If government strategy isn’t coherent, it’s a complete waste of money
When it comes to science and technology, government involvement is key. Let’s take the pharmaceutical industry as an example. From 1969 to 1987, the mandatory licensing regime offered little patent protection, driving up the production of generics in Ontario. Ontario was pleased with this policy that provided little innovation but ensured a high economic turnout. […]
Too much tax hurts tech sector
Canada is on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with the emergence of the biotechnology industry. This revolution, where digital processes and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the way products are made, is also coming at a time when Canada is experiencing a brain drain in our tech sector. A study published earlier this […]
Canadian biotech at a glance
4%—Canada’s health and biosciences sector’s historical growth rate 9%—the annual growth target Minister Bains’ Economic Strategy Table on Health/Biosciences has set for the sector by 2025 $17-billion—the annual value of exports predicted for 2025 on the current trajectory $26-billion—the annual exports value target set by the Economic Strategy Table on Health/Biosciences by 2025 900—the number […]
Use biotech to spur a real energy transition
While federal action on climate change has been slow and stilted, many provinces understand that we need to turn towards renewable energy sources. They are taking bold steps to create ways of life that better respect the environment and are fairer for future generations. This August, our party’s leader, Jagmeet Singh, toured Quebec to meet […]
Biotech industry is a pillar of growth for Canada
As our economy continues to evolve against a backdrop of rapid technological change and increased global competition, the Canadian biotech industry remains a pillar of growth for this country. It is responsible for more than 20,000 high-quality jobs and contributes more than $6-billion to the economy, while filling the role of innovation leader and destination […]
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Convention supply-management tumult ‘opened the floodgates’ for Bernier supporters, says organizer
A Conservative Party member and proponent of ending Canada’s supply management system said he’s received plenty of interest from current and former MPs and businesspeople in support of maverick MP Maxime Bernier’s future party. This follows a tense scene at the party convention that saw a policy resolution on phasing out the system dropped before reaching a vote. […]
Next year’s election will shine a light on trade
The U.S. and Mexico have announced a tentative trade deal, putting the pressure directly on Canada and Prime Minister Trudeau to get back to the table and negotiate with President Trump, who says that, “if (Canada) would like to negotiate fairly we will do that.” The U.S. president also pointed out that Canadian supply management […]
Supply management proposal gets the short shrift as Tories prepare policy package
Conservative Party members wrestled Friday with how they’ll be perceived by the general voting public in 2019 as they began the process of whittling down a swath of policy resolutions that will help inform the party’s next election platform. When delegates reconvene on Saturday afternoon to talk policy, they’ll be staring down a list of […]
Maxime Bernier’s explosive exit from Conservative Party has ‘no impact’ on Tory Halifax huddle, say MPs
HALIFAX/PARLIAMENT HILL—Quebec MP Maxime Bernier announced in Ottawa on Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative Party, saying that he is in “politics to defend ideas, real conservative ideas.” But in Halifax, where thousands of Conservative Party members have gathered to debate those ideas, Mr. Bernier’s (Beauce, Que.) now-former caucus colleagues say his decision changes […]
