For reasons of public protection, the Regulated Health Professions Act and other laws specify the obligations of dietitians. For those who are unaware of their legal and professional responsibilities, failure to comply could mean a course of remedial action by the College, legal action or potential fines. Dietitians need to learn and understand how the laws apply to their professional practice. For details see the website section under Jurisprudence & Professional Practice Resources.
Note: This website provides current and updated information. Should there be a difference with documentation previously distributed to registrants, it is up to the registrants to source the latest version posted on the College website.
Main Legislation
Other Acts which impact dietetic practice include:
- Health Care Consent Act, 1996
- Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2005
- Public Hospitals Act, 1991
- Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
- Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
- Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020
- Substitute Decisions Act, 1992
- Drug & Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
- Good Samaritan Act, 2001
- Mental Health Act, 1990
- Human Rights Code, 1990
- Patient Restraints Minimization Act, 2001
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada), 2000
- Retirement Homes Act, 2010
- Statutory Powers Procedure Act, 1990
- Business Corporation Act, 1990
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997
Regulations
College By-Laws