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Health Research

Health research aims to find better ways to treat, prevent and cure disease.

This vital component of healthcare can take multiple forms and present a variety of risks and opportunities. Whether it is a clinical trial, secondary data research, research ethics board protocol review, or a material transfer agreement, we keep the aims of the study top of mind while advising researchers, funders, and health care organizations. We also advise on deidentification of data for research purposes, and questions of research versus quality.

Our services include:

Agreements - Material transfer, clinical trial, data sharing, basic science
Research ethics board advice
Research misconduct
Protocol reviews
Informed consents
Deidentified data

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Mary Jane Dykeman

Samara Starkman

14 hours ago
1 min

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Unpacking the EU's Proposed Regulations

The European Union has just released proposed regulation of AI. If passed, this proposal will have far-reaching implications for AI in...

May 4
3 min

Legislative Roundup April 2021: New Oversight Authority for Personal Support Workers, New Regulated

by Simmie Palter The Ontario government introduced Bill 283 on April 27th, the Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario‘s Health...

Apr 17
5 min

Recent IPC Guidance on Privacy and Security Considerations for Virtual Health Care Visits

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care has emerged as a primary method of providing health care. Effective as of...

Jan 11
1 min

As pandemic speeds up digitization, data-focused law firm INQ plans expansion.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a rush of new technology as businesses and governments contend with a stay-at-home economy. In that...

Nov 15, 2020
1 min

Free Webinar from Health Law in Canada Journal

Enhancing Relationships in the Landscape of Long-Term Care, November 24th. See link: http://ddohealthlaw.com/app/uploads/2020/11/ad.HLIC_...

Nov 12, 2020
1 min

Privacy Law for the Digital Economy: The new Digital Charter Implementation Act

The Canadian government has introduced a new law signaling major reform to Canada’s privacy law and introducing regulation of artificial...

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

Ontario introduces a Bill to create a shield from COVID-19 liability

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on both people and businesses across Ontario and beyond. In the wake of growing tension over...

Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Expert in AI and Data Law, Carole Piovesan is named co-chair of Advisory Council

July 21, Ottawa// Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today the launch of a nation-wide mobile app, COVID Alert. Designed to help...

May 12, 2020
1 min

Federal non-profits may apply to delay their AGMs

Federal non-profits incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act must hold their annual general meeting (AGM) within 15...

Apr 24, 2020
4 min

How to Hold an AGM during COVID-19: rules for public hospitals

We find ourselves in uncharted territory during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Government declared an emergency under the Emergency...

Mar 26, 2020
3 min

COVID-19 Update: Pandemic-Related Changes to the Long-Term Care Homes Act

COVID-19 Update: Pandemic-Related Changes to the Long-Term Care Homes Act Licensees, municipalities and boards of management that operate...

Jan 26, 2020
1 min

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Regulatory Framework for AI: Recommendations for PIPEDA

Overview In January 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) launched a public consultation on their proposals for...

Jan 17, 2020
1 min

Federal and provincial privacy laws in Canada do not expressly distinguish between ‘cybersecurity',

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (SC 2000, c 5) (PIPEDA), Canada's federal private sector privacy law,...

Jan 16, 2020
1 min

Unique Toronto law firm to focus on responsible use of AI technology.

As businesses across all industries collect vast quantities of personal information for artificial-intelligence applications, a unique...

Oct 15, 2019
3 min

Best Practices Checklist for Drafting a Data Sharing Agreement

With the rapid advancements in technology and the breadth of data available, public bodies, organizations, and agencies are increasingly...

Aug 19, 2019
1 min

Drafting Research Funding Agreements: Potential Landmines

Funding R&D through private sector or charitable donations Innovations in healthcare are often the result of research and development...

Aug 1, 2019
5 min

Long-Term Care Home System Strained but Not Broken

Co-authored by Nareh Ghalustians The Report on the Public Inquiry into the Safety and Security of Residents in the Long-Term Care Homes...

Jul 26, 2019
5 min

Understanding the Regulatory Framework of OTN’s eConsult

The use of virtual care, also called telemedicine, is growing in Ontario. The June 2019 Devlin Report on Ending Hallway Medicine referred...

Jul 26, 2019
1 min

What is Virtual Care?

Virtual care, or telemedicine, is the use of communications technology to provide clinical patient care, or to assist in the provision of...

Jul 18, 2019
1 min

Update on Ontario Health Teams: The Self-Assessment Process is Complete

On July 18, 2019, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care hosted an audio webinar to announce that the Ministry has completed its...

Jul 17, 2019
3 min

Ontario Health Teams and Governance

Where are we in the OHT application process? With the deadline to submit self-assessments now passed, the next phase in the Ontario...

Jul 5, 2019
2 min

Procuring through a distributor: Set expectations early!

When procuring goods our clients are sometimes faced with purchasing a good through a third party distributor rather than directly from...

Jul 2, 2019
1 min

Drafting Research Funding Agreements

Innovations in health care are often the result of research and development initiatives. Such initiatives cannot be carried out without...

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

Ontario Health Teams – Update on Timelines

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has announced updated timelines for the process by which it will identify the first cohort of...