I agree wholeheartedly with what you say. I think more diversity, in our regions, as well as ethnic groups that have participation in the research agenda, is exactly what we need. In fact, if we look at gender differences, I can speak for my own university—the University of Regina—I think we're 63% female right now. The next generation of researchers is, and should be, much more balanced, rather than the typical white male, old dusty professor, like me.
On October 17th, 2018. See this statement in context.