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Ford government dismissal of Chief Scientist echos start of previous federal war on science

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 16:53

Ottawa (July 4, 2018) - New Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissed Ontario’s Chief Scientist this week. The role of Ontario’s Chief Scientist was announced in June 2016 by the previous Ontario government, and Dr. Molly Shoichet was hired to fill the position in November 2017.

Press Release: Professional reliance review report is a step forward for B.C.

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 17:15

​June 28, 2018 - The British Columbia government today released an independent report on the current government practice of relying on professionals hired by the industry to manage the risk to public health and the environment as we develop our natural resources. The report follows an 8-month provincial review process to examine whether qualified professionals have the tools and structure to ensure both the protection of the public interest and the conservation of B.C.’s wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Budget 2018 hits the right notes on science with historic investment in research, improvements in government science

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 18:07

Ottawa (February 27, 2018) - In their 2018 budget tabled today, the Liberal government responded to the concerns raised by the Canadian scientific community with a significant and historic investment in fundamental research. 

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

Submitted by Katie Gibbs on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 07:07

January 22, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) - Hundreds of prominent international scientists specializing in climate and atmospheric science released an open letter today urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to re-invest in climate science.

Press Release - High-Arctic research station receives bridge funding from federal government, ensuring facility remains open

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 12:16

High-Arctic research station receives bridge funding from federal government, ensuring facility remains open

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