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Osler Update Feb 4, 2025

Recent decisions confirm reasonableness of hospital mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies

The recent decisions of the Divisional Court (the Court) in Rogelstad v. Middlesex Health Alliance[1] and the Health Professions Appeal...

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Recent decisions confirm reasonableness of hospital mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies
Blog Dec 16, 2024

Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional

We explore the decision and how it could pave the way for future interjurisdictional Crown cooperation and class action claims in the future.

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Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional
Report Dec 5, 2024

The devil is in the details: legislative changes and access to healthcare

Legislative amendments are initiating significant developments in health reform.

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The devil is in the details: legislative changes and access to healthcare
Osler Update Sep 16, 2024

Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry

The interplay of legal frameworks, ethical considerations and diverse stakeholders make lobbying a complex and sensitive process.

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Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry
Osler Update Jul 31, 2024

Winning wellness: strategic IP and regulatory considerations in Canada’s booming natural health products industry

Canadian natural health products have surged to an industry worth more than $13 billion in recent years. A strategic approach to intellectual...

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Winning wellness: strategic IP and regulatory considerations in Canada’s booming natural health products industry
Osler Update Jun 28, 2024

Canada introduces sweeping bill to mandate tech and data interoperability in healthcare

On June 6, 2024, the federal Minister of Health introduced Bill C-72 — An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and...

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Canada introduces sweeping bill to mandate tech and data interoperability in healthcare
Osler Update Mar 22, 2024

No longer just tobacco and opioids: B.C. plans commencing more class actions to recover health care costs involving virtually any product

On March 14, 2024, the province of British Columbia proposed broad multi-government class action legislation to claim costs arising from...

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No longer just tobacco and opioids: B.C. plans commencing more class actions to recover health care costs involving virtually any product
Osler Update Dec 21, 2023

Animal testing ban for cosmetics to come into force on December 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, amendments to the federal Food and Drugs Act will come into force effectively prohibiting cosmetic brands from relying on...

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Animal testing ban for cosmetics to come into force on December 22, 2023
Osler Update Jun 19, 2023

Ontario Ministry releases draft regulation in connection with private surgical and diagnostic services

On June 9, Ontario published a draft regulation as part of its plan to reduce wait times in the province. We look at the recently proposed regulatory...

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Ontario Ministry releases draft regulation in connection with private surgical and diagnostic services
Osler Update Feb 23, 2023

Implications of new proposed legislation on the credentialing and employment of healthcare workers in Ontario

Healthcare organizations are well-advised to pay attention to the implications of Bill 60 on the credentialing and hiring (as applicable) of...

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