Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Examining Equity And Sustainability In Trade
Agreement Number:
7474794 P016866001
Agreement Value:
$520,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 6, 2026 - Jun 30, 2028
Description:
The initiative proposes a fellowship program to establish a Canadian-Indo Pacific research institute at OP Jindal Global University in India, managed by Wilfrid Laurier University. The program will fund Canadian scholars for research placements focused on sustainable trade, ESG compliance, and gender equity in the workforce. Over two years, it will award fellowships of $15,000 for master’s students, $18,000 for doctoral students, and $70,000 for postdoctoral fellows, with placements ranging from 4–6 months (students/faculty) to 12 months (postdocs). Research will address four themes: sustainable supply chains and ESG, gender equity in trade and labor, green finance and digital trade, and sustainable accounting and carbon pricing. The $520,000 budget covers scholarships, travel, workshops, and program administration. The project aims to strengthen Canada-India academic collaboration, produce policy-relevant research, and advance Canada’s Indo-Pacific and Trade Diversification Strategies through inclusive, research-driven engagement.?
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
12 graduate student scholarships and 9 research fellowships to Canadians.
Location:
WATERLOO, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0042
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Program:
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to support Canada’s agenda in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening national stakeholder’s knowledge, understanding and expand their network on/in the Indo-Pacific. This is expected to increase Canada’s capacity to advocate for its core interests and values in an evolving context and in key thematic priority areas for Canada in the region.