I think there's room for.... There is the investigator-led—meaning a researcher comes up with their own questions and pursues knowledge there—and then there's the applied research. I don't see them as being on the continuum. I think there's a nice middle ground where the nation and regions themselves can identify the priorities here. Researchers could then be better positioned with the partners, the industry players, the actors and the context that would help them be more successful. That kind of research, in my experience, has much more impact in the region and stands to benefit more Canadians.
On March 21st, 2024. See this statement in context.