Category Law & Policy

Precautionary Consumption and Everyday Chemical Toxins

Jennie Haw argues that precautionary consumption is an ineffective strategy to mitigate health harms associated with everyday chemical exposures.

Fiduciary Duties Limit Physicians’ Freedom of Conscience

Emma Ryman discusses conscientious objections and the physician-patient relationship.

The Supreme Court of Canada Decision Allows for the Prescription and the Syringe

Jocelyn Downie clarifies the Canadian Medical Association’s confusion regarding the Carter v. Canada decision.

Honouring Makayla

Sarah Wiebe discusses the significance of culturally-sensitive care in matters of life and death

The Truth about Mitochondrial Replacement

Françoise Baylis disputes popular descriptions of mitochondrial replacement as much needed treatment to avoid the birth of children ‘born to suffer’.