It is time to prevent genetic discrimination
Currently, Canada is the only G7 country without specific measures in place to protect genetic information. This means that Canadians could be forced to take genetic tests or disclose test results detailing their most personal information—their DNA. They could, in turn, be discriminated against because of their genes.
OTTAWA—Genetic testing has the potential to be a lifeline for Canadians. From rare disorders to cancer, diagnostic and treatment options are developing at an exponential rate. What once seemed like science fiction is increasingly reality.
The barrier to maximizing the benefit of these advances is...
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