Leading the Global Fight against HIV

July 20, 2010

Today, from the AIDS 2010 Conference in Vienna, Austria, Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced Canada is leading the global fight against HIV/AIDS through the renewed Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative (CHVI) Research and Development Alliance.

• Canada is a world leader in HIV and vaccine research and development and today, we are continuing to drive that leadership forward.
• Our Government is joining with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reaffirm our commitment to the global fight against HIV and AIDS through the establishment of the CHVI Research and Development Alliance.
• This Alliance will bring together industry, researchers, scientists and international organizations to ensure a stronger, more coordinated effort in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.
• In conjunction with the development of the Alliance, the Government of Canada is also investing in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, primarily in Africa.
• This effort will help prevent the spread of HIV while a vaccine is in development.
• Through this important investment and Alliance, our Government is ensuring that Canada continues to lead the way in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.