More than a sleepy bureaucratic town, Ottawa is shaping up to be a vibrant life sciences research hub
Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions and hospital-affiliated research institutes employ more than 6,500 researchers and clinicians, attracting more than $380-million in research funding each year.
Closing Canada’s skills gaps starts at the post-secondary level
As the nature of work changes, learning experiences outside the classroom—and outside the country—are now more relevant than ever.
Lessons from COVID-19: we need long-term investment in research
Our universities build Canada’s capacity and develop the skilled workforce needed for emergency response.
Feds can no longer ignore devastation from substance use in the North
Northern-specific data is necessary to ensure the federal government is not swayed by popular southern theories.
A new House committee re-energizes science and innovation policy debate in Canada
Not only has the committee been studying the challenges in this fast-moving, disruptive global world, but it has also been seeking to better grapple with how the government and the Canadian polity in general should better respond to next-generation public policy matters that will involve all of us.
Research & Innovation Policy Briefing
Investment in green technologies must include aerospace
Targeted federal investment is urgently needed to ensure that Canada’s aerospace sector can lead the way toward a sustainable aviation system and remain globally competitive.
Canada must seize its strategic advantage in the global genomics race
Canada’s position presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to harness long-term growth, low-carbon productivity, and a healthier future for Canadians.
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The U.S. is besting Canada on investing in research and it will have consequences
President Joe Biden’s historic investments in research will also make it increasingly difficult for Canada to attract top talent and keep those we already have here.
