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Jul 10, 2020

Supreme Court of Canada upholds genetic non-discrimination law

Posted by in categories: genetics, health, law

Canada’s highest court has issued a ruling today upholding a federal law preventing third parties, such as employers and insurance companies, from demanding genetic information from individuals.

In a 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has decided the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act is a constitutional exercise of federal powers.

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