Critical issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and economic sustainability have elevated the importance of research and innovation for many political parties in this current federal election campaign. Throughout this campaign, Research Money will be compiling and updating a list of the commitments from each party as their platforms are released. Our reporters will also continue to provide comprehensive coverage of each of the party’s innovation platforms and the policy debates surrounding them.
Below is a summary of the pledges made to date when it comes to supporting Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem.
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal 2021 Platform includes the following commitments:
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative 2021 Platform includes the following commitments:
New Democratic Party
The NDP 2021 Platform includes the following commitments:
Bloc Québécois
The Bloc Québécois 2021 Platform (French only) includes the following commitments:
Green Party of Canada
The Green Party 2021 platform includes the following commitments: