I have one thing just to sum up. I think we've heard this enough by now, and certainly you've made a good description: There are too many gatekeepers at these universities. If Fortis wants to pay you $40,000 a year plus the university grant to get you to $60,000 or $70,000, you should just get it directly. There doesn't need to be a supervisor and a gatekeeper skimming 50% off just to tell you that you can do your research.
On June 15th, 2023. See this statement in context.