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Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency
Smoke filled skies from out of control wildfires in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski OTTAWA — In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency. Two years later, the country is again facing another summer of wildfires. There is still no sign of such an agency, though governments are tapping the private sector to help with evacuations. Ali Asgary, a York University professor of disaster and emergency management, said the work to establish a national agency is 'unfortunately … not going as fast as our crises are going.' Public Safety Canada indicated in a media statement the government is still working on it. 'We continue to work closely with Canada's firefighters, as well as municipal, provincial and territorial government officials, to find solutions consistent with our country's unique character to enhance our ability to keep Canadian communities safe,' the statement said. 'We will continue to explore all proposed options and work in collaboration with our partners to enhance our preparation.' In 2023, The Canadian Press reported that discussions on a new approach to natural disasters and other emergencies were well underway and included analysis of the merits of creating a Canadian version of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States. Better known as FEMA, the agency is responsible for preparing for, preventing, responding to and recovering from major incidents such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters. It runs a national response co-ordination centre which organizes federal support for major disasters and can deploy teams of doctors and nurses. The consequences of not having a federal agency are being seen in the stress that communities, provinces and emergency management agencies are feeling now, Asgary said. 'We are still in early June,' he noted, adding we still don't know what's going to happen with wildfires through July and August. He said the fire season has already 'overwhelmed us. Imagine when it is getting closer to bigger communities.' Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared provincewide states of emergency — a move meant to make it easier for governments to co-ordinate resources and support. Most of Canada's current wildfires are burning in those two provinces, where more than 30,000 people have been evacuated. Smoke has drifted as far as Newfoundland and Labrador in the east and Texas in the south. At a press conference on Parliament Hill earlier this week, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said 'this wildfire season has started off more quickly and it's stronger, more intense than previous years.' Saskatchewan has seen 243 wildfires so far this fire season; in a typical year the province would see roughly 135. Canadian Armed Forces have been helping with evacuations in Manitoba, where fires have forced more than 17,000 residents out of their homes, mostly in the remote north. The private company Xpera has been involved in emergency response in Manitoba. The company's services include private investigations, helping businesses bring in replacement workers during strikes, and managing evacuations during crises. Robert Garland, the company's vice-president for emergency security management for Eastern Canada, told The Canadian Press the company helped to evacuate 226 people to Niagara Falls and could evacuate around 3,000 in total. Garland said the work was done though the company's contract with Emergency Management Ontario, which extended the contract to Manitoba's Emergency Management Organization. He said 'the offer came from Xpera, with a contract with the provincial and federal partners.' When asked who is paying for the evacuees' accommodations, Garland said that 'the funding comes from the provincial and federal partners. That's a contractual agreement between Indigenous communities and the federal government, Indigenous Services Canada, and in partnerships with obviously Indigenous communities.' Garland did not answer additional email questions about whether the company has a contract with the federal government. A spokesperson for Olszewski referred questions about a federal government contract to Indigenous Services Canada, which did not answer by deadline. Xpera has previously received millions of dollars through federal government contracts for services involving asylum seekers. Daniel Henstra, a professor at the University of Waterloo who researches climate change adaptation and emergency management, said the 'wildfires in Western Canada are huge already and developing so rapidly and the numbers of evacuees are just staggering.' The situation requires a 'massive logistical capacity that the government in Canada itself just doesn't have, and I would doubt that any provincial government would have it either,' he added. 'If in fact there is a contract with Xpera, it means that the scale of the evacuation is such that it's beyond the capacity of even… a behemoth like the Canadian Red Cross.' 