Ottawa targets global research talent to reverse Canada’s brain drain and boost economic growth nationwide

Ottawa has launched a $1.7-billion plan to attract global research talent and reverse Canada’s long-standing brain drain. The strategy includes 100 federally funded research chairs across eight priority areas, major investments in research councils, funding for emerging scholars and $400-million for infrastructure. Universities nationwide will compete for grants based on past funding, with the aim of boosting innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness.

Ottawa targets global research talent to reverse Canada’s brain drain and boost economic growth nationwide
Ottawa has launched a $1.7-billion plan to attract global research talent and reverse Canada’s long-standing brain drain. The strategy includes 100 federally funded research chairs across eight priority areas, major investments in research councils, funding for emerging scholars and $400-million for infrastructure. Universities nationwide will compete for grants based on past funding, with the aim of boosting innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness.