The Tri-agency Guide on Financial Administration has been updated to reflect the Government of Canada’s Buy Canadian Policy. This policy encourages the use of Canadian-made materials, equipment and services when they are available, cost-effective and suitable for research needs. Exceptions remain in place for specialized tools not produced in Canada.

Required for some funding opportunities, data management plans (DMPs) are an important element of the Tri-agency Research Data Management Policy. New tri-agency guidance is now available for researchers to help ensure their DMPs include key elements when applying for tri-agency funding.

The three federal research funding agencies are collecting feedback on potential revisions to the Tri-Agency Policy on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation. The objective is to better understand perspectives, experiences and considerations related to the policy and its implementation.

On the heels of winning the 2025 SSHRC Impact Gold Medal, Myriam Denov will receive a 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Award for her innovative research methods involving war-affected youth as co-researchers. These awards recognize and celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation that helps shape our future and positively impact our quality of life. Watch a recent recording where Denov talks about the impact of her award-winning research.