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NDP Leadership Candidates share their vision for Canadian science

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 15:16

E4D invited all four NDP Leadership candidates to share their vision for Canadian science.

Read our Pre-Budget Submission for 2018

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 15:57

Scientific discovery, innovation, and fundamental research have led to numerous advancements for Canada, and underpins our strong economy and high quality of life. We should be immensely proud of Canadian science.

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Summer events!

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 11:52

We're hosting events in August. Join us for some socializing and science advocacy this summer!

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A Researcher's Guide to Pre-Budget Submissions

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 13:27

The deadline to submit a pre-budget brief for Finance Committee consultations is August 4. Learn how you can participate in the pre-budget process.

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Get a copy of "A Researcher's Guide to Pre-Budget Submissions"

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 08:56

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Register for "A researcher's guide to talking to your MP" webinar

Submitted by Kathleen Walsh on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:07

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Rebuilding Research for All Canadians

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To: Your Member of Parliament

CC: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca); Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Bill.Morneau@parl.gc.ca); Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains (Navdeep.Bains@parl.gc.ca); Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan (kirsty.duncan@parl.gc.ca)

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I am writing to encourage you to fully implement the recommendations of the Fundamental Science Review Panel (Naylor report) to rebuild fundamental research in Canada.

Fundamental research is important for all Canadians. It has led to many discoveries that make the daily lives of Canadians better, including: broadband internet and communications, treatments for life-threatening diseases, countering climate change, important food crops, automobile safety, digital imaging and so much more. Research is also a key economic driver for Canada at national and local levels: not only does it provide jobs for highly-qualified staff and students, it also trains the next generation of innovators and grows our economy.

Yet the Fundamental Science Review Panel report shows that Canada is falling behind. Government funding for research has been steadily declining over the past 15 years and Canada is no longer in the top 30 nations for research spending (relative to GDP). In constant dollars, granting council funding per researcher has been in steady decline since 2008-09 - this means that Canada is stalling relative to peers.

Right now, this Parliament has the historic opportunity to make its mark and restore Canada to its rightful place among the global leaders in research and development.

I hope that you will work to rebuild research for all Canadians by fully implementing the recommendations from the Naylor report. You can find the full report and recommendations here: sciencereview.ca.

Thank you.

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