Healthcare

Canada bucks trend with 7% climb in VC deals

When it comes to the deal activity of companies backed by venture capital (VC), Canada bucks global declines. In 2016, VC-backed company deals rose 7% in 2016 to 266 deals, reveals a report from PwC Canada and CB Insights. Total dollars invested were US$1.7 billion, which roughly matches 2015’s figure. Both trends contrast significantly with […]

By Staff |January 25, 2017

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Why a tax on private healthcare plans would be negative: coalition

The Independent Financial Brokers of Canada has joined forces with a coalition of associations that's campaign against a possible federal tax on private healthcare plans.

January 24, 2017

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How to invest in 2 promising biotech areas

Why you should pay attention to the research and treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |December 21, 2016

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Innovation driving global healthcare growth

Demand is high for healthcare services worldwide, and that will remain the case. Find out why innovation is important in that space.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 22, 2016

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