social Development - See: Seniors and Aging
• Long-Term Care and Community Support Services
• Office of the Seniors' Advocate
• Programs Funded through the Department of Health and Community Services
Legislation
• Homes for Special Care Act (1989)
• Homes for Special Care Act - Regulation
• Required operating standards are issued ministerial guidance.
Administration
• Department of Health and Welfare - Continuing Care
• Department of Seniors
Legislation
• Community Care Facilities Nursing Homes Act (1988)
• Community Care Facilities Nursing Homes Act (1988) - Regulations
Administration
• Health PEI - Home Care Program
• Health PEI - Long-Term care
Legislation
• Act respecting Health and Social Services and its regulations related to long-term care.
Administration
• Programs and Services for Seniors
Legislation
• Provincial Health Authority Act
• Program Guidelines for Special Care Homes
Administration
• Continuing Care - Care at Home and Outside the Hospital
• Saskatchewan Health Authority - Continuing Care
Legislation
Not addressed in legislation or regulation but standards have been published.
• Northwest Territories Continuing Care Standards
Administration
• Health and Social Services - Continuing Care Services
Legislation
Not addressed in legislation or regulation
Administration
Legislation
• Health Act (2002)
• Yukon Continuing Care: Bill of Rights for Residents Living in Yukon Continuing Care Facilities
Administration