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Ontario introduces legislation requiring disclosure of payments to physicians

By Ian Trimble (CA) and Sara Zborovski (CA) on October 6, 2017 Posted in International

Following a consultation, legislation was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on September 27, 2017 that will require pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to disclose financial relationships to healthcare professionals and organizations. The Health Sector Payment Transparency Act is one of several acts introduced by Bill 160. It will require manufacturers, wholesalers, marketing firms, and others … Continue reading

Ontario announces sales of recreational cannabis framework

By Sara Zborovski (CA) on September 14, 2017 Posted in International

On September 8th, Ontario announced its much-anticipated framework for the distribution and sale of recreational cannabis. This announcement makes Ontario the first province to outline a comprehensive response to the Federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018. Ontario’s proposed approach largely mirrors the Province’s approach to the sale of alcohol and tobacco. Recreational … Continue reading