Securing Canada’s future: Investing in made-in-Canada talent, innovation and infrastructure

Universities Canada’s pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in advance of Budget 2025

Our country’s success is built on a promise to all Canadians: that a better life is within reach for anyone willing to work hard and contribute to their community.

Universities are stepping up with solutions to the country’s biggest economic and social challenges, but years of underfunding, rising costs and inflation have left them stretched thin. The result: fewer opportunities, weakened communities and lost talent.

With the right support, universities can keep training talent, driving research and strengthening communities. But bold investments are needed now.

Canada’s new government must act with urgency — starting with support for made-in-Canada talent, research and infrastructure.

Universities Canada’s recommendations to the federal government:

1. Attract the top talent Canada needs to secure our future
2. Boost Canada’s economy
3. Build the housing and infrastructure Canada needs

Canada’s prosperity depends on the choices we make today. Universities are ready to deliver. To learn more visit www.universitiesdeliver.ca.