From COVID-19 clinical trial starts to virtual trials, what’s impacting businesses in the life sciences services sector in 2022? … READ MORE >
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Biopharma business outlook: Spring 2022
From approvals to investing, what’s on the horizon for middle market biopharma companies in 2022? … READ MORE >
The need for regulatory framework modernization: Spring 2022 medtech outlook
The number of novel medical devices brought to market continues to grow; keeping up with reviews will remain an ongoing challenge for the FDA. … READ MORE >
Macroeconomic drivers for life sciences: Spring 2022 outlook
For the life sciences ecosystem to continue to thrive, leaders must reevaluate their operating environment and plan for key drivers this year. … READ MORE >
Life sciences industry outlook: Spring 2022
Innovation and adaptation of life sciences in 2022 will be shaped by the major drivers of supply chain issues, human capital availability and capital markets. … READ MORE >
Canada runs a trade deficit as imports surge
Canada’s merchandise trade balance in December turned deficit after six consecutive monthly surpluses as imports of consumer goods surged and oil prices dropped. … READ MORE >
Although U.S. jobs report outshined Canada’s, Canadian outlook remains promising
As the initial shock of the Feb. 4 Canadian jobs report wears off, it’s clear that Canada is still firmly on the road of strong economic growth in 2022 and is still in step with the United States. … READ MORE >
Labor shortage remains a major challenge for oil and gas: Spring 2022 outlook
Oil and gas companies are facing a labor shortage that poses serious risk to the industry’s efforts to recover from the tumult of the past two years. Some workers are moving to the renewable energy space, while others are leaving the industry altogether. … READ MORE >
Canada’s unemployment rate rises as omicron spreads
Canada lost 200,000 jobs in January as the omicron variant led to tightened restrictions across the country, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. … READ MORE >
Canada’s GDP surpasses pre-pandemic level
Canada’s gross domestic product in November rose by 0.6%, surpassing the pre-pandemic level by 0.2% thanks to growth across almost all sectors of the economy. … READ MORE >