Overview
BIOTECanada works to create a business and regulatory climate in Canada that will bring the benefits of biotechnology to Canadians.
National Issues
BIOTECanada is working with Canadian decision-makers to build a biotechnology sector that benefits Canadians today and in the future. Leadership from Canadian governments at all levels is the key to the success of our knowledge intensive industry. Government policy commitments are required to:
- Maintain a science-based regulatory regime that will enable discovery, commercialization and market introduction of biotechnology products and processes.
- Ensure adequate IP protection for Canadian innovators
- Facilitate access to capital for emerging firms
Policy Hot Topics
Strong Support for Intellectual Property needed in BioDiversity Protocol
BIOTECanada, CropLife, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and RxD jointly urged the Department of Foreign Affairs and Environment Canada to ensure strong intellectual property protection is maintained, as Canada takes part in negotiations on Biodiversity protocol. Read our letter.
SUPPORTING BIOTECH AT COPENHAGEN
BIOTECanada and an international group of associations called on governments at the climate change summit to recognise and support biotechnology's potential for environmentally sustainable solutions. Read our letter.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN DIFFICULT TIMES
BIOTECanada has been working on an economic stimulus package for the biotechnology sector, to provide short term assistance to firms, while positioning Canada for future leadership post-recession. Learn more about our proposal.
BIOSIMILARS IN CANADA
Biosimilars, known in Canada as Subsequent Entry biologics (SEBs), present significant patient safety issues. BIOTECanada is working with our government to make sure SEBs are addressed through proper legislative means. Learn more about Subsequent Entry Biologics.
