Strategic Areas of Development in Research

Canada and the World

Given its bilingualism, its bijural tradition and its location in the nation’s capital, the University of Ottawa naturally places a high research priority on issues and themes pertaining to Canada, Canada’s place in the world, and its response to global challenges. Issues related to francophone communities in Canada, especially in Ontario, are an important priority for the University. Included in this area is a broad array of pressing cultural, social and ethical issues, alongside those pertaining to politics and policy. These themes touch on the core endeavours of all faculties at the University:

• Human rights
• la Francophonie
• Sustainable environment
• Governance and public policy
• Official languages and bilingualism
• Bijuralism