Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights - the trips agreement and public health - Communication from Canada

World Trade Organization IP/C/W/464 14 November 2005 (05-5319) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Original: English/ French the trips agreement and public health Communication from Canada The following communication, dated 24 October 2005, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Canada. It was circulated as an advance copy for the Council's October 2005 meeting. _______________ Further to the last TRIPS Council meeting of 14-15 June 2005, Canada is pleased to present a description of the functioning of Canada's system with respect to the implementation of the 30 August Decision on TRIPS and Public Health. Delegations seeking additional information or clarification are invited to contact the Permanent Mission of Canada directly. canada's implementation of the 30th august decision on trips and public health Canada has implemented the WTO's 30th August Decision on TRIPS and Public Health (the