Presumed Consent
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Prolific N.B. lawyer in need of kidney calls for ‘presumed donor’ legislationBill Gandy says without a kidney, his lifespan could be shortened significantly. He's using his situation to fight for others in need of new organs.CanadaOct 10, 2022
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Big jump in tissue donations, organ referrals after Nova Scotia presumed consent lawResidents are presumed to agree to donate their organs when they die, unless they opt out. Nova Scotia became the first jurisdiction in North America to adopt such a law.HealthJan 20, 2022
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New Brunswick organ donation bill sent to law amendments committee for further studyThe PC government used its majority to shelve the bill for further study, despite all three opposition parties calling for it to continue.HealthMay 13, 2021
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As N.S. begins ‘presumed consent’ organ donation, advocates say Canada will be watchingNova Scotia on Monday became the first jurisdiction in North America to implement a policy of presumed consent for organ donation.HealthJan 18, 2021
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Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation takes effectThe new model makes Nova Scotia the first jurisdiction in North America to operate under presumed or “deemed consent.”HealthJan 18, 2021
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Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation takes effectNova Scotia has implemented presumed consent around organ donation, a first in Canada.Jan 18, 2021
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Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation to go into effect on Jan. 18Nova Scotia will be the first jurisdiction in North America to have a presumed consent law.HealthJun 30, 2020
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Saskatchewan to launch new organ donor registry after coronavirus pressures endSaskatchewan’s organ donor registry should launch in the coming months once the stress of the novel coronavirus subsides.HealthApr 7, 2020
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Nova Scotia legislature passes presumed consent law for organ donationPremier Stephen McNeil says the goal is to ensure there are more potential organ donors in order to save lives.PoliticsApr 13, 2019
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Nova Scotia’s presumed-consent bill for organ donation to address civil liberty concernsUnder the proposed Act, all people in Nova Scotia would be considered potential organ donors unless they opt out.HealthApr 9, 2019
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