Ottawa, Ontario
From idea to lab, from discovery to application, Canada's science and research sector is an interconnected network of researchers, businesses, academic institutions and non-profits across the country that all contribute to delivering the solutions that improve Canadians' lives every day.
Independent, non-profit science and research organizations are an important part of this landscape, filling gaps in research areas that are a priority to Canadians. That is why today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced support for 24 third-party science and research organizations under the new Strategic Science Fund (SSF).
Recipients were selected through a new competitive, merit-based and transparent process, informed by the advice of an independent expert review panel. Today's recipients are conducting internationally competitive, cutting-edge research on topics like health care and quantum computing and translating that research and knowledge into action in important areas that will improve the health, economic and social well-being of Canadians now and in the future.
These organizations also contribute to Canada's research ecosystem by developing, attracting and retaining the best minds in Canada, and by supporting researchers at all stages of their careers. Today's investment will help make science more accessible to young Canadians, while providing students and new graduates with training and job opportunities.
