Consumer Affairs & Relations

Health concerns over vaping cast haze over cannabis market expansion
Plain language about health data is essential for transparency and trust

User agreements are often long, complex and inaccessible texts that don’t help users understand what exactly is being done with their information
Calgary hospital opens specialized emergency space for sick children
Records of 650 patients on missing computer hard drive: Alberta health officials

The external drive was not encrypted and did not have password protection
Dr. Brian Thicke, father of late actor, pleads no contest to misconduct charges

Dr. Thicke had initially faced allegations of sexual abuse and sexual impropriety, but those were withdrawn at the Oct. 8 hearing
B.C. men allege pulmonary disease in lawsuit against e cigarette brand Juul

Two men in British Columbia have filed a lawsuit against popular vape brand Juul, alleging they suffered "adverse health conditions'' after using the company's e-cigarettes in 2018.
We need leadership on climate change to protect the health of Canadians

Climate change has become a priority in this election, and we need to take advantage of this opportunity
Canadian physician mothers calling for bold action to address climate change

The group, which has drawn over 1,200 physician members in a little over one year, urges government and other physicians to take action

Over the counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada