BIOQuébec joins united call from life sciences, business and research leaders for a new approach by the federal government, so Canadians can get back to those “everyday moments”
BROMONT (Québec)- April 12, 2021 – BIOQuébec has added its voice to a national call by life sciences, research and business organizations across Canada for the federal government to work with them to create a better environment for the development and ommercialization of new vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Canada.
In an advertising and social media campaign launched today, life sciences industry associations, researchers and top national and regional business organizations are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government to work together to create a world-class life sciences sector which will enhance Canada’s resilience in the face of future health challenges and ultimately help ensure our health and economic security.
In full-page ads in newspapers in both English and French and social media posts launched today, 19 heads of different life sciences, research and business organizations signed an open letter to the Prime Minister saying, “Canada should be on the frontlines of developing and manufacturing new vaccines, therapies and other technologies” so Canadians can always enjoy their important everyday moments of meeting and gathering with friends and families. “Prime Minister, we can work with you to build a world-class life sciences sector to make this happen.”
The letter calls for the development of a coherent life sciences strategy in Canada, including more collaboration to solve the pandemic today and future health challenges as well as to create less uncertain and complex regulations that are blocking Canadian companies’ ability to “move at the speed of science.”
“Now, more than ever,” the letter states, “we need public and private sector leaders to continue to work together to address these issues and other serious challenges.”
Signatories to the letter – which could grow in number in the coming weeks – include the following leading organizations:
BioAlberta
BioNB
BioNova
BioQuébec
Bioscience Association Manitoba
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Health Research Forum
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Innovative Medicines Canada
LifeSciences BC
Life Sciences Ontario
Medtech Canada
Mississauga Board of Trade
Montréal InVivo
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Prince Edward Island BioAlliance
Québec International
The Canadian Forum for Rare Disease Innovators (RAREi)
About BIOQuébec
BIOQuébec is Quebec's largest biotechnology and life sciences network. BIOQuébec's 115 members include companies and organizations which operate at every level of the biotechnology and life sciences innovation chain, ranging from biotechs to pharmas, contract research organizations, venture capital firms, and support organizations. Founded in 1991, BIOQuébec engages in governmental representation, business development, and partnerships to support the growth of Québec's biotechnology and life sciences industry, which creates wealth and specialized jobs, is focused on innovation and marketing, and is dedicated to improving everyone's health and quality of life. These actions aim to make Québec one of the industry's most significant and valuable players on the international stage. For more information about the network, visit www.bioquebec.com.