The debate around an RCMP innovation challenge shows why researchers need to understand the political implications of their work, writes Sebastian Leck, managing editor at Research Money.
Organization: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Short Report – Nov. 17, 2021: Ontario invests in research facilities, UOttawa launches centre for Black health, a win for BrainBox AI at COP26, and more
Ontario invests to attract and retain research talent, UOttawa launches the first Canadian research centre dedicated to studying Black health in Canada, Montreal’s BrainBox AI goes home a winner from COP26, and more.
New centre to research gender-based violence and disseminate knowledge
A new centre of excellence on gender-based violence (GBV) will receive $77.5 million over five years and $16 million annually thereafter as part of the Liberal government’s new gender-based violence strategy…
DRDC funds 26 safety and security projects
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has announced $20 in funding for 26 industrial, academic and government projects aimed at enhancing safety and security. Project leads include DRDC, the Communications Research Centre, Environment Canada, London Police Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Transport Canada and the Yukon government. The projects are funded under the Canadian Safety…