University and College Research

Our immigration system is locking out some top global researchers

We’re losing out on global talent at a time when Canada has a golden opportunity.
Higher education is under pressure, and we’re up to the challenge

A Canada without our excellent universities would look very different. Now more than ever, we need to come together as a country to strengthen these invaluable institutions.
The unsung guardians of Canadian dominion, innovation, and prosperity

To fully leverage the capabilities of academic institutions, Canada must adopt a future-oriented research approach by aligning research priorities with national interests.
Has the time come for a Canadian DARPA?

A program inspired by DARPA would position our country as an indispensable partner within NATO and a credible contributor to North American security.
Administrative hurdles to disability benefits are barriers to survival

All nursing designations must be recognized as health professionals qualified to sign off on the federal Disability Tax Credit.
U.S. war on science has ‘damaged’ Canada’s research ecosystem, but also offers opportunity, say university advocates

The gutting of science funding in the U.S. hurts research everywhere, including in Canada, says Gabriel Miller, president and CEO of Universities Canada.
Canada must treat hydrogen as a strategic asset

As the government embarks on its first nation-building projects and prepares its inaugural budget, we face a pivotal moment—and hydrogen must be part of the plan.
Trust universities to lead Canada’s next wave of innovation

The talent, infrastructure, and ideas are here. What’s needed now is federal leadership that matches the scale of our ambitions.
Rebuilding our immigration system to attract the best and brightest

The decision last year to include graduate students in the federal study permit cap poses a serious limitation on this country’s capacity to conduct research.