These appointments come as Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announces funding under the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs program. This billion-dollar federal program is designed to attract top international talent to Canadian universities. There, they’ll lead transformational research on national strategic priorities.
“This once-in-a-generation investment from the Government of Canada recognizes the critical role of universities in shaping the future of our country through groundbreaking research,” says Marie-Eve Sylvestre, uOttawa president and vice-chancellor. “Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, the University of Ottawa is Canada’s only bilingual research-intensive university. This unique position allows us to build on our exceptional research strengths to drive innovation and inform policy.”