Impact of the Criteria for Awarding Federal Funding on Research Excellence in Canada

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the Standing Committee on Science and Research adopted the following motion:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i), the Committee undertake a study on the impact that the various criteria for awarding federal funding have on research excellence in Canada; that the Committee evaluate whether the criteria used are still appropriate within the evaluation committees, allow for the achievement of program objectives, strengthen the development of knowledge, and contribute to innovation, research, and science in Canada; that the Committee assess whether modifications should be made to these criteria. Furthermore, that the Committee devote at least four meetings to this study and report its findings to the House.