Investing in humanities, social sciences is key to post-pandemic recovery
The pandemic may have shone the spotlight on all things science, but it will take more than scientific discoveries to ensure Canada emerges stronger post-COVID-19. In our rapidly changing world, government policymakers will need to recognize the important insights gained through humanities and social sciences research to drive COVID-19 recovery and secure a better future for Canadians.
Beyond the health crisis, the pandemic brought to the forefront a complex range of socio-economic issues 鈥� from racism and inequality to the rise of populism, poverty, and human migration 鈥� and Canada must have the right skills and knowledge to successfully address them. The critical role the humanities and social sciences play in this process must not be underestimated.
础听聽by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences notes that the humanities and social sciences make up more than one-third of postsecondary enrolments in Canada and students pursuing these disciplines 鈥� from philosophy, sociology, psychology, and economics to modern languages, history, and political science 鈥� are securing rewarding careers.
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