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Lead author of the review, GP and emeritus professor of general practice at the University of Queensland, Mieke van Driel, said the researchers compared different approaches and looked at benefits, such as successful stopping rates, and harms reported during and after stopping. Withdrawal symptoms and harms reported during stopping included insomnia, low mood, anxiety and changes to appetite, but these can also be symptoms of a return of depression. “In a nutshell there was only very low certainty evidence on the pros and cons of each of the different approaches to stopping, making it diffi...

After a short break, he was joined by six other detainees, say advocates, in the third hunger strike to occur at the centre since the start of the pandemic. Advocates say detainees have complained of staff members not being careful enough to limit the spread of COVID-19, which has infected at least three people in the holding centre. In late February, Marlon wrote an open letter saying that he believed “that our lives are at risk because we do not have any way of protecting ourselves.” On March 5, Border Services spokesperson Gadbois-St-Cyr told the Canadian Press that detainees parti...

A detainee at the Laval immigrant holding centre is approaching his extended deportation date, despite still showing symptoms of COVID-19, according to advocates familiar with the man’s situation.

Imagen ⒸGetty ImagesBy IPC International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board Member Rita Van Driel joined the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities, held as part of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council on Friday, 5 March. The debate seeks to bring greater understanding on the importance of physical activity and sports for persons with disabilities as a means to strengthen their participation and inclusion in society, with positive outcomes across health, education, employment and ot...

Several inmates at Quebec immigration detention facility stage hunger strike over COVID-19 concerns Jacob Serebrin Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press Several men at a Montreal-area immigration detention centre refused food this week to protest what they say are inhumane conditions at the facility and to try and secure their release. It’s the thir...