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Prescription Drugs - How safe are they?

Monday, November 7, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (ET)

Toronto, Ontario

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Health Canada is charged with protecting the health and safety of Canadians, a job that covers everything from overseeing ingredients in cosmetics and bath toys to approving which drugs can be sold in Canada. Is this agency--responsible for so much at once--able to meet its full mandate?
 
MP Terence Young isn't so sure. After losing a daughter to a prescription drug which has since been pulled from the market, Young began to explore how the drug industry operates and the conflicting role Health Canada plays in ensuring Canadians' well-being. In his book "Death by Prescription,"  he advocates for an independent drug agency, unsaddled by conflicts of interest.
 
On Monday, November 7th, Mr. Young will share his concerns about drug safety in Canada, and lead us in a wider discussion about Health Canada and why it may be coming up short.
 
We'll be meeting at the Duke of York Pub at 7pm (39 Prince Arthur Avenue).  Doors open at 7:00, discussion starts at 7:30. Hope to see you there!

 

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Duke of York Pub
39 Prince Arthur Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Monday, November 7, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (ET)


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Why Should I Care? is a grassroots, community based organization committed to engaging citizens on topics that concern them.

Our mission is to provide an accessible forum where Canadians can discuss, debate, and learn about political issues that affect us all.  By focusing on topics and not ideologies, we break the taboo of discussing politics at the dinner table.

Over beer and food we learn, share, experience, and take action as both Canadians, and members of a broader community.