It’s a generational moment for the life science industry

The race to develop and distribute COVID vaccines made it clear that Canada urgently needs a robust and well-coordinated life sciences sector.

The federal government's major support of the life sciences in the pandemic was critical, but cannot stop there. Continued investment is needed so Canada can be a world leader in this key industry, writes Gordon C. McCauley.Photograph courtesy of Pixelbay

Opinion

BY GORDON C. MCCAULEY

May 4, 2023

The most serious crises often trigger significant changes in society, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. It underscored the crucial role of the life sciences industry in our lives and exposed Canada’s vulnerability in the reliability of our domestic supply.

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