An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination = Loi visant à interdire et à prévenir la discrimination génétique.: YB421-201/3-PDF
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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| Department/Agency | Canada. Parliament. Senate. |
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| Title | An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination = Loi visant à interdire et à prévenir la discrimination génétique. |
| Variant title | Loi visant à interdire et à prévenir la discrimination génétique Short title : Genetic Non-Discrimination Act |
| Series title | Bill S-... ; Bill S-201, 1st session, 42nd Parliament |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | Bilingual-[English | French] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | As passed by the Senate April 14, 2016. Text in English and French. |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Senate, 2016. |
| Description | ii, 6 p. |
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| Subject terms | Legislation Screening (Medicine) Discrimination |
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