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Canada Injects $1.7B to Recruit Top Global Talent
14 Nov
Summary
- Canada targets $1.7B to attract senior scientists, scholars, and students
- U.S. academics show increased interest in relocating to Canada
- University of Toronto doubles down on recruiting international faculty
In a strategic move to bolster its academic and research prowess, the Canadian government has pledged up to $1.7 billion over the next 13 years to attract top international talent. This initiative aims to recruit senior scientists, renowned scholars, and promising doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows to serve as research leads and strengthen the country's universities and labs.
The increased interest in Canada is particularly notable among academics from the United States, where Quebec's chief scientist, Rémi Quirion, has observed a "crisis mode" due to the "attack against science" and universities. This has created a unique opportunity for Canada to capitalize on the turbulence south of the border and lure these high-caliber individuals to its shores.
The University of Toronto, Canada's largest university with over 102,000 students, has been at the forefront of this recruitment drive. The institution has doubled down on its efforts to identify and hire additional international faculty, with plans to bring on board renowned scholars such as economist Mark Duggan from Stanford University and astrophysicist Sara Seager from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
These new hires are expected to not only elevate the quality of education for Canadian students but also bolster the country's research innovation and excellence. The influx of top talent is seen as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for Canada to solidify its position as a global leader in academia and research.
