Pollution Control Legislation in Alberta

Rat Control in Alberta

A rat control program, administered and coordinated by Alberta Department of Agriculture, has kept Alberta essentially free of Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) since 1950. A control zone, 29 x 600 km, along the eastern border prevents rats from moving into Alberta from the east. Sporadic rat infestations within the interior of Alberta are reported by concerned citizens and eradicated by governme...

Water Pollution Control Legislation in Israel: Understanding Implementation Processes from an Actor-Centered Approach

In the State of Israel, advanced legislation for the management of scarce water resources, including legislation to prevent water pollution, were put in place in the early stages of the State’s formation. Despite that, on-going uncontrolled pollution has deteriorated the quality of water sources for decades, with the main source of pollution being untreated or partially treated domestic wastewa...

Understanding Implementation Processes of Legislation for Water Pollution Control, the Israeli Case

Substitute decision-makers in privacy legislation that affects health information in Alberta.

The authority to exercise the rights and powers of the individual is a fundamental component of all health information privacy regimes. Legislative entitlements are meaningless without the ability to exercise rights or powers. Substitute or surrogate decision-making is a crucial issue not only for the individuals who are relying on surrogates, but also for the persons who are acting on behalf o...

Traffic-Related Air Pollution: Legislation Versus Health and Environmental Effects