Health committee  It was three-pronged. First was prevention, preventative measures, and specific criminalization to contemplate filling any gaps in the criminal justice system. Sorry, that would have been punishment. Then there was prevention, so taking preventative measures in whatever way the p

Health committee  No.

Health committee  No.

Health committee  My clients take the position, and we do allege this, that this constitutes battery of a sexual nature. On that type of allegation or that type of cause of action, there would be no limitation. The sexual nature of the battery displaces the limitation period. Otherwise, on a civil

Health committee  That's a good question. The decision is probably the woman's, with respect to an exercise of her bodily autonomy, but what's happening in the vast majority of cases is that the woman is approached when she is incapacitated by the throes of labour.

Health committee  It's health professionals. No, it's not a committee. There would be no time for a committee to convene over that kind of issue. One example that I can recall was of a woman who was actually open on the table having a Caesarean section when the doctor raised the issue.

Health committee  Yes.

Health committee  No.

Health committee  I believe that will depend on the province. As far as the retention of medical records is concerned, I do know that after some time they are destroyed.

Health committee  I do. It's a legal obligation.

Health committee  Yes, absolutely. The signature on a consent form does not indicate, in any way, shape or form, proper and informed consent. Proper and informed consent involves four pillars: capacity; full disclosure of the risk, consequences and options; the appropriate environment in which t

Health committee  I do, without question.

Health committee  No, it's happening in British Columbia, Alberta, NWT, Iqaluit, Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Quebec. I think that's it, but I'm only missing New Brunswick.

Health committee  I think December 2018 is pretty much today.

Health committee  At this point, there is none.