Canada’s next era of nation-building depends on AI and quantum innovation
The upcoming budget will be critical in charting this country’s course in technological growth.
Research is a major Canadian project
Co-ordinated research and immigration policies can ensure that today’s transformative initiatives deliver long-term dividends for Canadians.
A new deal for post-secondary education and research
Finding a solution to the financial crisis our colleges and universities face requires action by both the federal and provincial governments.
More to be done for Canada to become a leader in open science, research, and innovation
The federal government must do more to seed sustainable, community-driven approaches to open science.
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.
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.
Not investing in social innovation is holding back our economy
This lack of structured investment weakens our communities and costs Canada billions of dollars each year. While other countries invest heavily in this field, Canada continues to lag behind.
It’s time we treat campus infrastructure as a nation-building project
Investments in universities are practical and high-impact investments that will create new jobs, deliver value for taxpayers and strengthen Canada’s competitiveness.
