Mr. Martin Lavoie at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On November 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.

November 18th, 2013 / 4:10 p.m.

Director, Manufacturing Competitiveness and Innovation Policy, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Ultimately, that's right. At that point, the customs officer will contact the IP owner and will clarify that. Right?

There might be some losses associated with it if it's legitimate. But to go back to the balance, is that more costly than being the victim of counterfeiting?

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