Legislation, Policy, and Government
Newfoundland and Labrador
Advance Health Care Directives Act
An act respecting the appointment of substitute health care decision makers
Building Regulations under the Act
Enduring Powers of Attorney Act
An act respecting powers of attorney
Mentally Disabled Persons’ Estates Act
An act respecting appointment of guardians for persons with intellectual disabilities for the management and custody of their estate
Questions about wills, power of attorney, and substitute decision makers
A guide developed by the Public Legal Information Association of NL
Canada
Constitution Act, 1982
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Code of Practice for Ferry Accessibility
Developed by the Canadian Transportation Agency
International
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
An international convention adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 13, 2006. The purpose of the convention is to promote the protection of rights and equality of persons with disabilities around the world.
UN Handbook for Parliamentarians on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
A guideline for government officials to understand the provisions of the UN convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Some documents on this website are available in a PDF format. Adobe Acrobat is needed to open these files. Download Acrobat at no charge.
