A gay man in Ontario will be in court later this month arguing that Health Canada discriminates against him by overseeing the ban preventing men who recently have had sex with other men from donating blood. The federal government is trying to block that challenge.
Ottawa takes action to block the human rights case of gay men, accusing him of supporting a ban on unpaid blood donors
A gay man in Ontario will appear in court later this month, arguing that Health Canada discriminates against him by overseeing the prohibition of blood donations from men who have recently had sex with other men.
The federal government has been trying to stop this challenge, believing that it has no right to change the donor standards of the Canadian Blood Service.
A federal court judge will hear the case on May 27.
The case dates back to 2016, when Christopher Karas filed a human rights complaint against Health Canada for the first time. He accused the department of discriminating against him on the basis of his sexual orientation, because the department adheres to the Canadian Blood Service’s policy, which prohibits gay men from donating blood in Canada unless they have been single for some time.
Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg
Publishing date: May 10, 2021 • 5 days ago • 3 minute read • Shannon and Brad Adams have been married for 15 years and have two daughters. Together, they are engaged in a 10-day, 233-kilometre ride across Norfolk and Haldimand counties to raise awareness about Canada Blood Services stem-cell registry and to raise funds for the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton. With the couple is their horse Sandor. SunMedia
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Every day seems more special after receiving a serious diagnosis, and in a place like Norfolk County, the rural landscape seems lovelier than ever.
That was Brad and Shannon Adams’ experience this weekend as they took part in a horse caravan across Norfolk County. The purpose of Ride for the Registry is to raise awareness about blood cancers and the need for individuals to step up and register as potential bone-marrow donors.
Blood cancer awareness theme of 233-km trek
Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg
Publishing date: May 09, 2021 • 1 week ago • 3 minute read • Shannon and Brad Adams have been married for 15 years and have two daughters. Together, they are engaged in a 10-day, 233-kilometre ride across Norfolk and Haldimand counties to raise awareness about Canada Blood Services stem-cell registry and to raise funds for the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton. With the couple is their horse Sandor. jpg, SR
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DELHI – Every day seems more special after receiving a serious diagnosis, and in a place like Norfolk County, the rural landscape seems lovelier than ever.