Status of Women committee  That's right.

Status of Women committee  The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is mandated to fund all health-related research, including social issues related to health. This is rather recent, since the CIHR was created only about 10 or 12 years ago. The change in the mandate of what was previously the Medical Res

Status of Women committee  That's a very good question. The research we have shows that they don't apply as much, often because they don't think they're going to get it. Also issues that Dr. Konrad brought up in terms of unconscious bias often factor into the selection process inside the institution. Rese

Status of Women committee  For Canada research chairs in particular, the stature of the nominee is a big factor in whether they deserve a Canada research chair or not, so removing the name would sort of go against the objectives of that program. But I think it's starting to be done—and colleagues can help

Status of Women committee  I wouldn't make a statement like that.

Status of Women committee  I would say that universities are old boys' networks in many ways in that systemic biases are still alive in some institutions. Many institutions are trying to break them down and treat everybody fairly. Women are not the only ones. Visible minorities and people with disabilities

Status of Women committee  Yes.

Status of Women committee  That's a good question. I don't have the numbers off the top of my head for all SSHRC funding. I manage the Canada research chairs program, so I can talk about those numbers. We do have the funding broken down by gender and by disciplines and subdisciplines. I could provide the

Status of Women committee  The answer is probably going to be even quicker than you think. I'm not sure I understand the question, so I'd be happy to receive the question and provide an answer in writing.

Status of Women committee  Thank you very much. On behalf of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, or SSHRC, thank you for inviting me to appear before the committee today. SSHRC is Canada’s federal agency to promote and support post-secondary research and research training in the humaniti