1. CAGS Annual Conference / Congrès annuel de l’ACES (Tri-Agency Presidents Panel / Présentation des présidents des agences de recherche) Calgary, AB October 30, 2015 / le 30 octobre 2015 Ted Hewitt, President (SSHRC) / Président (CRSH)

2. Building a Better Future for Canada … and the World 2 Supporting students and postdoctoral fellows to develop next generation researchers and leaders across society Supporting excellent research to advance knowledge and build understanding about people, communities and societies Supporting the exchange of knowledge to maximize the intellectual, cultural, social and economic impacts of social sciences and humanities research TALENTINSIGHTCONNECTION PARTNERSHIPS - Within the academic community and between academia, industry, government, not-for-profits and communities.

3. Recent developments in graduate training 3 Increasing importance of postdoctoral research Emerging Ph.D career trends Importance of new skills and experience

4. Enhancing graduate training 4 Work with other agencies to develop harmonised models Guidelines for Effective Research Training Opening doors to partnerships (e.g., Mitacs) Recognizing Excellence (SSHRC’s Impact Awards

5. Enhancing graduate training 5 Encouraging debate re the future of graduate training o “The future of graduate training in the humanities” (Dr. Paul Yachnin, McGill) o Imaging Canada’s Future What new ways of learning, particularly in higher education, will Canadians need to thrive in an evolving society and labour market? How are the experiences and aspirations of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada essential to building a successful shared future?

6. Moving forward—Key Planning Objectives Linked to Graduate Studies 6 Enabling excellence in the evolving research landscape Foster partnerships to expand our reach Connect social sciences and humanities research to Canadians

7. www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Merci!