Quarantine Act
S.C. 2005, c. 20
This Act contains measures for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and animals. It gives the national government the authority to quarantine and isolate in airports. Outside of the airport, quarantine and isolation authority belongs to the provinces.
| Applicable country | Canada | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Animal movement regulations Approval of other animal health measures Authority to isolate Authority to quarantine Competent veterinary authority Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties List of actionable diseases Quarantine and isolation policies Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties | ||
| Original publication | 13 May 2005 | ||
| Entered into force | 12 Dec 2006 | ||
| Latest update | 19 Jun 2024 | ||
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