Setting Canada’s research priorities
As the gathering storm of global challenges intensifies, we will need to improve the performance of our science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to adapt to and manage these risks.
Preserving Canada’s competitive edge: the need for balanced international student policy
Recent policy changes are damaging our ability to attract the talent we need for the future, pushing universities deeper into deficit, and hurting Canada’s ability to compete.
Digital research infrastructure is the key to the future success of Canada’s research ecosystem
We must build a truly pan-Canadian digital research infrastructure that enables revolutionary artificial intelligence developments.
Proving animal consciousness
The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness uses tentative language, but makes bold statements challenging orthodox views on the consciousness of creatures.
Biotech
Canada needs to catch up in the biotech sector
Currently, our scientists have to look outside of the country to take their work to the next level, which means that Canada is not benefitting fully from Canadian ideas.
Unlocking Canada’s greatest economic potential: life sciences
The time has come for us to commit to life sciences as a driver for Canada’s economy with the knowledge that this sector can help solve some of our biggest societal challenges.
Canada’s biotech carpe diem
It’s imperative Canada keep pace with other competing jurisdictions, and establish itself as a regulatory leader that rewards investment and talent.
Harnessing the power of Canada’s growing biotechnology industry: a perspective from the West
Government investment and policy can help ensure groundbreaking technologies remain in Canada when companies scale up their production especially for international distribution.
Biotechnology: an opportunity balanced on a knife’s edge
To fully harness the benefits of a thriving biotechnology industry, it is critical we act to address the challenges that threaten it.
