A case for lifting Canadian researchers out of poverty

Underfunding Canada's best and brightest at the start of their scientific careers may force many to either drop out of their studies, or leave Canada.

To continue to prosper, Canada must support innovation in both basic and applied research, which cannot happen if our brightest minds leave for better-funded opportunities outside of Canada, writes NDP MP Richard Cannings.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY NDP MP RICHARD CANNINGS

May 8, 2023

On May 1, young researchers across Canada walked off the job. Thousands of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from 45 universities and scientific institutions are protesting the lack of a wage increase in 20 years. Not only does the low real-value of Canada’s grad...

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