Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026
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- Amends the Health Protection and Promotion Act to add colon cancer screening rules
- Requires every board of health to ensure colon cancer screening is available
- Screening must include colonoscopies for people aged 45 and older
- Takes effect three months after receiving Royal Assent
- Short title is the Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026