FEDERAL BILL
Bill S-201, An Act To Prohibit And Prevent Genetic Discrimination
FEDERAL BILL - ENACTS A NEW STATUTE
Royal Assent
May 5, 2017
SUMMARY
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 an... (Click for more)
House
| 1st Reading | 2nd Reading | 3rd Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 | Mar 8, 2017 |
Senate
| 1st Reading | 2nd Reading | 3rd Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2015 | Jan 27, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 |
Published on May 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Bill S-201, An Act To Prohibit And Prevent Genetic Discrimination
SUMMARY
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.
This Bill does not amend any statutes.
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