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By Guest Contributor
Despite trade tensions and tariffs, strong Canada-U.S. science collaboration, exemplified by the Canadarm and joint vaccine development, continues to drive mutual prosperity, address global challenges, and promote open science; the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) funding of over 2,100 U.S.-linked projects underscores the critical role of research in navigating turbulent bilateral relations.

By Peter Josty
R&D spending in Canada is increasing, but much more is needed, especially by the private sector, says regular Research Money contributor Peter Josty.

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Post-secondary education in Ontario is in a crisis, and with the days of relying on international students to supplement funding starting to dwindle, it is time for everyone to be concerned about what comes next, says Olamipo Ogunnote, director, advocacy and strategic partnerships at Ontario Student Voices.

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The disconnect in Canada's innovation ecosystem between potential and performance demands urgent action to transform the ecosystem for global competitiveness, says Ömer Kaya, CEO of Ottawa-based Global Advantage Consulting Group.

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Utilizing AI's full potential can enable Canada's research and innovation ecosystem to optimize national energy consumption, help organizations reduce their carbon footprint, and support government policy on decarbonization, writes Sreedhar Sistu at Schneider Electric.

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Canada’s life sciences are recognized for research excellence, but we need more anchor companies in the life sciences industry in order to become a world-class player, says Gordon McCauley, president and CEO of adMare BioInnovations.

By Guest Contributor
Green industrial policy for the net-zero energy transition involves governments picking winners, but they need the expertise to roll out the right technologies in the right sectors, writes Bruno Arcand, a PhD candidate at Carleton University.

By Peter Josty
Thought leader Peter Josty looks at whether income and wealth inequality is really a problem for Canada.

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For Canada to continue to grow and benefit from life science innovations, we need to push for greater and sustained investment in translational research, writes Stéphanie Michaud, president CEO of BioCanRx.