Doubling down on research during the COVID-19 pandemic

Research leads to discoveries; discoveries lead to new products and services; and new products create jobs and protect the health of Canadians.

Among other measures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the $450-million Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund in May. It is critical that we sustain Canada’s research excellence, talent, and knowledge so that our research community is in a strong position to support both our COVID-19 response and a strong economic recovery, writes Liberal MP Will Amos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LIBERAL MP WILL AMOS

September 16, 2020

As Canada grapples with the impacts of COVID-19, we have witnessed the essential role our research community plays in our society. Indeed, scientists are leading our country’s efforts to address the pandemic. It is therefore critical that we sustain Canada’s research excellence, talent, and know...

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