'That's pretty significant.' Currently, the federal government only becomes involved in emergency response if a province asks it to step in. Olszewski told reporters that the government has deployed the Canadian Armed Forces to evacuate people in Manitoba and is ready to 'assist Saskatchewan and Alberta should they make formal requests for federal assistance.' While the military has immediate response units that are activated to respond to disasters, former chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre previously called on governments to lean less on the overstretched Armed Forces for disaster response. The military's main role in a disaster is to help local officials with logistics, planning and manpower. Asgary said a federal agency could take on various aspects of emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The agency could exploit economies of scale for expenses like training or buying emergency system software. Henstra said the federal government should focus on shoring up local response capacity. He noted the government already held a consultation on a pan-Canadian Civilian Response Capacity. He suggested a 'mix of volunteers and professionals who receive money and training from government' who would be 'ready within the community to respond to disasters.' People in those communities have valuable local knowledge and experience and need resources to be able to respond, he said. For instance, they might know that a winter without a lot of snow means a bad fire season is ahead, putting them in a position to take steps like levelling areas to create a fire break. 'But you can't have even the military fly in with a C-130 full of bulldozers. That's just ridiculous, right? You need to have this equipment and experienced operators on the ground.' Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press — With files from Sharif Hassan This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet-AMD) Drugs Market 2034: Clinical Trials, EMA, PDMA, FDA Approvals, Medication, Therapies, Statistics, Revenue, Prevalence, and Companies by DelveInsight
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Companies are Boehringer Ingelheim, Tyrogenex, Regenxbio, Ribomic, Outlook Therapeutics, Gemini Therapeutics, AiViva BioPharma, Opthea Limited, Iconic Therapeutics, Huabo Biopharm, Alkahest, IVERIC bio (formerly Ophthotech Corporation), Curacle, Dobecure, RemeGen, Isarna Therapeutics, Bio-Thera Solutions, Kodiak Sciences, AngioLab Inc, and others. (Albany, USA) DelveInsight's ' Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2034 ' report delivers an in-depth understanding of the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration market trends in the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom) and Japan. The Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration market report provides current treatment practices, emerging drugs, the market share of the individual therapies, and the current and forecasted Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration market size from 2020 to 2034, segmented by seven major markets. The Report also covers current Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration treatment practice/algorithm, market drivers, market barriers, and unmet medical needs to curate the best opportunities and assesses the underlying potential of the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration market. Key Takeaways from the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Report In May 2025, Kodiak Sciences Inc announced results of a Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active Comparator-controlled, Multi-center, Three-arm Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Tarcocimab Tedromer and Tabirafusp Tedromer Compared With Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants With Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) In May 2025, NexThera Co., Ltd announced results of a Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-group, Multicenter Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of NT-101 Topical Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) In April 2025, Kodiak Sciences Inc. announced phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Tarcocimab Tedromer and Tabirafusp Tedromer Compared With Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants With Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) In the assessment done by DelveInsight, the estimated total diagnosed prevalent cases of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) in the 7MM were nearly 40 million in 2023. The highest total diagnosed prevalent cases of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) were accounted by the US in 2023 (~14 million), which are expected to show a rise in the future. Among the European countries, Germany had the highest diagnosed prevalent cases of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) with ~6 million cases in 2023. On the other hand, Spain had the lowest prevalent population (~2 million cases). Japan had nearly 8 million total diagnosed prevalent cases of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) in 2023, accounting for approximately 21% in 7MM. Based on age-specific segmentation, the people in the age group of 