Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of modern, science-based regulations to reflect rapidly changing new technologies
Policies or Program
ACCESS & BENEFIT SHARING: TRIPS AGREEMENT in respect of protecting intellectual property and preventing increased uncertainty
ADVENTITIOUS PRESCENCE POLICY in respect of new agricultural biotechnology products
BIOSAFETY PROTOCOL in respect of Canada's participation in global discussions to ensure an enabling environment for safe new technologies
CANADIAN BIOTECHNOLOGY STRATEGY / INNOVATION AGENDA / SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY in repsect of encouraging a strong government focus to stimulate the development, use and retention of biotechnology products, processes and companies
Creation of a modern regulatory environment, recognition of international standards and reviews, and establishing clarity on data ownership for intellectual property
Establish accountability with the federally financed Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies and Health (CADTH) and its Common Drug Review process (Health Canada)
IMPROVED TAXATION FRAMEWORK in respect of increasing Canada's global competitiveness to encourage the growth and retention of businesses in Canada
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SR&ED TAX CREDITS in respect of updating the 20 yr old system by removing the punitive CCPC restriction and increasing the expenditure limit for refundable credits
NOVEL FOODS AND FOOD LABELLING in respect of science based policies
PATENTED MEDECINES PRICES REVIEW BOARD (PMPRB) PRICE REVIEW to ensure new guidelines and directives do not create disincentives for the introduction of new treatments in Canada
SUBMISSION REVIEW PROCESS FOR BIOLOGICS, COST RECOVERY REVIEW to ensure Canada remains competitive overall and any new costs do not put bioloigics are a comparative disadvantage
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) ISSUES in respect of Canada's contribution and participation to encourage a sound business climate
Policies or Program, Regulation
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT POLICY AND REGULATIONS in respect of creating Canada as one of the world's most competitive jurisdictions in protecting IP
ORPHAN PRODUCTSto establish formal regulations, policies or programs to encourage the research, development and introduction of new technologies to treat "orphan" or neglected diseases
REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PLANTS WITH NOVEL TRAITS in respect of an efficient science-based approach
Regulatory framework for subsequent entry biologics to ensure an appropriate and transparent appraoch for the safe introduction of biosimilars
Regulation
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of minimizing regulatory burden and ensuring appropriate climate for the introduction of new technologies