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Bill S-201 | openparliament.ca
Bill S-201
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination
This bill was previously introduced in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session.Status
First reading (House), as of April 14, 2016
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Summary
This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.
This
enactment prohibits any person from requiring an individual to undergo a
genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test as a condition
of providing goods or services to, entering into or continuing a
contract or agreement with, or offering specific conditions in a
contract or agreement with, the individual. Exceptions are provided for
health care practitioners and researchers. The enactment provides
individuals with other protections related to genetic testing and test
results.
The enactment amends the Canada Labour Code to protect employees from being required to undergo or to disclose the results of a genetic test, and provides employees with other protections related to genetic testing and test results. It also amends the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the ground of genetic characteristics.
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The enactment amends the Canada Labour Code to protect employees from being required to undergo or to disclose the results of a genetic test, and provides employees with other protections related to genetic testing and test results. It also amends the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the ground of genetic characteristics.
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Elsewhere
All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, provided by the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.
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