Biotechnology Focus Podcast

  At a recent Mississauga Board of Trade event, we caught up with Canada’s Science Minister, the Hon. Kirsty Duncan. Fresh from her trip to Washington, where she spoke with American scientists and championed the need for greater cross-border collaborative research between Canadian and American scientist, the minister took the time to learn about Mississauga’s new Life Science’s focused development strategy. Ms. Duncan also discussed with Biotechnology Focus why she believes the sector should be in the forefront of Canada’s innovation strategy, her ongoing review of Canada’s science and innovation strategy, and the creation of new science research chair positions. --- That was the Hon. Kirsty Duncan, science minister of Canada, discussing the important roles that the biotechnology and life sciences sectors play in the country’s development, and The review of canada’s science strategy. I hope you enjoyed this week’s show. This is you host, Nestor Arellano, Inviting you to tune in again next week, on the Biotech