Ottawa introduces its panel to review the federal system supporting academic research; Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos tables a first of its kind Framework for Diabetes in Canada, the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship gets a five-year funding boost, and more.
Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Canadian tracking network part of worldwide effort to study shark populations
Researchers engaged in the federally supported Ocean Tracking Network, a made-in-Canada initiative, are part of a global effort to track more than 160 aquatic species including sharks.
NSERC initiatives geared at mobilizing knowledge on a global scale
Fostering international research partnerships will help position Canada’s research community as a global leader in science and technology, NSERC President Dr. Alejandro Adem, PhD, says in an op-ed.
The Short Report – June 15, 2022: CREATE program receives new NSERC funding, feds provide up to $100M to Saskatchewan potash mine, Alberta invests in quantum hub, $24M for research on life-saving organ transplant technology, and more.
The Short Report – June 15, 2022: CREATE program receives new NSERC funding, feds provide up to $100M to Saskatchewan potash mine, Alberta invests in quantum hub, $24M for research on life-saving organ transplant technology, and more.
The Short Report – March 30, 2022: Ottawa releases $9.1B emissions reduction plan, Montreal’s CDL surpasses $1B in equity value creation, Canada’s tech performance blooms in 2021, and more
Government of Canada releases a $9.1 billion emissions reduction plan, Montreal’s Creative Destruction Lab doubles its $500 million target within first 5 years of opening, US dollars driving Canadian technology’s investment surge in 2021, four provincial governments agree to a joint strategic plan on small modular reactors, and more.
As federal agencies cut ties with Russia, we must not stop welcoming Russian researchers and students
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected the entire world — and the effects are being felt in the world of science and technology, writes Sebastian Leck, Research Money’s managing editor.
Edmonton-based space startup using satellite images to improve agricultural management
Edmonton-based Wyvern, a Canadian space data company, plans to launch a small satellite with an unfolding telescope to capture images from space to improve sustainability and productivity in the agricultural industry.
Alberta’s major universities hit pause on new research initiatives with China
Alberta’s four major universities have put a hold on developing new research initiatives and renewing existing research agreements with entities in China, as directed by the provincial government. All four universities also have submitted reports to Alberta Advanced Education detailing all agreements, research relationships, institutional relations and joint ventures under way with entities connected to the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party.
The Short Report – Dec. 15, 2021: UBC launches diabetes centre of excellence, Standing Committees struck for 44th Parliament, exploring pandemic impacts, and more
Canada’s first JDRF Centre of Excellence in Type 1 diabetes research, science and technology standing committee members announced, Ottawa invests in pandemic research and vaccine confidence projects, 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.