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Canada tightens pathogens and toxins rules with updated legislation

source: Government of Canada

On 2026-04-08, the Government of Canada received Royal Assent for amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act. The changes tighten oversight of the possession, use, storage, and transfer of human pathogens and toxins while aiming to improve biosecurity and emergency preparedness.

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