The United States is unsafe for would-be refugees and a Canada-U.S. agreement that compels asylum seekers to first apply for U.S. sanctuary ought to be ripped up, lawyers for refugees and rights groups argued in a Canadian federal court on Monday.
Making trouble in the media
I’ve been talking about myself an inordinate amount. So thankful so many people gave me the time and opportunity.
Scribbling on the merchandise
Thanks so much Another Story, Book City, Type Books, Queen Books and Chapters Indigo.
A very bookish celebration
Many thanks to Ben McNally for hosting us.
Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me
Out August 6, 2019. Pre-order here.
In Canada, a little-known drug regulator shows its teeth
May 8, 2019 – Allison Martell and Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters
A tiny, little-known government agency is ramping up regulation of Canada’s pharmaceutical industry, seeking to rein in prices for patented drugs that are among the highest in the world, according to industry sources and a Reuters analysis of government data.
Exclusive: Facing crackdown in Canada, drugmakers offered billions in price cuts
February 6, 2019 – Allison Martell and Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters
Canadian pharmaceutical industry lobby groups, in an effort to head off a planned crackdown on prescription drug prices, offered to give up C$8.6 billion ($6.6 billion) in revenue over 10 years, freeze prices or reduce the cost of treating rare diseases, according to interviews and documents seen by Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE-Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs -sources
January 31, 2019 –David Ljunggren and Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters
Canada’s Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country’s universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
The modest broadening of the healthcare program is set to become one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s key campaign promises ahead of the October election, which is shaping up to be a close fight.
The government would not commit to meeting 100 percent of the cost of prescription drugs for those who have no insurance through their workplace, the sources said. That suggests the government is leaning toward a narrower, more insurance industry-friendly model of pharmacare, as it is called, than that recommended by a government health committee last year.
A spokesman for Finance Minister Bill Morneau declined to comment.
Canadian cops charge minor with terror offense after security raids
January 25, 2019 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters
The Canadian police said on Friday they had charged a minor with terror-related offences in connection with a pair of national security raids in Kingston, Ontario Thursday night.
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO Meng’s case?
January 22, 2019 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it will pursue the extradition of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s [HWT.UL] Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, arrested in Canada in December on allegations she participated in a conspiracy to defraud banks.
