The article discusses how shifts in US science policy under President Trump are disrupting Canadian academics who collaborate extensively with US researchers. Canadian scientists, who often rely on US funding, are facing funding cuts and project cancellations. Notably, landscape ecologist Jeff Cardille has seen all his US-funded international projects halted since January, impacting his research and his students' training. Colleagues express similar concerns, highlighting the emotional toll amid job insecurity and the disruption of collaborative scientific work.
It feels strange, he says. Two months ago, I would have been thrilled to talk about the work. Now, I don't feel comfortable even mentioning these things existed.
Some were just told 'you're done, move on', says Bennett. Others are unsure if they're still going to get funding, if they still have jobs.
Every time I get on a Zoom call there is another person crying, says Cardille. Every meeting feels like a funeral.
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