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Federal #research funding still overwhelmingly favours #universities, leaving colleges, polytechnics & CÉGEPs with limited support for applied R&D that #industry needs. Our latest feature examines why Tri-Council programs must be redesigned to better fund college-industry innovation.

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December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week’s edition of Innovation This Week examines how federal funding sidelines colleges’ research, why foundational skills training is lagging, and what new defence, ocean and blue-economy investments mean for Canada’s innovation system.

Read here: zurl.co/DER3a

#CdnSciPol #CdnInnovation
December 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Canada’s digital economy can’t grow if innovators can’t sell at home. Leaders say smarter procurement and more risk-taking are key to scaling Canadian tech.
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#ResearchMoney #DigitalEconomy #Procurement #CdnTech #Innovation
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lab2Market is expanding into quantum and AI to help researchers turn discoveries into startups. With $32M in federal funding, it’s closing Canada’s commercialization gap.
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#ResearchMoney #Lab2Market #Innovation #Quantum #AI
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The third Insights Report highlights how Canada’s postsecondary sector and workforce are navigating funding pressures, AI disruption, skills and labour shortages, and immigrant retention challenges; check it out at zurl.co/cAYEq

#InsightsReport #AI #workforcedevelopment #CdnEconomy
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The second Insights Report unpacks major shifts in postsecondary education, funding, digital and open learning, immigration and enrolment trends, AI and youth employment, skills and workforce development, and Canada’s evolving natural resources and energy landscape; check it out at zurl.co/LiEzT .
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Register before October 1 at the Early Bird rate for #CSPC2025 !

Join leaders from across sectors at Canada’s premier forum for science, technology and innovation, November 19-21, 2025 in Ottawa:
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#CdnInnovation
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September 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A new Food in Canada poll shows the impacts of U.S. #tariffs on Canadian businesses:

• 50% significantly impacted
• 30% moderately impacted
• 20% minimally impacted

Ottawa launched a $1B Tariff Response Initiative to help #SMEs adapt and expand into new markets.

The Short Report:
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September 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join Research Money, the Canadian Science Policy Centre, and the Institute for Collaborative Innovation for the first national youth-led forum to share ideas with decision-makers and the public, giving the next generation a seat at the table to shape Canada’s future.

Register here: zurl.co/COORn
September 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Housing, Infrastructure & Communities Canada launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency with $13B in initial funding.

The initiative aims to leverage public lands, attract private capital, and deliver transitional, supportive, and #affordable homes.

More in The Short Report

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September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Canada must strengthen weather service partnerships and other communities in the wake of U.S. cuts to weather #research and personnel; Ottawa’s proposed SR&ED reforms fail to make meaningful changes; and an op-ed by Nazli Bostandoust on Canada's AI future.

Innovation This Week:

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September 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Research Money Question of the Week:

What’s the most important step Canada should take to protect the #accuracy of its weather forecasts in the face of U.S. cuts?
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As the federal government ramps up automation, it faces a critical challenge: how rising #AI use will affect public sector jobs.

A report by The Dais, in partnership with Future Skills Centre, explores the risks and opportunities for Canada’s workforce.

More in The Short Report:
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September 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
PM Carney announced new measures to support workers and businesses hit by U.S. #tariffs and trade disruptions—helping workers gain skills, enabling businesses to retool and diversify, and boosting domestic demand to keep Canada’s #economy moving.

More in The Short Report:
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September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A round-up of some of our top stories highlighting excellence in #entrepreneurship, #pandemic preparedness, and research that benefits communities. Plus, an op-ed from Ron Freedman, CEO of RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., on consolidating government programs.

Innovation This Week:

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September 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Research Money Question of the Week:

You're in charge of helping the federal #government develop a new national strategy for Canada to boost its #productivity. What is your first order of business?
September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
An Ontario-wide survey from Liaison Strategies shows that only 23 percent of SMBs have increased their adoption of #AI in 2025, with two-thirds showing no growth at all.

More survey results in The Short Report:

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September 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Vancouver Art Gallery announces a significant donation of 23 works by celebrated Haida artist Guud san glans Robert Davidson from TELUS President/CEO Darren Entwistle and family 🎨 @vanartgallery.bsky.social
I recommend the doc: "Haida Modern" about Davidson, it's on Knowledge Network (free)
Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Gift of Artwork by Robert Davidson
Vancouver Art Gallery receives a significant gift of artwork by Guud san glans Robert Davidson which will be on display starting in November.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Registration is now open for the Arrell Food Summit, Oct. 21 in Toronto!

The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."

A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
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September 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Environment and Climate Change Canada announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District #energy project to capture steam from Burnaby's Waste-to-Energy Facility to provide clean heat for up to 50,000 homes.

More in The Short Report:

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September 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Innovation This Week:

A @sciencepolicy.ca webinar exploring the opportunities and gaps in nature-based solutions for Canada's climate goals. 🌱

A podcast from the C.D. Howe Institute sees experts urging Ottawa to revisit international student program.

And more!

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September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Research Money Question of the Week:

Have you run into some #innovative Canadian nature-based products? Share them with us!
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Clear-cutting, or clearing all #trees in a forested area, can dramatically increase the risk of catastrophic floods. A study from the @forestry.ubc.ca found an increase in extreme #flood frequency in affected areas, with the heightened risk lasting for over 40 years.

More in TSR:

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August 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Part 2 of our conversation with Anastasia Mourogova-Millin is live! Available on the Research Money website and on your favourite listening platforms.

Listen now:

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August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM