The U.S. is besting Canada on investing in research and it will have consequences

President Joe Biden’s historic investments in research will also make it increasingly difficult for Canada to attract top talent and keep those we already have here.

United States President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada represents an important moment for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to reflect on how it can renew support for researchers in an increasingly competitive world, writes Paul Davidson. White House photograph by Adam Schultz

Opinion

BY PAUL DAVIDSON

March 22, 2023

The health of Canada’s research ecosystem is central to fostering the innovation and shaping the talent which will drive long-term prosperity and help tackle many of the big issues facing humanity. Yet, at a time when many of our peers are making significant new investment...

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