Our recently published budget analysis examines how Budget 2025: Canada Strong reinforces federal commitments to publicly funded research and talent development, with important implications for the humanities and social sciences. We invite you to review the full analysis to understand what this budget means for the humanities and social sciences community, especially in light of the budget vote of confidence on November 17.
Key points include:
- Budget 2025 protects core research funding, maintaining the $1.8B Tri-Agency investment and limiting council reductions to two percent, providing needed stability for SSHRC and the wider humanities and social sciences community.
- New investments in global talent, AI, and youth training strengthen Canada’s research ecosystem, but equitable access across institutions and clear pathways for international students remain essential.
- Key gaps persist, including dedicated support for Indigenous and Francophone research, stronger open access infrastructure, and meaningful integration of humanities and social sciences expertise into AI and Capstone.