Canada, rich in natural resources and driven by an innovative spirit, holds great potential for becoming a global agri-food superpower. Even amidst evolving market dynamics and current political factors, our sector demonstrates remarkable resilience. However, to become a global leader, the food and agri-tech sector faces significant challenges that it must overcome such as fragmented…
Canada is becoming increasingly diverse and, therefore, it’s more important than ever to advance equitable health research that ensures better health outcomes for all Canadians, especially those facing inequities. As such, the Health Research Foundation (HRF) of Innovative Medicines Canada proudly announced the launch of its new Diversity and Equity in Research Award. This prestigious…
WHO WE ARE Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is a not for profit, membership driven-industry association representing and supporting over 110 companies across the province, ranging from agriculture biotechnology to health biotechnology to clean biotechnology. WHAT WE DO BAM is committed to fostering innovative partnerships and collaborations, workforce development, enhancing research and development, and achieving commercial success in the bioscience sector while…
Knowing what you know is valuable when seeking employment. Being able to advocate your abilities and highlight your skills to employers can improve your employability and ultimate success in securing work. However, perhaps even more valuable is the ability to know what you don’t know. For newcomers to Canada, it can be difficult to know…
By Rob Henderson Published in Insights Magazine, Spring 2023 Canada’s biotech sector is helping to revolutionize the national economy. Biotech companies and their employees are already impacting sectors ranging from agriculture and healthcare to forestry and fishing. But despite its growing influence in our society, Canada’s biotech sector is still desperately short of qualified and…
Technology and the pace of change has accelerated a lot in the last few years. If you are having difficulty keeping up, or want to optimize your business’ digital capacity, consider applying for a Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Boost Your Business Technology. Boost Your Business Technology can help get your business online, give your…
Stories of workforce shortages appear in Canadian media almost daily, and companies in the bio-economy are feeling the pinch acutely. A shortage of qualified workers means that, on average, there are two open job postings in life sciences companies for every candidate. The competition for talent has never been fiercer – and because employees can…
SASKATOON – In an increasingly competitive market for biomanufacturing talent, the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has attracted top science and business professionals to lead its expanding engineering biology technology platform. GIFS is pleased to announce two new members who will lead the innovative engineering biology platform: Dr….
EMILI is celebrating Work Integrated Learning Month with the launch of a new web page to help students and employers access the resources they need to take part in work-integrated learning (WIL) within the digital agriculture sector. “We know that there are many different terms to describe the funding systems that allow us to provide…
The Master of Management of Innovation program attracts students with science, engineering and technology backgrounds. The program prepares students with the knowledge, skills and strategic perspectives required to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our curriculum provides a strong foundation in economic analysis, technology management, business strategy, finance, accounting, marketing and policy. The required academic core…
