Canadian Universities Dispute Over Research Funds

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Canadian Universities Dispute Over Research Funds

Author: Sureshbala

Smaller schools across Canada are up in arms over a proposal from five of the country’s largest universities to concentrate research and graduate studies in the big institutions. The leaders of McGill University and the universities of British Columbia, Alberta, Toronto and Montreal have proposed a national strategy for higher education that would see top research dollars go to fewer schools, in an effort to better use resources available.

The proposal has stirred controversy among the heads of smaller schools, many of whom feel graduate programs are an important part of any academic institution. Atlantic Canada universities are also concerned their region would be left behind if graduate studies and research dollars left.