Thalidomide
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Federal judge approves thalidomide compensation program for survivorsThalidomide was approved in Canada to treat morning sickness in pregnant women in the early 1960s but caused major problems in fetuses, particularly shortened and malformed limbs.CanadaMay 8, 2020
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He says Thalidomide left him with deformed arms. Now he’s leading a class-action caseThis case, surrounding Thalidomide survivors, concerns just under 170 people.CanadaNov 1, 2018
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Judge rejects alleged thalidomide survivor’s bid to launch class action suit against fedsA group of Canadians who claim they are victims of thalidomide have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to sue the federal government.CanadaJul 11, 2017
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‘Err on the side of compassion,’ health minister urged in dealings with potential thalidomide survivorsIn the letter, committee chair and Liberal MP Bill Casey writes that he and his colleagues want to ensure all thalidomide survivors are recognized and compensated.CanadaJun 9, 2017
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Requirements for getting thalidomide compensation are nearly ‘impossible to meet’: lawsuitIn January, Bruce Wenham launched a lawsuit against the attorney general alleging the federal government’s requirements to get compensation are "effectively impossible to meet."CanadaFeb 15, 2017
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Ambrose unveils details of compensation plan for thalidomide survivorsThe federal health minister has unveiled the details of a multi-million-dollar compensation package for thalidomide victims.CanadaMay 22, 2015
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Ottawa to compensate thalidomide victims with $125K eachThe federal government is offering a $125,000 lump-sum payment to to each of Canada's thalidomide victims, but the family of one survivor says it isn't enough.CanadaMar 6, 2015
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Thalidomide survivors still hope for fundingThe federal NDP chastised the Conservative government for missing a deadline to provide funding to 95 thalidomide victims.HealthJan 27, 2015
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Federal government to work with thalidomide victims to ensure they’re supportedThalidomide victims are set to have a long-awaited meeting with federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose.WorldDec 1, 2014
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Calgary thalidomide survivor wants compensation from OttawaA Calgary woman is among the survivors of what some call one of the worst-ever prescription drug disasters who are now calling on the federal government for financial compensation.Nov 25, 2014
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