News Releases

Government of Canada strengthens research excellence by investing $109.7 million to fund 109 Canada Research Chairs

November 29, 2007

News Release - Canada Research Chairs. Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair - Provincial Cumulative Totals (PDF, 62KB) Institution...

Creating a Knowledge Advantage for Canada

November 15, 2007

$28 Million Investment for 193 Researchers in Canada OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 — Canada has come a long way when it comes to attracting and retaining the knowledge workers that drive innovation...

CFI Board Approves Process for Moving Forward on Major Research Infrastructure Funding Competition

October 25, 2007

OTTAWA, October 25, 2007— The Board of Directors of the CFI has approved the launch of a formal Call for Proposals, based on the allocation of $510 million to CFI in Budget 2007. This decision by...

Canada’s New Government Invests $109.5 Million to Fund 126 Canada Research Chairs

September 10, 2007

 - Provincial Cumulative Totals Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair Summary by Institution   Institution / Établissement Projects...

Canada Foundation for Innovation Invests $26 Million to Attract and Retain the Best and Brightest Minds and Fuel World-Class Research

July 3, 2007

MONTRÉAL, July 3, 2007 — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced a $26-million investment to help universities across the country attract and retain the best and brightest minds...

CFI Welcomes Additional Funding Allocated in Federal Budget 2007

June 26, 2007

OTTAWA, June 25, 2007 – The 2007 Federal Budget includes an allocation of $510 million to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), new money that will allow the CFI to undertake another major...

CFI Invests $39 Million to Create a Knowledge Advantage for Canada

June 8, 2007

MONTREAL, June 8, 2007—Canada’s research community got another major boost from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) today. CFI President and CEO Dr. Eliot Phillipson was joined at the...

Canada’s New Government Invests Over $80 Million in the Next Generation of Canadian Researchers

May 23, 2007

Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair Provincial Cumulative Totals Summary by Institution Institution / Établissement Projects...

Canada Funds International Project That Will Revolutionize Ocean Research

February 12, 2007

 - Download backgrounder OTTAWA, February 12, 2007—Canada is poised to bolster its position as a global leader in the development of better fisheries management and the understanding of climate...

CFI Invests $25 Million in the Social Sciences and Humanities

February 8, 2007

OTTAWA, February 8, 2007 — Researchers and students in the social sciences and humanities in Canada will benefit from a $25 million investment by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Dr. Eliot...