University Hospital Network to spend $15M to lure researchers to Ontario

University Hospital Network to spend $15M to lure researchers to Ontario

April 7, 2025 4:51 pm EST.

With political turmoil causing unrest in the US, Canada is in a good position to lure scientists and other experts. The CEO of UHN warns it will take more than discontent among Americans, it will take money.

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