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Register before October 1 at the Early Bird rate for #CSPC2025 !
Join leaders from across sectors at Canada’s premier forum for science, technology and innovation, November 19-21, 2025 in Ottawa:
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A new Food in Canada poll shows the impacts of U.S. #tariffs on Canadian businesses:
• 50% significantly impacted
• 30% moderately impacted
• 20% minimally impacted
Ottawa launched a $1B Tariff Response Initiative to help #SMEs adapt and expand into new markets.
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Join Research Money, the Canadian Science Policy Centre, and the Institute for Collaborative Innovation for the first national youth-led forum to share ideas with decision-makers and the public, giving the next generation a seat at the table to shape Canada’s future.
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Housing, Infrastructure & Communities Canada launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency with $13B in initial funding.
The initiative aims to leverage public lands, attract private capital, and deliver transitional, supportive, and #affordable homes.
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Canada must strengthen weather service partnerships and other communities in the wake of U.S. cuts to weather #research and personnel; Ottawa’s proposed SR&ED reforms fail to make meaningful changes; and an op-ed by Nazli Bostandoust on Canada's AI future.
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Research Money Question of the Week:
What’s the most important step Canada should take to protect the #accuracy of its weather forecasts in the face of U.S. cuts?
As the federal government ramps up automation, it faces a critical challenge: how rising #AI use will affect public sector jobs.
A report by The Dais, in partnership with Future Skills Centre, explores the risks and opportunities for Canada’s workforce.
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PM Carney announced new measures to support workers and businesses hit by U.S. #tariffs and trade disruptions—helping workers gain skills, enabling businesses to retool and diversify, and boosting domestic demand to keep Canada’s #economy moving.
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A round-up of some of our top stories highlighting excellence in #entrepreneurship, #pandemic preparedness, and research that benefits communities. Plus, an op-ed from Ron Freedman, CEO of RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., on consolidating government programs.
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Research Money Question of the Week:
You're in charge of helping the federal #government develop a new national strategy for Canada to boost its #productivity. What is your first order of business?
An Ontario-wide survey from Liaison Strategies shows that only 23 percent of SMBs have increased their adoption of #AI in 2025, with two-thirds showing no growth at all.
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The Vancouver Art Gallery announces a significant donation of 23 works by celebrated Haida artist Guud san glans Robert Davidson from TELUS President/CEO Darren Entwistle and family 🎨 @vanartgallery.bsky.social
I recommend the doc: "Haida Modern" about Davidson, it's on Knowledge Network (free)
Registration is now open for the Arrell Food Summit, Oct. 21 in Toronto!
The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."
A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
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Environment and Climate Change Canada announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District #energy project to capture steam from Burnaby's Waste-to-Energy Facility to provide clean heat for up to 50,000 homes.
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Innovation This Week:
A @sciencepolicy.ca webinar exploring the opportunities and gaps in nature-based solutions for Canada's climate goals. 🌱
A podcast from the C.D. Howe Institute sees experts urging Ottawa to revisit international student program.
And more!
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Research Money Question of the Week:
Have you run into some #innovative Canadian nature-based products? Share them with us!
Clear-cutting, or clearing all #trees in a forested area, can dramatically increase the risk of catastrophic floods. A study from the @forestry.ubc.ca found an increase in extreme #flood frequency in affected areas, with the heightened risk lasting for over 40 years.
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Part 2 of our conversation with Anastasia Mourogova-Millin is live! Available on the Research Money website and on your favourite listening platforms.
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Toothpaste made from human hair may protect and repair teeth, according to scientists from @King's College London. Keratin in the toothpaste creates a protective coating that acts like natural enamel when it comes into contact with minerals in saliva.
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Innovation This Week:
A CIFAR report rethinks the global #food distribution system. 🍎
A recent Scale AI report examines how #genAI could help boost Canada's GDP and productivity. 📈
Peter Josty explores Canadian #manufacturing in a R$ op-ed.
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Research Money Question of the Week:
You've been granted the power to change one aspect of the global #food distribution system. What are you changing? 🚚🍴
Natural Resources Canada announced more than $25M for 33 projects aimed at improving #EV charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation, and developing #innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
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Canada's effective #tariff rate from the US is the lowest among major trading partners, creating potential #trade advantages. However, uncertainty regarding US tariffs and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement may pose near-term challenges.
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Innovation This Week:
Canada's role in solar #geoengineering and informed #policy decisions are crucial as international discussions evolve; a new study reveals a gap in understanding how firms use government #innovation support to overcome barriers
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Research Money Question of the Week:
Do Canadian #universities struggle to recruit individual star researchers instead of #research teams? Share a Canadian researcher to keep an eye on in the comments! ⭐🔎
National Defence awards MDA Space $66 M in contracts for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
National Defence awarded two federal contracts to Brampton, Ont.-based MDA Space to equip the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class ships with up to 6 state-of-the-art #UAS.
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Canadian universities’ financial challenges will likely deter top U.S. #academics
Canadian universities are facing financial challenges that will very likely dissuade top U.S. academics from moving to Canada, says Carleton University professor Christopher Worswick.
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Innovation This Week:
Canada must double the clean electricity on transmission grids to meet net-zero emissions by 2050; Canada needs a national #science, #technology & #innovation strategy to address economic crises and geopolitical disruption.
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Research Money Question of the Week:
How can Canada break down barriers to a clean energy future?
