A case for lifting Canadian researchers out of poverty

Underfunding Canada’s best and brightest at the start of their scientific careers may force many to either drop out of their studies, or leave Canada.
Opportunities ahead for innovation in a world transformed by COVID-19

Advancements in technology and globalization, combined with shifting demographic and socio-economic trends, are rapidly evolving the working environment.
Investing in highly qualified talent to grow Canada’s economy

Canada needs to do more to help people attain graduate-level degrees and to support the university research enterprise as the backbone of talent development.
The foundations of human knowledge and experience are right here at home

Canada has an opportunity to be much better prepared now than it was when COVID-19 first emerged.
Graduate students are the lifeblood of research and innovation in Canada

Current inflationary pressures have made it virtually impossible for some of our most talented students to undertake graduate training in Canada.
The science of today is the economy of tomorrow

Complex global issues have multiplied, and investing in big, advanced and collaborative science is more critical than ever to addressing urgent challenges.
We need a balanced research environment to foster a real ‘innovation economy’

Funding research for our aging society, along with eventual applications in services and products, will help drive Canada’s innovation economy, write John Muscedere and Alex Mihailidis.
Research & Innovation Policy Briefing

Digital Privacy & Security

To address online harms, Canada must commit to digital media literacy

A national digital media literacy strategy with a commitment to lifelong learning would empower more Canadians to meaningfully and safely engage online.