Shell Brasil Petroleo Ltda - Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil since Feb 2012
Managing Counsel, Litigation Latin America & Caribbean
Shell Oil Company since Aug 2003
Senior Counsel
Dr. Cowan graduated from the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1987. He works in Memphis, TN and specializes in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Cowan is affiliated with Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown and Methodist North Hospital.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation ClinicPalo Alto Medical Foundation 701 E El Camino Real FL 3, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650)4048400 (phone), (650)4048488 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Georgetown University School of Medicine Graduated: 1997
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Dr. Cowan graduated from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997. He works in Mountain View, CA and specializes in Radiology. Dr. Cowan is affiliated with El Camino Hospital.
In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, all four Senate Liberals James Cowan, Jane Cordy, Terry Mercer and Wilfred Moore said it is not hard to imagine a repeat of the Nadon debacle if Trudeau chooses a jurist from another region to fill the courts long-standing East Coast seat, recen
Sen. James Cowan has been cited along with the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness for their roles in pushing a law that would prevent genetic discrimination in Canada.
Date: Jun 27, 2016
Source: Google
Senate faces test as it asserts itself on assisted-dying bill
"I do not think that this is a case where we simply make the amendments and the House just gives us the back of their hand, and we say, 'Well, we gave you our advice, you didn't take it, you're elected, we're appointed, we'll hold our nose and vote for it,'" says Liberal Senate leader James Cowan. "
Date: Jun 16, 2016
Source: Google
Crucial days ahead in Ottawa battle over assisted dying
This week, independent Liberal Sen. James Cowan, formerly Liberal leader in the Senate, is expected to propose another significant change that would allow eligible individuals to make advance requests for an assisted death at a future date, a measure the government already has flatly rejected.
Date: Jun 13, 2016
Source: Google
Senators vote against broadening assisted-dying bill
The advance request amendment was proposed by Senate Liberal leader James Cowan to allow capable adults to make a future request for assisted death if they are diagnosed with a grievous medical condition that will impact their capacity to make such decisions.
Date: Jun 13, 2016
Source: Google
Senate rejects advance requests for assisted death
The amendment, proposed by the Senate's independent Liberal leader, James Cowan, would have allowed individuals to spell out the circumstances in which they would want an assisted death at some future time when they're no longer competent or able to communicate thei
Date: Jun 13, 2016
Source: Google
Trudeau Says C-14 Strikes Right Balance As NDP Ramps Up Critcism
Senate Liberal Leader James Cowan told The Huffington Post Canada last week the bill fails to meet the standard of the top court's Carter decision which stated consenting adults have the right to assisted death if they suffer from "grievous and irremediable" medical conditions that cause them unbeNDP MP Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet was quick to relay the Senate Liberal leader's concerns in the House of Commons, and urged Trudeau to "listen to James Cowan and work on getting (C-14) right the first time."
Date: Jun 06, 2016
Source: Google
Liberal cabinet minister resigns to seek treatment for addiction
; The Liberals assisted-dying legislation is now in the Senate, after MPs supported the bill 186-137 at third reading. The bill cant get through the Red Chamber before the Supreme Courts June 6 deadline, Senate Liberal leader James Cowan says, and it is likely to face many amendments.