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If the "science is settled" on climate change, why do we still need to invest in climate research?

Submitted by Emma Bugg on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 09:32

To answer this question, Evidence for Democracy partnered with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) to host an online town hall. Dr. Paul Kushner, Dr. Laxmi Sushama, and Dr. James Drummond joined us to share their take on the question and a bit about their research.

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International scientists call on Trudeau to re-invest in climate science

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 15:32

Hundreds of prominent international scientists specializing in climate and atmospheric science released an open letter urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to re-invest in climate science.

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Scientific information is the key to democracy

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 11:24

This post is republished from The Conversation, and is by ​Scott McKenzie, University of British Columbia.

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Business leaders supporting fundamental research in Canada

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 12:12

As a business leader, you have an opportunity to add your trusted voice to calls for increased federal support for fundamental research. 

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Have your say in Budget 2018

Submitted by Emma Bugg on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 12:59

The Department of Finance has just launched their online consultation to hear what Canadians want to see in the next federal budget - let's make sure they hear from the research community! 

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