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E4D’s response to COVID-19

Submitted by Kimberly Girling on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 11:04

This message is to provide an update on how we are responding to COVID-19 here at Evidence for Democracy. We know this is a tough and stressful situation, and we hope you are all staying healthy and taking care of one another.

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New Roadmap Paves the Way for Open Science in Canada

Submitted by Kimberly Girling on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 13:18

Open Science is a key component of the Government of Canada’s commitments on Open Government. Making science and data fully and freely available builds transparency and accountability, improves access to science and evidence, creates opportunities for collaboration and knowledge mobilization, and can help increase the impact of science.

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Pre-Budget Consultation Submission Budget 2020

E4D’s Submission to the 2020 Pre-Budget Consultation

Submitted by Kimberly Girling on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 10:20

Ahead of the 2020 Federal Budget, the Department of Finance has opened a survey and is accepting submissions for consultation on priorities for Budget 2020. Evidence for Democracy has submitted recommendations to the Department which include calls for securing and strengthening the Office of the Chief Science Advisor, recommendations to strengthen Canada’s capacity for openness, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making and support for science capacity, including climate science.

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#VoteScience brings strangers together

Submitted by Emma Bugg on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 10:01

This post was contributed by a supporter, Reverend David Price, who took part in the #VoteScience campaign ahead of the 2019 Federal Election. Check out his story of his experience with the campaign!

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