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James McGill Professor, Department of Human Genetics and Health Sciences, McGill University

La généralisation des tests génétiques entraîne des risques pour la population. (Shutterstock)

July 2, 2024

Les tests génétiques comportent des risques de discrimination et le Canada doit revoir ses lois

Diya Uberoi, McGill University and Yann Joly, McGill University

Le Canada a besoin de lois supplémentaires afin de réglementer les tests génétiques et prévenir la discrimination.

Collecting genetic information for the purposes of determining life insurance protections could lead to genetic discrimination. (Shutterstock)

February 20, 2024

Canada’s Genetic Non‑Discrimination Act has only had a limited impact on the use of genetic information by life insurers

Diya Uberoi, McGill University and Yann Joly, McGill University

Canada needs additional regulation, developed through public consultations, stakeholder collaborations and community partnerships, to help regulate genetic testing and prevent genetic discrimination.

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