U15 Canada has outlined a series of recommendations ahead of the release of the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025. As part of the federal Finance Committee’s pre-budget considerations, U15 has put forth the need to build on research investments from last year’s budgeting, including by investing in digital research infrastructure, international engagement through Horizon Europe, and indirect research costs. U15’s submission to the committee also identifies areas for strategic investment to maximize investment success and meet researcher needs. “In a turbulent time, Canada depends on the federal government to help support research universities to successfully engage in Horizon Europe; to meet the rising administrative and indirect costs of conducting research, including additional research security requirements; and to build globally competitive digital research infrastructure,” said U15 CEO Dr Chad Gaffield.
