In my opinion, the research evaluation system established in Canada is certainly of high quality, although there is room for improvement. Data from the Alliance of Canadian Comprehensive Research Universities, the ACCRU, illustrating the concentration of federal funding in a few universities, point to the probability of systemic bias. That's why we are encouraging federal organizations to review their funding distribution mechanisms.
It is why we are making this proposal. We consider this an important opportunity to reflect on a funding distribution approach and mechanism that allows a more equitable distribution of federal research funds across Canada.