OTTAWA — The federal industry minister is dismissing U.S. complaints about the Conservative government's proposed anti-counterfeiting bill.
The law would give customs agents the power to seize fake goods when they arrive in Canada — but not if those goods are en route to the U.S.
A Senate committee examining the bill says the U.S. has asked for the law to go further to help America stem the flow of fakes into their market.
Industry Minister James Moore told the committee Thursday he's aware of those requests.
But he says the idea of Canada being a customs agent for the U.S. isn't on the table.
The bill was first introduced by the Tories last year and passed through the House of Commons in October.
