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June 25
$100‑million in federal support invested in health data initiative led by Unity Health, U of T researchers
A hospital data-sharing platform founded by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto will receive $100 million in new federal investment to expand across Canada. A “cornerstone” of Canada’s national AI strategy, the secure VITAL platform will enable the flow of real-time clinical data – starting with 160 hospitals across Ontario, Quebec and […]
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January 12
Faculty, alumni and other members of the University of Toronto community have been recognized with the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour, in the latest round of appointments and promotions announced Dec. 31, 2025. They were among 80 individuals who were app... Read More
December 10
State-of-the-art artificial intelligence infrastructure at the University of Toronto will receive $42.5 million in federal funding to support Canadian researchers who are advancing health care, fundamental science, engineering and the humanities, among other fields. The investment – announced Frid... Read More
December 2
The Faculty of Dentistry hosted federal government representatives last week. The news they came to share: Nearly six million Canadians have made strides to improve their oral health under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) since its phased-in introduction staring in 2023. “This progra... Read More
November 27
The University of Toronto is launching a $24-million initiative to strengthen research capacity and support emerging scholars, including the creation of 100 new postdoctoral fellowships across its three campuses. The strategy aims to attract promising early-career researchers from Canada and ar... Read More