Are the professional training and networking events mandatory?
Yes. These opportunities provided by Mitacs are an integral element to the program and build on the hands-on learning of the host office position.

Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.