Canadian Law Notes
Table of Contents
- Where our legal system comes from
- Incorporation By Reference
- International Law
- Treaty Rights
- VIENNA CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF TREATIES
- Canada’s role in the development of an international pandemic instrument
- Implementing the IHR in Canada
- Google search for “International Health Regulations” on canada.ca
- References and Important Links
Where our legal system comes from
- Gazette Publications: Gazette Publications
Incorporation By Reference
- Health Canada Incorporation by Reference Policy: Health Canada Policy
International Law
- Definition and concerns about treaties: International Law
- Concerns about the influence of non-state entities on WHO members despite treaties being between states.
Treaty Rights
- Specific context of treaty rights in Canada: Treaty Rights
- Supreme Court of Canada’s role in interpreting treaties, especially considering historical and cultural contexts.
VIENNA CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF TREATIES
Canada’s role in the development of an international pandemic instrument
- Concerns and roles in pandemic response: Canada’s Role
- Public engagement, WHO’s role, and the need for legal protection and authority.
Implementing the IHR in Canada
- PHAC’s role and shared responsibilities: Implementing the IHR
References and Important Links
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Various references to Canada’s emergency preparedness, response, privacy concerns, and regulatory plans:
Event-based surveillance: Early warning for communicable diseases
Info Source: Sources of Federal Government and Employee Information Public Health Agency of Canada