# Why Canada needs to build ‘anchor companies’

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Podcast: [Wonk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wonk-275767)
Published: 2025-12-04T10:00:00+00:00
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Despite some big advantages, world-leading research and a lot of early promise, Canada does not have a thriving life sciences and biotech sector. Could the elements that would fuel this much sought after industry also fuel growth in other places? Gordon McCauley is the head of adMare BioInnovations, a national life sciences accelerator. He talks to host Amanda Lang about how to lure more anchor companies, investment and entrepreneurs to Canada.

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