Intellectual Property Stance
• Bloc Quebecois believes that “the issue of intellectual property is fundamental and important in the context of stimulating innovation and creativity especially in the health sector where access to the latest discoveries and to new technology enables us to make extraordinary discoveries that help treat diseases, old or new. Huge effort and investment in research and development is required.” (Open Parliament)
• Aligned with Canada’s International Policy on Intellectual Property protection and recognizes the imbalance between accessibility and scientific research.
• For example, The Bloc is vocal about the issues facing low-income individuals trying to obtain scientific research, and accessibility of low-cost medication
• Bloc Quebecois believes that “the issue of intellectual property is fundamental and important in the context of stimulating innovation and creativity especially in the health sector where access to the latest discoveries and to new technology enables us to make extraordinary discoveries that help treat diseases, old or new. Huge effort and investment in research and development is required.” (Open Parliament)
• Aligned with Canada’s International Policy on Intellectual Property protection and recognizes the imbalance between accessibility and scientific research.
• For example, The Bloc is vocal about the issues facing low-income individuals trying to obtain scientific research, and accessibility of low-cost medication