Author Archives: impact ethics

Family Caregivers in Canada: Prognosis Poor

Monique Lanoix argues that family caregivers should be properly compensated, and better supported, by the government-funded health care system.

Equal Access to Assistive and Accomodative Technologies for All Canadians

Jeff Nisker argues that all Canadians (disabled Canadians and temporarily-abled Canadians) should have access to assistive technologies if and when these are needed.

The Big Business of Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome

Chris Kaposy warns of the social implications of noninvasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome.

The Strangely Sexless Sex Work Decision

Marcus McCann explains why Canada’s landmark sex-work ruling, while laudable, has little to say about sexual autonomy.

Mifepristone in Answer to Abortion Access in Canada

Joanna Erdman singles out medical abortion in answer to place-based access barriers in Canada.