Canada's Role in Global Vaccine Equity

This chapter critically examines Canada's opposition to the TRIPS waiver during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing its implications for global health equity. It contrasts Canada's actions against the urgent needs of the Global South, exploring the detrimental impact of intellectual property protections on equitable vaccine access. The discussion also warns of persistent inequalities in global health and the challenges facing upcoming negotiations for a pandemic treaty, reflecting on the historical patterns that undermine collaborative responses to health crises.