Anticipating growth in the need for innovative and adaptable post-secondary graduates, CASA envisions a future in which more students have access to opportunities to conduct high-quality research and participate in the innovative cycle during their studies. CASA encourages the federal government to cultivate more opportunities for students to synthesize and apply new ideas and to participate in creative problem-solving.

The Investing in Innovators publication expands on 3 ways that the federal government can support the development
of researchers and innovators in Canada:
1. Expand access and opportunities for student engagement with research;
2. Promote accessible learning experiences;
3. Create opportunities for the international exchange of ideas.

CASA recognizes and supports the growing investments that the Government of Canada has made in research and innovation. CASA believes that providing more opportunities for students to participate in research and innovation will help Canada develop into a nation of problem solvers and creative thinkers. CASA advocates for the further development and support of student driven research in partnership with student representatives who can guide their effective implementation. Through the adoption of this paper’s recommendations, the federal government can bring a global diversity of thought and experience to Canada and build a more prosperous and innovative nation for years to come.

Read the full publication here to learn more about CASA's recommendations on how the Government of Canada can continue Investing in Innovators.