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Survey of Climate Scientists Reveals Lack of Strategic Investment in the Field

Submitted by Tristan MacLean on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 14:01

Ottawa (June 26, 2019) - Canada is at risk of losing climate science expertise and knowledge as a result of federal funding decisions. A new report out today from Evidence for Democracy and the Canadian Climate Forum looks at the state of funding for climate science in Canada based on a survey of scientists in the field.

Budget 2019 fills critical gaps by supporting the next generation of Canadian scientists

Submitted by Katie Gibbs on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 18:00

Ottawa (March 19, 2019) - The 2019 federal budget tabled today expands on the solid investment in science from budget 2018 by filling critical gaps of funding for graduate student scholarships.

 

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.