The federal government’s new Arctic policy framework faces huge challenges, amid growing calls for “nation-building” action in the North.
Organization: Transport Canada
The Short Report, August 28, 2019: International education, social enterprise, industrial R&D
Innovative Solutions Canada launched three new challenges from Health Canada: develop a tool to help medical professionals rapidly diagnose an infection and identify whether it stems from a virus or bacteria; create a tool that would use artificial intelligence and deep learning to help specialists quickly and effectively match organ donors and compatible recipients; and in a…
The Short Report – April 10, 2019: Seafood tech, forest research, clean transport
CIFAR added 17 new members to its AI Chairs program, bringing the number from 29 to 46. A third announcement later this year will bring the total to around 60. CIFAR also announced four new additions to its portfolio of interdisciplinary research programs. – BetaKit The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are…
Business, academia and non-profits secure new research and innovation stimulus as Liberal government positions itself for Fall election
The Liberal government of Justin Trudeau has delivered a classic pre-election Budget, with targeted spending that extends to the research, development and innovation (RDI) file.
Drones help drive diversification of Alberta’s economy
Calgary and Alberta are leading the country in developing and deploying drones, as a strategy to diversify the province’s economy, but the industry says more federal support is needed.
Federal and Yukon governments invest $1.3M in climate change adaptation research
Transport Canada and the Government of Yukon are collaborating to invest $1.3 million in two climate change adaptation research projects in the North. The investments fall under the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative and seek to make northern transportation more resilient to the effects of climate change. The first project will focus on stabilizing permafrost thaw…
More government organizations join the Chief Science Advisor’s growing network
In a string of recent announcements, the new external science advisory network initiated by Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, has begun taking shape.
NRC president Stewart reappointed for another term
Iain Stewart, the current president of the National Research Council (NRC), has been reappointed for a term of five years. The reappointment – announced by Navdeep Bains, minister for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on June 20 — will allow Stewart to continue to work on the federal agency’s transformation, called the NRC Dialogue,…
NRC president in contention to extend his term and complete organization’s mandate renewal
National Research Council (NRC) president Iain Stewart has notified staff that he has applied to remain at the helm of the organization for another five years, RE$EARCH MONEY has learned.
DRDC funds 26 safety and security projects
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has announced $20 in funding for 26 industrial, academic and government projects aimed at enhancing safety and security. Project leads include DRDC, the Communications Research Centre, Environment Canada, London Police Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Transport Canada and the Yukon government. The projects are funded under the Canadian Safety…
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