Major segments within the pharmaceutical sector include: brand-name drug manufacturers, generic drug manufacturers, firms developing biopharmaceutical products, non-prescription drug manufacturers, firms undertaking research on a contract basis. Canadian universities, hospitals and research centres also play a pivotal role in the research and development activities of this sector.

The Life Sciences Branch
Industry Canada
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H5
Phone: (613) 954-3077
Fax: (613) 952-4209