Responding to the global displacement crisis

Responding to the Global Displacement Crisis

A role for Canadian universities is being considered in response to the global displacement crisis.

Recent Developments

The Legault government has passed special legislation changing doctors' pay structure and ordering clinical educators back to work.
Canadian university teams competing for the prestigious Hult Prize have founded companies that create innovative solutions, such as plastic from seaweed and water purification using quantum chemistry.

Nearly every song ever written by a Canadian songwriter has already been scraped.

Reports and Recommendations

The Mintz report outlines 11 recommendations for transforming the province's post-secondary sector, and expanding the CRC program is seen as a key path to attracting talent and building research capacity.

Emphasis on Free Inquiry

Taking free inquiry seriously means rejecting unverified crisis narratives and embracing a more nuanced approach to addressing global challenges.

Author's summary: Canadian universities play a role in global crisis response.

University Affairs — 2025-10-29