Under section 2A of the Interpretation Act,. a person is considered as having died when there is either irreversible cessation of circulation of blood and respiration, or total and irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain.Interpretation Act, s. 2A(1). Irreversible cessation of the blood circulation and respiration is determined according to ordinary standards of current medical practice,Interpretation Act, s. 2A(2). while total and irreversible cessation of all brain functions is made in accordance with the following criteria:Interpretation Act, s. 2A(3).
