The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network released the results of a public opinion poll showing that twice as many Canadians (35%) believe the country’s international reputation has declined in the last few years rather than improved (17%), with a third (37%) believing it has just remained the same. But according to the same poll, seven in … Read more
The group says it is disappointed that Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, was not passed in the Senate before Parliament was dissolved. Call 416-595-1666 ext. 228.
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (Legal Network) and the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) are among several organizations that have been granted joint intervener status in a landmark case before the Ontario Court of Appeal aimed at protecting the health and human rights of sex workers. They will support Terri Jean Bedford, … Read more
In an open letter released today, some of this country’s leading physicians and scientists are urging Members of Parliament and Senators to support important reforms to Canada’s Access to Medicines and in the process save thousands of lives. The open letter is available online. Call 416-595-1666 ext. 228.
The Canadaian HIV/AIDS Legal Network supports Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. Leaders from faith communities across Canada stand united in purpose: to urge Members of Parliament to pass the bill and reform Canadians access to medicine into … Read more
The network is thanking the New Democratic Party, the Liberal Party, and the Bloc Québécois for following through on their previously stated commitment to consent to transferring sponsorship of Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act, which allows it … Read more
The network is urging Parliamentarians to do the right thing and support critical reform of Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime, Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. Call 416-595-1666 ext. 228.
The network is calling on Members of Parliament, through an open letter, to recognize World AIDS Day by committing to support legislation to reform Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR). The open letter is available online. Call 416-996-0767.
More than 200 frontline organizations working with people who use drugs and are vulnerable to HIV infection have endorsed a letter in opposition to Bill S-10, Penalties for Organized Drug Crime Act, and urge the government to "get sensible, rather than tough on crime." The full release is available online. Call 416 595-1666 ext. 240.
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network welcomes a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice deeming sections of the Criminal Code related to sex work unconstitutional. Call 416-595-1666 ext. 232.
