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Bill S-272

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 03, 2023
An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
  • This bill is an amendment to the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, which deals with who is responsible for prosecuting certain crimes. The amendment specifies that if a First Nation (a group of Indigenous people in Canada) creates a law for minor crimes, the Director of Public Prosecutions will handle the prosecution of those crimes unless the First Nation already has a prosecutor or an agreement with a provincial or territorial government for the prosecution of those crimes. Essentially, this bill is about making sure First Nations have a say in the prosecution of minor offenses under their own laws.
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Ontario Bill 121

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
October 03, 2023
Improving Dementia Care in Ontario Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Improving Dementia Care in Ontario Act, 2023, aims to develop a framework to ensure that every person in Ontario has access to quality dementia care. The Minister of Health will be responsible for developing this framework, which will promote person-centered dementia care, define what that means, identify training needs for healthcare providers and caregivers, support dementia care providers, gather research and data on dementia care, increase awareness of programs like the First Link program, ensure consistent access to dementia care, consider existing frameworks and best practices, and support the needs of specific patient populations. The Minister will consult with various stakeholders and prepare a report on the provincial framework, as well as a report on the state of dementia care in Ontario. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities will also review the Personal Support Worker Standard to potentially require more training on dementia care. This Act comes into force once it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Improving Dementia Care in Ontario Act, 2023.
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