The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund represents one of the federal government’s most significant investments in research infrastructure, equipping leading scholars with advanced tools to address complex national and global challenges. Backed by more than $552 million in recent federal funding, the program supports the creation of new facilities and the renewal of existing research hubs, enabling breakthroughs across priority areas such as energy, healthcare, and...

C2MCI is proud to announce the winners of our Winter term 2026 EDII Fellowship Awards! To support our commitment to EDII and to ensure the inclusion of equity deserving groups in our team composition, EDII Fellowship Awards are presented annually to support the recruitment, retention, and career development of HQP who self-identify as part of an equity deserving group. These awards are intended to reduce the barriers or challenges that recipients have experienced in accessing opportunities in...

What does real allyship look like in a research lab, and how can leaders turn good intentions into meaningful action? In this episode of  The EDII Catalyst , Dr. Seán Barry (Professor & Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Carleton University) joins us to reflect on how mentorship, leadership, and everyday lab practices can shape more inclusive and collaborative research cultures. Hosted by Eden Goodwin (PhD candidate, C2MCI HQP, and Barry Lab member), this episode explores practical...