SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada is home to several high-performing, internationally renowned research facilities. The researchers working in these labs are tackling areas of discovery and applied research that are helping to power our economic and scientific productivity, which ultimately benefits all Canadians.
That’s why the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, today announced an additional $160 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund. This funding stems from a Budget 2018 commitment that included an historic $4 billion investment in the people and places powering science and research in Canada.
Today’s announcement includes close to $40 million to support cutting-edge collaborative international research at seven Canadian facilities that are national in scope:
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“These leading research facilities help position Canada as a top destination for world-class research and allow our researchers to make fantastic discoveries, strengthen Canada’s social fabric and international competitiveness, and help train the next generation of our highly skilled workforce.”
– The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport
“Canada’s support for Major Science Initiatives ensures excellence in leading-edge research and places us on the world stage as we contribute to solutions for national and global issues.”
– Roseann O’Reilly Runte, President and CEO
“This significant increase in federal funding for the largest of Canada’s scientific facilities is crucial to Canada’s success as a global leader in innovation and discovery. With two of the seven facilities, the University of Saskatchewan is well supported in its ambitions to be the university the world needs through cutting-edge research that improves human and animal health, agriculture, and the environment.”
– Peter Stoicheff, President of the University of Saskatchewan
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Olivia Carey Media Relations and Social Media Officer Canada Foundation for Innovation O: 613-943-2580 C: 613-447-1723 olivia.carey@innovation.ca Media Relations Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada 343-291-1777 ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca | Daniele Medlej Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Science and Sport 343-291-4204 daniele.medlej@canada.ca |
About the Canada Foundation for Innovation
For more than 20 years, the CFI has been giving researchers the tools they need to think big and innovate. And a robust innovation system translates into jobs and new enterprises, better health, cleaner environments and, ultimately, vibrant communities. By investing in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in Canada’s universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, the CFI also helps to attract and retain the world’s top talent, to train the next generation of researchers and to support world-class research that strengthens the economy and improves the quality of life for all Canadians.