Health and Biosciences
Oshawa has witnessed the transformation of its local economy over the last decade where healthcare now represents the largest economic sector. The healthcare sector accounts for over 12,000 jobs in Oshawa and represents 17% of the City's employment base. This sector has grown by approximately 45% over the past decade.
The city is a centre of excellence in healthcare and a regional hub for education, training and clinical research activity. The health and biosciences sector encompasses a variety of business including medical research, the development of pharmaceuticals, digital health, precision medicine, development and manufacturing of medical health devices with technological elements such as artificial intelligence, and the healthcare system itself. The health and biosciences industry generates significant economic growth annually, representing 11% of Canada's annual G.D.P.
Key companies
Did you know?
About 40% of the world’s single-use medical devices, such as syringes, gloves, implants and surgical instruments, are irradiated and sterilized with Cobalt-60. Currently, Cobalt-60 is extracted from Durham Region nuclear reactors every 24 to 30 months.
Contact Us
Oshawa Economic Development
Oshawa City Hall,
50 Centre St. S.,
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-5617
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Fax: 905-436-5623
Email: business@oshawa.ca
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