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The Canadian government announced plans for the development of a national IP strategy in this year’s budget. The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic... more
July 20, 2017
It has been a good month for public science in Canada.
Last Tuesday’s budget laid the groundwork for a reinvigorated engagement with research across the... more
By dairpo
March 31, 2016
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Hon. Kirsty Duncan,... more
By Katie Gibbs
March 9, 2016
Dear Interested Canadians,
I have exciting news! The federal government is following through on their election promise to create a Chief Science Officer (CSO... more
By Katie Gibbs
February 28, 2016
Dear Canadians,
There is one easy thing you can do this election to make sure your local candidates are talking about science and smart decision-making – ask... more
By Katie Gibbs
September 11, 2015
Canadians hoping the Harper government’s “war on science” is at last ended – or at least put on hold for the period of the federal election campaign – will be... more
By unpubadmin
August 21, 2015
This is a brief chronology of the current Conservative Canadian government’s long campaign to undermine evidence-based scientific, environmental and technical... more
By James OGrady
May 20, 2013
On November 27, join us for an evening with journalist Mike De Souza to discuss the impact of the federal government's current approach to science policy,... more
November 18, 2014
Evidence for Democracy is partnering with the Institute for Science, Society and Policy and the University of Ottawa Graduates' Student Association (GSAED) to... more
By Katie Gibbs
March 27, 2014
Dear Canadians,
A recent public opinion poll showed that 73% of Canadians feel the top priority for government science should be protecting our health, safety... more
By Katie Gibbs
March 15, 2014
Dear Canadians,
Evidence for Democracy is partnering with Situating Science to bring you an exciting event on March 5th!
Evidence for Democracy's co-founder,... more
By Katie Gibbs
February 21, 2014
AKA – Tales from the paper dragon … myth or reality?
Part 1 – Introduction
Industry Canada recently published on their website a consultation paper (... more
By Ian Graham
February 1, 2014
Dear Canadians,
The federal government is asking Canadians to share their thoughts on how to strengthen science, technology and innovation in Canada to inform... more
By Katie Gibbs
January 31, 2014
There is trouble in the realms of science and knowledge in Canada. Canada is witnessing a systematic and wilful attack on its scientific community and heritage... more
January 22, 2014
Science is supposed to be the objective arbitrator between ideological extremes in our democracy.
Some people readily consume information at face value. Others... more
By Celeste Cote
September 17, 2013