Ottawa will soon get a $100-million research centre to focus on illnesses of the mind and brain, which are fast becoming the developed world's most pressing disorders.

The University of Ottawa Brain-Mind Research Institute is still in the final stages of approval but "the president has given the green light, (and) the partners have signed on," says Dr. Jacques Bradwejn, the university's dean of medicine.

U of O's faculties of medicine, science, health science, and education will join forces with...

Modest progress on innovation in 2010 budget (CBC)

Budget 2010 and Canadian S&T (The Canadian Science Policy Centre)

Researchers disappointed by funding for innovation (The National Post)

Innovation gets a cash infusion (Globe and Mail)

Amid austerity, a boost for higher education and advanced research (Montreal Gazette)

Federal budget light on initiatives for health, research (CMAJ)

Innovation cash targeted at 'practical' research (Globe and Mail)

Budget boost for research and technology (The...

"There are also good programs for fostering greater links to industry R&D partners. Infrastructure funding for education and research is also good to see. Colleges are listed as core R&D assets in the country - a good evolution in keeping with the direction of the S&T Policy." Read more...

How do you look at millions of genomic patterns and see the diagnostic implications? How do you assimilate satellite data to better predict and visualize the effects of global warming, pollution, and weather patterns? How can you chart the global migration of millions of people under slavery? How do you assess the impact millions of blog entries have had on the print media economy? How do you sift global intelligence reports to identify the real threats? Each day, humanity poses thousands of...

"....despite insistent arguments from policy analysts and economists which suggest strong investment in R&D is a cornerstone of economic recovery and global competitiveness, research funding was not included among the "sacred cows" of health, education, and pensions. This means that, at best, research funding will have its growth "curbed" - no new spending, no new programs, and a real loss in funding in terms of inflation and overall government spending."
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The Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP), a catalyst for collaborative Research, Development and Delivery (RD&D) between two innovation-intensive jurisdictions, today announced the selection of 15 bilateral projects emerging from its first Call for Proposals (CFP). These initiatives are supported by over $1 million in new research funding, and combine expertise, research resources and investment from both constituencies. They aim to develop novel models of R&D...

Kingston, Ontario, February 9, 2010 - Canadians who use computers, cell phones, and satellite and medical devices will benefit from a new investment that will ensure that Kingston remains a world leader in microsystems and microelectronics research. Speaking at Queen's University, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced a five-year, $40-million investment in CMC Microsystems.

"Our government is investing in science and technology to create jobs,...

KITCHENER, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Canadians living with dementia and their families and caregivers will benefit from new research at the University of Waterloo. The project will examine how to ensure that everyone involved in the care of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia - including persons living with dementia themselves - are active participants and decision makers in their care.

Friday, February 5th 2010: Carla Lipsig-Mummé, professor of work and labour studies in York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and research fellow in York's Institute for Research & Innovation in Sustainability, has received $1 million over six years from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

The award will fund an international project to study the challenge climate change presents to Canadian employment and workplaces. Lipsig-Mummé will...

"Our government supports innovation because it creates jobs, improves the quality of life of Canadians and strengthens the economy," said Science and Technology Minister Gary Goodyear, who announced the funding last month.

The three colleges - Algonquin College in Ottawa, Fanshawe College in London, and Seneca College in Toronto - were selected following a peer-reviewed competition. The colleges will receive about $2 million each over five years.

The funding is provided through Ottawa's College...