Senators’ bills on fentanyl production, genetic testing, seal products slated for House this fall

The first three Senate public bills to pass into the House all have strong government support.
A public bill from Liberal Sen. James Cowan, left, Bill S-201, dealing with restrictions on genetic testing, and Conservative Sen. Vern White’s Bill S-225, dealing substances used in the production of fentanyl, will be on the agenda of the House of Commons this fall.
One bill has seen one of the quickest passages through the Senate in memory, while another is fighting to make it through to the other side for the third time in as many years. Both, however, look destined for success this session, and does a third bill started by a Senator who has since retired. ...

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