Feds back new group embedding graduate researchers with Canadian companies

The federal government is backing a new organization to connect Canada’s top research and development (R&D) talent with the companies that need them. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the launch of Talent Innovation Canada (TICAN) on Thursday morning, supported by $29 million in federal funding that was initially proposed in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement . TICAN will work with Canadian firms to identify their R&D challenges, then match them with graduate students who will research and