Robert Vincent at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On May 8th, 2008. See this statement in context.

May 8th, 2008 / 11:40 a.m.

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Research and development expenditures for pharmaceutical patents reached $1.2 billion in 2006, but only $232 million was invested in new products, or less than 2% of Canadian sales.

Can you explain why only $232 million have been invested in new products?

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