Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced more than $630 million through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support natural sciences and engineering research across the country. The funding includes $613 million for 3,161 new research awards in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum science, … Read more
Professor Alejandro Adem, president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), unveiled the 2025 recipients of the NSERC Prizes. This year’s honours recognize 19 of Canada’s top scientists and engineers, along with nine industry partners, for their outstanding accomplishments and lasting contributions to research, innovation and training across a wide range of disciplines. … Read more
Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced $95.3 million over five years through the Lab to Market grants to support four networks of post-secondary institutions and organizations from private, public, not-for-profit, and health services sectors. These networks aim to foster the development of entrepreneurship skills … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ryan Turnbull (Whitby, Ont.) announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research: $554 million will flow through the Natural Sciences and Engineering … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette, Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada announced this year’s recipients of NSERC Prizes. Twenty-six of Canada’s world-leading scientists and engineers, and 13 of their industry partners received NSERC prizes recognizing their contributions in … Read more
Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) announced five grants, totaling $79.8 million, to be delivered through the Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research program. The five hubs are located in Hamilton and Toronto, Ont.; Montréal, Que.; and St. John’s, Nfld. Duncan made the announcement at McMaster University, where the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization is located. … Read more
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) announced $29.7 million in Collaborative Research and Training Experience grants to 18 Canadian research teams across the country who are working to further discovery and innovation in areas such as environmental protection, green energy, and advanced manufacturing. The teams include a wide range of collaborators from several countries, including Germany, … Read more
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) announced $50,014,110 in new funding for 94 projects through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The Strategic Partnership Grants program supports collaborations between the research community, industry and government organizations. Duncan made the announcement at the University of Ottawa, where four projects will share a total of … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and Cameron Westhead, MLA for Banff-Cochrane, announced $12.8 million in new funding for Banff International Research Station, a global hub for math research. Each year the Station gives more than 2,000 researchers from more than 60 countries an opportunity to meet with peers to share ideas on the frontiers of mathematics knowledge. … Read more
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced nearly $22 million in new funding for four research networks that encourage industrial partnerships. Scientists and business leaders will join together in these networks to tackle pressing challenges like targeting pollution, exploring enhanced manufacturing technology, developing sustainable natural … Read more
