Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Quarantine Act Modernization Receives Royal Assent
Category
Political
Date
2005-05-13
Country
Canada
Description

Canada updated its federal quarantine framework through a new Quarantine Act. The law strengthened legal authorities to help prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases. It clarified federal powers at borders and points of entry. This includes measures tied to screening and public health controls. This created a modern structure for quarantine that would later be referenced during major public health events.