The intersection between Canada’s universities and geopolitical dynamics require a heightened awareness of how the changing global environment is shaping the context in which we operate.

Universities Canada and The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities have developed practical tools to help university researchers navigate in an evolving geopolitical environment:

• Mitigating economic and/or geopolitical risks in sensitive research projects
• Travel security guide for university researchers and staff

The Government of Canada has released a suite of tools and resources to inform Canadians about cyber security and how they can protect their information, research and innovation from exploitation:

• Canadian Security Intelligence Service: Foreign Interference and You (English and French)
• Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: Security Considerations for Research and Development
• Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: Cyber Centre Tools
• Get Cyber Safe: National Public Awareness Campaign

The above tools are meant to complement McMaster’s existing practices and policies which can be found through a variety of offices and resources:

• McMaster Global: International Partnerships
• McMaster Industry Liaison Office: Collaborate with Industry
• Safety and insurance information for McMaster University business travel
• McMaster COVID-19 travel information