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Bill C-275 overestimates risk of human-to-animal disease transmission

As the bill worked its way through the House of Commons, some debate was marked by discussion of the potential risks and harms associated with diseases spreading between humans and animals.

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BY DAT NGUYEN
November 30, 2023

Opinion | BY DAT NGUYEN | November 30, 2023

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