« We write to you, as representatives of Canadian civil society organizations, to request that the Government of Canada take a simple, yet significant, step to demonstrate leadership and to enhance our country’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and other global health challenges: we ask that you amend Canada’s Patent Act to facilitate the export of Canadian-made generic medicines to developing countries in need. We also respectfully request the opportunity to meet with you to discuss our proposal in more detail . . . . »