Reinvestment needed to develop a lagging biotechnology sector

Canada is falling behind when it comes to biotechnology, especially when it comes to training and keeping skilled workers.

For Canada to capitalize on the biotechnology economy there must be an increase in funding for scientific grants so that post-doctorate students and researchers are paid a living wage, says NDP MP Richard Cannings.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY NDP MP Richard Cannings

September 8, 2022

The term biotechnology usually conjures up images of medical laboratories, but it has applications beyond human health. Agriculture and forestry use biotechnology to create new products and better crops. The chemical and manufacturing industries use biotechnology to enhance their performance and red...

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