Inadequate biotechnology
Canada has one of the world’s strongest biotechnology sectors, but a lot of work and investment is still needed in research and development (R&D) to find markets that are not already developed internationally. The industrial fabric could be strengthened if the provincial and federal governments invested more money in R&D. However, we must not invest […]
Fuelling pipeline of health innovation
Health research is fuelling a culture of innovation. It is the beginning of a pipeline of discovery that ends with Canadians — with their improved health and with the strengthened economic performance that benefits the entire country. One of the many examples of this pipeline can be found right here in Ottawa. Dr. Robert Korneluk, […]
Canadian biotech industry one of the best in world, but fragile
This is an edited excerpt of Paul Martin’s speech he delivered to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal on Sept. 18. Please read Mr. Martin’s full speech on his website at paulmartintimes.ca By Liberal MP PAUL MARTIN MONTREAL, QUE.–Canada is well-established in two of the most important transformative and enabling technologies: information and communications […]
R&D continues to take a back seat in Canada
Research and development is vital if Canada is serious about making a successful transition to a knowledge-based economy. Decisions made today, or the lack of a decision, will have repercussions well into the middle of this century. While John Manley, when he was industry minister, confirmed that Cabinet had approved in principal the construction of […]
Biosciences will help shape our future: Minister Pagtakhan
The United Nations is projecting that the global population will reach 8.9 billion by 2050, up from 6.3 billion today. When we consider the societal challenges we face now, the global demographic pressures, and, more recently, the threat of bioterrorism, there is cause for concern. How will our world feed so many people, care for […]
Quality health care: where do official languages fit in?
As Canadians continue the national debate on our health-care system, the phrase “quality health care” is a refrain repeated by many. It’s what everyone wants, but how is it defined? Quality means different things to different people. Timeliness, thoroughness and accessibility are widely viewed as essential elements of “quality health care,” and as such, are […]
CIHR and health research: exceptional value, says Bernstein
Health research is transforming our lives and our health-care system. From understanding the most intimate molecular secrets of the cancer cell, to the sequencing of the SARS virus genome and the development of a SARS vaccine, to the discovery of new drugs and transplantation procedures to prevent or cure diabetes, to a scientific evaluation of […]
Kirby’s Senate Committee looking into mental illness and addiction
Thank you for inviting the chair and deputy chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology to provide an overview of their work in the important field of health and health care. The committee has been very busy over the last three years dealing with critical issues surrounding health and health […]
‘We cannot afford to wait any longer’
In many ways, Health Minister Anne McLellan could be considered one of Cabinet’s luckiest members. Whenever the strings of the public purse loosen, she seems to get a big chunk of the pie, if not the biggest. That’s what happens when you’re in charge of Canada’s No. 1 priority. Then again, given the state of […]
Paul Martin’s shameful health-care legacy: Merrifield
As Paul Martin prepares to move into 24 Sussex, Canadians have noticed a distinct lack of clarity as to where he stands on the key issues of the day. It falls, then, to look back on his record as finance minister and right-hand man of the outgoing Prime Minister for a possible preview of what […]
