Professional Self Regulation

Québec City, November 12, 2009 ? “Our government has undertaken to offer Québec investors better regulation of the financial sector and it is in this spirit that we are tabling today a bill that responds to numerous concerns raised, in particular, in the wake of the international financial crisis and recent financial scandals,” noted...
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PROVINCE SEEKS INPUT ON MODERNIZATION OF VETS ACTVICTORIA – The Province is soliciting input from B.C. veterinarians and the general public regarding possible changes to B.C.’s Veterinarians Act.Provincial legislation regarding the veterinary medical profession protects the public interest by ensuring the regulation of the safe and competent practice of...
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New Dietitians Act IntroducedA new dietitians act introduced today, Oct. 21, will update the licensing process, define the profession’s role and responsibilities, and help ensure the public’s interest is protected through establishment of a new professional college. – 2009/10/21 – 15:12
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On September 23,2009, the Ministry gave notice of a proposed amendment to the Nurses (Registered) and Nurse Practitioners Regulation that would permit registered nurses to dispense and administer Schedule I drugs for the purpose of treating influenza or presumed influenza, without an order from a medical practitioner or other prescribing health...
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Yukon Regulates Psychiatric Nurses Under Health Professions ActAugust 25, 2009
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Québec-France agreement adopted by the National AssemblyQuébec’s National Assembly adopted a bill on June 9 implementing the Québec-France agreement on mutual recognition of professional qualifications, as well as other agreements of the same nature. The legislation reflects the commitments made in October 2008 by Premier Charest and President Sarkozy aimed at...
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