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Another important Bill now before the House is S-201, the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act. This is a Senate Bill initially sponsored by NS Senator Jim Cowan. It seeks to prevent individuals from having to disclose genetic test results to employers, insurance companies, etc. Canada is the only major country without some kind of similar protection.
…the (federal) Government has concerns relating to its constitutionality because it could encroach on provincial jurisdiction…
MPs reject Liberal government's attempt to gut genetic discrimination bill
Insurance lobby could be linked to cabinet opposition to genetic discrimination bill, senator says
…Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault had introduced a motion in the House to remove key sections of the legislation, including those relating to penalties for genetic discrimination and language forbidding employers from subjecting job applicants to a genetic test. His efforts to dramatically reduce the bill's scope were defeated in a voice vote.
…Now, at the request of the government, there will be a recorded vote (also referred to as a standing vote) on Boissonault's amendments Wednesday evening.
Home DNA tests may affect insurance, employment
Marketplace investigation finds no protection for Canadians against discrimination based on DNA tests
Genetic discrimination bill headed back to Senate, Liberals deny it reopens possibility for government changes
originally posted by: FamCore
a reply to: soficrow
Ironically, every woman I know has googly-eyes for the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
originally posted by: soficrow
originally posted by: FamCore
a reply to: soficrow
Ironically, every woman I know has googly-eyes for the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
lol. Of course! He's hot. And he picked a smart wife like George Clooney, which ups their stock in my world.
Too bad today is International Women's Day - his support,. while much appreciated, is obscuring the importance of the vote tonight on the ant-genetic discrimination act.
originally posted by: snowspirit
a reply to: rickymouse
Totally agree about the flu shot. It was once on our news that the flu shot makes it more likely you will catch the next year's flu, because it lowers the immune system. They mentioned that a couple of years ago, and then went back to pushing the shots again 😕
I'm glad my doctor has never mentioned flu shots.
What do you think about "eating for blood type"?
When I read up on that, my ideal diet is chicken, fish, and many many veggies, and it is what makes me feel the best.
That also sounds healthier for everyone though.
originally posted by: snowspirit
a reply to: rickymouse
👍🏻 reading the part about onions on burgers, eggs, and garlic with meat sauce - I do all that, almost seems like I eat by instinct.
I'm an A+
originally posted by: Humbaba
a reply to: soficrow
Tell me. Why is eugenics bad? Implemented in the correct way it can be beneficial to humanity. Given the choice I would much rather live in a eugenic society instead of a dysgenic society. And a dysgenic society is where we seem to be heading.
Liberal backbenchers defy cabinet wishes and vote to enact genetic discrimination law
...The bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and the Senate but will only become law when it receives royal assent, which could take place in the next few days.