Human Resources Legislative Update

Retirement Homes Act Provisions Come Into Force

Human Resources Legislative Update

Retirement Homes Act Provisions Come Into Force

Date: May 17, 2011

On May 17, 2011, provisions of Bill 21, the New Retirement Homes Act, 2010, dealing with patients’ rights, care and safety as well as enforcement were proclaimed in force.

As previously reported, Bill 21 provides legislative protection for seniors living in retirement homes.