Support patent protection for prescription drugs in Canada
Wendel McConnell from Pickering Ontario urges readers to back federal amendments ending compulsory licensing. He argues 64 pharmaceutical manufacturers employ over 16,000 Canadians, fund university and hospital research, and claim 10 years of protection is needed to recover costs. He contends price controls and a Drug Price Review Board would keep drugs accessible while spurring innovation.
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Park Residence residents share Christmas visit and service
Park Residence in Hartney hosted Jerry and Louise Bilton and Rose McBain for a Sunday gathering. A Thursday service, led by Rev. Ron Pierce, featured hymns and a duet. Cardale couple T Wyatt moved to Suite 7, and residents thanked Pentecostal Ladies for jams and jellies.
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