Generic drug makers seek export rights

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Pierre Pettigrew, Canada's Trade Minister, is being petitioned by the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association to advocate changes in international patent law. The changes would enable drug makers to manufacture copies of proprietary drugs for export only to developing countries.

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U.S., EU urged to show leadership at WTO talks

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Global free trade talks must be spurred by the European Union and the United States to get off the ground according to Sergio Marchi, the ambassador from Canada to the World Trade Organization. Mr. Marchi said that the stalled WTO negotiations require strong leadership.

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Canada's boy scout image on free trade seen as frayed

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Canada's self-styled image of being fair when it comes to international free trade is being tarnished. Other countries have criticized Canada's trade practices on a wide range of goods.

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