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flag Canada launches C$1.7B program to attract 1,000+ researchers amid U.S. policy uncertainties.

flag Canada has launched a C$1.7 billion initiative to attract over 1,000 top international and expatriate researchers, aiming to strengthen its research sector amid concerns over U.S. funding cuts and policy shifts affecting academic freedom, climate science, and diversity initiatives. flag The program, backed by federal ministries and major institutions like the University of Toronto, includes fast-track visas for researchers and incentives for Canadian scientists abroad to return. flag While not exclusively targeting U.S. academics, officials note growing interest from researchers seeking stable environments. flag The move follows similar efforts by the European Union and reflects a broader global competition for scientific talent.

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