A Global South Network headed by York University to tackle infectious diseases; the Royal Society of Canada elects new fellows and members, KPMG reports substantial drop in Canada’s fintech sector, and more.
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The Short Report – August 31, 2022: A boost for NRC research initiatives; Spaceport Nova Scotia gets an all-clear for construction, Ottawa launches the Net-Zero Challenge, and more.
The National Research Council invests more than $19 million to advance its research priorities; Maritime Launch Services obtains approval to start constructing Canada’s first commercial spaceport, the Cement Association of Canada signs up for the Net-Zero Challenge, and more.
The Short Report – May 4, 2022: An international AI lab kicks off in Montreal, a call for proposals for Ottawa’s new IP program, Alberta’s new hydrogen centre of excellence, and more.
A consortium of AI-focused research organizations launches in Montreal; François-Philippe Champagne opens call for proposals for the $90-million ElevateIP program announced in Budget 2021; Alberta commits $50 million towards clean hydrogen technology research, and more.
The Short Report – March 23, 2022: Ottawa set to issue green bond, Ontario’s first-ever critical minerals strategy, $66 million for on-farm climate action projects, and more
Canada prepares to issue its inaugural green bond; Ontario positions itself as a critical minerals leader to support its plans for an EV supply chain; Prairie farmers get a boost to adopt sustainable management practices, and GOC and Maritime provinces invest in patient research.
The Short Report: Jan. 19, 2022: $550M in federal research investments, a review of Canada’s energy policies, COVID-19’s impacts on children, and more
Ottawa announces over $550 million in federal research investments, the International Energy Agency reviews Canada’s energy policies, an international study details COVID-19’s impacts on children, MDA wins a second contract for a 2023 moon mission, and more.
The Short Report – October 13, 2021: CIHR launches Indigenous opportunity fund to tackle COVID-19 challenges; a new president for PHAC, Communitech focuses on company scaleups, and more.
A new CIHR-led opportunity fund will provide up to $6 million in support for Indigenous health and well being; PM Trudeau makes changes to the senior ranks of the public service; Communitech announces True North Strategy to bolster revenue of Canadian startups, and more.
The Short Report – Sept. 29, 2021: Alan Bernstein forgoes third term as CIFAR’s CEO & President, UHN receives funding gift for psychedelic psychotherapy, and more
Dr. Alan Bernstein to forgo third term leading CIFAR, Nikean Foundation gift marks largest contribution towards psychedelic science and research in Canada, Bruce Power takes the next step towards new isotope production, and more.
The Short Report – July 14, 2021: Rémi Quirion to lead International Network for Government Science Advice, mining gets a $40 million boost, and more
Québec’s Chief Scientist, Rémi Quirion, heads the INGSA international network, Ottawa moves to accelerate innovation in Canadian mining, and more.
The Short Report – June 23, 2021: Construction finishes on Biologic’s vaccine plant, a new interdisciplinary school of health at Concordia, quantum research funding in Quebec and more
Minister Champagne announces construction of NRC’s vaccine plant in Montreal is complete, Concordia gets go-ahead for a new school of interdisciplinary health, NISC receives quantum research funding to improve online communication security, and more.
The Short Report – May 26, 2021: Canada’s funding agencies launch interdisciplinary peer review program, Alberta launches medical studies website, and more
Canada’s three research funding agencies have launched the Tri-agency Interdisciplinary Peer Review Committee; Alberta creates a platform to boost clinical trials; Ontario Tech University is designated a collaboration centre by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency, and more.
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