According to the Canadian government, “espionage and foreign interference activities carried out in person or by electronic means pose a real threat to the integrity of Canadian research, intellectual property and commercial interests.” – Photo: iStock / Dmbaker
The Government of Canada unveiled the new Research Security Policy Statement which describes the approach it will take “to strike a balance between openness and collaboration, taking appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the protection of the knowledge, data and intellectual property of Canadian researchers.” “, Indicates a joint press release from the departments of Public Safety, Health and Science of Canada.
“The government has asked members of the joint government-university working group to formulate risk guidelines for considering national security issues in the assessment and funding of research projects and partnerships. », Adds the same source.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne – Photo (archives): The Canadian Press / Adrian Wyld
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“The excellence of research at Canada depends on our researchers and our world-renowned institutions. The strength of our research ecosystem is recognized globally, and this ecosystem must be protected. That is why the government of Canada takes action to give Canadian researchers the tools they need to reduce risk and protect their work and their intellectual property. », Lth Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne
For his part, Bill Blair, the Minister of Public Safety, says his government “is increasingly aware of the threat to research, data and intellectual property. The Government of Canada is taking important steps to give Canadian researchers the support they need to identify and reduce these risks. These measures will help protect Canada’s position as a leader in many areas of science and technology. “
According to the Canadian government, “Espionage and foreign interference activities carried out in person or by electronic means pose a real threat to the integrity of Canadian research, intellectual property and commercial interests. Canadian research institutions must continue to be vigilant and implement best practices to protect their research and intellectual property, including through robust cybersecurity and physical security protocols. ”
With information from the Government of Canada
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