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Search for Chief Science Advisor for Canada begins
Ottawa, Ontario – A new chapter for Canada’s science community began Monday, when the Minister of Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, announced…
Publications showcase how research builds communities
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — As part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s 20th anniversary celebration, we have partnered with The Globe and Mail and Le…
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Let curiosity reign to drive discovery, says keynote speaker at our annual public meeting
OTTAWA, ONTARIO –  “One of the most heart-breaking questions to ask me as a researcher is: ‘So what’s the application of your work?’” said TED Fellow…
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The CFI supports Canada Research Chairs with more than $8 million in infrastructure funding
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Government of Canada announced new funding today for the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program, including money for state-of-the…
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A bold vision from twenty years ago is more relevant than ever
The creation of the Canada Foundation for Innovation in 1997 stemmed from a bold vision to transform an ailing research system in this country.…
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Turning the tide for innovation in Canada
Twenty years ago, Canada was faced with a difficult question: “How can we elevate Canadian research to compete, even lead, on a global scale?”…
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TED speaker Andrew Pelling to give keynote address at annual public meeting
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – TED2016 speaker, Andrew Pelling, creates human body parts from plants and has grown living skin on LEGO. He is an award-winning…
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Innovation: a desire to make things better
How can Canada set itself on the right path for fostering a strong research and innovation system? It’s a pressing question — one that occupies…
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Fundamental Science Review: CFI Board says Canada’s system well designed
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has provided its submission to the Panel for Canada’s…
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We’re turning 20 and you’re invited to celebrate!
To celebrate this milestone, we’ve partnered with several of our funded institutions across the country to create a collection of stories that show how great Canadian research — supported by the CFI — build communities.