Laboratories Canada

Science plays a key role in supporting a vibrant society and a thriving economy in Canada. Scientific advances, from medical breakthroughs to insights that keep our environment clean, improve the health and well-being of Canadians. From fundamental research to the development of real-world applications, science creates jobs, stimulates economic growth and spurs innovation.

Laboratories Canada (LabsCanada) is a transformative, long-term strategy to modernize federal science infrastructure and position Canada as the world’s leading hub for science and innovation. Through strategic investments in digitally enabled, collaborative labs, LabsCanada strengthens science excellence, enabling science departments and agencies to work together more efficiently by sharing space, resources, and equipment. The strategy also fosters new partnerships within the federal government and with industry, academia, Indigenous groups and communities, and other governments. This strategic approach advances national priorities, from security, to trade, to sustainable resource development, while attracting top talent and driving real economic and innovation gains for Canada’s future. Through Budgets 2018 and 2024, the Government of Canada has invested $3.7B to support federal scientists with the important work they do for Canada.

Learn more on science.gc.ca