It's about time.

Much of modern (allopathic) medicine is driven by profit.  Disclosure of payments may well drive down prescription rates for drugs with marginal or no benefit otherwise pharma would have no reason to pay these incentives.

This is just the tip of the iceberg however.  Clinical trials must be sequestered so those who stand to benefit financially will have no hand in choosing who will carry out the trials, will not be able to massage the data, or in some cases lie or withold information.

Health Canada should also make it easy for medical professionals and patients to easily see the benefits, risks and numbers needed to treat so  both parties can make an informed decision when considering treatment.