We’ve seen significant public attention paid to transparency of government action concerning the Emergencies Act. Transparency matters across all levels …
Canada’s record on government transparency isn’t looking so hot Read More »
Canada is plagued by persistent challenges when it comes to supporting science, ranking consistently in the bottom tier of its …
Ten years after the ‘death of evidence,’ scientists again march on Parliament Hill Read More »
It’s critical that students be taught how to share research findings with policymakers. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light …
Transparency is a funny word: it sparks many emotions, but there is little agreement on what exactly it means in …
Canada, we have a transparency problem when it comes to policy-making Read More »
COVID has shown the vital difference science can make in addressing our defining challenges. Let’s build on this awareness with …
Support for science should be a top priority for the re-elected Trudeau government Read More »
Scientific professionals work hard to protect B.C.’s people, resources, and economy. We must protect this work by building a system …
They are the life force of scientific discovery, yet a disproportionate number of research trainees face a dire financial situation …
What’s next for research trainees in Canada after the pandemic Read More »
When science and evidence are ignored in government decisions, citizens suffer. In the face of global challenges like climate change, and …
How politicians use evidence – and how public servants can help them find it Read More »
A new report finds that, while politicians want to find and use the best available research and evidence, they face …
The era of stagnation is behind us, but we are a long way from the finish line mapped out by …
