Legislative Review

Following an MLA public consultation in 2003 and a further review by Dr. Neil Brown, MLA for Calgary Nose-Hill, in 2006, the Protection for Persons in Care Act is being re-written. The aim of the proposed changes is to improve safeguards from abuse for adults who receive care or support services funded by the Government.

First reading of Bill 41, Protection for Persons in Care Act, occurred April 22, 2009. To read and track the progress of Bill 41, visit the Legislative Assembly of Alberta website Link to External Site www.assembly.ab.ca.

The Link to External Site Protection for Persons in Care Act (the current Act) came into force in 1998.