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CIHR
@CIHR_IRSC
Jun 12
CIHR is consulting the research community on improving peer review in the Project Grant competition. Webinars will explore system challenges and options such as shifting to one competition per year: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html…
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CIHR
@CIHR_IRSC
Jun 11
Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/… New: •Operating Grant : Aging in the Community Closing soon: •CIHR REDI Early Career Transition Award 2025 •One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Research Network
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Sport Canada@SportCanada_EN
Jun 11
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off today! ⚽ Canada is ready for the excitement, to welcome the world and to celebrate what brings us together. United through sport. Go, Canada! 🇨🇦 #WeAreCanada | #FIFAWorldCup
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CIHR
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Jun 10
The FIFA World Cup™ has come to Canada and we’re cheering on research solutions to keep players safe. Dr. Carolyn Emery and the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre team’s training warm-up prevents common soccer injuries. Learn more: ucalgary.ca/shred-injuries/a… #FIFAWorldCup
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CIHR
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Jun 10
The Government of Canada and partners are investing over $10M through the STEPS initiative to support 14 research teams working to strengthen public health systems across Canada. Learn more: canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
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Join us in congratulating 19 researchers recognized as outstanding peer reviewers! They stand out for completing additional tasks and providing thoughtful, high-quality peer reviews that help ensure the integrity of health research in Canada. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53994.html…
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ISED
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Jun 4
Canada is building a stronger, safer and more sovereign AI economy. Today, the Government of Canada officially launched Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All. #AIForAll #CanadaAIStrategy
Prime Minister of Canada
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Jun 4
Prime Minister Carney launches AI for All: Canada’s new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Details: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas… #AIForAll
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For people living with dementia, losing the ability to drive can feel like the end of the world.
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Through the Driving and Dementia Roadmap, researchers are helping people living with dementia plan ahead and continue leading full lives beyond the driver’s seat: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54746.html
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NSERC / CRSNG
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Jun 5
📢 Don't forget to participate in the Tri-Agency Policy on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation Survey: ▶️ tinyurl.com/yc3xdf98 This survey closes on July 3, 2026. @SSHRC_CRSH @CIHR_IRSC 👀
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Prime Minister of Canada
@CanadianPM
Jun 4
Prime Minister Carney launches AI for All: Canada’s new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Details: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas… #AIForAll
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Dr. Patricia Conrod and CIHR President Dr. Paul Hébert marked the launch of INMHA’s renewed scientific direction earlier this week. It focuses on impact, collaboration and innovation that improves lives.
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Delegates gather for the CIHR Institute of Aging’s Summer Program in Aging 20th anniversary and conference focusing on the impact of climate change on older persons.
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Thank you to the 180 people who joined our first webinar on strengthening the Project Grant competition. Your insights are invaluable. Join an upcoming session and share your views: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html… Feedback will help shape a position paper later this summer.
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👩‍⚕️Are you an MD? Maintain your medical certification by peer reviewing for CIHR! Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53995.html…
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1/2 It’s National AccessAbility Week! Learn about CIHR’s actions towards building a more accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free health research system: Accessibility Plan: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54553.html

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2/2 Anti-Ableism Action Plan: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54121.html
National AccessAbility Week 2026 - Building a strong, accessible Canada - May 31 to June 6 2026

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June marks National Indigenous History Month. Join us as we honour the stories, achievements and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54739.html… #NIHM2025
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1/3 Youth homelessness in Canada rarely begins all at once. Warning signs like missed classes, declining grades, and family challenges can quietly build over time.
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2/3 CIHR-funded researcher Dr. Sean Kidd is studying how earlier support can help prevent youth homelessness before crisis occurs.
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3/3 His work led to the Housing Outreach Project Collaboration, which combines mental health care, peer support, and coordinated services to help youth stay housed and connected to their communities. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54736.html
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