Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of genetic non-discrimination law | CBC News:

Canada’s highest court will issue a ruling today that could strike down a federal law preventing third parties, such as employers and insurance companies, from demanding genetic information from individuals.

The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act is an unconstitutional exercise of federal powers.

In a curious twist, the federal government itself has argued the legislation falls outside of federal jurisdiction.

Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of genetic non-discrimination law | CBC News: Canada’s highest court will issue a ruling today that could strike down a federal law preventing third parties, such as employers and insurance companies, from demanding genetic information from individuals.The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act is an unconstitutional exercise of federal powers.In a curious twist, the federal government itself has argued the legislation falls outside of federal jurisdiction.Read More