Author Archives: impact ethics

The Impact of Climate Change on Inuit Mental Health

Ashlee Cunsolo Willox describes how changing climatic conditions and decreasing sea ice levels are exacerbating mental health problems for Inuit people in Nunatsiavut, Labrador.

Privileging Infertility over Abortion in New Brunswick

Rachael Johnstone questions New Brunswick’s infertility Special Assistance Fund in light of its abortion policy.

Folic Acid Supplementation in Canada: What is the Right Dose?

Robyn MacQuarrie comments on the appearance of industry influence on the Joint SOGC-Motherisk clinical practice guideline on folic acid supplementation.

The Contentious Issue of Surrogacy in Quebec

Audrey L’Espérance advocates for collaborative policy making on surrogacy in Quebec.

Quebec’s Assisted Human Reproduction Program

Pamela White provides a brief English-language summary of the recommendations of the recently released report of the Quebec Commission à la santé et au bien-être.