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Canada lures 64 global scholars, including 48 from US, with C$504M funding

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Canada has secured 64 global scholars, including 48 from the United States, with over C$504 million in funding to establish their research in Canadian universities. This initiative aims to bolster advancements in fields like health and artificial intelligence. The move is seen as a contrast to recent US policy changes that have reportedly left scientists feeling unsupported, prompting them to seek opportunities abroad. The Canadian government plans to recruit over 1,000 researchers through this program. AI

IMPACT Attracts AI research talent to Canada, potentially accelerating domestic AI development and innovation.

RANK_REASON Significant government funding initiative to attract top global research talent. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Canada lures 64 global scholars, including 48 from US, with C$504M funding

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Harvard and MIT scholars head to Canada, as Carney offers millions

    Canada has awarded 64 global scholars with C$504 million (US$362 million) in funding to relocate their work to Canadian universities and advance projects in areas such as health and artificial intelligence. Some 48 of the researchers were poached from the US, including from elite…

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