Research security
Concordia is dedicated to the highest standards of research security, essential for safeguarding the integrity and progress of our research. Aligned with the Government of Canada's approach to securing research, we guide researchers through the complexities of security requirements.
Our aim is to equip you with the tools to effectively handle research security protocols, protecting your work from risks and promoting a secure and innovative research environment.
Government of Canada requirements and guidelines
To protect Canadian research, the federal government has implemented requirements and guidelines for research security. This includes the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) and a list of research organizations associated with the military or state security entities of foreign states viewed as threats. Specific domains have been identified as sensitive, with guidelines established for securing federal research funding in these areas.
Please review the following resources provided by the federal government:
Government of Quebec guidelines have not yet been released and you do not require a research security declaration or form at this time.
Concordia guidelines
Learn more about how to secure your research and navigate government requirements.
The Office of Research can provide you with more administrative support if needed.
For any assistance, contact Gabriel Sales, Senior Advisor, Research Security.
Research security training courses
The Government of Canada has developed three publicly available courses to better equip Canadian researchers with the knowledge and resources to protect their research.
To enroll in these courses, sign-up to the ISED Learning platform using one of our secure access options. The GCKey option is available to any user, Canadian or international. Each course takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
You can access the training courses online.