Why the fundamental science review is good news for Canada’s smaller universities

Whether located in Antigonish, Lennoxville, Sackville, Wolfville, or dozens of other small communities across Canada, our students and early-career researchers need and deserve the increased support called for by the Fundamental Science Review.

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured. In implementing the report’s key recommendations of the fundamental science review, the federal government will help universities of all sizes discover and develop new knowledge and fresh talent. And that, in turn, will build a more innovative, inclusive and prosperous future for all Canadians, writes Kent MacDonald.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY KENT MACDONALD

May 22, 2017

ANTIGONISH, N.S.—Canadians can and should be proud of the excellent research taking place at universities of all sizes across the country. It’s clear in the recent findings of Canada’s Fundamental Science Review that many ingredients are needed to make that outstanding work possible, from adeq...

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