BlogGenetic discrimination bill introduced in Ontario legislature Genetic discrimination bill introduced in Ontario legislature Posted Date : Jun 1, 2011 On May 18, 2011, Liberal MPP Mike Colle (Eglinton-Lawrence) introduced a private member’s bill in the Ontario legislature to amend the Ontario Human Rights Code to include “genetic characteristics” as a prohibited ground of discrimination, along with race, marital status and disability. If passed, the bill, would prohibit insurance providers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based solely on a genetic predisposition to disease. It would also prohibit employers from taking into account employees’ genetic background in hiring, firing or promoting. Colle’s support for the cause arose subsequent to his attendance at a Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) Joint Brain Strategy meeting at Queen’s Park. The issue of genetic discrimination received widespread media coverage, including this Toronto Star/healthzone.ca article, Young woman faces insurance hoops due to father with Huntington’s. Share this post: Your Story Matters: Inspire and Connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Jan 31, 2025 A deep dive into the 3rd Annual Movement Disorder Meeting Jan 29, 2025 How I became a Muffin Dec 23, 2024 Experimental Drugs ORCHESTRA and PADOVA show Mixed Results