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# **Think forward: Democracy**

Three ways the humanities and social sciences strengthen democratic dialogue. How do we foster informed, engaged citizenship on today's most pressing issues?

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# **Harnessing interdisciplinarity to tackle behavioural addiction**

Why is it essential to combine perspectives, expertise, and methodology from different fields to better understand the complexity of public health challenges?

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# **Big Thinking Summit 2026**

The **Big Thinking Summit 2026: Inflection Point** will take place in Edmonton, Alberta from June 9 to 11.

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# **Call for proposals**

Calling all! We're inviting HSS community members from across Canada to share their ideas and shape the upcoming **Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point**.

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## Giving voice to the humanities and social sciences across Canada

The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences promotes research and teaching for the advancement of an inclusive, democratic, and prosperous society.

With a membership now comprising over 160 universities, colleges, and scholarly associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of 91,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada’s largest academic gathering, the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together more than 8,000 participants each year.

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Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences has been our flagship event for 90 years, bringing together our community of scholars under one umbrella each year. Want to know what it's all about?

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### The role of HSS

Our scholars’ contributions are essential, and that’s why we are putting a spotlight on them in demonstrating the role and impact of HSS disciplines.

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Federation membership gives you the power to think, speak, and engage from platforms of national and international significance to the humanities and social sciences.

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## What are the Scholarly Book Awards?

The Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP), a key Federation activity, funds scholarly books in Canada that make an important contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

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### Building a strong research future with Budget 2025

On November 4, 2025, the federal government tabled its 2025 Budget: Canada Strong. Through its investment to attract international talent, this Budget recognizes the vitally important work of researchers. Notably, Budget 2025 commits $1 billion over...

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### National Summit sets direction for a new era of graduate education in Canada

Two days of dialogue at McMaster University signal a coordinated effort to reshape Canada’s graduate education system for the future. From October 15 to 16, over 100 research, policy, and graduate student leaders convened at McMaster University for...

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### Harnessing interdisciplinarity to tackle behavioural addiction

← Big Thinking Podcast homepage​​ Introduction | About the guest | Transcript | Follow us Introduction Why is it essential to combine perspectives, expertise, and methodologies from different fields to better understand the complexity of public...

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