Canada’s C$1.7-bn research push targets global talent: Why Indian researchers should pay attention

Canada is rolling out a C$1.7-billion research funding push as uncertainty grips US campuses under shifting education policies. With fast-tracked visas and exemptions for doctoral students, Canadian universities are courting global talent. For Indian PhDs and postdocs, the move signals a shift in North America’s academic landscape — from prestige alone to stability and predictability.