CDMO and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Incubate Excellence

Explore the strategic advantages of Ontario as the ideal location for CDMOs [Contract Development Manufacturing Organization] and pharmaceutical companies. With a rich heritage of manufacturing excellence and access to top talent and world-class research partners, Ontario empowers you to develop and produce groundbreaking molecules at scale. Foster the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing right here in Ontario, where your ambitions can thrive.

A measurable difference

$53.6B

in pharmaceuticals revenue in 2022

52.2%

of Canadian pharmaceutical employment

$9.84B

in goods exports

45%

of Canada’s total pharmaceutical firms

10

of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies by revenue are conducting clinical trials in Ontario

32,400

people employed in pharma

$1.82B

invested in R & D

Chart the Formula for Success in Ontario

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Optimize growth in Competitive Business Environment

Maximize your potential in Ontario's high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, offering a competitive business environment tailored for end-to-end drug development and manufacturing operations. Take advantage of Ontario’s generous R&D tax credits which significantly reduce the after-tax cost of R&D expenditures, making it more cost-effective for large manufacturers and SMEs to innovate. Witness groundbreaking investments like OmniaBio’s $580+ million in a new biomanufacturing facility in Brampton, providing unparalleled opportunities for your company to thrive in the dynamic landscape of pharmaceutical innovation.

56.6%

of Canada’s pharma revenue in 2022

200 million

people within 2 hours flight from Toronto

Leverage Ontario's Strategic Location

Expand your CDMO business by partnering with a global clientele from Ontario. Benefit from access to top pharmaceutical companies and biotech startups and tap into major North American markets with 194+ million consumers within a day’s drive of the Greater Toronto Area. Take advantage of preferential access to global markets through 50+ trade agreements for efficient distribution of your pharmaceutical products manufactured in Ontario.

Exceptional Talent and Ecosystem

Unlock Ontario's pharmaceutical potential by harnessing its robust life sciences ecosystem. Benefit from top-tier talent and R&D support from world-leading academic and research institutions. Ontario hosts world-renowned research centres, hospitals and clinics such as the Ontario Cancer Institute, SickKids, Mount Sinai and the London Health Sciences Centre offering invaluable resources in areas cancer research, regenerative medicine, diagnostic imaging, and neuroscience. Collaborate with CDMOs to accelerate drug development through strategic partnerships, ensuring efficient progress towards your goals.

I think the biggest asset Ontario provides to companies like us is its deep talent pool. We have been very impressed with the quality of people we have hired locally for the site, and I think this reflects the fact that the province does wonderful research.

Ronnie Miller

Former President & CEO, Roche Canada