The Government of Canada has shared further details on how a $638M investment into science and research will be distributed to postsecondary institutions across the country. The investment is expected to benefit researchers at more than 100 institutions in Canada. The funds will be distributed through programs such as the Research Support Fund (over $452M), the Canada Research Chairs program ($182M), and Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R Evans Leaders Fund ($3.5M). “By supporting our world-class postsecondary institutions and their diverse teams of researchers, we’re fueling the innovations that drive progress and competitiveness,” stated Canada Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne.
