The chapter relating to intellectual property has been "suspended," which means, in plain terms, that it will no longer be part of a renegotiated TPP, a victory for Canada as many companies — as well as Blackberry's former CEO, Jim Balsillie — were worried about those provisions. The intellectual property chapter, which essentially applied U.S. patent laws to other member countries, was originally demanded by the former Obama administration.

that was, indeed, one of the major problems, and it's good to see it gone. but, it's just one.

i would have greatly preferred bilateral deals that take into account the specifics of each situation. these one size fits all solutions just don't fit anybody.

well, hopefully it becomes an election issue. but, can we count on the ndp to oppose it?

jagmeet singh must cut his beard.