Bonus - Understanding Canada's STRAC Policy (Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern)

On February 14, 2023, the federal government announced its intent to adopt an enhanced posture on research security, with the resulting "Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern" coming into effect in early 2024. This episode sheds light on this policy, designed to safeguard Canada's cutting-edge research from misappropriation without limiting its open and collaborative nature. We provide a detailed breakdown to help you understand the new requirements, from self-assessing if your research falls into a "Sensitive Technology Research Area" to checking all team members for affiliations with institutions on the "Named Research Organizations."