Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Shoppers Drug Mart gets medical pot licence from Health Canada

Shoppers' parent company, Loblaw Companies Ltd., is also looking to sell recreational pot in Newfoundland and Labrador once it is legalized across the country
Family of man who died during 34-hour ER wait say racism still an issue

Ten years ago, Brian Sinclair, an indigenous man, succumbed to sepsis while waiting for treatment for frostbite; rigor mortis had already set in by the time ER staff noticed
Should doctors be more accountable?
Ontario town rejects calls to remove statue of Confederate Army doctor
Why Canadians should be paid for blood plasma donation
Most Canadians concerned about young people using e cigarettes, survey finds

The majority of Canadians are concerned about the use of e-cigarettes among youth, with almost 90% backing a ban of the vaping products for those under 18, a national survey suggests.
Canada bans use of trans fats in food products
Overturned complaint against pharmacist raises questions about sexual harassment in workplace

The woman, who was also a patient, was the subject of an unwelcome visit to her house, a gift, and several untoward comments

CMA remains concerned as medical marijuana system to continue after legalization on Oct. 17