Find out more about genetic discrimination and what is being done to prevent it.
Related Organizations
Research and Resources on Genetic Discrimination
- CCGF Statement on the Quebec Court of Appeal Decision – January 2019
- The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act – July 2017
- Bill S-201 Update: First Hour of Debate – February 14, 2017
- CCEG FRE Lettre – 2016
- Genetics Brief: Proposal to Protect Canadians from Genetic Discrimination – June 2016
- First Reading of Bill S-201, December 8, 2015 – An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination
- Liberal Party of Canada Response (Election 2015) to CCGF – October 6, 2015
- British Medical Journal – “Perceptions of Genetic Discrimination among People at risk for Huntington’s Disease: a cross sectional Survey”
- Toronto Star Report – “Study finds genetic discrimination by insurance firms”
- Genetic Discrimination – Council for Responsible Genetics
- British Medical Journal – “Genetic Discrimination in Life Insurance: empirical evidence from a cross-sectional survey of genetic support groups in the United Kingdom”
- Genetic Discrimination: Australian Experiences and Policies
- Summary of Provisions on Genetic Discrimination
- CCGF Genetics Proposal
- PRestrictions to the Use of Genetic Information by Insurers for Life Insurance Underwriting
- Genetic Discrimination: International Perspectives
- Bill S 201: An Act to Prohibit and Prevent Genetic Discrimination – October 17, 2013
- Bill C-68
Media
- SCC to look at constitutionality of genetic discrimination ban nixed by ex-AG Canada but supported by new AG – January 2019 (must sign up for free trial to read this article)
- CCGF Statement on the Quebec Court of Appeal Decision – January 2019
- Updated Statement from the Privacy Commissioner – December 2017
- University of Guelph – Why Insurers are Wrong About Canada’s Genetic Non-Discrimination Law – September 13, 2017
- Canadian Insurers Out-of-Date on Genetic Testing – September 27, 2017
- Media Release: Genetic Fairness Becomes Law, All Canadians Are Now Protected
- Media Release: Genetic Fairness One Step Closer to Canadians Making Informed Decisions About Their Health – Without Fear – March 9, 2017
- MPs Reject Liberal Government’s Attempt to Gut Genetic Discrimination Bill – March 7, 2017
- MPs to Debate Genetic Testing Bill – March 7, 2017
- Ontario MPP Tries to Rally Federal Liberal Vote on Genetic Discrimination Bill – March 3, 2017
- Mackley: Genetic Discrimination — It’s Time For Canada to Catch Up – March 1, 2017
- Bill S-201: The Beginning of the End to Genetic Discrimination in Canada – January 30, 2017
- Laws Needed to Prevent Genetic Discrimination – January 13, 2017
- Life Insurers’ New Genetic Test Policy Called an 11th-Hour Stalling Attempt – January 11, 2017
- Canadian Insurance Industry Pens Rules on Use of Genetic Test Results – January 11, 2017
- Life Insurers’ Concession on Genetic Testing Likened to Eleventh-Hour Tactics of Big Tobacco – November 22, 2016
- Constitutional Experts Back Liberal Backbencher’s Genetic Discrimination Bill – November 22, 2016
- Should Insurers Have Access To Your Genetic Test Results? – November 1, 2016
- Jewish Group Endorses MPP’s Call to Ban Genetic Discrimination – October 28, 2016
- Can Genetic Discrimination Bill Protect Patients From Insurance Hikes? – September 23, 2016
- Parliament Must Act Quickly to End Genetic Discrimination – September 22, 2016
- It’s Time to Ban Genetic Discrimination: Editorial – September 21, 2016
- Why we Need a Law to Prevent Genetic Discrimination – September 19, 2016
- Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill Opposed By Insurance Industry Set For Debate – September 19, 2016
- Discussing Genetic Discrimination: Creating a New Canadian Law: Episode 28 – September 19, 2016
- ASHG Honors James F. Gusella with William Allan Award – June 28, 2016
- Canadian Move to Bar Genetic Discrimination Wins American Advocacy Award – June 27, 2016
- Media Release: American Society of Human Genetics Honours Senator James Cowan and Bev Heim-Myers, Chair of the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness with 2016 Advocacy Award – June 24, 2016
- Genetic Discrimination Bill Would Protect Patients From Insurance Companies: Oliphant – May 4, 2016
- Bill to Fight Genetic Discrimination Among Life Insurers – May 3, 2016
- Bill Would Forbid Insurers and Employers From Delving Into Citizens’ Genetic Code – May 2, 2016
- Media Release: Bill S201 Moves to House of Commons
- Genetic-testing Bill to Get Final Reading in Senate This Week – April 12, 2016
- Laws to Protect Canadians’ From Genetic Discrimination Could Soon Come Into Effect – April 5, 2016
- How Genetic Testing Can Be Used Against You – And How Bill S201 Could Change That – April 3, 2016
- Who Should Have the Right to Know Your DNA? – February 19, 2016
- Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness applauds new Private Members Bill to stop Genetic Discrimination – Bill C-445, An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (Genetic Characteristics)
- New Group Lobbying Government for Genetic Discrimination Protections
- New Coalition Urges Government for Genetic Discrimination Protections
- New Coalition Receives Support of MP in Urging Government for Genetic Discrimination Protections
- NDP Moves to Outlaw Genetic Discrimination + Introduction and First Reading of Bill C-508 in The House of Commons
- Statement by Official Privacy Commissioner – July 10, 2014
- Globe and Mail – Do We Need Legislation to Protect Canadian’s Rights? The Yes Side – Dec 10, 2012
- Media Release – Bill C-68
- The Agenda, TVO – What’s in your Genes? – February 7, 2013