Author Archives: impact ethics

Supreme Court Closes Physician-Assisted Dying Debate

J.S. Russell and D.A. Browne discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s historic decision to strike down the ban on physician-assisted dying.

Ontario Nurses Advocate Ban on Inbound Medical Tourism

G.K.D. Crozier contends that a regulated market in inbound medical tourism in Ontario could be preferable to either a blind-eye approach or a complete ban on the practice.

Is it time to legalize commercial surrogacy in Canada?

Karen Busby suggests that the safety, security and well-being of surrogate mothers, the children they bear and the intended parents may be better protected through regulatory regimes than criminal prohibitions.

The Global Health Impact Index

Nicole Hassoun and Priya Bhimani outline the benefits of the recently developed Global Health Impact index.

Luka Magnotta and Mental Health Acts

Alister Browne discusses Mental Health Acts in Canada.