Thalidomide

• Federal judge approves thalidomide compensation program for survivors

  Thalidomide 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.

  Canada

  May 8, 2020
  
• He says Thalidomide left him with deformed arms. Now he’s leading a class-action case

  This case, surrounding Thalidomide survivors, concerns just under 170 people.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2018
  
• Advertisement
• Judge rejects alleged thalidomide survivor’s bid to launch class action suit against feds

  A group of Canadians who claim they are victims of thalidomide have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to sue the federal government.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
• Advertisement
• ‘Err on the side of compassion,’ health minister urged in dealings with potential thalidomide survivors

  In 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.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2017
• Requirements for getting thalidomide compensation are nearly ‘impossible to meet’: lawsuit

  In January, Bruce Wenham launched a lawsuit against the attorney general alleging the federal government’s requirements to get compensation are "effectively impossible to meet."

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2017
• Ambrose unveils details of compensation plan for thalidomide survivors

  The federal health minister has unveiled the details of a multi-million-dollar compensation package for thalidomide victims.

  Canada

  May 22, 2015
• Ottawa to compensate thalidomide victims with $125K each

  The 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.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2015
• Thalidomide survivors still hope for funding

  The federal NDP chastised the Conservative government for missing a deadline to provide funding to 95 thalidomide victims.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2015
• Advertisement
• Federal government to work with thalidomide victims to ensure they’re supported

  Thalidomide victims are set to have a long-awaited meeting with federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose.

  World

  Dec 1, 2014
• Advertisement
• Calgary thalidomide survivor wants compensation from Ottawa

  A 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