70-79 were affected the most by Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD) in the US, accounting for approximately 406 thousand cases in 2023. The DelveInsight analysis indicates that in Japan, there are more number of cases of people with Dry AMD than people with Wet AMD, with approximately 90% of total cases and 10% of cases in 2023. Among the European countries, Germany had the highest diagnosed prevalent cases of Wet AMD with ~595 thousand cases, followed by France, which had prevalent population of ~389 thousand in 2023. On the other hand, Spain had the lowest prevalent population (~160 thousand cases). Japan had ~840 thousand total diagnosed prevalent cases of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD) in 2023, accounting for approximately 21% in 7MM. In 2023, in the US, the age-specific diagnosed prevalent cases of Wet AMD were highest for age group 70-79 (~407 thousand), followed by 60-69 (~393 thousand), =80 (~304 thousand), and 50-59 (~252 thousand). The increase in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Size is a direct consequence of the increasing patient population and anticipated launch of emerging therapies in the 7MM. As per DelveInsight analysis, the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market is anticipated to witness growth at a considerable CAGR. The leading Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Tyrogenex, Regenxbio, Ribomic, Outlook Therapeutics, Gemini Therapeutics, AiViva BioPharma, Opthea Limited, Iconic Therapeutics, Huabo Biopharm, Alkahest, IVERIC bio (formerly Ophthotech Corporation), Curacle, Dobecure, RemeGen, Isarna Therapeutics, Bio-Thera Solutions, Kodiak Sciences, AngioLab Inc, and others. Promising Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Pipeline Therapies such as RGX-314, Tarcocimab tedromer, Aflibercept, KSI-301, Eyp-1901, ALK4290, and others. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Epidemiology Segmentation in the 7MM The epidemiology section of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration offers insights into both historical and current patient populations, as well as forecasted trends across seven major countries. This section aids in understanding the factors behind present and projected trends through analysis of various studies and input from key opinion leaders. Additionally, this portion of the market report provides information on the diagnosed patient pool, trends, and underlying assumptions. Download the report to understand which factors are driving Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Epidemiology trends @ Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Marketed Drugs • BEOVU (Brolucizumab): Novartis BEOVU (Brolucizumab), developed by Novartis, is a potent anti-VEGF treatment used for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet-AMD). It works by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor, reducing abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage in the retina. BEOVU offers a longer dosing interval, allowing up to 12-week dosing schedules. • EYLEA (aflibercept): Regeneron Pharmaceuticals EYLEA, developed by Regeneron, is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (wet-AMD), diabetic eye disease, and other retinal issues. The drug, aflibercept, is an injectable treatment that slows vision loss by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye. EYLEA works as a soluble decoy receptor, inhibiting VEGF-A and PlGF to prevent abnormal blood vessel formation. The standard dosage is 2 mg every 4 weeks for the first 3 months, then every 8 weeks. Regeneron is currently testing less frequent dosing and higher doses in ongoing phase III trials. • VABYSMO (faricimab): Roche/ Genentech, Inc. VABYSMO (faricimab) is the first bispecific antibody designed for the eye. It targets and inhibits two signalling pathways linked to a number of vision-threatening retinal conditions by neutralizing angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). Ang-2 and VEGF-A contribute to vision loss by destabilizing blood vessels, causing new leaky blood vessels to form and increasing inflammation. By blocking both pathways involving Ang-2 and VEGF-A, VABYSMO is designed to stabilize blood vessels. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Emerging Drugs • OPT-302: Opthea Limited OPT-302 (sVEGFR-3) is the first 'Trap' inhibitor of VEGF-C and VEGF-D designed specifically for the eye. OPT-302 blocks the two members of the VEGF family which cause blood vessels to grow and leak. Aberrant blood vessel growth and vascular leakage are hallmarks of several eye diseases, including wet AMD and DME. In combination with anti-VEGF-A therapies, OPT-302 completely shuts-down VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3 activity and targets mechanisms of resistance and suboptimal clinical response to existing therapies. • KSI-501: Kodiak Sciences Inc. KSI-501 is a novel anti-VEGF biologic designed to rapidly inhibit VEGF and provide extended durability of action to reduce the burden of frequent anti-VEGF injections. Delivering potent and sustained VEGF inhibition enables patient compliance, results in long-term efficacy, and improves visual acuity outcomes. