Sachin Jagdale, Ontario, Canada & EH News Bureau
To make the international community aware of the latest advances in the medical devices sector, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment (MEDTE), Government of Ontario, Canada, recently invited international media to Ontario. Journalists from India, France, Germany, US, UK, Japan and China attended this media tour. The unique combination of medical, manufacturing and international marketing expertise powers a diverse and advanced medical device industry in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is the largest life sciences jurisdiction in Canada with approximately 50 per cent of the country’s life sciences economic activity.
While addressing media personnel, Minister Reza Moridi, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, himself an immigrant from Iran said, “People from all over the world have made Ontario their home. In Ontario, we speak over 150 languages.”
Speaking on Ontario’s strengths he added, “Ontario has a vibrant culture of research and innovation. We have advanced manufacturing capabilities. We also have close connections with the key business markets in the world. Ontario is very good at collaborations as well.”
He also highlighted Ontario’s prowess in the field of life science innovation. Ontario has 24 research hospitals. Government has invested $161 million in its life sciences strategy. Ontario Government has decided to make climate of innovation an ongoing priority. “We take a very proactive approach. We are working with companies and organisations across all sectors of our economy and research community to support their innovation activities,” informed Moridi. Government’s positive approach coupled with talented workforce available in the Ontario province, are bound to consolidate Ontario’s position as the leading suppliers of medical devices to the world.
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