Policy challenge in nanotechnology: A Canadian perspective.

摘要

Nanotechnology is an exciting new area involving the work of many disciplines. As such, there is obvious challenge to existing legal frameworks due to the novel nature of this technology. It is possible to draw on past experiences with technology in order to inform this debate. This thesis argues that there is wide ranging policy challenge created by this new technology. The areas of patent policy challenge, as well as clinical and legal challenge are emphasized as areas that are closely related to the innovation process in Canada. This thesis offers recommendations as to how some of these novel challenges could be addressed.