# SSHRC Grants Under Scrutiny | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-18T06:05:57+00:00
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SSHRC is pouring $1.4 billion into Canadian research—from Arctic climate shifts to Justin Trudeau’s speeches and Canadian dance floors—raising eyebrows as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation flags grants like studying ancient Mesopotamian brewers or low-carbon video games, questioning whether taxpayer money is best spent on such niche projects, especially when nearly $4 million goes toward overseas research with unclear domestic returns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://edmontonsun.com/news/national/feds-grants-low-carbon-video-games/wcm/09e51763-04c3-4f3e-9e5e-c0ddd1975b01 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/582a971dc17caa48 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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