Health Health

Some things last forever: Government of Canada proposes regulatory measures for PFAS

The Government of Canada intends to introduce additional regulatory instruments to further restrict the manufacture and use of PFAS.

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

Recent decisions confirm the reasonableness of hospitals’ mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies during the pandemic.

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.

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

Legislative amendments are initiating significant developments in health reform.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...