43rd Parliament Welcome Kit and Reception

43rd Parliament Welcome Reception and Kit
A Welcome Reception will be held on Parliament Hill for all Members of Parliament when the new parliamentary session commences early in 2020. Research Canada will announce the Chair, Vice-Chairs and Senate Representative of the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus, welcome returning and new MPs and inform them about the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus (PHRC) and 2020 Caucus events.
A Welcome Kit will also be sent to all new and returning Members of Parliament when the new parliamentary session commences providing MPs with information about the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and profiling our Sponsors and their contributions to Canadian health research and health innovation.
Sponsors
STEMCELL Technologies is Canada’s largest biotechnology company. We offer more than 2,500 specialized products supporting global research on regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, gene therapy, immunotherapy and advanced therapies for cancer and other diseases. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we are Scientists Helping Scientists.
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is a national non-profit that supports stem cell and regenerative medicine research, training the next generation and outreach across Canada. SCN’s goal is to translate science from the lab to clinical applications, commercial products and public policy for the benefit of Canadians. SCN is supported by the Government of Canada and works in partnership with industry representatives, health charities, government and non-government organizations to build on Canada’s leadership in the sector. Since 2001, SCN has directed an investment of over $118M of strategic funding that has benefitted approximately 170 world-class research groups and 3,000 trainees, and has catalyzed 19 clinical trials. Tomorrow’s health is here. Learn more: stemcellnetwork.ca
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.