Publications

Canadian law does not explicitly bar immigrants because they are HIV-positive. But Canadian law does, in theory, authorize the exclusion of prospective immigrants who are HIV-positive, either because they pose a threat to public health or because their care and support would consume too many resources. Canadian immigration policy, in practice, currently recognizes that HIV … Read more

The conference, “Putting Third First — Critical Legal Issues,” provided an opportunity for participants from both developing and developed countries to discuss in depth the criminalization, or proposed criminalization, of HIV in many jurisdictions. This paper attempts to provide an overview of the factors that should be taken into account by policy-makers, activists, lawyers and … Read more

Cathi Albertyn’s paper, an edited and updated version of her presentation at “Putting Third First,” argues that both human rights and the law can play an important, if limited, role within a wider set of national and international strategies to reduce women’s vulnerability to HIV. It analyzes the nature of women’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, and … Read more

FEATURES Supreme Court rules on disability discrimination HIV/AIDS and the Law: New challenges HIV/AIDS IN CANADIAN COURTS Medical treatment of children with HIV/AIDS Court rejects appeal for safe supply of medical marijuana Appeals heard on both medical and non-medical marijuana BC Appellate Court dismisses insurance appeal Man with HIV gets reprieve from deportation Discrimination in … Read more

In this issue: Justice Krever and VANDU at Network AGM Network Report on Rapid HIV Screening Released Putting Third First Building Capacity Care, Treatment, and Support – Advisory Committee Established Projects News Other Network News Important Dates Comments and Feedback New Resources

The report: explains rapid HIV testing technologies; describes the status of rapid HIV test kits in Canada; presents an overview of the Canadian regulatory framework applicable to the approval and use of rapid test kits; provides a comprehensive evaluation of the potential benefits of making rapid HIV testing at the point of care available in … Read more

This paper proposes discussion points relevant to the development of a plan of action to support collaborative advocacy. It sets out twelve objectives and strategies for treatment, microbicides and vaccine advocacy, and identifies opportunities for advocacy at global, regional and national levels.

The Discussion Paper examines the issues raised for the Aboriginal community by HIV testing and confidentiality, based on interviews of individuals working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people, and on research conducted by the author.

The Discussion Paper examines the issues raised for Aboriginal communities by the relationship between jurisdiction and HIV/AIDS programs and services, based on interviews with individuals working in the field of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal people and on research conducted by the author.