The unsung guardians of Canadian dominion, innovation, and prosperity

To fully leverage the capabilities of academic institutions, Canada must adopt a future-oriented research approach by aligning research priorities with national interests.

A building on the University of Ottawa campus. Continuous financial support in university and college research is vital, write Dr. Thomas Pulinilkunnil, Ecaterina Cozma, and Dr. Walid A. Houry.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY THOMAS PULINILKUNNIL, ECATERINA COZMA, WALID A. HOURY

September 24, 2025

Canadian universities and colleges influence national priorities; however, their contributions are frequently undervalued.

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