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Amplifying humanities and social science researchers
The Federation gives its members platforms from which to think, speak, and engage on issues of national and international significance to the humanities and social sciences. Here are a few ways the Federation does this:
- Big Thinking series , where we bring scholars to the forefront of the national dialogue on public policy and issues of public relevance
- The Role of the Humanities and Social Sciences, through which we undertake and spotlight research that addresses today’s most pressing challenges in Canada and worldwide
- Consultations through which we connect with our members to provide input to major submissions, recommendations, or statements from the Federation including participation in pre-Federal Budget submissions, government policy consultations, and engaging directly with parliamentarians
- *new* Standing Committee on Science and Research - Artificial intelligence briefing note
- The Federation consulted on new federal artificial intelligence strategy, read our written consultation to the AI Task Force.
- 2025-Pre-budget consultations
- Canadian Symposium for Scholarly Journals
- Capstone Consultation
- Federal Budget 2024 Response
The Federation has been engaging with decision-makers to amplify its government advocacy efforts in support of our community, ensuring that the humanities and social sciences are central to Canada's research and innovation agenda. Recent meetings include:
- Meeting with the office of Minister Joly, Innovation, Science and Economic Development on July 31, 2025.
- Meeting with the office of Minister Guilbeault, Department of Canadian Heritage on August 7, 2025.
- Meeting with the office of Minister Evan Solomon, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation on August 12, 2025.
Get involved
- Subscribe to our Communiqué newsletter
- Submit a policy proposal through the Policy Development Framework
- Contact us at policy@federationhss.ca
Advancing responsible AI with the humanities and social sciences
The Federation's written submission to the Government of Canada's Consultation on AI Transparency The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (the Federation) is encouraged by the federal government's continued engagement on Artificial...
Federation convenes HSS defence experts
On September 8 and 23, the Federation convened roundtables with humanities and social science (HSS) experts on defence, whose research and innovative approaches focus on critical areas including Arctic security, military-civilian relations, emerging...
Federation's response to Canada's new National AI Strategy
On June 4, 2026, the federal government released its National AI Strategy, AI for All, informed by community consultations to the National AI Strategy Taskforce. In October 2025, the Federation convened experts from our community to participate in...