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Research builds communities

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.

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Research in Canada, for Canada: A value proposition

A statement on the value of research and its vital contributions to society

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Ready for a changing world

From how we produce and use energy, to how we build our homes and communities, research is helping us take on the extraordinary challenges facing our environment.
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Researcher Kelsey Leonard, member of the Shinnecock Nation and founder of the Wampum Lab at the University of Waterloo, delves into ocean, water and climate justice.
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Find the facilities, equipment and expertise to meet your research and innovation needs by using the Research Facilities Navigator database