Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy

Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.

By bridging the gap between discovery and treatment, we can create a healthier, more prosperous future for all Canadians, Ken Newport and John Bell. Pexels photograph by Thirdman

Opinion

BY KEN NEWPORT, JOHN BELL

February 12, 2025

Cancer remains one of this country’s most urgent health challenges, affecting nearly half of Canadians during their lifetimes. With an aging and growing population, the number of new cancer cases and related deaths is on the rise, straining individuals, families, and the n...

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