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Why Canada needs more anchor companies
On this episode of WONK, host Amanda Lang talks to Gordon McCauley, CEO of adMare BioInnovations, about how to build a thriving biotech sector and the big benefits for Canada’s economy
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Published:December 4, 2025
Project: Life Sciences Forum
Despite some big advantages and a lot of early promise, Canada does not have a world-beating life sciences and biotech sector. Could the elements that would fuel this much sought after industry also fuel growth in other sectors? Gordon McCauley is the head of adMare BioInnovations, a national life sciences accelerator. He talks to host Amanda Lang about how to lure more anchor companies, investment and entrepreneurs to Canada.
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