Canada announces 1st-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility in BC

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Burnaby – The Government of Canada is investing in a robust, dynamic and resilient life sciences ecosystem capable of responding to current and future health emergencies. Since March 2020, over $2.2 billion has been invested to strengthen our country’s domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences capabilities to ensure Canadians have access to the most cutting-edge medical technologies. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, …

Govt appoints new President of National Research Council of Canada

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Mitch Davies to return at the helm of the NRC as it supports Canadian research and innovation Ottawa – Supporting research and innovation and connecting Canada’s researchers and entrepreneurs are essential in order to continue tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change and pandemic preparedness. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) plays a pivotal role in …

Canada invests in biomanufacturing capacity in Calgary

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Calgary – The Government of Canada continues to make significant investments in Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector by prioritizing innovative solutions and long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a contribution of $15 million to support Northern RNA’s $50 million project through the Strategic Innovation Fund. The proposed three-year project aims to expand Northern …

$644m announced for new battery materials plant in Bécancour

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Bécancour – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François Legault, Premier of Quebec, and Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, announced funding of $644 million for the construction of a new battery materials production plant in Bécancour. This facility will be built by a consortium formed by the Ford Motor Company and South Korea’s  EcoProBM and …

Canada continues to invest in domestic vaccine production 

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Investment in Jubilant HollisterStier will strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity for vaccine and therapeutics production to protect Canadians against future health threats March 16, 2023 – Kirkland, Quebec The Government of Canada continues to make significant investments to strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector. Our approach prioritizes innovative solutions and long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity right here at home. Since March 2020, over …