Table 4 Key Policies and Legislation Ontario Campus Continuums Operate Within
From: Seniors’ campus continuums: local solutions for broad spectrum seniors care
| Campus Feature | Provincial Legislation or Policy |
|---|---|
| Independent Seniors Housing |
• Residential Tenancies Act 2006. • Housing Services Act, 2011 |
| Assisted Living/Supportive Housing |
• Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 • Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors Policy, 2011 |
| Adult Day Programs | • Patients First Act, 2016 |
| Wellness Centres | • Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 |
| Retirement Homes |
• Retirement Homes Act, 2010 • Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 |
| Long-term Care Homes | • Ontario Long-term Care Homes Act, 2007 |
| Hospital | • A Public Hospitals Act, 1990 |
| Foundation |
• Canada Revenue Agency Guidelines • Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 • Individual Gift Agreements with Philanthropists |
| Unions |
• Labour Relations Act, 1995 • Collective Agreements |
| Common to All |
• Building Code Act, 1992 • Employment Standards Act, 2000 • Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 • Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 • Human Rights Code, 1990 • Municipal Regulations and By-Laws • Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 • Quality of Care Information Protection Act, 2016 • Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 |