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I assume the emergency order makes it legal though? Either way, nothing much will probably come of it.

HIPAA = USA.

Ontario = Canada.

We have different, but similar rules.

Even if it were in the US HIPAA wouldn't apply to the police as they are not a healthcare provider.

It's Canada, so HIPAA wouldn't apply. A Canadian equivalent, presumably, would have to apply.

The "Personal Health Information Protection Act" (PHIPA) in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/04p03.