Wilson-Raybould requests formal feedback from provinces, territories on genetic discrimination bill

The Canadian government cited lack of provincial support for Bill S-201 when proposing amendments that would essentially gut the legislation.

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has sent a letter to the provinces and territories asking for feedback on Bill S-201, and the government's proposal to gut the controversial genetic discrimination bill. The original legislation has the support of some Liberal backbenchers, as well as the opposition. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

March 1, 2017

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould sent a letter to the Council of the Federation Wednesday, requesting that all provinces and territories weigh-in on the constitutionality of the genetic discrimination Bill S-201, while defending her position to essentially gut the proposed legislation. Ms. Wil...

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