Order of Reference on Dementia (Journals, Issue 16 – February 23, 2016) That the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology be authorized to examine and report on the…

Order of Reference (Debates – Issue 21 – March 10, 2016) That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources be authorized to examine and report on…

There is an obesity crisis in this country. Canadians are paying for it with their wallets — and with their lives. But there is hope. An extensive study conducted by…

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By Bruce Cheadle — Canadian Press | Feb 18, 2016 3:20 pm | Canada’s federal and provincial auditors general are joining forces to come up with the first comprehensive national…

Meeting No. 8 PDAM – Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Witnesses: British Colombia Civil Liberties Association Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms Dying with Dignity…

Meeting No. 7 PDAM – Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying (5:31 PM – 8:18 PM) Witnesses: Hon. Steven Fletcher Council of Canadian with Disabilities Dying with Dignity Canada Jocelyn…

Meeting No. 6 PDAM – Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Witnesses: Canadian Medical Association Canadian Nurses Association Canadian Pharmacists Association Canadian Society of Palliative…

Meeting No. 5 PDAM – Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) Witnesses: External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada Provincial-Territorial Expert…