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Join us this Saturday: E4D Science Pub Nights from coast to coast!

Submitted by Suman Gupta on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 12:39

On Saturday, May 7th, scientists and researchers across the country are coming together to celebrate Science Rendezvous -- an annual festival highlighting the amazing feats of science and engineering happening here in Canada! Evidence for Democracy is excited to announce that we are joining in the festivities with a series of Science Pub nights from coast to coast. If you live in Halifax, Ottawa, Kingston, Guelph, or Vancouver, please join us!

E4D Updates

Introducing E4D's new interim Executive Director!

Submitted by Katie Gibbs on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 16:32

We have some exciting news to share with you!

Kathleen Walsh joined the team in April and will be serving as the interim Executive Director for the next year while I’m away on parental leave starting in May.

E4D Updates

What does the 2016 federal budget mean for science?

Submitted by Katie Gibbs on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 15:55

The 2016 federal budget announced on March 22nd marks a significant turning point for science in Canada. With increased support for the granting councils (NSERC, CIHR, and SSHRC) as well as government research, this budget represents a vast improvement over recent budgets. In addition to increased funding for science and research, there is a renewed commitment to support basic research with funding that is not tied to industry driven projects. Perhaps most promising, there is a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and a general recognition of the importance of science and innovation in Canada’s economy and society.

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Canada's Chief Science Officer: E4D's recommendations

Submitted by Alana Westwood on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 13:56

Evidence for Democracy was asked by the Minister of Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, to provide feedback on the creation of a Chief Science Officer (CSO) for Canada. We consulted science policy experts, international best practices, and surveyed our approximately 15 000 supporters across Canada in order to guide our recommendations.

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