Canada’s new budget prioritizes researcher recruitment and innovation amid geopolitical uncertainty
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney released his first federal budget on Nov. 4. The budget signaled the nation's commitment to research and innovation, while also revealing its readiness to meet the challenges of U.S. trade policies to Canada’s potential benefit. Research and innovation play key roles in its plans.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney released his first federal budget on Nov. 4. The budget signaled the nation's commitment to research and innovation, while also revealing its readiness to meet the challenges of U.S. trade policies to Canada’s potential benefit. Research and innovation play key roles in its plans.
Canada transitioning university-industry R&D support
University-based centers to support collaborative research with industry have been a mainstay of federal competitiveness policies for decades. Government commitments of multiyear, multimillion dollar funding are thought to provide lab/institutional stability and industry confidence for engagement in longer-term joint research projects.