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Canada willing to discuss COVID-19 vaccine IP waiver -statement

Published 2021-05-07, 08:11 a/m
Updated 2021-05-07, 08:12 a/m

OTTAWA, May 7 (Reuters) - Canada on Friday said that it was ready to discuss an intellectual property rights (IP) waiver for COVID-19 vaccines while it also recognized the importance of protecting IP and the integral role industry played in developing the medicines.

"Canada is ready to discuss proposals on a waiver for intellectual property (IP) protection, particular to COVID-19 vaccines, under the WTO Agreement on TRIPS," International Trade Minister Mary Ng said in a statement.

"Our government firmly believes in the importance of protecting IP and recognizes the integral role that industry has played in innovating to develop and deliver life-saving COVID-19 vaccines."

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