Study Says DEI Has Lowered Canadian Research Quality, Based on Output and Citation Analysis
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI/EDI) policies in Canada’s federal research system have weakened academic research and reduced overall academic performance at Canadian universities, according to a new report by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The report, released Sept. 1, bases its conclusions on an analysis of Canada Research Chair (CRC) holders from 2016 to 2025, comparing their […]
TL;DR
- DEI/EDI policies in Canada's federal research system have weakened academic research and reduced overall academic performance.
- A report by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute released on September 1st is the source of these conclusions.
- The report analyzed Canada Research Chair (CRC) holders from 2016 to 2025, comparing research output and citation rates.
- The authors suggest an "equity-excellence trade-off" due to increased emphasis on DEI targets in awarding CRCs.