Federation news
Celebrating la Semaine de la Francophonie
From March 17 to March 21, we celebrated la Semaine de la Francophonie and the invaluable impact of French-language research in the humanities and social sciences on Canada’s cultural and intellectual landscape.
Discover our #BookMarkIt reading list showcasing the outstanding work of francophone scholars, supported by the Scholarly Book Awards:
- Emeline Pierre - Le polar de la Caraïbe francophone
- Laurence Perron - Queeriser l'enquête. Filiation, filature, fictionnalisation
- Francine Saillant - À visage humain - Art et santé mentale
- François Charbonneau et Michel Bock - Le moment Montfort dans la francophonie canadienne
- Thara Charland - Cartographies du père
- Marie-Eve Bradette, Julie Graff, Gabrielle Marcoux et Alexia Pinto Ferretti - Urbanités autochtones en création. Penser la ville par les arts et les littératures
Applying for book grants through the Scholarly Book Awards makes you eligible for the Canada Prizes, which each year recognize at least one book by a first-time author in French, as well as at least one other French-language book. Find out more.
(Re)Discover Aliyah Datoo’s Congress in Conversation episode of the Big Thinking Podcast where we dive into how community organizations are shaping the future of online conversation within British Columbia’s francophone community. Listen to the episode (in French).
Explore outstanding work and resources from HSS scholars:
- La discipline sociologique au Québec : champs, formations et pratiques – Julien Larregue et Jean-Philippe Warren
- Habitations partagées Mirela, a Franco-Ontarian non-profit organization that promotes the concept of home-sharing in a spirit of mutual support
The Canadian Science Policy Centre's Francophone editorial series
The Canadian Science Policy Centre launched its first Francophone editorial series, highlighting the importance of French as a key language of research in Canada. In this special edition, Federation President and CEO Karine Morin, along with Director, Policy & Programs Dianne Lalonde, share their insights on the Federation’s commitment to advancing French-language research across the country. Read the editorial (in French only).
Wildfires: Charting the path forward
In this month’s episode of the Big Thinking Podcast, we navigate the complex world of wildfire research in Canada. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and understanding their causes and effects, while supporting the researchers who study them, is more important than ever. Stay tuned for a new episode each month and explore the archive!
Hear 'Lessons in Collaboration' at the 2025 Canadian Research Knowledge Network's Conference
Join Karine Morin, President and CEO of the Federation, Jeanette Hatherill, Senior Coordinator at Coalition Publica and Samantha MacFarlane, Co-Editor-in-Chief, KULA: Knowledge Creation, Dissemination, and Preservation Studies for our panel ‘Lessons in Collaboration: Insights from the Canadian Symposium of Scholarly Journals’ at the 2025 CRKN Virtual Conference on Thursday, May 15, from 12:30-13:00 ET. We will explore the future of scholarly publishing in Canada, highlighting the power of collaboration in advancing a more open, equitable, and bibliodiverse publishing landscape. Take part.
Congress news
Community passes open tomorrow
Starting April 1, everyone wanting to take part in the excitement at Congress 2025 can register with a community pass. A community pass grants you access to all Congress open programming, including Big Thinking lectures, Career Corner workshops, George Brown College events and recreation, scholarly associations’ open events and Expo. Learn more.
Announcing the Big Thinking Summit: Reframing togetherness
On June 3 and June 4, the Federation and George Brown College, in collaboration with Colleges and Institutes Canada, are hosting the inaugural Big Thinking Summit: Reframing togetherness. This milestone two-day forum will unite leaders from across Canada’s colleges, institutes, and universities to strengthen connections and collaborate on cross-sector solutions to address Canada’s most pressing challenges.
Welcome to Congress 2025
This year, we’re bringing Congress to George Brown College, and we can’t wait to welcome you to an inspiring week of research, collaboration, and community. Watch as Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown College, Margrit Talpalaru, Professor and Academic Convenor for Congress 2025 at George Brown College, and Karine Morin, President and CEO of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, share what makes this year’s event truly special. Find out what's in store.
Big Thinking at Congress
No Congress is complete without the annual Big Thinking series! This year’s panels will engage togetherness as a pathway to rethinking technology, the environment, inclusive pedagogies, and our collective well-being. Explore our esteemed list of panelists and add the events to your calendar.
Find childcare and graduate student Congress funding
Explore the Federation’s funding programs designed to facilitate members' participation at Congress 2025. Applications for both the Congress Graduate Merit Award and the Child and Dependent Care Subsidy are available now until April 17. Reach out to your associations for details on how to apply. Learn more.
HSS News
As Canada approaches the upcoming federal election, the humanities and social sciences are key to fostering informed civic engagement and critical inquiry. Our voices across the country contribute research and perspectives that help share democratic conversation.
Explore the following resources, to help bring humanities and social sciences voices to the election:
- Coalition for Research Excellence
- Canadian Association of University Teacher – Unlock Education
- Evidence for Democracy – Vote Science
Notice of upcoming Indigenous Research Funding opportunities – Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council announced three upcoming funding opportunities for Indigenous-led research, open for applications by summer 2025. Learn more.
Draft, Revised Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications – The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) released their new draft on OA policy on publications. Read more.
Government of Canada optimizes approaches to support the next generation of researchers – Canada is at the forefront of addressing global challenges through innovative research. To meet evolving needs, the government is enhancing support and expanding investments to ensure the country remains a leader in science and research. Read more.
Register for Coalition Publica’s webinar – Coalition Publica is inviting you to register for their webinar “Documenting the Canadian scholarly journal landscape: An open dataset for the community” on April 16, 2025, at 11 AM ET. Learn more and register.
University of Calgary’s international masterclass – Take part in an exclusive international masterclass “Optimizing Research and Innovation Impact” hosted by the University of Calgary, featuring esteemed international experts in the heart of the Canadian Rockies from May 13 to May 15. Learn more.
CSPC call for editorials: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts: Innovation Strategies for Canada’s Economic Future – The Canadian Science Policy Centre invites thought leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to contribute insightful editorials on the evolving landscape of science, technology, and innovation policy in light of the shifting geopolitical landscape and its impacts in Canada. Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025. Learn more.
Invitation to contribute to the reflection on research in French in Canada – The External Advisory Group on the Creation and Dissemination of Scientific Information in French, set up by the Government of Canada, is seeking to gather testimonies, analyses, and proposals from a wide range of stakeholders involved in the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge in French. Share your thoughts.
The humanities can make us better workers. That’s not the only reason to defend them – In recent years, the humanities have faced cuts to funding in universities but have also been subject to a steady denigration in public discourse. Read more.
Here’s why EDI programs must continue to be encouraged – At his inauguration on January 20, President Trump signed an executive order declaring equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs and policies within the federal government illegal. Despite a backlash against them, these policies must continue to be implemented in companies, as they improve innovation, creativity and profitability. Read more (in French only).
Breaking the glass ceiling: Women in Canadian university leadership – Women have been flocking to Canadian universities in volume since the 1990s. Despite making up the majority of faculty, women are still underrepresented among university leadership. Read more.
Toronto Metropolitan University to prioritize Canadian purchases and procurements wherever possible – In response to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States, Toronto Metropolitan University is reinforcing its commitment to prioritizing Canadian businesses in procurement wherever possible. Read more.