Research and development (R&D) expenditures in the higher education sector in Canada increased 4.6% from 2018/2019 to $15.8 billion in 2019/2020. This was the 10th consecutive annual gain.
Innovations generated by R&D activities contribute to increased productivity and greater economic outputs. The knowledge creation generated by Canada's higher education sector serves as an important input for many sectors of Canada's economy, which directly benefit Canadians.
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