News Releases

The CFI welcomes Dr. Kevin P. D. Smith as its new Chair

June 25, 2010

OTTAWA, Ontario - June 22, 2010 — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) welcomes the appointment of Dr. Kevin P. D. Smith as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Smith succeeds interim...

The Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ipsos Reid present the first nationwide study of young Canadians' attitudes towards science

June 7, 2010

In order to shed light on the relationship of Canada’s youth to science, CFI commissioned Ipsos Reid to conduct a Youth Science Monitor that would examine scientific literacy, understanding of research,...

Government of Canada investment in cutting-edge research to spur growth and innovation

April 23, 2010

OTTAWA, Ontario— The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, was joined today by Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), to announce $27.87 million...

Dr. Gilles G. Patry appointed President and CEO of the CFI

April 15, 2010

OTTAWA, April 15, 2010 — Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, Interim Board Chair of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gilles G. Patry as the fourth President...

Government of Canada invests in research excellence at Canada’s universities

March 26, 2010

Canada Research Chairs - News Release Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair / Fonds des leaders – Financement de l’infrastructure...

Canada Foundation for Innovation practices called “world’s best’’

March 24, 2010

OTTAWA, March 24, 2010 – The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is the most successful research funding organization of its kind in the world says an internationally renowned panel of experts....

Dr. Albert Friesen Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

February 15, 2010

Ottawa, February 15, 2010 – Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, Interim Chair of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Albert Friesen to the CFI Board of Directors. “I...

Notice of Vacancy - Chairperson (part-time position)

January 29, 2010

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure.  The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity...

Government of Canada invests in Canadian universities to attract and retain top researchers

December 16, 2009

KINGSTON, ON — December 16, 2009 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) today announced $59 million in support...

CFI President and CEO position profile

November 25, 2009

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Government of Canada strengthens research excellence by investing $159.1 million to fund 181 Canada Research Chairs across the country

September 23, 2009

Canada Research Chairs - News Release Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair / Fonds des leaders – Financement de l’infrastructure...

INVITATION - CFI Annual Public Meeting – October 21, 2009

September 23, 2009

The Canada Foundation for Innovation Annual Public Meeting  with special guest Mr. A. Charles Baillie, Chair, Alberta Investment Management Corp.,Chancellor Emeritus of Queen’s University,...

Sheila A. Brown and Louise Proulx appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

September 8, 2009

Ottawa, September 8, 2009 — Dr. William Leggett, Chair of the Board of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Sheila A. Brown and Dr. Louise Proulx...

Government of Canada Invests in Research Infrastructure

June 18, 2009

OTTAWA, June 18, 2009 — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced more than $665 million for new state-of-the-art infrastructure...

Canadian Research Receives $26 Million for Cutting-Edge Research Infrastructure

April 7, 2009

  GUELPH, April 7, 2009  — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced today $26 million in support for 117 projects in 29 Canadian research institutions, enabling 148...

Government of Canada provides support to Canada Research Chairs at 37 universities

February 23, 2009

Canada Research Chairs News Release. Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair / Fonds des leaders – Financement de l’infrastructure...

The CFI Welcomes Additional Funding Allocated in Federal Budget 2009

February 4, 2009

OTTAWA, February 4, 2009—Federal Budget 2009 includes an allocation of $750 million of new funding to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for “leading-edge research infrastructure.”  -...