Minority, not marginal: The strength of French-language research
As Canada looks to assert its role as a leader in research and innovation, a key question arises: what place is given to research conducted in French, particularly outside of Quebec?
Federation's Congress 2027 takes its next step with SFU
The Federation is thrilled to announce its partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU) for Congress 2027.
Strategic Plan: Inflection Point (2026-2030)
The Federation launches its new strategic plan.
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Finding joy in a world in crisis
← Big Thinking Podcast homepage Introduction | About the guest | About the essay | Transcript | Follow us Introduction How can we continue to live, hope, and love when our era seems to be entering a series of climate, social, political, and...
The Federation submits its recommendations to the federal government's pre-Budget consultations
On May 22, the Federation submitted its recommendations to the federal government’s pre-Budget consultations in advance of Budget 2026, calling for stronger federal support for humanities and social sciences research. As complex challenges continue...
Federation supports French-language research from creation to dissemination
On May 08, the External Advisory Panel on the Creation and Dissemination of Scientific Information in French, under the Department of Canadian Heritage, released its report Research in French and Substantive Equality: An Opportunity. The Federation...