WHEREAS the federal government has introduced draft legislation dealing with issues pertaining to reproductive and genetic technology;
WHEREAS this is a matter of shared jurisdiction between the federal, provincial and territorial governments;
WHEREAS none of the provinces or territories have taken action to deal with the issues relating to reproductive and genetic technology;
WHEREAS consistency in dealing with these issues across Canada is of utmost importance;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Canadian Bar Association urge the provincial and territorial governments to develop and harmonize with each other and the federal
government, legislative initiatives pertaining to reproductive and genetic technology.
Certified true copy of a resolution carried as amended by the Council of the Canadian Bar Association at the Annual Meeting held in Saskatoon, SK, August 11-12, 2001.
John D.V. Hoyles
Executive Director/Directeur exécutif