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Government of Canada invests in over 4,700 researchers across the country

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– The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health

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  • – The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health
    "Our government is funding the top-tier researchers and scientists whose work makes Canada a world leader in research and innovation.
  • The program supports researchers across the country in a wide variety of natural sciences and engineering disciplines.
  • The Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, equipping researchers with the tools they need to be global leaders.
  • Its John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions attract and retain researchers and provides support for the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Take action, make a difference this Diabetes Awareness Month

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That is why Diabetes Canada is raising awareness around the impacts of this chronic condition, which affects 11.7-million Canadians (with prediabetes and diabetes) and costs the health-care system almost $50 million to treat every day.

Key Points: 
  • That is why Diabetes Canada is raising awareness around the impacts of this chronic condition, which affects 11.7-million Canadians (with prediabetes and diabetes) and costs the health-care system almost $50 million to treat every day.
  • If everyone who was impacted by diabetes took action, we would have a groundswell of transformative change, says Diabetes Canada President & CEO Laura Syron.
  • Throughout the month of November, Diabetes Canada will be shining a light on the impact of the disease through the voices of those living with diabetes, health-care providers, and supporters.
  • People can take action to help end diabetes by:
    Encouraging the government to fund the Framework for Diabetes in Canada.

Canada's top social sciences and humanities researchers honoured for extraordinary achievements

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Social sciences and humanities research and talent provide us with a deeper understanding of the human condition to inform public policy benefiting all Canadians.

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  • Social sciences and humanities research and talent provide us with a deeper understanding of the human condition to inform public policy benefiting all Canadians.
  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, celebrating the most accomplished social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada.
  • The annual Impact Awards are the highest honour bestowed by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
  • The Connection Award recognizes an outstanding initiative facilitating the exchange of research knowledge within or beyond the social sciences and humanities community to generate intellectual, cultural, social or economic impacts.

Canada's top social sciences and humanities researchers honoured for extraordinary achievements

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Gold medal, Talent Award of Korea, Institute, Partnership, Connection, Social science, Global Smoke-Free Partnership Award, University, Banting, Social, SSHRC, Digital Impact Awards Africa, Student, The Honourable, Leadership, INRS, Goal, Society, Humanities, Policy, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Research, Knowledge, Public policy, Gold, Creative industries, Management, Medicine

Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, celebrating the most accomplished social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2021 Impact Awards, celebrating the most accomplished social sciences and humanities researchers in Canada.
  • The annual Impact Awards are the highest honour bestowed by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
  • The Connection Award recognizes an outstanding initiative facilitating the exchange of research knowledge within or beyond the social sciences and humanities community to generate intellectual, cultural, social or economic impacts.
  • The Partnership Award recognizes a formal partnership, through co-operation, shared intellectual leadership and resources, that has impact within or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community.