Presentation by Ida Ngueng Feze Esq. Centre of Genomics and Policy, McGill University

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4 Assess current Canadian regulatory frameworks Determine how conducive is the translation process from research to routine use

5 Review of federal & provincial legislation, guidelines, protocols and policies; Determine how new biotechnologies for water quality assessment are (1) developed, (2) validated, and (3) introduced into testing laboratories in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec; Explore and compare contexts in Canada and the US: Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requirements and processes in New York and California. Review legal rules on the use of novel science in court

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14 Other elements reviewed by the Courts Chain of custody Laboratory quality assurance and control Methodology used Credibility of the expert

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16 Making the best of available resources Using bodies with multiple provincial recognitions Using existing forum for the exchange of best practices and methods Integrating the lessons learned Educating legal professionals about emerging sciences Educating scientists about legal requirements Providing incentives for innovative technologies that will increase water safety Taking into account the lessons from foreign jurisdictions

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18 Our Funders Our Partners BC BC Public Health Microbiology & Reference Lab Lower Mainland Pathology and Laboratory Medicine