Category: New on Clicklaw

The BC Civil Liberties Association has recently released a new report on the hot topic of genetic technology. Supported by a grant from the Law Foundation of BC, this report suggests that as with advances in many other fields, advances that involve genetics can both benefit and harm society.

Author Eugene Oscapella provides an overview of selected issues, including individual privacy vs. public health, and genetic testing in employment and insurance matters. Loss of control over personal genetic information that makes individuals more at risk of discrimination, and its ability to provide extensive and highly sensitive information about individuals to governments and other organizations are cited as some of the dangers of genetic technology.

The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities produces a range of self-help resources about provincial and federal disability programs. They have produced 2012 updates for their Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) Benefits series which are now available on their website and through Clicklaw. The series includes these great resources:

• CPPD Benefits Application Guide
• CPPD Benefits Checklist
• CPPD Benefits Appeal Guide, Part 1: The Reconsideration Request
• CPPD Benefits Appeal Guide, Part 2: The Review Tribunal

 The 2012 updates reflect changes to policies and procedures that affect applications and appeals of CPP Disability programs. More information about these changes can be found on the BCCPD blog.