News and Updates

Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA)
As you know Bill S-201 has now become law as The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA).  The Bill S-201 Fact Sheet contains information that affects us all, with topics such as the protection that GNA provides, talking with patients, and the full text of the law. (Click here.)

2017 President's Letter

I have been reflecting on the rapid expansion of the genetic field during the last decade and how it has become part every other specialty. The genetic counselling profession has grown alongside these changes and our expertise continues to add value to this increasingly complex field.

Read the rest of Nathalie Bolduc's letter here. (members only)

Benefits of Joining

Advocacy

Members are entitled to join CAGC committees and contribute to projects that promote the genetic counselling profession in Canada. 

Full members are granted voting authority on important issues brought forward at the annual general meeting.

Representatives from the CAGC have input into clinical practice guidelines issued by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.
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