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November 12, 2025
Update on standing committee motion – disaggregated data request
Dear colleagues,
I'm writing to share an update on the Standing Committee on Science and Research's October 1 motion requesting that the federal granting agencies submit a large volume of disaggregated data related to tri-agency-funded research and researchers. This initial motion called for the agencies to submit individualized EDI data, application details, peer review scores and notes and information on both successful and unsuccessful applicants.
While CIHR already discloses key details about funded applications, such as applicant names, affiliations, project summaries and funding amounts, the breadth of the motion raised concerns across the research community, culminating in a letter-writing campaign that garnered more than 5,000 signatures.
Amended motion
On November 5, the standing committee amended its motion, requesting only aggregated, anonymized data.
This amendment provides reassurance that the funding agencies' obligations under the Privacy Act and our commitment to safeguarding researchers' information and the integrity of the peer review process were understood by the committee.
What the funding agencies did release
By the committee's deadline of November 4 for its original motion, we provided details on funded applications that are already disclosed online—including researcher names, afiliations, project summaries and funding amounts—and aggregated EDI data for funded and unfunded applications so that individuals cannot be identified.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. I want to thank each and every one of you for your services to peer review and your dedication to the health research enterprise.
Sincerely,
Adrian Mota,
Acting Vice-President, Research – Programs
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
October
October 8, 2025
In Memoriam – Dr. Balfour Mount
It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Dr. Balfour Mount.
Widely regarded as the father of end-of-life care, Dr. Mount began his medical career as a urologist and a surgical oncologist. Beginning in the 1970s, Dr. Mount became interested in the needs of the terminally ill and their families, and began travelling around the world to explain and promote palliative care – a term he coined. In both his research and medical practice, he combined scientific excellence with deep compassion and an abiding appreciation for the importance of alleviating suffering.
A medical graduate of Queen's University, his work earned him many accolades, including the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Humanities Award (2013), the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), Officer of the Order of Canada (2004), and Officer of the Order of Quebec (1988).
All of us at CIHR express our deep gratitude for Dr. Mount's pioneering contributions to health care, and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
May
May 2, 2025
In Memoriam – Dr. Henry Friesen
January
January 20, 2025
Multifactor authentication is coming to the Canadian Common CV (CCV) in March 2025
Multifactor authentication will be introduced to the CCV in March 2025. The multifactor authentication process will be triggered each time a user signs in to the CCV. To access the application, users will be required to enter a code that is sent to the email address connected to their CCV account.
It is important that everyone with a CCV account confirms that they have access to the email address connected to their account before March 2025. This will ensure users have uninterrupted access to the CCV, minimizing the need for assistance from the Contact Centre.
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