I think one of the first things we need to do is amend our stance on the international stage. I think Canada has been reluctant to do what needs to be done in forums like the World Intellectual Property Organization, the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for intellectual property. There are negotiations that have been under way for far too long toward a treaty that would protect traditional cultural expressions and other forms of traditional knowledge. Canada has been an obstructor of progress by aligning ourselves with countries such as the United States in that particular context.
On November 27th, 2018. See this statement in context.