TORONTO, ON – [25 June 2025]: Life Sciences Ontario (LSO), in partnership with Shift Health, has just released a new report, Catalyzing Ontario’s Life Sciences Economy, that shines a light on a critical barrier to growth: the lack of early-stage capital. The report offers tangible solutions to help retain talent,…
Recognition highlights leadership in advancing Ontario’s life sciences sector Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is proud to announce that President and CEO Jason Field has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, nominated by Premier Doug Ford and presented by the Honorable Nina Tangri, MPP Mississauga—Streetsville. This recognition celebrates Jason’s…
We are thrilled to announce that Christine Elliott has joined the Life Sciences Ontario Board of Directors! Christine brings exceptional leadership experience as Ontario’s former Minister of Health and Deputy Premier (2018-2022), where she skillfully guided the province’s COVID-19 pandemic response and championed transformative healthcare legislation including The People’s Health…
Millions of Ontarians live with one or more chronic diseases, but the health system was designed 60 years ago mainly for acute illnesses The plan outlines immediate steps to help diabetes care that could then be applied to other chronic diseases, so all are treated more efficiently TORONTO, March 25, 2025 –…
French version follows / Version française à suivre By bringing together the two largest life sciences hubs in Canada, we’re creating new opportunities for innovation, growth, and collaboration. In today’s economic climate, working across provincial borders is more important than ever. What this means for members: Access to cross-association events…
Ottawa, February 10, 2025 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) has been recognized by BioTalent Canada as an I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ for 2024-2025. This recognition highlights the efforts of LSO in implementing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) best practices into their workplace while shaping a stronger Canadian bio-economy. “We are…
TORONTO, ON – February 4th, 2025 — Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 LSO Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in life sciences. Now in its 22nd year, the LSO Awards continues its longstanding tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and companies whose contributions have significantly advanced…
TORONTO, ON – October 21, 2024 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is excited to announce this year’s scholarship recipients, honoring 18 outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their academic pursuits. This marks the sixth year of our scholarship program, which has awarded a total of 186 scholarships worth $578,000, providing essential…
Toronto, October 15, 2024 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is excited to support Phase 2 of the Ontario government’s Life Sciences Strategy, which includes a significant investment of $146 million aimed at establishing Ontario as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub. This next phase will enhance the collaboration between…
“Canada now faces a crucial choice. It can ignore or fight these technological advances by shutting the door to healthcare innovation and concluding that what we do now is “good enough.” The other option is to embrace the dramatic changes in science and healthcare and harness them for the…