Legislation

This section features information about key legislation affecting Ontario's mental health system, which is governed by various provincial statutes. Some legislation, while not specifically about the mental health system, nonetheless has an impact on consumer/survivors, their families, and the services available to them.

CMHA, Ontario often comments on bills related to mental health before they are passed into law (see Submissions). To understand how bills are debated and revised, read How a Bill Makes Its Way through the Ontario Legislature.

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Mental Health Legislation

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

• Mental Health Act
• Brian's Law
  • Community Treatment Orders
• Health Care Consent Act
• Regulated Health Professions Act

Ministry of the Attorney General

• Substitute Decisions Act

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Disability Legislation

Ministry of Community and Social Services

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Ontario Disability Support Program Act
• See also: Ontario Disability Support Program

Ministry of the Attorney General

• Ontario Human Rights Code

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Housing Legislation

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

• Residential Tenancies Act

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Privacy Legislation

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Provincial)

• Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Privacy Commissioner of Canada

• Federal Privacy Legislation
  Includes the Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

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Health System Legislation

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

• Local Health System Integration Act