May 2026 – Health Science and Law

26 May 2026

Government proposes to reclassify the regulatory status of 220 chemicals without risk assessment evidence or analysis to justify doing so.

posted in: Advocating for Public Policy Reform, National Food & Population Health Strategies, News, Policy, Toxic chemicals, Uncategorized |

letter

22 May 2026

House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance budget consultation submission (esp. re pesticide regulation and alcohol taxes (plus a note about future submssions on poverty & affordability)

posted in: Advocating for Public Policy Reform, Events, Food Tax Reform, National Food & Population Health Strategies, News, Policy, Toxic chemicals, Uncategorized |

submission

15 May 2026

“No” to alcohol risk warnings and ad restrictions, “YES” to special safeguards for infant foods in emergencies: UN food label standard-setting body

posted in: Advocating for Public Policy Reform, Dietary Advice, Events, Marketing to Children, National Food & Population Health Strategies, News, Policy, Toxic chemicals |

Statement

12 May 2026

Global trade rule-making body waffles on alcohol warnings and infant formula marketing in emergency settings

posted in: Advocating for Public Policy Reform, Dietary Advice, Events, Marketing to Children, Menu and Food Package Labelling, National Food & Population Health Strategies, News, Policy, Uncategorized |

statement

7 May 2026

2027-2028 Public Interest Articling Fellowship

posted in: Advocating for Public Policy Reform, Events, News, Policy |

Description of position and invitation to applicants