Government Resources
Government initiatives that aid the development of the life sciences
industry are listed below:
Overview
Government support to firms in the life sciences sector includes
funding, research assistance, tax credits, and information products.
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Government Funding
The following are programs sponsored by the Government of Canada
in which firms may compete for research grants and funding opportunities:
Learn more about Financing
Research Assistance
The following federal departments and agencies have specific programs
in place to support research efforts:
National Research Council
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Other Federal Agencies
Learn more about Technology Transfer.
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Tax Credits
Federal and provincial governments have tax credits in place to
encourage research and development efforts in the areas of science
and technology.
Federal — Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency
Scientific Research and Experimental
Development (SRED)
Provincial and Territorial
Programs
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Other Information Products
The following departments and agencies of the Government of Canada
provide information pertaining to specific areas of the life sciences
sector:
Industry Canada
National Research Council
Health Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Natural Resources Canada
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Environment Canada
International Trade Canada
Other Federal Agencies and Programs
Learn more about government programs for
Internationalization.
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