Medtech Canada

Medtech Canada has been working hard to address the threat of tariffs on medical technologies and emphasize the impacts they would have on patients and health care systems in both Canada and the U.S. Global News highlighted these potential impacts, as well as the work of our association to try to address them. https://lnkd.in/eMT7k_3k

Congratulations Premier Doug Ford on your government's re-election victory! We look forward to continuing to work with you and your team to build on the great progress made growing Ontario's medtech sector and ensuring that patients and the province's health care system have access to leading-edge medical technology innovations that improve patient outcomes and enhance access to care.

Les inscriptions pour la Conférence canadienne sur la réglementation et la qualité des technologies médicales, le plus important forum d’échange d’information, de collaboration et de formation du secteur des technologies médicales, sont maintenant ouvertes! Cet événement fort attendu aura lieu le 8 mai 2025 à la salle de réception The Vue située au 195 Galaxy Boulevard à Toronto. Ne manquez pas cette conférence qui rassemblera des acteurs clés du secteur, notamment des hauts dirigeants de systèmes de santé, des représentants du gouvernement et des leaders éclairés influents. Soyez des nôtres! Réservez votre place dès aujourd’hui. https://lnkd.in/eemXMrTY

Canada’s Medtech Conference, the premier platform for information exchange, collaboration, and education within the medical technology sector, is now open for registration! This must-attend event, taking place May 8 2025 at 195 Galaxy Blvd in Toronto (The Vue), brings together key stakeholders from across the industry, including high-profile health system leaders, government representatives, and influential thought leaders. Don't miss out! Register now to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/eY36aS-Q

Bioscience Association Manitoba and Medtech Canada are thrilled to present the 2025 Life Sciences Policy Summit. Join us for a transformative event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle key challenges, explore emerging trends, and collaborate on innovative solutions shaping the future of bioscience. Highlights include: - Engaging panels & in-depth discussions - Inspiring keynote speakers - Unparalleled networking opportunities Event Details: Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R3 Cost: $125 + GST Special Offer: Save when you bundle tickets for the Summit and the BAM Industry Celebration! Dive into critical discussions during the day and celebrate industry excellence at the evening dinner. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of life sciences. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gg37qwQ9

I, like many other Canadians recently, did a deep dive on our fridge and pantry. Our peanut butter is Canadian 🇨🇦 Flour? Proudly from the Prairies 🥯 Potatoes? From PEI 🥔 Salt? From Newfoundland, and very delicious 🧂 And our mugs? From a local maker in BC ☕ But you know what isn’t made in Canada? The insulin pump and the CGM I rely on—not just to stay alive, but to live well. The thought of paying 25% more every month for these essential supplies is devastating. It's an extra cost that hundreds of thousands of people with diabetes simply won’t be able to shoulder. When Medtech Canada seeks exemptions from these tariffs, it’s a reminder that while many of our everyday items support local pride, our healthcare and life-sustaining technologies shouldn’t come with an extra cost burden. More info in the comments below. #Diabetes #Healthcare #MedTechCanada #InsulinPump #CGM #Tarrifs

Tariffs. They are on the minds of healthcare leaders, and indeed most Canadians. Today, Children's Healthcare Canada was invited to participate in a roundtable hosted by Hon. Mark Holland, PC, MP Health Canada | Santé Canada to discuss the potential impacts of tariffs applied to health products, and/or tariffs impacting the delivery of healthcare services. The conversation was a welcome chance to convene with other health organizations, and to learn more about the federal government's approach to help Canadians weather uncertainty. Here are the messages I shared on behalf of our members, and the families they serve: - Tariffs applied on healthcare products including medical devices, technology and drugs would be devastating for our healthcare systems, and for patients. The Canadian government should do everything possible to avoid this potentially life-threatening outcome. - The weak Canadian dollar is already impacting the purchasing power of healthcare delivery organizations. The application of tariffs would further increase the costs of doing business (food service, equipment purchase, EMR implementation and maintenance, facility renewal, etc) and create measurable opportunity costs, limiting our ability to invest in life-saving research and development, recruit and retain a highly skilled workforce, and right-size health systems for a growing population of children and youth. This is particularly true for members and families in the far north where costs are already significantly higher. - Tariffs may create further disincentives for producers of pediatric drugs and devices to serve a very small Canadian market. This presents a significant equity challenge, increasing the vulnerability of children and youth. - The potential socio-economic impact is significant, as it could worsen mental health issues, contribute to family stress, and increase incidents of abuse or mistreatment of children and youth, similar to the challenges seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal (and provincial) governments have an important role to play to support families and healthcare delivery organizations through these turbulent times. School food programs, CCB support, and GST tax credit can play important mitigating roles for families. For healthcare delivery organizations, governments can play an important role securing a predictable supply chain(s) for critical health products, and explore opportunities to reduce interprovincial trade barriers. Thanks for the conversation today, Minister. Krista Jangaard Sarah Bell Christine Westerlund Terry Klassen Ronald Cohn Lindy Samson Jason Hann M. Constantine Samaan Shannon Maier Julia Hanigsberg Maureen M Charlebois Bruce Squires Susan Bisaillon Isabelle Demers, ASC, C. Dir. Marc-Andre Dugas Jean-Sébastien Tremblay-Roy Francois de Wet Linsey Hollett

The agenda for Medtech Canada & Bioscience Association Manitoba policy summit on March 12th has been released - 👇 you can register here https://lnkd.in/gqsR96H4 - p.s. - this is the same night as the Bioscience Association Manitoba awards dinner and there is a joint rate for both events - click the link for info!

Medtech Canada welcomes the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia as a new Associate Member. The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia is Canada’s living laboratory for new models of convergent research and education. Established in 2017, SBME supports faculty and students in cutting-edge research, educational innovation, and entrepreneurial exploration. The School is expanding with a state-of-the-art facility set to open in early 2025, featuring the BioDevice Foundry—a hub for biomedical device innovation. For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/YwZG50UZFtm

Medtech Canada accueille la School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique comme nouveau membre associé. La School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) de l’université de la Colombie-Britannique au Canada est un centre de recherche participative qui explore de nouvelles approches de l’enseignement et de la recherche convergente. Fondée en 2017, cette école d’ingénierie biomédicale encourage les enseignants et les étudiants à s’engager dans la recherche de pointe, l’innovation pédagogique et l’exploration de l’entrepreneuriat. La SBME agrandit présentement ses installations, qui accueilleront la BioDevice Foundry, un centre d’innovation dans le domaine des instruments médicaux à la fine pointe de la technologie, dont l’ouverture est prévue au début de 2025. Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://ow.ly/mMa650UZFnY