Increasing Access to Innovative Medicines
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget
Transforming Canadians’ lives
Partnering to champion policies that drive the discovery, development and delivery of transformative medicines and vaccines.
BENEFITS OF INNOVATIVE MEDICINES
Real hope for patients and families
New medicines and vaccines save lives and help make our healthcare system more cost‑effective.
Transformation
Preventing or curing disease means extending lives, relieving suffering and improving people’s quality of life.
Safety
Promoting a robust regulatory protocol means ensuring safe and effective medicines for Canadians.
Sustainability
Supporting sustainable healthcare means we all spend more time enjoying life and being productive.
Industry impact In Canada
Better Health Outcomes
47
Innovative Medicines Canada members
110,000
High-quality Canadian jobs
$18.4 billion
Total yearly economic impact
LATEST RESOURCES
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector, 2022
This study examines the contribution of Canada’s research and development (R&D) pharmaceutical sector to the Canadian economy in 2022. It builds upon the annual reports produced since 2018.
LATEST PRESS RELEASES
Press Release June 12, 2025
Pharmaceutical Industry Calls on G7 to Prioritize Innovation as Strategic Pillar for Health, Growth and Security
Geneva and Ottawa, June 12 – Ahead of the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit, the global pharmaceutical industry, represented by the […]
Press Release May 12, 2025
New Statistics Canada Data Reinforces Life Sciences as an Economic Engine
Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry Contributed $18.4 Billion to the Canadian Economy in 2022 Ottawa, May 12, 2024 – New data released […]
Press Release May 05, 2025
2025 Diversity and Equity in Research Award Nominations Now Open
Nominate Trailblazers in Health Equity Ottawa, May 5, 2025 – The Health Research Foundation (HRF) of Innovative Medicines Canada is […]
