CALU Special Report: Impact of the Genetic Testing Bill on the Insurance Industry

CALU released a Special Report in January 2017 on a private member's bill (Bill S-201) which is currently being considered by the House of Commons. The legislation, if enacted, would prevent insurers (and others) from either requiring a genetic test, or requesting the results of an existing genetic test. This could have a dramatic impact on insurance pricing and the availability of certain products.

This bill is also in direct conflict with existing provincial legislation. In the Insurance Act of each province there is a provision that any material fact relevant in the application must be disclosed.

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