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Outlook Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wet AMD) is a progressive eye condition characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels beneath the retina, which can lead to severe vision loss. Treatment aims to manage symptoms, slow disease progression, and preserve vision. The primary therapeutic approach for wet AMD is anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy. These medications, including ranibizumab (LUCENTIS), aflibercept (EYLEA), and brolucizumab (BEOVU), work by inhibiting VEGF, a protein that promotes the growth of abnormal blood vessels. Administered via intravitreal injections, these drugs reduce fluid leakage and vascular growth, stabilizing or improving vision in many patients. The Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) market is driven by several key factors, including the rising prevalence of the disease due to an aging global population, increased awareness and early diagnosis, and ongoing advancements in treatment options such as anti-VEGF therapies and emerging gene therapies. Additionally, robust research pipelines, growing healthcare expenditure, and supportive government initiatives further contribute to market growth. However, the market also faces notable barriers, such as the high cost of treatment, limited accessibility in low-income regions, the need for frequent intravitreal injections, and challenges in achieving long-term efficacy and patient adherence. Moreover, competition among therapeutic alternatives and the complex nature of drug development for retinal diseases can also hinder market expansion. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Drugs Uptake The drug chapter of the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration report provides a comprehensive analysis of both marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs for this condition. It delves into the details of clinical trials, pharmacological actions, agreements, collaborations, approvals, patents, and advantages, and disadvantages of each drug, as well as the latest news and press releases related to Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Major Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Companies are Opthea Limited (ASX: OPT), Outlook Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OTLK), Kodiak Sciences (NASDAQ: KOD), Regenxbio (NASDAQ: RGNX), Dobecure (Private), Gemini Therapeutics (NASDAQ: GMTX), Huabo Biopharm (Private), Isarna Therapeutics (Private), IVERIC bio (NASDAQ: ISEE), Ribomic (TYO: 4591), Curacle (KOSDAQ: 301300), Bio-Thera Solutions (SHA: 688177), AngioLab Inc. (KOSDAQ: 251280), Alkahest (Acquired by Grifols – BME: GRF), Tyrogenex (Private), Iconic Therapeutics (Private), AiViva BioPharma (Private), Boehringer Ingelheim (Private), RemeGen (HKEX: 9995, SHA: 688331), and others Scope of the Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Report Coverage- 7MM Study Period- 2020-2034 Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Companies- Boehringer Ingelheim, Tyrogenex, Regenxbio, Ribomic, Outlook Therapeutics, Gemini Therapeutics, AiViva BioPharma, Opthea Limited, Iconic Therapeutics, Huabo Biopharm, Alkahest, IVERIC bio (formerly Ophthotech Corporation), Curacle, Dobecure, RemeGen, Isarna Therapeutics, Bio-Thera Solutions, Kodiak Sciences, AngioLab Inc, and others. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Pipeline Therapies- RGX-314, Tarcocimab tedromer, Aflibercept, KSI-301, Eyp-1901, ALK4290, and others. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Dynamics: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Drivers and Barriers Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market Access and Reimbursement, Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives Discover more about Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Drugs in development @ Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Clinical Trials Assessment and FDA Approvals Table of Content 1 Key Insights 2 Report Introduction 3 Wet AMD Market Overview at a Glance 4 Wet AMD Market: Future Perspective 5 Executive Summary 6 Key Events 7 Disease Background and Overview 8 Epidemiology and Patient Population 9 Patient Journey 10 Marketed Drugs 11 Emerging Drugs of Wet AMD 12 Wet AMD: Market Analysis 13 Key Opinion Leaders' Views 14 SWOT Analysis 15 Unmet Needs 16 Market Access and Reimbursement 17 Appendix 18 DelveInsight Capabilities 19 Disclaimer About DelveInsight DelveInsight is a leading healthcare-focused market research and consulting firm that provides clients with high-quality market intelligence and analysis to support informed business decisions. With a team of experienced industry experts and a deep understanding of the life sciences and healthcare sectors, we offer customized research solutions and insights to clients across the globe. Connect with us to get high-quality, accurate, and real-time intelligence to stay ahead of the growth curve. Media Contact Company Name: DelveInsight Business Research LLP Contact Person: Ankit Nigam Email: Send Email Phone: +14699457679 Address: 304 S. Jones Blvd #2432 City: Albany State: New York Country: United States Website:
