Today is a good day! The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, in a vote of 5-4. This is fantastic news for all Canadians! https://t.co/ciYwL3Qrao
We mourn the loss of Joe Arvay, a kind and humble man. Joe's passion for human rights made a sustainable difference in the lives of Canadians. CCGF is grateful to Joe for leading the team of lawyers at the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act.
We're heading into the Civic Long Weekend and we hope that you and your family are able to spend time together and enjoy the summer - before it's gone!! #summerincanada#grateful#HDcommunity#hope#HDstrong
Are you looking for the most recent updates on the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA)? Check out our recent updates page for more information at https://t.co/1Y1lHUN3r0.
Are you looking for the most recent updates on the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA)? Check out our recent updates page for more information at https://t.co/lYQkxnC9Zg.
#DidYouKnow CCGF was in Quebec in late December to participate in the appeal with the Quebec Court of Appeal regarding whether the GNA is a valid exercise of Parliament’s criminal law power? Learn the most recent updates about the GNA at https://t.co/8LIRWVZdau.
IN THE NEWS: SCC to look at constitutionality of genetic discrimination ban nixed by ex-AG Canada but supported by new AG. Read the full article here: https://t.co/1hbD1mV7Iu (must sign up for free trial to read the article)
CCGF was disappointed with the Quebec Court of Appeal view that the GNA does not constitute a valid exercise of Parliament's criminal law power. Visit https://t.co/gfk9Gf9tes for more information on what this new view means for the GNA.
In late December, the Quebec Court of Appeal provided their view that the GNA does not constitute a valid exercise of Parliament’s criminal law power. While they just provided their advisory opinion, it does put the GNA at risk. Visit https://t.co/q4J2GM6uYT for more information.
CCGF is a group of 18 organizations dedicated to establishing protections against genetic discrimination for all Canadians. We are determined to end genetic discrimination for all Canadians. Learn more about CCGF: https://t.co/hOdi3zsVw9