Government Relations

LifeSciences BC collaborates and pursues regularly, an agenda that informs and advocates for our community with both federal and provincial government. Our efforts are positioned to influence, advance and impact the life science sector while identifying our priorities to support, grow, nurture and successfully commercialize innovation in a global marketplace.

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Life Science Economic Report 2020

In collaboration with the BC Government, Global Affairs Canada and Western Diversification, LifeSciences BC consulted over a period of several months from 2019 – 2020, to produce an economic report that recognized and captured the economic impact of the life science sector in British Columbia. The Report was released on September 17, 2020, with the full spectrum of data, resources and world class assets that identify the fulsomeness of this significant B.C. ecosystem. 

• Life Sciences in British Columbia: Sector Profile –  June 2020

LifeSciences BC Submissions to Government

• Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Report on the  Budget 2021 Consultation – Volume I

 

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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• BC Ministry of Health

• BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

CANADA

• Consultation document: Considering the creation of new biomanufacturing capacity for Canada — February 2021

• Global Affairs Canada

• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

• Government of Canada Employee Directory Services

• Industry Canada Investment Act