Compliance & Enforcement Policy
From the introduction to the Compliance & Enforcement Policy:
Facilities are licensed to ensure they provide for the health, safety and overall well-being of the persons who use them. The Licensee is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation at all times. The Licensing Services Unit of the Department of Community Services is responsible for monitoring compliance and enforcement under three statutory licensing systems in the Minister’s mandate, the Children and Family Services Act, the Day Care Act and the Homes for Special Care Act. Licenses issued to operate a Family Home Day Care Agency are included in this policy. Homes licensed by the Minister of Health under the Homes for Special Care Act are not included in this policy.