After completing my bachelor's degree, I pursued my scientific career in Europe, in the United Kingdom and in the Netherlands. I must say that Canada has unfortunately gained a reputation for being an overly woke country. It isn't just my right‑wing colleagues who say this. Even my progressive colleagues sometimes tell me that Canada is a beautiful country, but that they don't want to work there because its universities are a bit over the top.
I think that it absolutely has a negative impact on attracting talent. Researchers want to conduct research. They don't want to have to comply with equity, diversity and inclusion policies, even if they're progressive‑minded. If they're told that they must meet these criteria in Canada, they won't be attracted to the country.