Review of Canadian Legislation on Mass Gathering Medical Response

Introduction: Mass gatherings have become more frequent since the beginning of 21st century. In Canada alone, music festival and sporting event industries will each represent yearly revenues over one billion USD by 2025. Such events require adequate medical planning, as they are associated with a greater prevalence injuries incidents than daily life, despite most participants having few comorbidities. Most often, responsibility planning lies producers. This study aims to compare existing legislative requirements for mass gathering response in ten provinces three territories Canada. Method: is cross-sectional descriptive legislation. Lists were obtained contacting via email or phone emergency services (EMS) directors Health Ministries all Canada, asking about any legislation provision within laws regarding gatherings. Simple statistics performed across territories. Results: Data collection analysis planned be completed December 31, 2022. Initial data revealed that none seven who answered our emails provincial legislations. Two referred specific provisions Public their province, though nothing specifically refers One confirmed was municipal/local concern addressed producers locality where takes place, guidelines published 2014. Conclusion: Although some contained public health legislation, reached date could list on response. If this trend continues through full analysis, it highlight once need provide standardized guidance organizers municipalities