Safeguarding Your Research Skip to main content Skip to "About this site" Language selection WxT Language switcher Françaisfr / Gouvernement du Canada WxT Search form Search Search Menu Main Menu Home You are here Canada.ca Science and innovation Science.gc.ca Safeguarding Your Research The 2026 Research Security Survey is now open. Complete the survey to share your feedback and inform the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to safeguard Canadian science and research. Welcome to Safeguarding Your Research. This website provides information on how to safeguard your research and innovation. Canadian research and innovation are the product of collaborations and partnerships between governments, businesses, and academics - both domestically and internationally - across a wide range of subjects. The Government of Canada recognizes that open and collaborative research is indispensable to pushing the boundaries of science and addressing complex economic and societal challenges. Canada recognizes the importance of Open Science as a driver for greater innovation and inclusion in research and development. Nonetheless, there may be risks involved with research and innovation, including theft, interference, or unwanted transfer of knowledge and results in ways that individuals and teams do not intend. It is important to be aware of potential research security risks and to take the necessary steps and precautions to ensure your work is secure. The Government of Canada is proud to collaborate with academic institutions across the country to bring you guidance on how to safeguard your research. Canada's multi-disciplinary research community is world-renowned. With the right tools and awareness of the potential risks that may face Canada's world-leading science and research, we can all play an active role in making sure the benefits of Canadian research and development are realized by those that perform it and for the benefit of Canadians. What you will find here General Information on Research Security Guidelines and Tools to Implement Research Security Date modified: 2022-10-06 ctx footer menu 2 Contact Science.gc.ca Government of Canada All contacts Departments and agencies About government Themes and topics Jobs Immigration and citizenship Travel and tourism Business Benefits Health Taxes Environment and natural resources National security and defence Culture, history and sport Policing, justice and emergencies Transport and infrastructure Canada and the world Money and finance Science and innovation Indigenous peoples Veterans and military Youth Brand Social media Mobile applications About Canada.ca Terms and conditions Privacy Top of Page