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What is the regulatory framework governing genetic testing in Canada?

April 26, 2017framework Genetic Testing regulatory

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What is the regulatory framework governing genetic testing in Canada?

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In Canada, there are no legal rules specifically addressing genetic testing. However, various organisations (professional, governmental, etc.) have created recommendations on the use of genetic tests. • For example, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) states that it is essential to offer services with appropriate information before and after predictive genetic testing occurs, as well as genetic counseling services and a long-term follow-up (Predictive Genetic Testing for Breast and Prostate Cancer, 2000). • Another example is the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc., which has a position statement on genetic testing (2003). It states that insurers must not ask insurance candidates to undergo genetic testing. • Additionally, in Canada, there is an instrument addressing the ethical conduct for research involving humans: Tri-Council Policy Statement (CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC, 1998).