Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech submitted a request for approval of a child-sized dose of its mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on Oct. 18.
Saskatchewan to roll out children's vaccine clinics in schools

There are 115,000 children in Saskatchewan who just became eligible.
Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

B.C. has sought to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs by seeking from Health Canada an exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Montreal doctors stunned Quebec bill would impose intense restrictions on using English in a healthcare setting

Bill 96's purpose is to affirm that French is the only official language of Quebec.
CMA urges federal government, social media companies to protect healthcare workers from harassment

Online harassment against healthcare workers has not only increased but also escalated in severity over recent weeks and months, said association president Dr. Katharine Smart.
CPSO seeking feedback on draft policy and advice for the profession on virtual care

The deadline to provide feedback to the college is Nov. 22.
Feds set to lift certain testing requirements for travellers returning to Canada after short trips

It’s not yet clear when exactly the restriction will be lifted.
Canadian Blood Services to soon recommend end to ban on gay men donating blood

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment call for end to violence against the Wet’suwet’en people