The federal health minister says she’s in favour of putting health warnings directly on individual cigarettes in what she calls a “bold” idea.” The proposed measure is being studied by Health Department officials, Ginette Petitpas Taylor said Thursday as she announced Canada’s tobacco strategy. “Some people have suggested the idea of putting a warning on … Read more
Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which is legislation that would fully prohibit paid blood plasma clinics in the province of British Columbia. Health Minister Dix stated that the legislation was needed to help ensure that the “donations people give benefit people in our province and Canada.” The CCC’s Toronto Based … Read more
Health Minister Adrian Dix today introduced the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which will help preserve the integrity of Canada’s public blood and plasma collection system by preventing payment for blood and plasma collection in British Columbia. “Our voluntary blood donation system is an integral resource that helps saves lives thanks to people who graciously donate,” … Read more