Canada’s biotech carpe diem

It’s imperative Canada keep pace with other competing jurisdictions, and establish itself as a regulatory leader that rewards investment and talent.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Feb. 6, 2024.
The Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy—jointly overseen by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and the health minister—is building from a position of strength, writes Andrew Casey.

The pandemic’s economic, social, and health impacts have effectively focused the attention of policymakers and the public on the strategic importance of building a competitive domestic life sciences industry and biomanufacturing capacity. Accordingly, nearly four years aft...

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