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Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness (CCGF)

Working together to prevent genetic discrimination for all Canadians

“Genetic Discrimination affects us all! Who has perfect genes?”

The Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness (CCGF) is a group of 18 organizations dedicated to establishing protections against genetic discrimination for all Canadians. Our mission is to educate Canadians about genetic discrimination and to influence federal and provincial governments, and other relevant organizations, to create positive change.

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Coalition canadienne pour l’équité génétique (CCEG)

Ensemble on peut prévenir la discrimination génétique pour le bien de tous les Canadiens

« La discrimination génétique nous concerne tous ! Qui a des gènes parfaits? »

La Coalition canadienne pour l’équité génétique (CCEG) est un organisme-parapluie regroupant 15 organismes voués à la mise en place de protections contre la discrimination génétique pour le bien de tous les Canadiens. Notre mission est de sensibiliser la population canadienne au sujet de la discrimination génétique et d’exercer une influence auprès des gouvernements fédéral et provinciaux et d’autres instances pertinentes, afin de susciter des changements positifs.

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Share Your Story

The Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness is seeking stories from every day Canadians on how genetic discrimination has affected them. Please submit your story here. We will use your stories to demonstrate the impact that genetic discrimination is having on Canadians across the country.

Partagez votre histoire

La Coalition canadienne pour l'équité génétique est à la recherche des histoires de tous les Canadiens sur la façon dont la discrimination génétique les a touchés. S'il vous plaît soumettre votre histoire ici. Nous allons utiliser vos histoires pour démontrer l'impact que la discrimination génétique a sur les Canadiens à travers le pays.

Recent Updates

Prior to May 2017, the genetic test information of Canadians was not protected. On May 4, 2017, the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA) received Royal Assent and was passed into law. This historic law, which passed 3rd reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 222 to 60 in May 2017, enabled all people living in Canada the opportunity to make informed life decisions regarding health and reproduction, without fear of genetic discrimination. This legislation also enabled Canada to remain as a leader in genomic research and has already helped to alleviate the fears of Canadians, encouraging participation in genomics research and clinical trials. All Canadians deserve the right to proactively manage their own health and advance medicine without the fear of genetic discrimination. The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act alleviated that fear and removed barriers, by protecting genetic test information.

In late December, 2018 the Quebec Court of Appeal gave its opinion that the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA) does not constitute a valid exercise of Parliament’s criminal law power. The Quebec opinion is a step backwards at a time when we should be increasing the protection of our genetic information at federal, provincial and territorial levels. Genetic discrimination is an important issue in Canada and a barrier to science, medicine and the health and well being of people living in Canada. The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act addresses this problem and protects the genetic test information for the benefit of all Canadians. It is important to note that the Quebec Court of Appeal just provided an advisory opinion on the specific questions referred to them, however, this opinion does put the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act at risk. The CCGF is exploring all options as we move forward with our lawyers.

Ressources

Ressources

Consultez les ressources suivantes pour en savoir davantage au sujet de la discrimination génétique et des actions qui sont prises pour aider à la prévenir.

Organismes et ressources complémentaires

  • Génome Canada 
  • Humgen International
  • Council for Responsible Genetics

Recherche sur la discrimination génétique

  • British Medical Journal – “Perceptions of Genetic Discrimination among People at risk for Huntington’s Disease: a cross sectional Survey”
  • Article paru dans le Toronto Star – Study finds genetic discrimination by insurance firms
  • Genetic Discrimination
  • 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
  • Currently available DNA-based gene tests
  • CCGF Genetics Proposal
  • Restrictions to the Use of Genetic Information by Insurers for Life Insurance Underwriting

Communiqués de presse

  • Un nouveau groupe urge le gouvernement à instaurer une protection contre la discrimination génétique
  • Une nouvelle coalition urge le gouvernement à instaurer une protection
    contre la discrimination génétique
  • Le NPD presente un projet de loi sure les droits de la personne pour interdire la discrimination génétique

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