Metro Vancouver Life Sciences R&D Ecosystem Report 2023

This regional economic overview presents Metro Vancouver's life sciences industry, which employs 15,500 export-oriented workers and has achieved 2.5x GDP growth. The R&D sector represents the largest and fastest-growing component, with $1.08 billion invested in life science companies headquartered in the region as of 2021. The region is home to major players including Canada's largest life sciences companies by employment and market capitalization.