Legislative Framework for Adult Protection

• Adult Guardianship Legislation:

  • Adult Guardianship Act

  • Representation Agreement Act

  • Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act

  • The Public Guardian and Trustee Act

• Mental Health Act

• Patients Property Act

• Power of Attorney Act

• Criminal Code of Canada

• Community Care and Assisted Living Act

• Public Health Act

• Pension Trustee (Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan)

Details about Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement, and Committeeship can be found in this document: It’s Your Choice – Personal Planning Tools on the website of the Public Guardian and Trustee.