Laurentian University is once again able to recruit Canada Research Chairs after a temporary pause due to the university’s insolvency. In order to receive clearance to begin recruiting again, Laurentian implemented a Strategic Research Plan and restarted the development of a Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan. This action plan is now waiting for endorsement by the university’s senate governing body, after which it will be submitted to the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat. “This is excellent news for the university’s research profile, especially at a time when the Government of Canada is renewing its focus to attract talent to Canadian universities,” said Laurentian President Lynn Wells.
