Author Archives: impact ethics

The Imperative Character of ‘Social’ Egg Freezing

Kylie Baldwin raises concerns about the potentially coercive nature of ‘social’ egg freezing.

Provincial Funding Of IVF Should Be Restricted On The Basis of Income

Vida Panitch argues that the Quebec government should pay for IVF for those with biological or social infertility, but only for those who can’t afford it.

Ms. Maynard Was Right – Assisted Suicide Should Be Legal Everywhere

Mark Bernstein suggests that terminally ill patients should have the option of assisted suicide.

Assisted Procreation in Quebec: What To Expect?

Marie-France Bureau raises concerns about access to, and the funding and regulation of, assisted reproductive treatments.

Evidence and the Marketing of the HPV Vaccine

Abby Lippman, Alana Cattapan, and Kelly Holloway argue for rigorous, conflict-free research into the safety and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine and for a critical approach to its use.