Legislation and Government Resources

There are a number of government departments with information of importance to occupational therapists.

Manitoba Health – information on the Personal Health Information Act amendments

MB Ombudsman – information on the Personal Health Information Act

Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner

Relevant Legislation

• The Occupational Therapists Act of Manitoba
• Occupational Therapists Regulation
• Regulated Health Professions Act - (not yet in effect)
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Protection For Persons in Care Act
• The Public Trustee Act
• Child And Family Services Act
• Child And Family Services Authorities Act
• The Mental Health Act
• The Vulnerable Persons Living with Mental Disability Act
• The Human Rights Code
• The Workplace Safety and Health Act

• Legislation Information Sheet