3 local orgs increase production of critical medical technologies

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Ottawa’s life sciences ecosystem to expand and strengthen Ottawa – Ottawa’s life sciences sector is home to world-class research institutions, renowned hospitals and a growing tech industry. It is important that businesses and organizations in this critical sector are able to access the support they need to continue to find innovative solutions to better the lives of Canadians. Yasir Naqvi, …

Canada’s Largest Biomanufacturing Facility launched

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Sanofi’s new facility will significantly increase domestic production of life-saving vaccines TORONTO — The Ontario government joined Sanofi to celebrate the grand opening of their new, $800 million vaccine manufacturing facility at its Toronto campus. The new building, spanning approximately 200,000 square feet, will produce pediatric and adult vaccines for pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria and tetanus, significantly increasing the country’s …

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Report 

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Ottawa – The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has published its What We Learned Report, which summarizes the feedback received in the Policy Roundtable meetings it hosted in December. The report, along with the written submissions received, will help inform the PMPRB’s next steps toward developing new Guidelines. The What We Learned Report is a summary of the opinions …