Health Canada medical marijuana program mailing

In class this week, we discussed health law and the implications of breaching patient privacy. I saw this blog (which also includes a link to the judgement) and thought it an interesting note that the court has ruled to protect the plaintiffs identity, particularly given that the case is about Health Canada's error. Program mail was sent out to all medical marijuana program participants identified on the envelop as such, effectively identifying participants publicly. The claim includes among others: breaches of privacy and confidence, intrusion upon seclusion, and publicity given to private life. Should be interesting to see how this case develops.