Globe and Mail
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Collagen & Gelatin Market worth US$1,671.3 million in 2030 5.8% CAGR
"The report profiles key players such as Integra LifeSciences Corporation (US), Smith+Nephew plc (UK), DSM-Firmenich (Netherlands), Nitta Gelatin Inc. (Japan), Tessenderlo Group (Belgium), Collplant Biotechnologies Ltd. (Israel)" Browse 280 market data Tables and 53 Figures spread through 252 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Collagen & Gelatin Market by Source (Bovine, Porcine, Marine), Application (Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, Dental, Surgical), Competitive Landscape (Company Profile, Market share, Company Evaluation Matrix), End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2030 The global Collagen & Gelatin Market, valued at US$1,203.9 million in 2024, is forecasted to grow at a robust CAGR of 5.8%, reaching US$1,295.5 million in 2025 and an impressive US$1,671.3 million by 2030. Growing incidence of diabetes, cancer, and chronic diseases; rising demand for advanced wound care products; surge in surgical procedures; increasing use in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; extensive application of collagen as a drug delivery system are driving the market. Browse in-depth TOC on " Collagen & Gelatin Market" 228 - Tables 44 - Figures 240 - Pages By Based on segment, the collagen & gelatin market is divided into bovine, porcine, and others. The large share of the bovine segment can be attributed to the growing adoption of bovine-derived collagen and gelatin in regenerative medicine. Additionally, the increased usage of biomaterials is primarily due to the biocompatibility and biodegradability properties exhibited by these materials. By Based on application, The collagen market is segmented into orthopaedic, wound care, dental, surgical, cardiovascular, and other applications. In 2024, the orthopaedic application segment accounted for the largest share of the collagen market by applications due to the rising demand for scaffolds and substitutes due to their extensive use in orthopaedic surgeries. This dominance is expected to continue throughout the forecast period due to the rising number of road trauma cases. By geography, the collagen & gelatin market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. In 2024, North America held the largest share of the collagen & gelatin market, followed by Europe. Asia Pacific registered the highest CAGR growth within the collagen & gelatin market during the forecast period due to its increasing application for research and clinical diagnostics, adoption of collagen & gelatin for transplantation-associated research, and government initiatives and industrial collaboration. The report profiles key players such as Integra LifeSciences Corporation (US), Smith+Nephew plc (UK), DSM-Firmenich (Netherlands), Nitta Gelatin Inc. (Japan), Tessenderlo Group (Belgium), Collplant Biotechnologies Ltd. (Israel), Collagen Solutions plc (UK), Regenity (US), Medtronic plc (Ireland), and Solventum (US). INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES (US): Integra LifeSciences leads in the collagen & gelatin market. It operates through two business segments, namely Codman Specialty Surgical and Tissue Technologies. The company offers engineered bovine collagen, bovine dermis, porcine urinary bladder, human amniotic tissue, and resorbable synthetic mesh products through its Tissue Technologies Segment. This segment recorded a decline of 3.3% in 2024 over 2023 due to the impact of the lost revenue related to the Boston product recall, which was partially offset by double-digit growth from BioD and Gentrix and mid-single-digit growth in Integra skin and MediHoney. The company's leading position is attributable to its diversified product portfolio, geographical expansion, and adoption of organic and inorganic growth strategies. For instance, in March 2024, Integra Life Sciences received an US FDA approval to commercialize a dermal regeneration template for repairing scar contractures. SMITH+NEPHEW PLC (UK): Smith+Nephew is one of the leading players in the collagen & gelatin market due to its robust portfolio, including innovative collagen-based scaffolds and collagenase-based enzymatic debridement agents. The company operates through three business segments: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management. It offers collagen and gelatin products through its advanced wound management business segment. Additionally, the company's strong global presence, strategic partnerships, and commitment to customer-centric solutions position it as a key player in the competitive collagen and gelatin space. The company possesses a strong geographical presence with a broad range of distribution networks to solidify its leadership in the collagen and gelatin market. The advanced wound management business segment of Smith+Nephew has experienced a positive growth rate of 4.7% in the year 2024 and maintained positive momentum in 2024, with growth accelerating toward the end of the year. For more information, Inquire Now!
