Life Sciences Ontario has just launched a critical initiative to support the life sciences sector here in the province and at the national level. LSO has rallied life sciences, research and business leaders from across Canada to send an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, urging him to work with…
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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LSO today announced the recipients of its 2021 LSO Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies contributing to the success of Ontario’s life sciences sector. The awards will be presented during LSO’s Celebration of Success Awards in February 2021. The 2021 awardees are as follows: Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Julius Community Service…
Toronto, Ontario – LSO remains concerned by today’s release of the final PMPRB guidelines implementing the federal government’s patented medicine price controls. The final guidelines create a highly risky and uncertain pathway for commercializing new medicines and vaccines in Canada. LSO President and CEO Jason Field wants to ask the…
March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update As a result of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government is planning for a deficit of $20.5 billion in 2020-21. The government will table a budget no later than November 15, 2020. Summary: The government proposes to retroactively raise the EHT exemption…
TORONTO– LSO today announced the recipients of its 2020 LSO Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies contributing to the success of Ontario’s life sciences sector. The awards will be presented during LSO’s Celebration of Success Awards Dinner at Toronto’s Liberty Grand, February 26, 2020. The 2020 awardees are as follows: Lifetime Achievement…
TORONTO– LSO today announced the recipients of its 2018 LSO Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies contributing to the success of Ontario’s life sciences sector. The awards will be presented during LSO’s Celebration of Success Awards Dinner at Toronto’s Liberty Grand, February 28, 2018. The 2018 awardees are as follows:…
TORONTO–Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) today released its Blueprint for a Coordinated Ontario Life Sciences Strategy, during its Annual Policy Forum at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto. The document is endorsed by leading provincial and national life sciences, health, and economic organizations. LSO’s Blueprint lays out a comprehensive plan and…
The province’s life sciences sector is turning heads with its unique ecosystem – but can it make the leap to global economic powerhouse? Life Sciences Ontario’s Jason Field tackles the question. The Atlantic recently featured Toronto innovation hub MaRS Discovery District in a piece that asked the question – is…
TORONTO, May 24, 2017 – Bettina Hamelin has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ontario Genomics (OG), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing and advancing genomics innovation within Ontario. Dr. Hamelin will join OG’s board and will assume the CEO role effective August 01, 2017. With over…
The University of Guelph has received its single largest-ever gift: a $20-million donation from the Arrell Family Foundation to transform the global food economy and further strengthen U of G and Canada as agri-food leaders. “This landmark gift will allow our University to address the defining challenge of our time:…