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
• Manitoba Ombudsman – information on The Personal Health Information Act
• Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner - information on the The Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act.

Relevant Legislation

• The Occupational Therapists Act of Manitoba
• Occupational Therapists Regulation
• The Regulated Health Professions Act
• The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• The Protecting Children (Information Sharing) Act
• The Protection For Persons in Care Act
• The Public Guardian and Trustee Act
• The Child and Family Services Act
• The Child and Family Services Authorities Act
• The Mental Health Act
• The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act
• The Human Rights Code
• The Workplace Safety and Health Act
• The Apology Act
• The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Enhancing Passenger Safety)
• Standards for Mobility Aid Securement and Occupant Restraint Systems and Related Exemptions Regulation - the supporting regulation to The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Enhancing Passenger Safety)
• The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
• Customer Service Standard Regulation
• Accessible Employment Standard Regulation