Life sciences and biomanufacturing

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B.C. Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy

The Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy aims to make B.C. a global centre for life sciences and biomanufacturing. It also will support B.C. to become a major centre for biopharmaceutical and medical manufacturing.

This Year One Progress Report discusses the steps taken to support the Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy. This work, aligned with the B.C. Government's Industrial Blueprint, aims to attract investment, create new jobs, and grow clean and sustainable industries in the province.

BC Government – Life Sciences in British Columbia: Sector Profile / March 2026

This Sector Profile report presents an overview of the life sciences sector and its ecosystem in British Columbia, highlights the sector’s statistics and economic contribution to the province, and outlines the ecosystem assets and resources that contribute to its growth potential.

BC Government – Life Sciences in British Columbia: Ecosystem / March 2026

An overview of the ecosystem that presents the key companies, research organizations, industry associations and other key ecosystem assets and resources that drive B.C.'s life sciences sector.

Trade and Invest BC – International Trade and Foreign Investment / November 2024

Learn why British Columbia’s life sciences sector is one of Canada’s fastest growing on the Trade and Invest BC website. Trade and Invest BC helps organizations grow by facilitating foreign investment and enable businesses to successfully expand to and establish a business presence in British Columbia.

Health Research BC - Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) gains strong support from streamlining in British Columbia / February 2024

The Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) has received support from the Leadership Council, a council of Health Authority Chief Executive Officers and Ministry of Health leadership. Recognizing the pivotal role of health research in fostering a high-quality and efficient health system, Leadership Council has indicated strong support for the streamlining efforts proposed by RAPP, which encompass ethics, privacy, data access and sharing, contracts, and operational approvals .

Work BC – Fostering a Globally Competitive Life Sciences Ecosystem in B.C. / February 2024

The study, Fostering a Globally Competitive Life Sciences Ecosystem in B.C., was funded through B.C.’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Sector Labour Market Partnership program and conducted with methodology and project support by KPMG. It provides detailed workforce information at a critical time for the growth of the sector.

For questions about B.C.'s Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy, email the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth: BCLifeSciencesStrategy@gov.bc.ca