The paper: discusses the difficulties in defining the precise scope of the field of complementary and/or alternative medicine; reviews the available evidence regarding the use of CAM by Canadians generally; reviews the available evidence regarding the use of CAM by people with HIV/AIDS, identifying some of the key conclusions to be drawn regarding the prevalence … Read more
The focus of this submission to the House of Commons Special Standing Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs is on questions relating to harm reduction and on questions concerning injection drug use in Canada, specifically as they relate to HIV/AIDS. We first discuss the extent to which Canada’s drug laws and policies contribute to the … Read more
The Legal Network supports measures to prevent the spread of HIV, including for workers such as police officers, firefighters, and health care workers and good Samaritans. The Legal Network also supports access to quality HIV testing and counselling, and access to care, treatment and support, for those who may be exposed to the risk of … Read more
In this issue: Network Planning Regional Workshops New Report on Complementary/Alternative Health Care and HIV/AIDS Network Opposes Compulsory HIV Testing 2001 AGM Highlights Health Canada Responds to IDU Report Consultation with Members Comments and Feedback Meeting with the Prime Minister Other Network News 2001/2002 Board Network Interns, Summer Students, and Staff Important Dates New Resources
“Thank you very much for making it possible to meet with you yesterday. It was a great pleasure for us to have the opportunity to discuss our hopes and concerns regarding Canada’s position on TRIPS and public health at the WTO Ministerial Council starting this week. We also had the opportunity to meet briefly with … Read more
“As humanitarian, human rights, and development organisations actively engaged in the Canadian and international responses to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, we wish to raise with you our grave concerns about current discussions at the World Trade Organisation regarding the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“the TRIPS Agreement”), and Canada’s role in those … Read more
“As humanitarian, human rights, and development organisations actively engaged in the Canadian and international responses to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, we wish to raise with you our grave concerns about current discussions at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regarding the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (“the TRIPS Agreement”), and Canada’s role in … Read more
The report provides information with reference to current policies, procedures, and scientific literature on: the risk of accidental occupational exposure to HBV, HCV, and HIV; post-exposure protocols and treatment; testing technologies and procedures; benefits to the exposed worker of information about the source person’s serological status, risk factors, and medical history; harms of compulsory testing … Read more
The 2001 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network was held in Montréal from Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 23rd. The AGM opened on the evening of September 21st with a welcome session and a panel discussion on Access to Treatments in Developing Countries. The formal business of the AGM was conducted … Read more