Several Canadian academic and research leaders are urging the Government of Canada to fund a “brain gain” from the US. CBC reports that many US scholars have demonstrated an interest in working in Canada, which coincides with a demand from organizations in Canada for highly skilled talent. The Government of Québec, for example, is actively recruiting scientific talent from the US. However, CBC also notes that Canada’s federal policy changes have put many postsecondary institutions into a financial situation where they cannot capitalize on this opportunity. The Canadian Medical Association Journal, QC Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion, and Universities Canada have each called for federal investments to attract US talent and take advantage of the “brain gain” opportunity.
