Canadian science at a crossroads: Budget investments, US funding cuts, and arctic research
In the latest Nature Spotlight, the lens turns to Canada, where politics, policy, and community leadership are reshaping the scientific landscape.
This feature captures a pivotal moment: scientists responding to the 2025 Canadian budget release and the ripple effects of US funding shifts.
Explore the articles and stories that reveal how Canada is both protecting its research ecosystem from global shocks and amplifying Indigenous-led initiatives that bring unique perspectives to science.
About Nature Spotlights:
Nature Spotlights are special features published in Nature profiling a specific area of scientific interest. Organizations are invited to appear in Nature special features to communicate their research, products, or recruitment within the subject area. This year’s topics have included Spain, Singapore, Climate Change, Robotics, and Canada.
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