Genetic Discrimination
The CAGC is opposed to genetic discrimination. Genetic discrimination is defined as the unfair use of genetic test results or genetic risk determined by family history....
CAGC/CCMG Joint Position Statement on the Process of Informed Consent for Genetic Research
This document has been developed and endorsed by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) and the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) with the...
Possible US Supreme Court overturning of both Roe and Casey
May 6, 2022 Statement from the CAGC BoD to our membership regarding the possible US Supreme Court overturning of both Roe and Casey. The leaked draft SCOTUS (US Supreme...
Kamloops Residential Schools Statement
June 7, 2021 Statement from the CAGC Board of Directors to our membership regarding the remains of 215 children found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School The recent...
Anti-Asian Racism
March 29, 2021 Statement from the CAGC Board of Directors to our membership regarding recent acts of violence and racism towards the Asian Canadian Community: Following the...
Black Lives Matter
June 4, 2020 Statement from the CAGC BOD to our membership regarding the current human rights crisis affecting Black Members of our personal and professional communities: As...
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Canadians are increasingly accessing direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. DTC testing is defined as a test that is marketed directly to and ordered by the consumer, and...