Canada announces more than $850M for science, research organizations through Strategic Science Fund

The Government of Canada has announced more than $850M in funding for the 24 recipients of the Strategic Science Fund (SSF). “Science and research are the cornerstones of Canada’s economic well-being and progress,” stated Canada Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne. “Canada’s researchers work to expand our understanding of the world, and they generate new ideas to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time.” The SSF funding is reportedly being disbursed from 2024 to 2029.