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India, B.C. Commit $2M to Research Agreement June 18, 2008 Vancouver – British Columbia and India will provide $1 million each to support research, development, and commercialization in life sciences and environmental technologies, Premier Gordon Campbell announced before a delegation of 145 Indian merchants at India Calling. Read more Changes to Legislation Administered by the Income Taxation Branch of the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue: International Financial Activity Act Intellectual Property Expanded to Include Green-Related Patents Effective March 1, 2008, the list of eligible life science related patents is expanded to include patents with World Patent Office classifications related to power generation using forces of nature such as wind, solar and tidal. Part of the Climate Action Initiative in Balanced Budget 2008, this change is good news for life sciences in BC as it encourages activity in our sector and provides greater opportunity for bioproducts companies to leverage their IP. Other Climate Action Initiatives PACIFIC COAST LEADERS BUILD REGIONAL COLLABORATION JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING – A new Pacific Coast Collaborative agreement between British Columbia, Washington, California, Oregon and Alaska will forge a new partnership and a forum for leadership, co-operative action, and a common voice on issues affecting the Pacific coast region. The agreement establishing the Pacific Coast Collaborative was announced today by B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Read more Premier Campbell Announces Cabinet Shuffle June 23, 2008 Premier Campbell made an announcement regarding a recent Cabinet shuffle. As a result, all technology-related matters have been moved to the newly-named Ministry of Technology, Trade and Economic Development which is the primary Ministry for the life sciences sector. This Ministry is currently held by Minister Ida Chong. VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell realigned the provincial cabinet today to provide more integrated services across government. The changes include five new ministers and new portfolios for seven of the current ministers. Read more Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund Announcement July 18, 2008 Minister of Technology, Trade and Economic Development, Ida Chong, and Minister of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources, Richard Neufeld announced funding of 15 projects on July 18, 2008. The ICE fund supports the BC Energy Plan and the government’s commitment to electricity self-sufficiency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. “Clean Energy will play a key role in building a vibrant and prosperous green economy in British Columbia” said Minister Chong. Some of Life Sciences BC members were included in the funding approvals! Read more State Food and Drug Administration of China Strengthens and Regulates Registration Management of Medical Apparatus and Instruments Oversea medical apparatus and instruments manufacturer shall establish an office or an agent In accordance with The Provisional Regulations for Further Strengthening and Regulating Registration Management of Medical Apparatus and Instruments (hereinafter refers to as “the Provisional Regulations”), that oversea medical apparatus and instruments manufacturer has not established office in China shall appoint independent organization as its agent. Read more |
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