Ottawa — Investments in research and knowledge-sharing are key to making data-driven infrastructure decisions to support housing affordability and communities across Canada.
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced an open and competitive call for proposals under the Research and Knowledge Initiative. Through the initiative, the federal government is providing funding to eligible applicants for research projects that tackle housing and infrastructure challenges in our communities.
This call for proposals will support a variety of projects that will generate critical knowledge for addressing housing and infrastructure needs in meaningful ways. For example, projects may include: piloting innovative ways to increase new housing starts; assessing how changing environmental conditions affect region-specific infrastructure needs; understanding successful strategies that have generated positive infrastructure and housing outcomes in at-risk communities; or evaluating how international best practices could support community resiliency and improved quality of life in Canadian communities. More information about the Research Knowledge Initiative, details on eligibility, and how to apply can be found on Infrastructure Canada’s website. Applications are due February 9, 2024.
By investing in research and innovation, the federal government is helping address complex challenges that Canadians face every day—ranging from rapidly growing cities, to housing, to climate change, to environmental threats to our water and land.
“Investing in innovative research is essential to creating real, tangible solutions that address the housing and infrastructure challenges that our communities face today. This research will go a long way to drive responsive, community-based solutions that help create affordable, connected, and resilient communities.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities