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Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada

American researchers are showing more interest in Canada as incentives and a new citizenship law add to concerns about academic freedom, Pasquerella said.

  • American academics are increasingly eyeing Canadian post-secondary institutions, with the American Association reporting a "surge" in interest among scholars seeking freedom from political pressure in the United States.
  • Since returning to office, President Donald Trump secured multi-million dollar settlements with American universities, including Columbia University, after accusing institutions of failing to address campus protests during the Israel-Hamas war.
  • Canada is investing $1.7 billion over 13 years into research programs to attract global talent, aiming to offer "freedom of speech, academic freedom and democracy" to researchers.
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Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada

OTTAWA - Jason Stanley moved from the United States to Canada last September, leaving behind a high-profile position at Yale to take a job at the Munk School of Global

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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