Policies & Statements

Position Statements & Policies

The Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) develops position statements, policies, and guidance documents on issues that affect genetic counselling practice, patient care, professional ethics, and the broader healthcare landscape.

These resources reflect the values of the profession and support genetic counsellors, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and the public in understanding CAGC's perspectives on important issues.

Topics include professional standards, equity and inclusion, informed consent, genetic discrimination, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, educational partnerships, and other matters relevant to the delivery of genetic services in Canada.

Browse the resources below to learn more.

Statements


Article preview for CAGC/CCMG Joint Position Statement on the Process of Informed Consent for Genetic Research
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...
Article preview for Possible US Supreme Court overturning of both Roe and Casey
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...
Article preview for Kamloops Residential Schools Statement
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...
Article preview for Anti-Asian Racism
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...

Press Releases


Article preview for Genetic Discrimination
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....