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 […]
Biotechnology
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 […]
Canada’s research stars should get a shot at same funding as foreign scholars
Outstanding scholars in diverse fields are entering the Canadian academic community from abroad thanks to the Canada 150 Chairs initiative, a $117.6-million program first announced in the federal budget a year ago. Talented researchers from New England to New Zealand have taken up newly created positions in Canadian universities from coast to coast. The Canada […]
Trade tops Taiwanese envoy’s priorities
Taiwan’s new top diplomat in Canada is looking to tap into the Canadian government’s desire to diversify its trading relationships. With United States President Donald Trump looking to renegotiate NAFTA and threatening longstanding trade ties in other areas, Canada is trying to forge new trading arrangements so as not to have all its eggs in […]
Canada needs to better champion its innovative industries
Canada is home to a highly innovative and reputable aerospace industry. This is an industry that developed the Canadarm, develops aircraft used around the world, and designs innovative technologies that are used worldwide. There are more than 400 aerospace firms in Canada, which employ more than 70,000 people. While our aerospace industry is admired by industry groups worldwide […]
Trade, agriculture, innovation bureaucrats are most lobbied
The country’s most-lobbied federal bureaucrats so far this year have their hands on trade, agriculture, and innovation files, according to statistics from the federal lobbyists’ registry, with top officials at Trade, Environment Canada, and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development the most in demand. With NAFTA negotiations underway, lobbyists say it’s no surprise that Frédéric Seppey, the […]
New science policy a good first step, but scientists not fully off leash
On Monday, the Liberals rolled out a new policy, which, on its surface, aims to loosen the tongues of federal scientists, who complained of being “muzzled” under the previous Conservative government. And it wasn’t just sour grapes, either. The previous federal information commissioner, Suzanne Legault, said earlier this year that following an investigation stemming from […]
