Laws That Protect First Aiders

Laws That Protect First Aiders

Emergency aid acts vary across Canada.

Here is a list of provincial legislation:

  • Alberta: The Emergency Medical Aid Act, RSA 2000, Chap. E-7
  • British Columbia: The Good Samaritan Act, RSBC 1996, Chap. 172
  • Manitoba: Good Samaritan Act [s1], 10/07/2006
  • New Brunswick: No legislation enacted since 10/07/2006
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: The Emergency Medical Aid Act, RSNL 1990, Chap. E-9
  • Northwest Territories: The Emergency Medical Aid Act, RSNWT 1988, Chap. E-4
  • Nova Scotia: The Volunteer Services Act, RSNS. c 497
  • Nunavut: No legislation enacted since 10/07/2006
  • Ontario: The Good Samaritan Act, 2001, SO 2001, Chap. 2
  • Prince Edward Island: The Volunteers Liability Act, RSPEI 1994, Chap. V-5
  • Quebec: An Act to Promote Good Citizenship, RSQ. c. C-20
  • Saskatchewan: The Emergency Medical Aid Act, RSS 1978, Chap. E-8
  • Yukon: The Emergency Medical Aid Act, RSYK, Chap. 52