Publications

“Thank you for writing me in support of the Make Poverty History campaign’s work at the 16th International AIDS Conference in Toronto. Clearly, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s absence speaks volumes as to where he places the HIV/AIDS crisis among his priorities. In contrast, NDP Caucus members Bill Siksay, Libby Davies, Olivia Chow, Alexa McDonough, and … Read more

In order to minimize the problem, argues Joanne Csete, African nations must refuse to submit to the knee-jerk response to demonize drug users.

At this session, Brigitte Zirger (Health Canada), Prof. David H. Mwakyusa (Minister for Health and Social Welfare – Tanzania), Bruce Clark (Apotex), Anil Soni (Clinton Foundation), Rachel Kiddell-Monroe (Médecins Sans Frontières) and Richard Elliott (Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network) will present their perspectives on their experience with the Canadian law and the 2003 WTO decision, and … Read more

Download and send this letter to the Prime Minister and your local member of Parliament.

The model law resource consists of eight modules, addressing the following issues: – Criminal law reform – Treatment for drug dependence – Sterile syringe programs – Supervised drug consumption facilities – Prisons – Outreach and information – Stigma and discrimination – Heroin prescription programs Each of the eight modules in this series is a stand-alone … Read more

Until now, India, Brazil and Thailand have been among the biggest generic ARV producers, both for their own people and for export. This production has been crucial for the supply of affordable treatment in the developing world. It has resulted in competition between producers, which has reduced the price of many ARVs from as much … Read more

This document assesses some of the measures taken recently to improve access to more affordable ARV therapy in developing countries. It provides a synopsis of the key WTO rules and developments, and of the Canadian law, the concrete benefits of which have yet to be realized.