7(1)A health care directive made before the commencement of this Act that substantially complies with the requirements of this Act is deemed to be a health care directive made under this Act.

7(2) A health care directive made in Canada but outside the Province that substantially complies with the requirements of this Act is deemed to be a health care directive made under this Act.

7(3)If there is a dispute or any uncertainty as to whether a health care directive substantially complies with the requirements of this Act, an interested party may apply to The Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick for a determination of the matter.