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Life sciences in Canada: new frontiers, new strategies

How do life sciences industry players and investors on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border navigate an ever-changing ecosystem? In this series, we discuss what’s next for this rapidly transforming sector.

Featured video: Health Canada medical device enforcement issues

Canada applies a lifecycle approach to the regulation of medical devices, with Health Canada holding broad enforcement powers. So, how do manufacturers ensure they follow best practices for post-market surveillance?

Yael Bienenstock, Teresa Reguly and Grant Worden share how to navigate an ongoing relationship with regulators, including:

Key compliance considerations
Health Canada enforcement actions
The judicial review process

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Also in this series

Medical device recalls and product corrections

Can the recall of a medical device in Canada affect a manufacturers operation elsewhere? And how does Canada's recall process differ from other jurisdictions? Find out here.

Medical device domain names, brands and patents

How can French language laws affect your medical device success in Canada, and can you repurpose existing patents? We answer key branding and patent questions.

Lessons learned from COVID-era medical device regulation

COVID-19 changed how Canada approaches medical device approval and regulation. Learn what changes were implemented, and which are here to stay.

What to know about the reimbursement and procurement of medical devices in Canada

In Part 4 of our series, we explore how medical devices procured and reimbursed in Canada, including what the competitive process looks like.

Regulatory rules for selling a medical device in Canada

In Part 2 of our series, we walk you through key legal considerations to keep in mind when selling a medical device in Canada.

The Canadian landscape

What makes Canada’s regulation of medical devices unique from other countries? Find out in the first video in our series on medical devices in Canada.

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