IMC’s open letter to Quebec party leaders
Dear Quebec party leaders, What if we told you about a sector in Quebec that: You’d probably want to make it a priority. Attract it. Grow […]
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New data confirms innovative pharmaceutical industry is a major economic engine for Canada
Ottawa, September 3, 2026 – Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) welcomes Deloitte Canada’s report showing the innovative pharmaceutical industry is a strategically important sector for Canada’s economic growth and productivity. According to […]
Federal task force report marks important step for Canada’s life sciences sector
Ottawa, July 24, 2026 – Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) acknowledges today’s publication of the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector Task […]
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The value of the innovative pharmaceutical industry – A report summary
This summary of a study by Deloitte combines a traditional economic impact analysis with targeted assessments of health system impacts […]
Industry impact In Canada
Better health outcomes
$25 billion
Total yearly economic impact
$3.5 billion
Invested annually in research and development
150,000
High-quality Canadian jobs
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