Days ahead of the release of the USTR Special 301 report that will undoubtedly criticize Canada over its intellectual property laws, Trade Minister Stockwell Day met in Washington with the head of the USTR, Ron Kirk. A USTR release on the meeting confirms that IP issues was one of the key issues discussed.
Stockwell Day Hears About IP in U.S. Visit
April 29, 2009
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he can listen but does it do anyhitng for canada
Should canada be taking STOCK in what the USA says, after all there economy is falling apart YES lets listen to you noobs.
YUP good thing chretian stood up for canada.
Harper will not.